Garretson Commercial Club Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
Palisades Oil Company
In Attendance: Jordan Doane, Luke Dreckman, John Brinkman, Steve Carlson, Garrick Moritz, Carrie Moritz, JD Shape, Paetyn Dreckman, Jessica Fueston, Megan Rollag, Sam Williamson, Kris Johnson, Mary Ann Carlson, and Rob Meyer.
The March Commercial Club was called to order by Garrick Moritz before noon. After reviewing the secretary’s report, Megan motioned to approve and Luke 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed. Next was the treasurers report, Megan motioned to approve, Rob 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed.
Moving into old business, John gave an update on the main street sound system. The wired quote came back around $29,000. Discussion ensued regarding a wired versus wireless system.
Next, Jessica gave an update on the economic development merger. The attorney is looking at a legal merger rather than dissolution at this point. The final point in old business is reviewing the Jesse James Day schedule of events.
The Silver Creeks Mavericks have a revamped show and are available Jesse James Day weekend. Rob motioned to have them do their show, Luke 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed. This show uses firearms with blanks and stated that they can go without them if necessary.
Luke motioned to approve the Mavericks using firearms with blanks, Rob 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed.
Next, the Club discussed ways to get people to the Museum to enjoy their new display with most of the events happening at the Jaycee’s Complex. Megan is going to look at having some kid’s activities on Main Street, and the Fire Department is looking at having fire trucks shuttle people back and forth. Laurie Bennett is planning to run a vendor fair again this year, and a few other events are still being considered.
The first item in New Business was the consideration of Summit Pipeline to join the Commercial Club and have a phone book advertisement. Significant discussion ensued regarding fees and membership bylaws.
Garrick proposed denying the membership per bylaw requirements, Megan 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed. Because they already mailed a check for dues and an advertisement, Garrick made a motion to return the money, Megan 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed. Next, Garrick presented what is needed for Lit Swap Brochures. The Club proposed updating the previous brochures and to print around 4,500 for the lit swap and other places to advertise. Luke motioned to approve this, Garrick 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed.
Mary Ann then updated the council on the new Highway 11 electronic sign. While she is still struggling to find a decent priced and reliable company to work with, the Club should look at how to fund this project. At this point, the meeting had run over 1:00; Luke quickly updated that he is working on getting a sign for Garretson near the new park entrance, and John stated that the new State and City Park maps are printed and out to businesses.
With those quick updates, Garrick tabled any further discussion due to timing issues, and motioned to adjourn at 1:10 pm. Megan 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed.
The next regular meeting will be May 11th at The Sports Cabin.
