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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - 05/24/2007 (2) OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Suzette Cooke, Mayor Phone:253-856-5700 K E N T Fax: 253-856-6700 WASH I N G T O N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent,WA. 98032-5895 AGENDA LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD EETIN Thursday,May 24,20r� 3:00pm - City of Kent,220 4`h Avenue South Centennial Building,4`h Floor, Finance Conf. Rm. 402 Attendance: Councilmember Tim Clark, Chair Ben Wolters, Staff_✓ Jacquie Alexander ✓ Bob Nachlinger, Staff Denise Gray Cliff Craig, Staff Greg Haffner y Vickie Molzer Katherine Kertzman, Guest ✓ f Andy Wangstad Ryan Noel_— Introductions and Call to order-Councilmember Tim Clark Information Items: / 1. Kent Tourism Map-Town Graphics-Funding Request - ^- � - 2. Update-Amiga Center at Kent_ 4�� jjr� prPse„f d 0 pd r-� 3. Update-City of Kent -- 6ekt 9+vc v;ode,f- _ QroJ«,� S�r�n' bomvd 4. Update- Seattle Southside^ 5. 2007 Budget — /2.x 6. Board positions — i20wu�a7� Items Requiring Action: 1. Approval of minutes of November 2, 2006 j"-L * December 2006, since a quorum was not present, no meeting was held. Next meeting date, time and location 4o Q' i Assignments for next meeting ^^•' 0 ,/ PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Levels _ Contributors of$Z 00,000 or above are recognized as Seattle Partner Sponsors and will receive a//Platinum benefits p/us inclusion in Seattle's CVB 2008 Industry Pub/ication Advertising Campaign Platinum Investment: $50,000 cash or in-kind services Benefits: • Recognition with logo in PCMA thank you ad featuring Seattle in the December 2007 and February 2008 issues of Convene magazine with a circulation in excess of 30,000 readers • Recognition in PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting Preliminary (deadline for Preliminary Program is July 1, 2007) and Final Program, Year in Review and all three issues of the show daily • Copy of 2008 Annual Meeting Planner Attendee List (mail only; one-time use) • Recognition with logo on Seattle's CVB and PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting website • Inclusion in The Map Network (Seattle map and guide provided on-site) • PCMA will provide signage in the WSCTC recognizing Seattle and its partners in high traffic areas during the PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting • Presence in Seattle Pavilion at PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting (with collateral) • Complimentary registration to the PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting • Four tickets to PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting Opening Night Reception • Four tickets to PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting closing night event • Presence in Citywide Concierge/Restaurant Information Booth (if applicable) • Complimentary sponsor recognition and attendance to Seattle's CVB 2008 Chicago and Washington, DC client events Gold Investment: $25,000 cash or in-kind services Benefits: • Recognition with logo in PCMA thank you ad featuring Seattle in the December 2007 and February 2008 issues of Convene magazine with a circulation in excess of 30,000 readers • Recognition in PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting Preliminary (deadline for Preliminary