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Committee hears staffing shortfall could affect Marshfield concert series; council paused booking agency proposal
Summary
Committee members criticized delays filling an approved events coordinator role and urged either hiring or contracting to keep the concert series viable; the council paused a booking‑agency proposal for two weeks for further evaluation.
Committee members raised concern that the city's event and program coordinator position remains unfilled after the council approved the role. Staff reported outreach and event activity are rising as spring approaches, but without a dedicated coordinator the department has limited capacity to book and manage a full concert series and other events.
Staff said the council asked for a two-week pause on a proposal to hire an outside booking agency so the impacts on staff workload and stakeholders (Visit Marshfield, Main Street, Mackay) could be evaluated. Committee members said a booking agency, which would primarily find bands and venues, would not cover the full range of duties previously handled by Nikki, the former events coordinator, and some members suggested contracting with Nikki temporarily or moving to fill the position to preserve momentum.
Other recreation updates: the senior center has stronger attendance after winter closures; the AARP tax program is busy; Festival Foods provides a $20,000 sponsorship for the city fireworks; the pool requires 10 lifeguards and staff encouraged recruitment and training; a Brewers trip is proposed but travel costs and busing present budgetary challenges.
Next steps: committee recommended the council and staff expedite a decision on hiring or interim contracting to support the concert series, and staff will continue to evaluate grant opportunities and sponsorships to offset program costs.
