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Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 14th, 2023 @ 12pm
Dacotah Bank Center
Present: Nick Schmeichel, Jennifer Johnson, Elena McKeown, Kyleigh Cramer, Jeff Holm, Bill Retterath,
Laura Schoen Carbonneau, Mike Logan, Dacotah Bank Center General Manager; Ashley Biggar, Dacotah
Bank Center Director of Marketing, & Kristin Zimmerman, City of Brookings Park & Recreation Director.
Agenda Discussions:
➢ Jeff called the meeting to order.
➢ October minutes were approved.
➢ Mike gave a team update to share new items for 2024. As the facility is fully staffed for full-time
roles, the focus is on part-time hiring.
➢ Mike presented and the board discussed a SWOT analysis of the facility. Highlights include the
Dacotah Bank Center ribbon cutting event, large November event weekend with 8 events in three
days, and positive ticket sales for Skillet/ Theory of a Deadman. Mike discussed weak December
bookings with multiple events cancelling late into the year. Mike discussed opportunities for cattle
show bookings, updated F&B pricing for 2024, and working with Visit Brookings on 2024/2025
event bids.
➢ Mike gave an update on Dacotah Bank Center capital projects. The lower roof is nearing 100%
completion and will be completed by the holidays. Mike gave a 2024 project review which includes
updated bathrooms, safety lines in the rigging grid, lighting equipment, and concrete work.
➢ Mike presented the October financials and an update to the year-end forecast.
➢ Mike presented an update on partnerships. He discussed an opportunity to sell holding barn
sponsorships in 2024.
➢ Next meeting is scheduled for February 22nd at 12:00pm.
➢ Jeff adjourned the meeting.