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Resident urges commission to promote Ice Age Trail 'Mammoth Hike' event
Summary
During public comment, resident Kyle thanked staff, welcomed the new hire and urged commissioners to help local businesses participate in an Ice Age Trail 'Mammoth Hike' event in October, estimating roughly $600,000 statewide economic impact and about 200 hikers visiting Merrill last year.
Kyle (speaker S7) used the public comment period to thank longtime staff member Dawn, welcome the new recreation manager and promote the upcoming Mammoth Hike / Ice Age Trail event in October. He encouraged commissioners to spread the event sign-up to local businesses and noted promotional materials and an online sign-up form are available.
"I think it was, like, not just for Merrill, but the entire state was like $600,000 I know roughly Merrill had a 200 ish, hikers visit us," Kyle said, urging the commission to help notify businesses and share the link. Dan thanked Kyle for the suggestion and confirmed internal coordination with vendors for local trail work is ongoing.
