HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Facilities District Board - 07/27/2017 (2)Public Facilities District Board Regular Meeting
Minutes
Approved October 26, 20L7
July 27, 20t7
Kent, Washington
Date:
Time:
Place:
Attending
Board:
July 27, 20L7
4 p.m.
ShoWare Center
Lew Sellers
Randall Smith
Carmen Goers
Aaron BeMiller, City of Kent Finance Director
Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk
Other
Attendees: Tim Higgins, SMG General Manager
Arletta Voter, SMG Finance Director
Josh Holmes, SMG Director of Operations
Erin Buck, SMG Director of Marketing
Julie Pulliam, Administrative Assistant to Ben Wolters
Adam Long, Assistant City Attorney
Colin Campbell, Seattle Thunderbirds Assistant General Manager
Adam Long, Assistant City Attorney
Absent:
Agenda:
Mike Miller, Jeff Piecewicz
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.ffi., with Lew Sellers presiding.
2, Roll Call
Mike Miller and Jeff Piecewicz were absent
3. Chanqes to the Aoenda
None
5. Aoproval of Minutes dated April 27, 2O17
Carmen Goers MOVED to approve the minutes dated April 27, 2OL7, and Randall
Smith SECONDED the motion.
The Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 3-0.
5. Excused Absence of Carmen Goers for the Aoril 27, 2O17, Meetino
Randall Smith MOVED to approve the excused absence of Carmen Goers for the
April 27, 2OL7, meeting and Carmen Goers SECONDED the motion.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 3-0.
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Public Facilities District Board Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 27, 2OL7
Kent, Washington
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6. Excused Absence for Jeff Piecewicz for the July 27, 2O17, Meeting
Randall Smith MOVED to approve the excused absence of Jeff Piecewicz for the July
27, 2Ot7, meeting and Carmen Goers SECONDED the motion.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 3-0.
7. Finance Reoorts
a. City of Kent. Aaron BeMiller, City of Kent Finance Director, provided a
brief overview of the updated versions of the financial reports for the Kent Public
Facilities District Sales Tax Collections Inception to Date thru June 30, 2017; the
Kent Special Events Center Public Facilities District Fund for June 30, 20L7; and the
ShoWare Center Operating Fund for June 30, 20L7.
Aaron BeMiller presented information and answered questions regarding the
revenue and sales tax bonds. Aaron advised that the State Auditor's Office just
completed their audit of the PFD's books and that he will present a report at the
October meeting. Aaron also advised that he will present updated sales tax
collection revenues at the October meeting.
b, ShoWare Center. Arletta Voter, SMG Finance Director, provided details
of the ShoWare Center Income Statement for the quarter ending June 30, 2OL7.
8. Operations Uodate
a/b. General Manager/Marketing Update
Erin Buck was introduced by Tim Higgins as the new Director of Sales and
Marketing and Erin provided information regarding attendance, website traffic,
social media statistics, and email marketing.
Erin also reviewed highlights of recent events, including upcoming ticketed
and community and catering events.
Tim Higgins, SMG General Manager, indicated that the name change to
Accesso ShoWare Center will take place over the next 30-45 days and will be
complete by September 23,2OL7. Tim indicated the naming rights were purchased
for the next ten years and will bring in an additional $3 million dollars in revenue
over the next ten years. Tim indicated the new point-of-sale system is being
updated at a cost of $375,000-$400,000 and will include chip readers.
Josh Holmes, SMG Director of Operations, presented information regarding
upcoming changes to security measures that are being implemented at the center.
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C. City of Kent. No report
9. Seattle Thunderbirds Update Colin Campbell, Seattle Thunderbirds
Assistant Manager, presented information regarding the Thunderbirds WHL
Championship and participation in the Memorial Cup. Colin advised that the head
coach has accepted a position with the Anaheim Ducks and that Matt O'Dette will be
promoted as the new head coach.
Colin detailed season ticketing and sponsorship information
10. Other Business
Information regarding the frequency of fire inspections and parking issues were
discussed.
11. Adjournment
Randall Smith MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Carmen Goers SECONDED the
motion.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 3-0.
M qg adjourned at 4:p. m.
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Kimberley moto
City Cle rd Secretary
July 27, 2OL7
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