Program is July 1, 2007) and Final Program • Recognition with logo on Seattle's CVB and PCMA Annual Meeting website • Inclusion in The Map Network (Seattle map and guide provided on-site) • PCMA will provide signage in the WSCTC recognizing Seattle and its partners in high traffic areas during the PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting • Presence in Seattle Pavilion at PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting (with collateral) • Presence in Citywide Concierge/Restaurant Information Booth (if applicable) • Two tickets to PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting opening night reception • Two tickets to PCMA 2008 Annual Meeting closing night event • Complimentary sponsor recognition and attendance to Seattle's CVB 2008 Chicago and Washington, DC client events Rm Meeting ADR Room Rev. Group Type Status Notes Arrival Depart Group Name Nights Rm.&F&B 1/1/2006 12/31/2006 Starfire Sports Contract 8000 $ - $ 88.87 $ 710,960.00 Sporting Completed Used STR daily avrg. Rate. 5/9/2006 5/11/2006 Westfield USA 40 $ - $ 99.00 $ 3,960.00 Corporate Completed Amateur Softball 7/30/2006 8/7/2006 Association 2261 $ - $ 105.00 $ 237,405.00 Sporting Completed Senior Softball World 9/7/2006 9/17/2006 Championships 7644 $ - $ 104.50 $ 798,798.00 Sporting Completed 9/14/2006 9/17/2006 National League of Cities 105 $ - $ 105.00 $ 11,025.00 Association Completed SMERF, USS Rushmore Military Decided to try and plan a reunion in 9/20/2006 9/24/2006 Association Reunione 200 $ - $ 100.00 $ 20,000.00 Reunion Lost 2007 instead of 2006. SMERF, 52 G/H Air Force Cadet Military 9/23/06 9/25/06 Class Reunion 75 $ 1,875.00 $ 107.00 $ 8,025.00 Reunion Completed SMERF, USS Kennebec AO-36 Military 10/1/06 10/3/2006 Assoc. 280 $ 2,250.00 $ .103.001 $ 28,840.00 Reunion Completed University of Washington 10/5106 10/7/2006 Child Health Institute 0 $ - $ - $ - Corporate Canceled Internal Group Reorganization National Recreation& Lost contracts to downtown Seattle 10/8/2006 10/15/2006 Parks Association 0 $ - $ - $ - Association Lost hotels TOTAL 2006 18605 $ 4,125.001 $ 97.77 $ 1,819,013.00 Arrival Depart Group Name Rm Meeting ADR Room Rev. Group Type Status Notes Nights Rm.&F&B 2/23/2007 2/25/2007 Father Corapi Retreat 35 $ - $79.00 $ 2,765.00 Religious Completed Gold Wing Tour 3/30/2007 4/1/2007 Association 50 $ 1,700.00 $99.00 $ 4,950.00 Association Completed 4/3/2007 4/3/2007 King County Enviro. Issues 1 $ 250.00 $0.00 $ - Government Completed 4/4/2007 4/5/2007 King County Enviro. Issues 1 $ 250.00 $0.00 $ - Government Completed 4/26/2007 4/26/2007 King County Enviro.Issues 1 $ 250.00 $0.00 $ - Government Definite Signed Contract 4/26/2007 4/27/2007 King County Enviro. Issues 1 $ 250.00 $0.00 $ - Government Definite Signed Contract Foster Manning Soccer 4/27/2007 4/29/2007 Team 14 $ - $119.99 $ 1,679.86 Sporting Definite Signed Contract Group booked in Tacoma due to lower prices and liberal comp. 5/2/2007 5/6/2007 Sierra Club 48 $ 200.00 $95.00 $ 4,560.00 Non-profit Lost Policy by hotel. Helen Evans Group(Salem 5/25/2007 5/28/2007 -OR) 45 $ - $117.99 $ 5,309.55 Sporting Definite Contract signed w/hotel SSVS referring Southside hotels to 6/29/2007 6/30/2007 Women of Faith 75 $ - $89.99 $ 6,749.25 Religious Tentative individual callers. Booked 4 athletic venues and coordinated field/facility rentals with 6/30/2007 7/7/2007 