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West Baraboo commission hears presentation on new markets and a $40,000 Chamber sign request
Summary
The West Baraboo Economic Development/Tourism Commission adopted its agenda and prior minutes, heard a presentation about newly formed West Baraboo markets, and received a $40,000 funding request from a representative of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce; a motion was made to table consideration of the sign request.
The West Baraboo Economic Development/Tourism Commission met July 15 and adopted its posted agenda and the minutes of its May 20 meeting, the minutes show.
Chairperson Jake Beard opened the meeting at 6:07 p.m., recited the Pledge of Allegiance and noted compliance with the open meetings law. Commissioners Dean Bothell, Don Larson and Mary Arndt were recorded as present; Doug Hill and Gary Kowalke were listed as absent. Melissa Ryan is listed as Clerk/Treasurer.
Joe Hanger spoke to the commission about the newly formed West Baraboo markets, describing them as a local initiative; the minutes do not provide additional program details or schedules. Shortly afterward, George Althoff presented information to commissioners and requested $40,000 from the commission to fund a new sign for the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioner Mary Arndt moved, and Commissioner Dean Bothell seconded, to table action regarding the Chamber sign request; the minutes record the motion but do not specify the result of that vote. Earlier routine business recorded two motions that "carried unanimously": Commissioner Don Larson moved, and Commissioner Dean Bothell seconded, to adopt the agenda; and Commissioner Dean Bothell moved, and Commissioner Mary Arndt seconded, to adopt the May 20 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. after a motion from Commissioner Don Larson, seconded by Mary Arndt, which the minutes state carried unanimously.
The minutes list William Clary, George Althoff and Joe Hanger as "others present" but do not identify organizational affiliations for those attendees. The minutes were submitted by Melissa Ryan, Clerk/Treasurer.
