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LTAC January, 2018 Page 2 Approval of Agenda-- Chair Pro Tem asked for a motion on approving the agenda. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the agenda with a second from Mr. Leinbach. Motion approved 5-0. Approval of Minutes – Chair Pro Tem asked for a motion on the approving the October, 2017 LTAC minutes. Motion made by Mr. Davis with a second from Ms. Smith. Motion approved 5-0. 2018 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Schedule and Work Items – Mr. Miles outlined the workplan and schedule of meetings for 2018. Outlined the schedule for applications for 2018 and 2019. There was discussion regarding third party applications and getting value, specifically related to the Museum of Flight. The committee discussed what the City received from the Museum of Flight. Everyone agreed it’s a great gem to have in the City, but that seeing how other businesses benefit was difficult. Not many heads in beds created. Mr. Miles noted he is scheduled to meet with the Museum of Flight next week to discuss concerns with the lack of the Tukwila name and how to best partner moving forward. Members are suggested getting a briefing on crime stats. Ms. Smith noted that she has seen recent stats and the City’s overall crime numbers are down. City of Tukwila General Administration Application – Mr. Miles provided a presentation of the City’s General Administration application. This application is to pay for basic costs associated with the City’s operations of the lodging tax program. He reminded the committee that over half of the funds are a transfer from the City’s lodging tax fund to the general fund to reimburse the City for indirect costs. The committee had questions for the cost increases and why there was a large percentage increase from last year. Mr. Miles explained that there were some one time costs associated with developing the brand collateral. There was some discussion as to why the general fund would not pay for these costs. Mr. Miles outlined that the general fund is currently being squeezed and that it seems appropriate to have lodging tax pay for expenses that are related to tourism. Mr. Miles noted that general economic development items will not be charged to the lodging tax and will continue to be paid from the general fund. Pro Tem Robertson discussed the shortfall related to the public safety plan and that some hard decisions will need to be made. Mr. Miles suggested a reduced amount for the request as follows: Column Budget Item 2017 2018 Proposed Notes Approved Budget Budget 1. Office Supplies $1,000 $750 This is for general offices supplies and for domain names holds the City has purchased. 2. Professional $3,000 $8,000 For 2017 these funds Services were used for an additional visit from Bill