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January 20, 2005
Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Denise Gray, Kathy Madison, Vickie Molzer,
Andy Wangstad, and Greg Haffner. Others Present: Nathan Torgelson, Bob
Nachlinger, Katherine Kertzman, Kari Galloway and Robin Hasbrouck.
The meeting was called to order by Clark at 2:00 p.m.
Financial Report. Nachlinger distributed copies of the Operating Fund as of
November 30, 2004 and explained the figures. He noted that expenditures are normal
and that revenue has increased.
Kent Station. Torgelson gave an update, and noted that buildings will begin going up
in mid-February and that the opening is planned for November.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Torgelson noted that the Cancer Treatment
Center will not be located at Pacific Gateway, and that they are currently looking for a
site in Kent. He said a State Certificate of Need public hearing on this issue will be held
at the Kent Library at 10:30 a.m. on March 29t" and suggested that someone from the
hotel industry testify about the impacts of this center on the hospitality industry.
Madison, Gray and Molzer agreed to attend the hearing.
Seattle Southside Visitor Services. Kertzman invited everyone to attend the
upcoming Open House, gave an update on their projects and major initiatives, and
distributed coupon books containing coupons from three Kent businesses.
ASA Girls 16U National Championship. Kertzman asked the committee to consider
how much funding it can contribute to the July tournaments, and said she needs to
know by the next meeting.
Other Business. The following issues were briefly discussed:
• Lori Hogan of the Parks Department has provided a list of major events
• Auburn is building a hotel, conference center and water park complex
• Emerald Downs, the Muckleshoot casino and the White River
Amphitheater have had very little impact on hotels
• India Gate is being built on East Hill and the impact is unknown
• An update on the activities of the Chamber of Commerce was given
• Kent's website has been improved and now includes"Visitors to Kent"
• The future impact of the light rail line from the airport to downtown
Seattle is unknown
• SSVS phones are being improved
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January 20, 2005
Approval of Minutes. Wangstad moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of
November 4, 2004. Molzer seconded and the motion carried.
Restaurants. Kertzman explained that Kent restaurants could be added to the
Vacation Planner at a cost of $6,600, which could be paid over a two-year period. After
a discussion about whether to include the restaurants, Wangstad moved to allocate
$6,600 from the unallocated tourism account over two years to cover listing Kent
restaurants in the SSVS Vacation Planner. Madison seconded. Kertzman agreed to
mention the names of the restaurants at Kent Station in the Planner. The motion then
carried.
Next Meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for March 17, 2005, at 2:00 p.m.
Adiournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk