Auburn Endurance Capital of the World Committee Meeting

Note: The provided agenda and minutes indicate this meeting occurred on August 20, 2025, but per instruction the date is listed as May 26, 2021. The content below reflects the August 20, 2025 meeting.

The Auburn Endurance Capital of the World Committee (ECC) met on (date per agenda: August 20, 2025) at 6:00 PM in Room 10 of City Hall via hybrid format. The committee discussed consent items, action items, and informational reports. No public comments were received. Key actions included approval of the agenda and minutes, approval of the treasurer's report, and discussion of upcoming events, trail projects, and committee operations.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the August 20, 2025 meeting agenda with an addition of the water fountain report.
• Approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comment was made.

Discussion Items

• Treasurer's Report: Larry Grilli reported expenditures of $226.96 on carabiners, leaving a balance of $4,773.03. The report was approved.
• Swag Review and Purchases: Discussion on swag items.
• 2025 Event Review: The committee did not attend the Tevis Cup Ride.
• 2025 Event Schedule: Upcoming events include a Burro Race Demonstration in Cool on August 23, 2025; pending addition of Olmstead Tile to Rhukala's schedule; Festival of Lights on December 6; and a Lincoln Rotary Bicycle Rodeo (date TBD).
• Olmstead Tile: Pending proofs from SHACC; Shannon Weil will contact ATown Bikes and Bodega Market for a celebration.
• Cycling Report: Update on activities in Lincoln and Rocklin.
• Water Sports: No specific update provided.
• Trail Projects: Over three years, the Western States Trail underwent a major reroute in the high country, creating a rock and gravel "causeway" above bogs and boulders, with up to 60 volunteers per day.
• Website: Darci Pierce and Cynci Calvin are considering solutions to overhaul the ECC website, which has become cumbersome. Funding is an issue; the City's website uses a different language and has diminished ECC exposure.
• Instagram/Monthly Email: Erika is managing Instagram; no progress on the monthly email.
• Facebook: Shannon Weil continues to manage the Facebook page.
• Open Topics: The Lukens Water Fountain (water bottle filling station) is tired and unwelcoming; potential upgrade. The committee decided to move this to an Action Item on the September agenda. Also discussed ECC logo window stickers for businesses to raise money; get a quote.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the treasurer's report unanimously.
• Directed that the water bottle filling station upgrade be added as an action item for the September 17, 2025 meeting.
• Requested a quote for ECC logo window stickers.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 17, 2025.