Little People of America 100 $ - $89.99 $ 8,999.00 Association Definite 4 cities. Western National Senior RFP's submitted,teams booking 7/7/2007 7/9/2007 Softball Championship 50 $ - $89.99 $ 4,499.50 Sporting Tentative individually. Karen Russel Rehearsal 7/20/2007 7/20/2007 Dinner 1 $ 925.00 $0.00 $ - Social Definite Contract signed w/hotel AIG Financial Advisors Group booked in Colorado due to 8/8/2007 8/10/2007 Branch Builder Institute 80 $ 3,400.00 $129.00 $ 10,320.00 Corporate Lost lower hotel prices. SMERF, Family 8/16/2007 8/19/2007 Edwards Family Reunion 70 $ 3,200.00 $119.00 $ 8,330.00 Reunion Definite Contract signed w/hotel RFP's sent out,waiting for hotels to 8/20/2007 8/24/2007 Texas Church Group 80 $ - $179.00 $ 14,320.00 Religious Pending reply. CONTINUED 2007 PAGE 1 of 2 Arry�a/ Oepan` 9119 Group Name Rm Meeting Nights Rm.&F&B ADR Room Rev. Group Type Status Notes USS Rushmore SMERF, Military -u07 9/23/2007 Association 200 $ 2,399.00 Went to a different area,wanted $115.00 $ 23,000.00 Reunion Lost D-25 Company/1950 Korea SMERF, lower rates. Military Lost business to another state due 9/27/2007 9/30/2007 Reunion 115 $ 4,395.00 $115.00 $ 13,225.00 Reunion Lost to liquor license requirements 189th Assault Helicopter SMERF, Military RFP's submitted,site visits 10/4/2007 10/7/2007 Company 291 $ 7,400.00 $105.99 $ 30,843.09 Reunion 10/14/2007 10/16/2007 TESCSCU Pros ects Pending completed,waiting for decision p 98 $ 4,000.00 $99.00 $ 9,702.00 Association Pending RFP's subdec sionwaiting for 12/14/2007 12/16/2007 Kay Kennedy NAWGJ-WA 10/3/2007 10/7/2007 2007 World Cyber Games 200 $ 2,499.00 $99.00 $ 19,800.00 Sporting RFP's submitted,group leader in 100 $ - $89 99 $ p g Tentative negotiations w/hotel. 8,999.00 Sporting Definite Contracts signed w/host hotel USS McCoy Reynolds SMERF, Fall2007 Fall2007 Reunion Military TOTA PAGE 2 of 2 2007 YTD 100 $ 2,700.00 $107.00 $ 10,700.00 Reunion Pendin RFP's submitted waiting for L 1756 $ 33,818.00 $107.49 $ 188,751.25 g decision. Meeting Type Status Notes Arrival Depart Group Name Rooms Rm.&F&B ADR Room Rev. Group YP NCAA 2008 Diving 150 $ - $125.00 $ 18,750.00 Sporting Pending 3/1512008 3/23/2008 Championships NCAA 2008 Diving 150 $ $139.00 $ 20,850.00 Sporting Pending 3/15/2008 3123/2008 Championships - NCAA 2008 Diving 20,850.00 Sporting Pending 150 $ $139.00 $ 3/1512008 3/23/2008 Championships - NCAA 2008 Diving 10,000.00 Sporting Pending 100 $ - $100.00 $ RFP's submitted group negotiating 3115/2008 3/30/2008 Championships Tentative wl hotel. 48 $ - $95.00 $ 4,560.00 Sporting 3/24/2008 3/27/2008 University of Texas,Austin RFP's submitted,waiting to hear if Milwaukee WI wins NAGAA Emerald City $99 00 $ 297,000.00 Sporting Pending Seattle or bid Softball 3000 $ RF s P' submitted,site visits 8/2612008 813112008 - 0 Convention Tentative completed,waiting for decision Micro-Nano Technology 200 $ $139.00 $ 27,800.0 9/10/2008 9/13/2008 Conf. 3598 $ _ $ 103.39 $ 372,010.00 TOTAL 2008 Meeting ADR Group Type Status Notes Arrival Depart Group Name Rooms Rm.