Parks, Tourism and Economic Development Committee

Agenda's and Minutes
General Information

Five (5) Board Members and Three (3) Citizen Members.  One Citizen Member shall represent the interests of the county parks, one Citizen Member shall represent the interests of tourism, and one Citizen Member shall represent the interests of economic development.  The Board Members shall serve a 2-year term commencing in April on even numbered years.  The Citizen Members shall serve staggered 3-year terms.  

Parks, Tourism, and Economic Development Committee Mission StatementThe mission of the Trempealeau County Parks, Tourism, and Economic Development Committees is to continually explore and implement strategies to further develop Trempealeau County as a leading place to live, work, and play. This will be accomplished by focusing on initiatives that both improve the economic lives and provide opportunities for the development of new skills of our citizens, promotes and further develops our tourism assets, and honors and protects our rural character and natural resources. We will also strive to further develop our Trempealeau County parks and lands in a way that provides youth with opportunities for both recreational enjoyment and environmental education.
Appointed By:

Appointed by County Chair 

Term:

2 years/3 years 

Meetings:

The Board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. 

Duties:

  1. Direction and supervision of the Parks, Tourism, & Economic Development Department. 
  2. Set policy for the Parks, Tourism, & Economic Development Department. 
  3. Develop short-term and long-term goals for the Parks, Tourism, & Economic Development Department. 
  4. Create and update mission statement and vision statements for the Parks, Tourism, & Economic Development Department.  
 MEMBERS TERM ENDS
 Lori Severson, Chair  April 2026
 Jeanne Nutter April 2026
 Buzz Sorge, Secretary  December 2024 
 Renee Lyon  April 2026
 Kevin Adams  April 2026
 Kevin Whalen  April 2026
 Jean Galasinski  December 2026
 Bob Pietrek   December 2025

For more information about the Parks, Tourism & Economic Development Committee that is not addressed on the County's website please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 538-2311
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715-538-2311