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October 21, 2010
Start Time 2:00 pm
Centennial Conference North & South
Committee Members Present: Chair, Les Thomas, Andrew Hutchinson, John Casey,
David Kwok, Beth Sylves,
Others present: Julie Pulliam, Bob Nachlinger, Ashley Comar, Kurt Hanson
Chair, Les Thomas called the meeting to order at 2:35 pm.
Approval of minutes — Beth Sylves moved to approve the minutes of the
September 30, 2010 meeting, John Casey seconded - Motion passed.
ShoWare Marquee — Kurt Hanson
Kurt gave an update the marquee. A five day extension was given. We have 6 bids
total. The budget is $225,000 the bid has come in at about $171,000 plus including
sales tax. Mayor signed it on October 22. The company will be the Sign Factory.
Next step is the permitting process, 3 weeks maximum possible 1-2 days. Goal of
the marquee is mid December. Thomas asked Councilmember Albertson be worked
with on design. We need to have a signed contract prior to meeting with
Councilmember Albertson.
Public Works charges for the RFP are approximately $7,000. Electrical cost will be
about the same $7,000. The project should move pretty quickly.
The board will be manufactured by Watchfire, which will be about the second from the
top in quality.
Softball request — Discussion and tabled till next meeting.
Copy handed out of request. From John Beer Katherin was the expert in our group on
the softball request. It is a little strange they are coming to us because they have
other contract with other hotels not just in Kent. Seattle Chamber was given this
contract along with their network of hotels, mainly in Seattle. It is a little off putting
that they are coming to us, (Lodging Tax) since Kent will not be the primary hotel
base, more like the secondary hotel base. Something we should be talking about.
Katherin and Barb are the primary knowledge on this request. Time of request is the
week of Mother's Day. Hanson recommends waiting to discuss this when all the
members are in attendance along with Katherin Kertzman from Seattle Southside.
Thomas feels this is a good idea but would like some history on this, requests Julie to
research the parks facilities use for the past 3 years. Andrew Hutchinson will call
Katherin on further details.
Chamber of Commerce
No report
Seattle South-side — Ashley Comar
Working on "Shop like a Rock Star" hotel & shopping package combined, will be
starting January 2011. Also working on finishing up media buy and where all are ads
will be on line.
The tourism summit has been postponed to a later date.
Budget — Bob Nachlinger
Bob reported on the 2010 budget report is as of September 30, 2010 and provided a
handout. The ShoWare transfer will be at $190,000 not the $225,000 that was
authorized. About the same revenue for next year and should be able to return
$2,600 to the fund balance for next year.
Nachlinger is looking for the Committees feedback on that, if Les can take back to the
City Council for their deliberation.
Motion to accept the budget as presented, $44, 822 for 2011. Moved by
Andrew Hutchinson and seconded by John Casey, motion passed.
Next Meeting Date- January 20, 2011 at 2 pm, Centennial North & South
Conference Rooms
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.
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