&F&B Room Rev. NCAA Women's 2009 _ Sporting Pending Seattle Sports Commission Swimming&Diving 2500 $ $ 3/17/2009 3/22/2009 Championships NCAA Women's 2010 Pending Seattle Sports Commission Swimming&Diving $ - Sporting s 2500 $ 3/16/2010 3/21/2010 Championship 0 Smith Travel Research Standard Historical TREND Job:1072 MC Seattle Southside etrdcus1 Source:Smith Travel Research January 2005-April 2007 Date:05/22/2007 Occupancy Room Rate RevPar Room Supply Room Demand Room Revenue Census&Sample% Year Month This Year %Chg This Year %Chg This Year %Ch This Year %Chq This Year %Chg This Year %Chg Census Pros Census Rooms %Rooms Sample 2005 January 517 -4.3 74.84 4.5 38.68 0.1 279,527 -0.7 144,462 -5.0 10,810,912 -0.7 67 9,017 91.3 2005 February 55.5 0.9 77.11 3.8 42.78 4.6 252,476 -0.7 140,062 0.0 10,799,947 3.8 67 9,017 91.3 2005 March 61.9 -1.7 77.29 1.8 47.85 0.1 279,527 -0.7 173,044 -2.4 13,374,539 -0.7 67 9,017 90.8 2005 April 62.2 9.3 77.60 2.8 48.29 12.4 270,510 -0.7 168,353 8.5 13,064,263 11.5 67 9,017 90.8 2005 YTD 57.8 0.9 76.77" 3.2 44.41 4.2 1,082,040 -0.7 625,921 0.2 48,049,661 3.4 2005 May 67.0 8.8 78.73 3.4 52.79 12.6 279,527 -0.7 187,407 8.1 14,755,015 11.8 67 9,017 91.3 2005 June 77.5 8.1 81.38 5.2 63.06 13.7 270,510 1-0.7 209,588 7.3 17,057,096 12.8 67 9,017 91.3 2005 July 82.0 2.8 83.28 4.4 68.33 7.3 279,527 0.0 229,341 2.8 19,099,528 7.3 67 9,017 91.3 2005 August 84.9 9.3 86.08 7.7 73.07 17.7 279,527 0.0 237,301 9.3 20,426,298 17.7 67 9,017 91.3 2005 September 74.4 6.3 83.39 8.0 62.08 14.9 270,510 0.0 201,394 6.4 16,793,441 14.9 67 9,017 91.3 2005 October 63.3 6.4 80.90 4.6 51.18 11.2 279,527 0.0 176,849 6.3 14,306,671 11.2 67 9,017 91.3 2005 November 60.8 12.8 79.44 7.1 48.26 20.7 270,510 0.0 164,335 12.7 13,054,992 20.7 67 9,017 91.3 2005 December 50.8 3.9 74.93 6.2 38.66 10.3 279,527 0.0 141,993 3.9 10,639,297 10.3 671 9,017 91.3 2005 Total Year 66.1 5.4 80.12 5.1 52.92 10.7 3,291,205 -0.4 2,174,129 4.9 174,181,999 10.3 2006 January 54.9 6.2 80A 1 7.0 44.00 13.8 279,527 0.0 153,549 6.3 12,300,486 13.8 67 9,017 91.3 2006 February 61.6 11.0 82.67 7.2 50.92 19.0 245,812 -2.6 151,401 8.1 12,515,700 15.9 66 8,779 91.1 2006 March 66.0 6.6 84.88 9.8 55.99 17.0 272,149 -2.6 179,507 3.7 15,237,155 13.9 66 8,779 91.1 2006 April 63.7 2.4 83.97 8.2 53.48 10.7 263,370 -2.6 167,755 -0.4 14,085,720 7.8 66 8,779 91.1 2006 YTD 61.5 6.4 83.01 8.1 51.03 14.9 1,060,858 -2.0 652,212 4.2 54,139,061 12.7 2006 May 71.1 6.1 86.01 9.2 61.19 15.9 272,149 -2.6 193,617 3.3 16,652,939 12.9 66 8,779 91.1 2006 June 81.1 4.6 90.93 11.7 73.71 16.9 263,370 -2.6 213,479 1.9 19,412,414 13.8 66 8,779 91.1 2006 July 80.4 -2.0 94.20 13.1 75.74 10.8 272,149 -2.6 218,801 -4.6 20,611,424 7.9 66 8,779 91.1 2006 August 87.7 3.3 96.58 12.2 84.67 15.9 272,149 -2.6 238,601 0.5 23,043,709 12.8 66 8,779 91,1 2006 September 79.8 7.3 92.15 10.5 73.51 18.4 263,370 -2.6 210,080 4.3 19,359,761 15.3 66 8,779 90.4 2006 October 66.8 5.5 91.72 13.4 61.29 19.8 272,149 -2.6 181,843 2.8 16,679,508 16.6 66 8,779 90.4 2006 November 64.4 5.9 89.83 13.1 57.85 19.9 263,370 -2.6 169,600 3.2 15,234,692 16.7 66 8,779 90.4 2006 December 56.6 11.4 85.62 14.3 48.42 27.2 272,149 -2.6 153,915 8.4 13,178,305 23.9 _ 66 8,7791 90.4 2006 Total Year 69.5 5.1 88.84 10.9 61.75 16.7 3,211,713 -2.4 2,232,148 2.7 198,311,813 13.9 2007 January 59.6 8.6 89.64 11.9 53.39 21.3 272,149 -2.6 162,090 5.6 14,530,090 18A 66 8,779 91.1 2007 February 62.6 1.6 92.54 11.9 57.93 13.8 245,812 0.0 153,872 1.6 14,238,746 13.8 66 8,779 91.1 2007 March 67.1 1.7 91.37 7.6 61.27 9.4 272,149 0.0 182,501 `1.7 16,675,107 9.4 66 8,779 91.1 2007 April 65.7 3.1 92.12 9.7 60.53 13.2 263,370 0.0 173,060 3.2 15,941,644 13.2 66 8,779 91.1 2007 Current YTD 63.7 3.61 