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Fergus Falls council approves Visit Fergus Falls contract after debate over term, governance and budget
Summary
The council voted to approve a professional services agreement with Visit Fergus Falls after extended debate about the contract term, whether a board or a single hire should oversee tourism marketing, and concerns about budget priorities and potential conflicts of interest.
Fergus Falls Mayor Anthony Hicks and the City Council voted April 20 to adopt a professional services agreement with Visit Fergus Falls following an extended discussion over the contract term and the organization’s governance.
The council debated whether the agreement should be limited to a short interim term or extend through a longer period. Staff clarified the contract’s start and end dates in response to questions, and council members sparred over whether the city should fund a tourism board or instead hire an individual to run marketing efforts.
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