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Jim White, Mayor
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AGENDA and MINUTES FORM
LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday,January 20,2005
2pm
City Hall 2"d Floor Conference Room(across from elevators)
Kent City Hall,220 41'Avenue South
Attendance:
Councilmember Tim Clark,Chair_ Nathan Torgelson, Staff
Jacquie Alexander Bob Nachlinger, Staff
Denise Gray Cliff Craig,Staff
Kathy Madison Robin Hasbrouck,Guest
Vickie Molzer Katherine Kertzman, Guest
Andy Wangstad
Greg Haffner
Introductions and Call to order—Councilmember Tim Clark
Information Items:
1. Financial Report—Bob Nachlinger or Cliff Craig
2. Update on Kent Station (Nathan)
3. Update on Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Kent (Nathan)
4. Update on Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) and upcoming February 2Na
open house
5. Discussion about hosting July 2006 ASA Girls 16U National Championship
Items Requiring Action:
1. Approval of minutes of November 4th, 2004
2. Update on Kent restaurants for SSVS Vacation Planner and potential request of
$6,600
Next meeting date, time and location
Assignments for next meeting
CURRENT BUDGET ANALYSIS
LODGING TAX OPERATING FUND
as of November 30,2004
2003 2004 Adjustments 2004 2005
Actual Adj Budget Fav(Unfav) Est Actual Budget
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 19,586 52,420 52,420 68,972
REVENUES
Lodging Tax 119,198 121,268 1,917 A 123,185 121,132
Interest Income 166 526 398 924 526
TOTAL REVENUES 119,364 121,794 2,315 124,109 121,658
TOTAL RESOURCES 138,950 174,214 2,315 176,529 190,630
EXPENDITURES
Strong Local Economy
Transfer Out-Tourism Destination 85,000 77,404 77,404
Transfers Out-Tourism-Related Projects 66,530 76,650 76,650 135,000
Reverse Transfers from projects (65,000) (50,147) B (50,147)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES(TRANSFERS) 86,530 103,907 103,907 135,000
Change in Fund Balance 32,834 17,887 2,315 20,202 (13,342)
ENDING FUND BALANCE 52,420 70,307 2,315 72,622 55,630
Variance from 2005 Preliminary Budget 3,650
CURRENT BUDGET ANALYSIS
TOURISM-RELATED PROJECTS ACCOUNT
as of November 30,2004
2003 2004 Adjustments 2004 2005
Actual Adj Budget Fav(Unfav) Est Actual Budget
BEGINNING PROJECT BALANCE 11,402 11,522 1,250 12,772 58,602
OTHER INCOME
Transfers in-Lodging Tax Fund 66,530 76,650 76,650 - - 135,000
TOTAL OTHER INCOME 66,530 76,650 76,650 135,000
TOTAL RESOURCES 77,932 88,172 1,250 89,422 193,602
EXPENDITURES
Tourism-Marketing(Softball) (1223) 11,250
Tourism-Marketing(Bike Race) (1223) 1,000 1,000
Tourism Chamber 2003-Jan-Jun 39,790
Tourism Chamber 2003-July-Dec 14,120
Tourism Chamber 2004(1274) 32,320 2,500 29,820 18,000
2005 Senior Western Regional Softball Tourn. 3,333
2006 Senior Western World Softball Tourn.-(1279) 2,500
Seattle Southside Visitor Services 125,200
Tourism-Unallocated(1270) 43,330 43,330 C 17,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 65,160 76,650 45,830 30,820 166,533
ENDING PROJECT BALANCE 12,772 11,522 (44,580) 58,602 27,069
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A.Revenues are improving
B.Transfer back of monies that had gone toward the Performing Arts center,but became ineligible.
C.Unallocated amount not expected to be spent this year.Smaller amount available for 2005,allowing flexibility.
D.Ending balance projected at year end 2005,combining the operating fund and the project balance.
KENT LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WA.XIMOTON
November 4, 2004
Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Kathy Madison, Andy Wangstad, Jacquie
Alexander and Greg Haffner. Others Present: Marcelle Pechler, Kathrine Kertzman,
Cliff Craig, and Lori Hogan.
The meeting was called to order by Clark at 2:05 p.m., and introductions were made.
Approval of Minutes. Wangstad moved to approve the minutes of July 29, 2004.
Madison seconded. It was noted that although Mr. Haffner was in attendance at the
July 29th meeting, he had not yet been confirmed by the City Council, and therefore
should be listed under Others Present in the minutes. It was clarified that he did not
participate in any actions taken at that meeting. The motion to approve the minutes as
amended then carried.
Financial Report. Craig distributed copies of the current budget analysis and
operating fund, and explained recent activity.
Kent Chamber 2005 Contract and Seattle Southside Visitor Services 2005-
2007 Interlocal Agreement. Clark noted that the Mayor has been authorized to sign
both contracts.
Seattle Southside Networking Event. Kertzman noted that there was a great
turnout for this event and that a PowerPoint presentation is available.
2005 Senior Softball Western Championships Bid Reguest. Hogan explained
the history of the softball tournament and noted that it will be regional in 2005 and
nationwide in 2006. Discussion was held regarding the economic impact and logistics
of tournaments. Clark moved to adopt the line item in the budget of $3,333 for the
senior softball bid request. Wangstad seconded and the motion carried.
Other Business. A brief discussion of upcoming events such as baseball, hockey,
cycling and various shows at Kent Commons was held. Hogan agreed to provide
information of these events.
Next Meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2005, at 2:00 p.m.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk