HomeMy WebLinkAbout103017 Final MinutesLODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: October 30, 2017 START TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall Conference Room 3
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherri Hanke, Nathan Barnett (via teleconference), Barb Trailer, Michelle Sandoval (Chair), Cindy
Finnie (via teleconference), Robert Birman, Janette Force, Diane Moody (Fort Worden PDA designee), Denise Winter (via
teleconference – joined the meeting at 4:10 p.m.)
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Mari Mullen, Teresa Verraes
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Amanda Milholland, William Roney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Marketing Director Christina Pivarnik, City Manager David Timmons, Finance & Administrative Services
Director Nora Mitchell, Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker
Topic Action
Chair Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: July 11, 2017 Unanimously approved.
Supplemental Budget Review: David Timmons presented the proposed 2017 Supplemental Lodging Tax Budget which included supplemental expenditures for the Wooden Boat Festival ($10,000), facility rental waivers ($10,000), and an HVS study ($10,000). A $10,000 expenditure for a performing arts center feasibility study was omitted from the proposed budget. 2017 revenues are expected to exceed estimated revenues by over $40,000 and the projected reserve after approving the supplemental would be approximately $177,000.
The Committee recommended approval of the 2017 Supplemental Lodging Tax Budget (amended to include $10,000 for a performing arts center feasibility study) by a vote of 7-1 (Sherri Hanke opposed and Denise Winter absent).
2018 Budget: David Timmons presented the proposed 2018 Lodging Tax Budget which included decreased funding for the Visitor Information Center and Fort Worden PDA.
Christina Pivarnik reported on changes to the City’s use of Google AdWords marketing and funding for an upcoming Q&A blog project. Diane Moody presented a proposal from Fort Worden asking for a $25,000 annual commitment from the City for the next 20 years. David Timmons noted that any commitment could not bind future Councils.
The Committee recommended approval of the 2018 Budget by a vote of 8-0
(Sherri Hanke abstained). The Committee recommended approval of a 20-year commitment of $25,000 annually to the Fort Worden PDA, with the inclusion of a non-appropriation clause by a vote of 8-0 (Diane Moody abstained).
Next Meeting: A Special Meeting will be scheduled for November.
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.