HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - 05/19/2005 ��K E 14 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON May 19, 2005
Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Jacquie Alexander, Kathy Madison, Vickie Molzer
and Andy Wangstad. Others Present: Nathan Torgelson, Cliff Craig and Katherine Kertzman.
The meeting was called to order by Clark at 2:00 p.m..
Financial Report. Nathan handed out the Current Budget Analysis Lodging Tax Operating
Fund Report as of April 30, 2005. Cliff noted that the report has changed, in that everything
has been consolidated into the operating budget. He went on to explained the figures. He
reminded everyone of the $17,500 expenditure in 2006 for the Senior Western World Softball
tournament. After a brief discussion Clark made a motion to approve the April 30, 2005
Operating Fund Report. Wangstad so moved, Madison seconded, motion carried. Side note:
Kertzman noted that if you go to the DOR website you are able to see the lodging tax
revenue from the time you started collecting it to date. Kertzman handed out a Department
of Revenue, Lodging Revenue Report, noting that we have been remaining flat until this last
month.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Torgelson handed out an information sheet from
the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. The State Department of Health held their
Certificate of Needs Public Hearing in Kent, on April 20, 2005. Nathan wanted to thank both
Kathy and Vicki who testified in support and also Suzanne Cameron, Board President for the
KDP for her testimony and support. He noted the hearing lasted over three hours and is
know in the hands of the State. The decision should come sometime this summer. A short
discussion followed.
Seattle Southside Visitor Services. Kertzman noted that it has been a busy time for
Seattle Southside, and that she had a lot to share. She passed out the Seattle Southside
Visitors Services, May 2005, update as well as, four different graphs that illustrate various
trends. Vacation Planners were handed out, extras available upon request. Kertzman went on
to let everyone know of other activities Seattle Southside is working on. They will be open
seven days a week during the summer.
Kent Lodging Association. Hasbrouck was not in attendance. No report given.
Approval of Minutes. Wangstad moved to approve the minutes of March 17, 2005.
Madison seconded and the motion carried.
Reconfirmation of Board Jacquie Alexander agreed to serve another term. Wangstad
moved to approve the confirmation, Madison seconded. Motion carried.
Next Meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 2:00
p.m., City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth, Administrative Assistant
Lodging Tax Advisory Board May 19, 2005
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Next Meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 2:00
P.M., City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth, Administrative Assistant