tourism
Managing and reporting on visitor promotion, budgets, and destination services.
Whether the Room Tax Commission makes specific 2026 spending cuts or reallocations in response to the lower reserve forecast.
Typically discussed at Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The clearest hard number lately is the room tax reserve forecast: $62,299 at the end of 2025, under the commission’s $90,000 goal. That puts real pressure on what gets funded next—marketing, events, and any bigger beach or park ideas all compete for the same pot.
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passed Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors · Jan 13, 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT (Action Item)
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report
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passed Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors · Nov 11, 2025 TREASURER REPORT (Action Item)
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report
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passed Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors · Nov 11, 2025 TREASURER REPORT (Action Item)
Motion to approve the 2026 Budget as presented
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A Room Tax Commission representative presented an alternative financing concept for improvements to the Neshotah Beach building, describing a model combining room tax dollars, event-space revenue, donations, and borrowing to reduce reliance on the city’s general fund.
City Council Work Session -
The Neshotah Beach building financing discussion included participation from a private investor described as tied to the Cobblestone Hotel.
City Council Work Session -
Council members raised concerns that if projected revenues do not materialize, the city would still be responsible for repayment obligations, leaving taxpayers carrying the downside risk.
City Council Work Session -
Staff reported 2025 room-tax revenue was significantly below what was budgeted, with the decline starting in April.
Room Tax Commission -
Staff cited the NFL Draft as an example of an event expected to boost bookings that did not materialize for Two Rivers, and said they are tracking events to improve future budgeting.
Room Tax Commission -
Staff forecast the room-tax reserve fund would end 2025 at $62,299, below the commission’s $90,000 goal.
Room Tax Commission -
The commission expected to revisit 2026 budget adjustments at its Q1 2026 meeting.
Room Tax Commission -
Explore Two Rivers’ board reviewed “I LOVE TR” campaign merchandise and generally approved the lineup, with feedback including mug quality and logo orientation.
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An update on Erickson’s production of “I LOVE TR” apparel was not discussed because a key member (Joe) was absent.
Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors