HomeMy WebLinkAbout121120 MinutesLODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: December 11, 2020 START TIME: 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall (Virtual)
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Pam Adams (Chair), Janette Force, Denise Winter, Nathan Barnett, Cindy Finnie, Barb Trailer,
Karen Clemens
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Mari Mullen, Arlene Alen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sherri Hanke, Cody Griffith
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell,
Deputy City Clerk Haylie Clement
Topic Action
Chair Pam Adams called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Lodging Tax Revenue Reports: Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell provided an overview of the latest revenue reports.
2021 Budget: Nora Mitchell led the discussion on the proposed 2021 budget noting that the purpose of the meeting is to make a
recommendation on how the approved LTAC budget amount would be allocated in 2021. The Committee discussed Main Street funding along with other tourism needs. Alene Alen addressed the reduction in the proposed Chamber allocation. The Committee discussed supplemental budget options, winter and possible pivot marketing allocations.
Nora Mitchell informed the Committee that the Main Street funding specifics would be presented at the January meeting but the budget line item at this point would not change.
Motion to recommend the approval of the presented 2021 LTAC budget with change to
allocate $25,000 previously listed as Infrastructure Reserve to a future Chamber marketing contract requiring review from the Committee before funds are spent. Motion passed unanimously.
Next Regular Meeting: January 12, 2021
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.