Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board President Jeremy Goico, Vice President Pat Foster, Secretary John Mendel, Board Member Eric Clark, and Board Member Bill Sauser were in attendance. MLT Board Members Deb Radcliff and Darlene Magner were absent.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, members of the MLT Board, MLT Executive Director John Urdi, consultant John Lambeth from Civitas, and staff regarding the discussion questions.
PUBLC COMMENT:
Dawn Vereuck said that she listened to the MLT meeting and said she was glad to hear their discussion about funding infrastructure. She said that a lot of people in the community did not have a say in the TBID. She outlined her concerns regarding the TBID renewal.
Tom Cage said he answered yes to question number one. He said that he had previously supported the TBID and renewal. He said that he supported the TBID renewal but not for 10 years.
Ron Cohen, Mammoth Mountain, spoke in support of the TBID renewal and the proposed 10-year term.
Alisa Mokler Harper, Warming Hut restaurant, spoke in support of the TBID renewal and the addition of infrastructure funding.
Emily Bryant spoke in support of the TBID renewal and in support of the Town building infrastructure with the extra funding that the TBID provided to the Town..
Mr. Cohen said his business felt the benefit of the TBID. He recommended having small business owner representation on the MLT Board.
Ms. Harper said that there was a need for infrastructure to support visitorship but that the funds should come from the Town and TOT and not the TBID.
Chris, employee at DIY, spoke about her concerns with the DIY building being closed.
The Mayor called a recess at 7:12 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 7:26 p.m.