HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - 06/03/2003 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 3, 2003
Committee Members Present: Rico Yingling, Raul Vaca, Vickie Molzer, Kathy Madison,
Andy Wangstad, and Jacquie Alexander. Others Present: Nathan Torgelson, May Miller
The meeting was called to order by Yingling at 2:38 p.m.
Approval of Minutes. Wangstad moved to approve the minutes as amended
regarding the names of those present at the meeting. Madison seconded and the
motion carried.
Financial Report and Latest 2003 Projections. Miller distributed copies of the
current budget analysis and forecast as of April 30, 2003, and noted a slight
improvement since February. Madison and Molzer said things had improved a bit for
them in May.
Kent Lodging Association Budget Proposal for July-December 2003. Vaca
distributed copies of the Lodging Association 2003 Budget and explained that, after
discussions with Committee members, he has shifted $2,500 from the first six months
to the second six months. WANGSTAD MOVED to approve a budget of $14,120 for the
second half of the year. Alexander seconded. It was clarified that Vaca's time will be
reduced by 5 to 7 hours per week, and that the salary will become $6,000. The motion
to approve the budget then carried.
Other Business — Board Members. Torgelson pointed out that Wangstad's and
Madison's terms have expired and Yingling said that both have agreed to stay on for
another three years. He expressed his appreciation for their service.
Other Business — Marketing. Torgelson distributed copies of the Seattle Southside
which was put together by SeaTac and Tukwila. He noted that attractions from other
cities, including Kent, appear in the book. Torgelson also noted that Washington CEO
magazine is spotlighting Kent in their July issue and that the City is placing an ad in the
magazine which focuses on attracting new companies to Kent.
Next Meeting. It was determined that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 16, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, C
City Clerk