Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Meeting Friday (Dec 14, 2012) The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation (BCTF) Executive Board, met with Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen regarding a new contract.

During the Decmeber 4, 2012, Jamestown City Council meeting the Council approved a four-year contract with BCTF that funds BCTF at $299,320 a year for two years, with further funding to be negotiated.

 

At Friday’s Executive Board meeting the BCTF and Mayor discussed some revisions to the proposed contract.

The Mayor said the city has no intent to disolve the BCTF, and that she has trust in the board.

Incoming President Aldon Kollman said the Executive Board wants a written document in hand, regarding a new contract before the full board can vote on any approval.

He said BCTF board members watched the CSi recording of the December 2012 City Council meeting to get an idea of where the city stands for contract proposals.

The present contract runs out December 31, 2012, and Mayor Andersen indicted the present contract could be extended if a new final agreement is not worked out before the end of this year.

The Mayor said in her view the contract centers around tourism’s use of city sales tax dollars, adding there is a potential for more economic development in the city with additional revenues for more events and activitties, and better tourist sites.

BCTF Board President Dave Smette said the board intends to revisit tourisms Strategic Plan in the next two year, and capitalize on strengths in Jamestown and review any weaknesses.

Mayor Andersen said, City Attorney Ken Dalsted will review all revisions of the proposed contract, possibly as early as next week.

Smette said hiring potential candidates to succeed Nina Sneider as Tourism Director, is impeded somewhat with the contract for next year unsettled.

The contract for 2013 is expected to be reviewed at Tuesday’s (Dec 18, 2012) City Council, Finance and Legal Committee meeting.