2023, February 7th - Brad Sondahl
February SL Chamber minutes
Present Carol Ferguson, Brad Sondahl, Mitzi Michaud, Colin and Mandy Conway, Shynne Price, Karen Carpenter Dan Koehler, Lynn Paslay , Kristy Mitchell
Called to order 8:15 am (late entry to Comm. Center)
Minutes were approved
No financial report.
Member reports: Carol Ferguson Spirit Lake Library: The youth services position is open again at the library.
Kristy Mitchell, Things are currently quiet at our First Interstate Bank…
Karen Carpenter: She is no longer leasing an office in Spirit Lake, but is available through her office in Priest River, and intends to continue serving the Spirit Lake area.
Mandy Conway Sedlmeyers will have its Monthly pairing meal—a 7 course British meal. Wednesday. Valentine’s Day special: 2 for $65 four course Italian meal (filling fast).
Colin Conway mentioned they will host a Murder mystery meal, March 15, special event bringing in a professional presenter.
Lynn Paslay: assistant superintendent at Lakeland: There is a Levy Vote on March 14 –please ask questions if you have concerns. It is the same levy amount as last time, it is called supplemental, but really fundamental—the state designs funding to rely on local funding/control. There is very limited other funding available—if it fails, extracurricular sports, etc, depends on the levy. This is ongoing, not additional. She urge peoples to vote, only 20% of school parents vote, and 50% of staff. Local control allows curricula\um to match local standards.
Shynne Price. Spirit Lake Elementary School Good second quarter There will be a STEM tech night from 5-6:30 Feb 15
Mitzi Michaud SL Parks and Rec: Busy winter, getting spring and summer programs. Outhouse races were well attended. 7 outhouses competed.
Rhonda from Priest River women ministries, they are looking for a new location due to the sale of their current one, she noted that domestic violence has tripled from last year, shelters are full, inflation is challenging many homes. Phoebe’s clothing had 1900 users last year.
Dan Koehler, The Presbyterian Church is working to improve signage.
Visitor guide update. First meeting will be in February, Carol is working on an events list:
This year Easter Egg Hunt April 8th at 11 am, Big and Little Park 4th of July Parade starts at 11
National Night Out Aug. 1st Police and regional emergency services on Maine St. August 5 Cardboard Boat Regatta races at noon/craft fair, Fireside Park Labor Day car show Sept.3
Historical Society Ice Cream Social with Oldtime music at Museum Labor Day 1-3 pm Oct. 28 Fall Festival (City Parks and Rec alternative to Trunk or Treat) Nov. 22 Tree of Sharing Dec. 9 at 6 pm Lighted holiday Parade
NITA Update: North Idaho Tourism Association will be working on next year’s budget next month. Brad suggested we ask for funds to distribute the tourist guides. Carol suggested including funds to pay for participation in next year’s Spokane Outdoor Show. Colin has agreed to attend zoom meetings along with Brad… (next meeting Feb. 16 at 9 am)
Meeting adjourned 8:37