91.41 10.11 58.27 14.2 1,053,480 -0.7 1671,523 3.0 61,385,587 13.4 Source:Smith Travel Research The information contained in this report is based upon independent surveys and research from sources considered reliable but no representation is made as to its completeness or accuracy.This information is in no way to be construed as a recommendation by Smith Travel Research of any industry standard and is intended solely for the internal purposes of your company and should not be published in any manner unless authorized by Smith Travel Research.Copyright 2007 Smith Travel Research. Smith Travel Research Seattle CVB Report Standard Daily TREND Seattle Select Hotels e.ddtrend Sunda Ma 13,2007-Saturda Ma 19,2007 Date:05/22/2007 OccupancyDemand ate LastYear Date- This Year Last Year %Chg This Year Last Year %Chg This Year Last Year %Chg This Year %Chg This Year %Chg This Year %Chg Census Day Room lEj Sun 5/13/2007 5/14/2006 51.8 53.2 -2.6 167.80 162.97 3.0 86.88 86.63 0.3 8,576 3.4 4,440 0.7 745,044 3.7 Props 32 Roams8,576 •83.5 Mon 5/14/2007 5/15/2006 75.4 81.8 -7.8 178,62 171.43 4,2 134.69 140.17 -3.9 8,576 3.4 6,467 -4.7 1,155,113 -0.71 32 8,5761 83.5 Tue 5/15/2007 5/16/2006 90.3 92.9 -2.8 188.87 179.70 5.1 170.50 166.96 2.1 8,576 3.4 7,7421 0.4 1,462,206 5.6 32 8,576 83.5 Wed 5/16/2007 5/17/2006 90.0 95.9 -6.2 187.08 180.55 3.6 168.45 173.21 -2.7 8,576 3.4 7,722 -3.0 1,444,612 0.5 32 8,576 83.5 Thu 5/17/2007 5/18/2006 91.4 86.4 5.8 200.86 177.00 13.5 183.57 152.89 20.1 8,576 3.4 7,838 9.4 1,574,313 24.1 32 8,576 83.5 Fri 5/18/2007 5/19/2006 96.1 78.9 21,8 208.70 166,03 25.7 200.50 130.99 53,1 8,576 3.4 8,239 25.9 1,719,489 58.2 32 8,576 83.5 Sat 5/19/2007 5/20/2006 97.1 86.0 12.9 212.74 161.82 31.5 206.51 139.13 48.4 8,576 3.4 8,325 16.7 1,771,023 53.4 32 8,576 83.5 Subtotal: 84.6 82.1 3.0 194.43 172.16 12.9 164.44 141.43 18.3 60,032 3.4 50 773 6.4 9,871 800 20.2 $ource:Smith Travel Research Preliminary daily performance statistics are produced from STR's DaySTAR program,with participation of over 2 million U.S.hotel rooms. Current year day is compared to comparable day prior year not the same date(Tue Jan 1,2002 is compared to Tue Jan 2,2001).This also applies to subtotals. The information contained in this report is based upon independent surveys and research from sources considered reliable but no representation is made as to Hs completeness a accuracy.This information is in noway to be construed as a recommendation by Smith Travel Research of any industry standard and is intended scely for the internal purposes of your company and should not be published in any manner unless authorized by Smith Travel Research.A blank raw indicates insufficient data Copyright:2007 Smith Travel Research CURRENT BUDGET ANALYSIS LODGING TAX OPERATING FUND as of March 31,2007 2006 2007 2007 2007 Actual Budget YTD Est Actual BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 108,692 93,085 145,604 145,604 REVENUES Lodging Tax 167,426 145,000 37,210 179,934 Interest Income 4,985 5,000 1,661 5,000 TOTAL REVENUES 172,411 150,000 38,871 184,934 TOTAL RESOURCES 281,103 243,085 184,475 330,538 EXPENDITURES Strong Local Economy Tourism Marketing Softball 17,500 Bike Race Dragon Boat Race Tourism Chamber 18,000 15,000 15,000 Seattle Southside Visitor Services 99,999 100,000 100,000 Tourism Unallocated 25,000 25,000 Transfer Out-Tourism Destination Reverse