GALLATIN COUNTY FAIR BOARD
JUNE 9, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING
FAIR BOARD MEMBERS: Joel Farrell, Jim Sims, Greg Raths, Blair Howze, Dale Merlin, Bob Brekke.
ABSENT FAIR BOARD MEMEBERS: Bill Brewster
1. CALL TO ORDER: Greg Raths called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
2. INTRODUCTION OF FAIRBOARD MEMBERS: Greg introduced Mitch Dimitch from Billings Pepsi. Gave presentation on Bravo Entrainment. and his experience workings with them and the Metra Park.
3. FAIRBOARD GOALS, MISSION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Greg discussed how the board is set up, the appointments, policies and procedures. Copy of his presentation is made a part of these minutes.
4. INTRODUCTION OF GALLATIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION: Mike Gafke introduced the Fairgrounds Foundation and why it was set up. It is a fundraising organization to promote projects on the Fairgrounds. The mission and goal of foundation is to improve the fairgrounds facilities, landscaping, and multi-use.
5. FAIRGROUNDS LONG RANGE PLAN: Sue presented the long range plan for the fairgrounds.
A. Site Plan-The three improvement phases were presented.
B. Process used to develop long range plan-A needs assessment was performed to find the county's most desired needs.
C. Ongoing process-New landscaping being completed, building maintenance, and continued work on the Outdoor Amphitheater.
D. Progress Report-All plans are on track as scheduled.
6. ANSWERS TO NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION QUESTIONS: The Fair Board had met and answered the questions presented by NENA as well as they could. There was no discussion at this point.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Numerous concerns with traffic noise, vandalism, and refuge issues. The consensus of public comment was to work together with the Fair Board to find the best multi-use of the Fairgrounds.
8. CLOSING REMARKS: Approximately 80 community residents were in attendance.
9. ADJOURMENT: 8:45 PM
Respectfully submitted by: Joel Farrell
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