The June 11, 2026 agenda includes updates on the Lighthouse gift shop and Lighthouse Keepers under the Parks, Recreation, Lighthouse and Facilities Committee report. Recent financials show spending on lighthouse marketing (over budget year-to-date), supplies, grounds maintenance, electrical work, HVAC work, and multiple purchases for merchandise such as T-shirts, candles, and gift shop inventory. The Board also recently approved a contract with Stanek for Lighthouse Keeper services after a closed session on that position. These actions indicate that Wind Point is actively investing in lighthouse operations as a visitor attraction and revenue source, with increased marketing and retail activity as well as contracted on-site management. While the core keeper contract is set, there is ongoing demand for facility maintenance, small construction, security, merchandising, e-commerce, ticketing, and tourism marketing support as the village scales lighthouse tours, events, and retail sales.

Lighthouse marketing line is significantly overspent relative to annual budget, suggesting either st...