Garretson Commercial Club Meeting Minutes
May 8th, 2024, Regular Meeting at The Sports Cabin
Those in attendance: Carrie Moritz, Garrick Moritz, Bruce Brown, Paetyn Dreckman, Luke Dreckman, Laurie Bennett, Heather Jacobson, Kris Frerk, Megan Rollag, Corey Scott, Macie Coburn, Kris Johnson, Susan Haygood, Dan Haygood, Sarah Beahler, and Guy Johnson.
12:00 pm Luke Dreckman called the meeting to order.
Secretary’s Report – Paetyn provided minutes from the regular April meeting and special April meeting. Questions surrounding the minutes of the special meeting in April for the price of inflatable wristbands. Laurie motioned to approve the regular April meeting minutes with a second from Guy. Motion passed unanimously. Carrie motioned to approve special meeting minutes but amending inflatable wristbands to $10 with a $30 family max as discussed in the meeting. Heather seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report – Kris Johnson provided report in packets. No questions surrounding the report. Paetyn motioned to approve the report with a second from Guy. Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business:
State Park Signage – Luke advised the board that he is still working on a meeting time and discussion with property owner.
Phonebook Progress (Carrie) – Carrie advised the board that the recent edits went back to Performance Press and should hopefully be the final round of editing.
RASDak – Kris Frerk advised the board that the RAZDak group has 220 registered, 10 staff, and around 40 support people expected to arrive June 1st. Riders will leave around 6:00 am June 2nd and return to town 10:00 am – 2:30 pm and the Legion will be hosting a breakfast 5:00 am – 7:00 am June 2nd. Kris also mentioned that she is working on changing some of the sculptures for the Art Trail and brought brochures to the lit swap May 1st.
Jesse James Days – Carrie gave pricing for Friday night entertainment as $400 for the band “Dealer’s Choice” to play and $500 for another group offered by Dan Haygood. Carrie motioned to approve quote from Dealer’s Choice with a second from Laurie. Motion passed unanimously. Luke discussed advertising for Jesse James Days via radio, social media, mailers, and newspapers. Carrie went through the schedule for any updates on events.
New Business:
Ribbon Cuttings – Luke will check interest from Carlson Flats, Carrie will contact Kimberly Konda from The Treasure Chest, and Luke advised the new Palisades State Park entrance will be hosting an open house July 11th.
Celebrations – The Historical Society hits 35 years this year. Bruce mentioned he would talk with their board to gauge interest in a celebration. City of Garretson will be 135 this year and determined they would wait for the next milestone. Midwest Boring will be 30 this year and the owner is planning for some type of an event and would remain in contact with the board. No retirements at this time.
Grants – Luke advised the board on a grant opportunity from Poet – The Community Impact Grant.
Next meeting will be held June 12th at Palisades Oil
Laurie motioned to adjourn with a second from Megan. Motion passed unanimously.
