Economic Development Committee

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SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

COMMITTEE:             ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

DATE / TIME:              Monday, January 20, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. – 5:35 pm                 

PLACE:  543 WI-130, Hill Point, WI  53937

Reason For Meeting: Regular

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:    

1. Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law

1. Adopt Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes from Prior Meeting

1. Public Comment

1. Communication

1. Economic Development Committee Chair Communication

1. Badger Tools and Supply (608) 986-2373 - S6543 WI-130, Hill Point, WI  53937
   1. Introduction of business by ED Committee Secretary Peter Kinsman
   2. Tour

1. Drive to Narrows Valley Supply, E4561 Stoney Ridge Road, Loganville, WI 53943 (10 minutes)

1. Narrows Valley Supply
   1. Introduction of business by ED Committee Secretary Peter Kinsman
   2. Tour
   3. Lower-Level Meeting Room for balance of meeting

1. Arts & Culture 
   1. AHHP Grant Updates
      1. 2025 Grants Application Process
   2. Review and/or Approval of Good Idea Grants 2025
      1. River Arts Inc. - $500
      2. Witwen Concerts Inc. - $500
      3. River Valley Music Boosters - $500

1. Development Director’s Report

1. Brand Development - Land Made Sauk County & ExploreSaukCounty.com
   1. Marketing Update
   2. Discover Wisconsin (Media) Update

1. Economic Development
   1. Discussion and possible action on resolution to support La Valle Telephone Internet Service Provider (ISPs) to connect unserved and underserved broadband households in Sauk County
   2. Discussion and possible action on resolution to support Brightspeed Internet Service Provider (ISPs) to connect unserved and underserved broadband households in Sauk County
   3. Discussion and possible action on resolution petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid
   4. Invest Sauk County Update
      1. Sauk County High Ground 2025 – May 2, 2025
      2. Roundtables for SC High Ground 2025

1. Next meeting date(s) & agenda items – February 17, 2025 - 4 pm, West Square Building, Baraboo

1. Adjourn

DATE NOTICE MAILED:           Wednesday, January 15, 2025

PREPARED BY:                        Office of Administration  

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