Transfers from projects TOTAL EXPENDITURES(TRANSFERS) 135,499 140,000 140,000 Change in Fund Balance 36,912 10,000 38,871 44,934 ENDING FUND BALANCE 145,604 103,085 184,475 190,538 �.J KENT WASHINGTON LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2, 2006 Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Jacquie Alexander, Andy Wangstad, and Greg Haffner. .Others Present: Ben Wolters, Bob Nachlinger, Robin Hasbrouck, Katherine Kertzman, Kari Gallaway, and Ryan Noel The meeting was called to order by Clark at 2:05 p.m. and introductions were made. Economic Development Update. Wolters gave an update of economic activities taking place, including construction of Project Springboard, stores opening at Kent Station, the University of Washington Architectural School's Storefront Studio program, dedication of the 2281h bridge and corridor, and progress on the Event Center. Financial Report. Nachlinger distributed the budget analysis and noted that the budget has done well and that a positive balance is predicted for the year. He said the forecast for next year may be low, and that the amount in the final budget could be raised from $150,000 to $170,000 if the Board so desires. Clark suggested a motion to accept the budget proposal at $150,000. Wangstad so moved, Haffner seconded and the motion carried. Kent Lodging Association Update. Hasbrouck explained the status of the Chamber of Commerce deliverables including the web site, advertising, and the kiosk. She agreed to check on the status of the sign code in relation to advertising on busses, and expressed interest in marketing to day visitors, including those who travel to Pacific Raceways. Upon a question as to whether this Board should be looking at visitors who don't stay overnight, Kertzman stated that tourists qualify under the RCW. Seattle Southside Visitor Services Update Kertzman updated the Board on their major initiatives for 2007, including advertising in various publications, continuing public relations efforts, investing in tournaments in the off season, updating the Japanese website, and redoing the Vacation Planner. Kertzman explained that Kent's share of the cost of updating and reprinting the Vacation Planner would be no more than $10,000 and that the actual amount would be based on the cost. Wangstand moved to make a $10,000 addition to the budget of $100,000 to cover the Seattle Southside publication. Haffner seconded and the motion carried. Kertzman outlined further initiatives such as a guest relations program, a new data collection and distribution system, partnering with the Tacoma and Olympia Convention and Visitors Bureaus, increasing their photo library, and pursuing a shuttle. After a brief discussion about the shuttle, Wolters agreed to discuss:the matter with the manager of Kent Station. Alexander suggested talking to Tarragon as well. Status and Funding of Maps. Wolters noted that several types of maps have been discussed in the past, and it was determined that a walking map is no longer being pursued, and that the Kent Downtown Partnership has a tear-sheet map. Hasbrouck said Town Graphics is pursuing sales of a visitors map and that it was their understanding there was to be a business map as well, which slowed sales of the visitors map. She noted that the gross revenue and ad sales for the visitors map is at $11,826, with a shortfall of$13,174. She