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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Jim White, Mayor
Phone:253-856-5700
Fax: 253-856-6700
KEN T Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
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Kent,WA.98032-5895
AGENDA
LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
2:30pm
2nd Floor Kent City Hall
Mayor's Conference Room
1. Call to order—Councilmember Rico Yingling
2. Welcome new board member Denise Gray
3. Approval of minutes of November 5, 2002 meeting
4. Kent Lodging Association update—Raul Vaca
5. State Experience Washington website and Kent information—Nathan Torgelson
6. Recommendation on new member(Jacquie Alexander)
7. Financial Report and Latest 2003 projections—May Miller, Director of Finance
8. Update on softball tournament bids—Nathan Torgelson
9. Review/confirm community grant process request of$5,000
10. Other business
11. Next meeting
12. Adjourn
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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.
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INTRODUCTION
With 84,000 residents, Kent is the largest city in South King County and offers numerous
lodging options whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. Kent is conveniently located
7 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and halfway between Seattle and Tacoma.
Kent's breathtaking setting features a view of Mt. Rainier rising majestically over the landscape.
We have over 68 parks and 1,400 acres of open space as part of our nationally recognized Parks
system, including an extensive bicycle trail network. You can also enjoy 27 holes of golf at the
Riverbend Golf Complex. Kent is also one of the largest business, warehouse and distribution
centers in North America, and is home to Starbucks Roasting Plant, REI and Boeing's Space
Center. Our annual celebrations include Canterbury Faire, a community arts and heritage festival
that attracts over 30,000 people every August, and Cornucopia Days, which features a street fair,
carnival, parade and entertainment every July.
THINGS TO DO
Dining Shopping,
Kent has a historic main street downtown with great restaurants and specialty retail. Coming in
2004 is Kent Station a $130 million town center project with a 16 screen multiplex theater, a
grocery store, a branch campus of Green River Community College and additional retail and
restaurants. This project, to be located adjacent to the Sounder commuter rail station, will create
a community focal point and gathering place, making downtown Kent an economic and
community cornerstone for years to come. In addition to downtown, the greater Kent area
features a wide variety of restaurants that cater to every occasion. From formal to casual, from
burgers to gourmet, you can find the best cuisine the Northwest has to offer, convenient and
close.
Links:
Coming in 2004• Kent Station Retail/Entertainment Center
Kent Chamber of Commerce 253-854-1770
Kent Restaurants
Perforniina Arts
The City of Kent provides a wide variety of arts and cultural programs and events.
Links:
City of Kent Cultural and Performing,Arts
Museums & Galleries
The peaceful, bountiful history of the Kent Valley comes alive in the Greater Kent Historical
Society Museum in the Bereiter House, conveniently located just east of downtown Kent at 855
East Smith Street. The Bereiter House is a three story 1908 craftsman style with carriage entry.
For hours and directions, please call (253) 856-5185 or e-mail GKHS@wizards.net. Admission
is free of charge.
CITY OF KENT
PRELIMINARY BUDGET ANALYSIS AND FORECAST
LODGING TAX OPERATING FUND
as of December 31,2002
2001 2002 2002 2002 2003
Actual Adj Budget YTD Est Actual Budget
REVENUES
Lodging Tax 151,175 107,681 127,390 127,390 131,411
Interest Income 2,068 1,093 521 521 543
TOTAL REVENUES 153,243 108,774 127,911 127,911 131,954
EXPENDITURES
Strong Local Economy
Transfer Out-Tourism Destination 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000
Transfers Out-Tourism-Related Projects 55,000 66,530 66,530 66,530 66,530
TOTAL EXPENDITURES(TRANSFERS) 140,000 151,530 151,530 151,530 151,530
INCREASE(DECREASE)IN FUND BALANCE 13,243 (42,756) (23,619) (23,619) (19,576)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 29,962 43,205 43,205 43,205 22,050
ENDING FUND BALANCE 43,205 449 19,586 19,586 2,474
Variance from preliminary budget (2,464)
PRELIMINARY BUDGET ANALYSIS AND FORECAST
TOURISM-RELATED PROJECTS ACCOUNT
as of December 31,2002
2001 2002 2002 2002 2003
Actual Adj Budget YTD Est Actual Budget
REVENUES
Transfers in-Lodging Tax Fund 55,000 66,530 66,530 66,530 66,530
