HomeMy WebLinkAbout070814 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: July 8, 2014 START TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Conference Room 3
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Sandoval (Chair), Rob Birman, Janette Force, Denise Winter, Dave Robison, Will
O'Donnell, Sherri Hanke, Nathan Barnett
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Xoe Huffman, Teresa Verraes, Bill Roney
MEMBER(S) EXCUSED: Jake Beattie, Sue McIntire, Cindy Finnie
OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager David Timmons, Marketing Director Christina Pivarnik, Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker
Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action Follow up
Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2014 Unanimous approval of minutes as written.
Carla Caldwell of Jefferson County Community Foundation presented Ms. Caldwell asked the committee to identify
an overview of the Creative Vitality Index grant from the Washington information they would like to receive from the data.
Arts Commission. The grant gives the Foundation access to data on City Manager David Timmons asked Ms. Caldwell to
arts revenue within Jefferson County in relation to the rest of the State provide 5 policy steps the City could consider
and the nation. adopting based on the data.
Dave Robison presented an overview of the Fort Worden Public Mr. Robison asked the committee to read and
Development Authority's marketing plan. Mr. Robison identified short respond to the marketing plan.
term objectives, including increasing shoulder season revenue, and
long term sustainability goals.
David Timmons updated the committee on the plans to relocate the
Visitor Information Center to Sims Way and install a crosswalk near the
new location.
Christina Pivarnik reported that the 2014 Strategic Plan is progressing
on schedule.
Michelle Sandoval outlined the Holiday Campaign for 2014. The goal
will be to put lights on every building this year and build the event over
the next 5 years.
David Timmons briefly addressed the lodging tax finances, noting that
overhead cost allocation will put money back into the lodging tax
budget.
Next Meeting: Special Meeting August 12, 2014
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
LTAC Minutes Page 1 of 1 July 8, 2014