provided a list of businesses Lodging Tax Advisory Board November 2, 2006 Page Two who have dedicated funds to the visitors map and said there is a sense of urgency about getting it produced. Hasbrouck recommended providing half of the shortfall amount ($6,587) to get the map into production. Wolters suggested that Town Graphics revisit the businesses who did not participate because they thought there would be a business map as well, and said he would ask Kent Station to consider increasing their contribution. There was then discussion about the method used by the printer to make sales, the possibility of using another printer, and reluctance to pay half of the shortfall to the printer. It was also noted that mostly downtown businesses have been approached, and that all other areas should be approached as well, since the area they are in will be included on the map. Wolters recommended that Hasbrouck, Alexander and Town Graphics work together to make a final push on sales, after which the Board could consider making up a smaller shortfall. It was determined that the map subcommittee will reconvene and meet with the printer, and Hasbrouck agreed to approach Chamber members about advertising on the map. Proposed 2007 Budget. The Chair noted that action on the budget was taken earlier in this meeting. Board Positions. Ryan Noel accepted appointment to this Board, and Wolters and Clark agreed to pursue a candidate to fill the remaining position. Approval of Minutes. Regarding the 2007 Budget item in the September 28, 2006, minutes, Kertzman clarified that cities, as well as SSVS, can spend money on marketing events, but not on the operation of events. NOEL MOVED to approve the minutes as amended. Wangstad seconded and the motion carried. Next Meeting. December 7, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., in the Centennial Center Conference Rooms North and South, were set as the date, time and place of the next meeting. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m. Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk Jacober, Brenda ,m: Pulliam, Julie cent: Monday, April 23, 2007 9:06 AM To: Jacober, Brenda Subject: RE: Schedule Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting OK, no problem -----Original Message----- From: Jacober, Brenda Sent: Monday,April 23, 2007 9:04 AM To: Pulliam,Julie Subject: RE: Schedule Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting It would be great if you'd take care of this, Julie. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Pulliam,Julie Sent: Thursday,April 19, 2007 11:57 AM To: Jacober, Brenda Subject: FW: Schedule Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting Brenda, Since you are back do want to handle this? I will be happy to if you would like. Julie -----Original Message----- From: Wolters, Ben Sent: Wednesday,April 18, 2007 4:20 PM To: Pulliam,Julie Subject: Schedule Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting Julie, Tim Clarke suggested Thursday, May 24th, 2pm for the first meeting of the year of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Can you send out a notice to all the current board members to reserve that date and time. Agenda to follow. Let me know if we get a lot of schedule conflicts. Review the list of board members with me. Thanks, Ben. Ben Wolters Economic Development Director City of Kent Ph: 253-856-5703 1