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Osakis council discusses social‑media promotions, lodging‑tax use and livestreaming options
Summary
The council heard a Chamber of Commerce proposal to contract social‑media promotion and asked the EDA and city attorney to review whether lodging‑tax revenue could fund community‑wide promotion; staff also reviewed livestreaming options (Zoom Pro vs. YouTube) and noted technical limits to investigate.
Council members discussed a Chamber of Commerce suggestion to hire a social‑media vendor to promote Osakis and asked whether lodging‑tax revenue could be used for community‑wide promotion rather than only chamber members.
A council member said she reviewed the state statute language and believed lodging tax can be used to promote tourism within city limits, but recommended running the proposal by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the city attorney to confirm compliance. The council agreed that any lodging‑tax expenditure should proceed through the EDA and legal review.
Separately, staff reported options for livestreaming council meetings: Zoom Pro (about $15.99 per month) and a free YouTube channel the city has set up. Council members noted a prior 30‑minute timeout during a recording and directed staff to investigate technical glitches to ensure reliable meeting video and audio.
Members asked staff to collect pricing and policy examples (including social‑media policies), and to return with recommended language or procedures for lodging‑tax uses and livestreaming operations.