EXPENDITURES
Tourism-Marketing (1223) 12,813 22,187 14,303 14,303 12,500
Tourism Chamber 2000 (1263) 64,000 - - - -
Tourism Chamber 2001 (1271) 58,160 6,465 6,465 6,465
Tourism Chamber 2002 (1272) - 57,530 57,530 57,530 -
Tourism Chamber 2003-Jan-Jun 39,790
Tourism Grants/July-Dec Chamber 14,240
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 134,973 86,182 78,298 78,298 66,530
INCREASE(DECREASE)IN BALANCE (79,973) (19,652) (11,768) (11,768) -
BEGINNING PROJECT BALANCE 103,143 23,170 23,170 23,170 3,518
ENDING PROJECT BALANCE 23,170 3,518 11,402 11,402 3,518
Variance from preliminary budget 7,884
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2003 Tournament Schedule
Date Day Time Title Players
25-Jan Sat 9:00 Riverbend Winter Series-2 Person Scramble 144
15-Feb Sat 7:30 Mens Club-2 Man Scramble 128
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Sat 8:30 Riverbend Winter Series- Ball Buster 144
Sun 8:30 Ladies Club-3 Club and a Putter 40
Fri 12:00 WMCA Greater Seattle 16
Sat 7:30 Mens Club - End of Winter Field Day 128
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9-Mar Sun 10:00 East Side Golf Association 24
15-Mar Sat 8:45 Bilhante Group 24
16-Mar Sun 11:00 Fuji Ladies Golf Club 40
22-Mar Sat 8:30 Ladies Club Tournament 40
27-Mar Thur 11:00 First Hill Golf Club 48
29-Mar Sat 7:00 Mens Club - 120
30-Mar Sun 10:00 Cascade Golf Club 48
W-AF 7:30 Wash. State Dental Association 24
10:00 Thai Golf Club 24
7:00 Mens Club - 128
11:00 Bushwachers 20
8:00 Riverbend Junior Spring Classic 144
8:30 Ladies Club - Scramble/ Invitational 80
11:00 Fatco Golf Tour 40
7:00 Mens Club - Red /White/ Blue 128
17-May Sat 8:30 Ladies Club- Best Ball/Social 40
10:00 American Amatuer Golf Tour 80
1:00 Dennis Mc Broom Group 56
18-May Sun 11:00 Greater Seattle Post Office 48
19-May Mon 7:30 Healing Hearts Ministries 144
25-May Sun 1100 Fuji Golf Club 32
—di--May Sat 7:30 Mens Club - Spring Field Day 160
7-Jun Sat 7:00 Riverbend - Muckleshoot 2 Person Better Ball / Round 1 128
8-Jun Sun 7:00 Riverbend - Muckleshoot 2 Person Better Ball/ Round 2 128
12-Jun Thur 7.30 GSWPGA Pro-Ladies 180
14-Jun Sat 11:00 Xerox 60
15-Jun Sun 1100 Sakura Golf Club 40
17-Jun Tue 10:00 Swedish Golf Club 28
21-Jun Sat 7:00 Mens Club - Points 160
22-Jun Sun 8.30 Ladies Club - Red/White/ Blue 60
11:00 ASGA 40
26-Jun Thur 7:30 Puget Sound Seniors 60
27-Jun Fri 7:30 Steven J. Underwood Memorial 144
28-Jun Sat 8:00 Willie Blue Group 60
11:00 Fisheries Supply 100
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29-Jun Sun 11:00 Bob Bowlby Group
Date Day Time Title Players
12-Jul Sat 7:00 Mens Club - Summer Field Day 180
1:00 Northwest Ladies Golf Association 40
13-Jul Sun 7:30 Buick Scramble-Local Qualifier 144
18-Jul Fri 1:00 Port of Seattle 100
19-Jul Sat 7:30 Carquest 144
20-Jul Sun 10:00 211 Club 28
26-Jul Sat 8:30 Ladies Club - Mixed Chapman 80
11:00 Jorgensen Golf 60
1:00 KSAA 40
31-Jul Thur 8:00 Public Links Seniors 80
1-Aug Sat 7:00 Mens Club - Net Club Championship/ Round 1 120
10:00 Western Amputee/Round 1 40
11:30 American Building Maintenance 60
2-Aug Sun 7:00 Mens Club - Net Club Championship/ Round 2 120
10:00 Western Amputee / Round 2 40
7-Aug Thur 7:30 PGA Buick Scramble Sectional Qualifier 144
8-Aug Fri 7:30 Riverbend - Doxon Toyota Amatuer/ Round 1 180
9-Aug Sat 7:30 Riverbend - Doxon Toyota Amatuer/ Round 2 180
10-Aug Sun 7:30 Riverbend- Doxon Toyota Amatuer/ Round 3 180
18-Aug Mon 7:30 GSWPGA-Team Matches 60
22-Aug Fri 7:30 Kent Kawanis 144
1:00 Bunzl Distribution 144
23-Aug Sat 8:30 Ladies Club - Club Championship/ Round 1 60
11:00 KPFF Engineers 100
24-Aug Sun 8:30 Ladies Club - Club Championship/ Round 2 60
27-Aug Wed 10:30 WWC PGA Pro-Junior 60
6-Sep Sat 7:00 Mens Club - Gross Club Championship/ Round 1 80
10:15 James Campbell H.S. 28
11:00 Cowabunga Glof Club 36
7-Sep Sun 7:00 Mens Club - Gross Club Championship/ Round 2 80
11:00 UK Golf Cub 32
10-Sep Wed 7.30 Tukwila Rotary Club 144
14-Sep Sun 8:30 Ladies Club - Rally For A Cure 40
20-Sep Sat 7:00 Mens Club - Fall Field Day 160
25-Sep Thur 9:00 Boeing Gold Card 100
4-Oct Sat 11:00 H & H Golf Club 20
12-Oct Sun 10:30 Tokiwa Womens Golf Club 20
18-Oct Sat 8:30 Ladies Club - Scramble/Chapman 40
11:00 Fatco Golf Tour Championship/ Round 1 40
19-Oct Sun 11:00 Fatco Golf Tour Championship/ Round 2 40
25-Oct Sat 7:30 Mens Club - 6/6/6 120
26-Oct Sun 8:00 Riverbend Junior Fall Classic 144
8-Nov Sat 8:00 Mens Club -4 Man Scramble 144
23-Nov Sun 8:00 Riverbend Winter Series- Better Ball 144
28-Dec Sun 9:00 Riverbend Winter Series- Pro-Am 144
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