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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 5, 2002
Committee Members Present: Raul Vaca, Vickie Molzer, Diana Albertson, Kathy
Madison, Rico Yingling, Andy Wangstad.
Others Present: Nathan Torgelson, May Miller
The meeting was called to order by Yingling at 2:36 p.m.
Approval of Minutes. Madison moved to approve the minutes of September 17,
2002. Albertson seconded and the motion carried.
Financial Report and Latest 2003 Projections. Miller noted that as of September
30, 2002, revenue has basically stayed the same, and predicted there will be about
$750 more by the end of the year. Yingling noted that the estimated actual ending
fund balance for 2002 is $20,544, which is up slightly, and that that is due to an
increase in the forecasted revenues from $128,112 to $128,869. Miller pointed out
which funds will be transferred in for lodging tax needs, said there is $9,900 for
marketing, and that the year will end with $15,805. She explained that the $85,000
Tourism Destination expenditure is going to the golf course for one more year.
Torgelson noted that he would bring the Chamber 2003 January to June contract to the
Operations Committee on November 19. Wangstad moved to approve the financial
reports, Madison seconded and the motion carried.
Review of Community Submissions. Torgelson reviewed the process and
distributed copies of the two submissions received. He noted that both are from the
Kent Downtown Partnership, and that one is for Winterfest in December 2002 in the
amount of $3,000, and the other is for the Canterbury Canter in August 2003 in the
amount of $5,000. After considering each submission, Wangstad moved that the
committee support the Canterbury Canter. Molzer seconded. After a brief discussion
regarding budget constraints, Wangstad agreed to a suggested amendment to the
motion adding that the request is approved in concept pending funding capacity at the
June meeting next year. Albertson suggested including a letter emphasizing overnight
stays. The motion then carried. Torgelson agreed to contact the KDP. It was noted
that the funds will be needed in February, and the committee agreed to meet in
February.
Molzer moved to disapprove the submission for Winterfest. Albertson seconded.
Yingling stated that he supports denial of the request because the funds are needed
immediately and they are not available at this time. The motion carried with Wangstad
opposed.
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New Members. Yingling pointed out that Carol Vass has submitted her resignation
and therefore a member of the community who might use the funds is needed on the
committee. Bill Wescott, Jacquie Alexander, Suzanne Reeder and Tom Wood were
suggested, and after a discussion, it was agreed that Nathan would contact Jacquie
Alexander about serving on the committee.
Torgelson noted that Rene Huseby, Director of Sales at Marriott Town Place Suites, has
resigned from the committee and that Denise Gray, General Manager of Marriott Town
Place Suites, will replace her. Wangstad moved to confirm Denise Gray as a member of
the committee. Madison seconded and the motion carried. It was noted that this item
would be on the November 19t" Operations Committee agenda.
Other Business. Vaca announced receipt of an email today from the National Softball
Association regarding the opportunity to support more softball tournaments in 2003.
He distributed copies of the letter and noted that they want to know what the
community has to offer. He also noted that one of the events coincides with the
Canterbury Canter. It was agreed that the letter should be referred to Lori Hogan in
the Parks Department for her opinion. Vaca pointed out that other groups are also
soliciting funds for their events. Madison opined that it would be good to have an event
in September. Torgelson stated that he would follow up on this item.
Next Meeting. It was determined that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February 4, 2003, and will include a 2002 Kent Lodging Association Report.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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