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DATE: October 12, 2021 START TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall (Virtual)
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Pam Adams (Chair), Karen Clemens, Nathan Barnett,
Cindy Finnie, Denise Winter, Natalie Maitland, Jannette Force, KC Upshaw (Designee for PT Film Institute)
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Mari Mullen, Arlene Alen
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Sherri Hanke, Cindy Finnie, Barb Trailer
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 3:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: April 13, 2021
No action was taken due to lack of a
quorum.
Chamber Marketing Report: Arlene Alen reviewed the Chamber marketing
report.
Nathan Barnett joined the meeting at 3:12 p.m. A quorum of members was
present.
Denise Winter joined the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
Lodging Tax Revenue Reports: Finance and Administrative Services Director
Nora Mitchell presented the lodging tax revenue reports noting that the year-to-
date revenue for 2021 is already above the projected revenues for the year. The
Committee discussed lodging at Fort Worden, impacts to lodging due to the
Wooden Boat Festival cancelation as well as impacts to retail businesses.
2022 Budget: Nora Mitchell introduced the proposed budget noting that the
There was unanimous agreement to
estimated revenues we will increase the ending fund balance. 2022 has a slight
approve the Chambers request for an
increase in projected revenue but an overall decrease from prior years is still
additional $1,000 of pivot funds.
anticipated. Each expense line item was reviewed. Staff noted that the Tourism
Infrastructure and Infrastructure Reserve expenses are primarily the items that
Motion to recommend the 2022 LTAC
are up for discussion.
budget as presented with the following
changes: Pivot marketing increased to
City Manager John Mauro provided an overview of the City's proposal for the
$35,000; Tourism Infrastructure decreased
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds explaining that Council is only
to $0; Winter Marketing increased to
spending half of the funds in 2022 and that there could be the potential of
$10,000; Facility Rental Waivers increased
approving 2023 funds to be spent on public restrooms with a match of LTAC
to $10,000; and Infrastructure Reserve
Topic
Action
infrastructure funds.
decreased to $105,000. The motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
The group discussed possible projects for the Mainstreet tourism infrastructure
allocation including additional downtown furniture or increased accessibility in
the new parklet. Staff noted that these funds could also be allocated for facility
rentals fee waivers. Committee members discussed the option of using the
funds for advertising since the infrastructure reserve is already so high. An
additional option mentioned was to add these funds to the pivot marketing fund.
Cindi Finnie left the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
Adams Street Parklet Update: Mari Mullen provided an update on the project.
Committee Announcements: Committee Members provided updates on
recent events and projects within each organization.
Next Regular Meeting: January 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.