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City of Tu <br />.: City Council Planning & Economic Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />June 1, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency <br />Councilmembers Present: Thomas McLeod, Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan <br />StoffPresent: Brandon Miles, Derek Speck, Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey <br />Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. <br />I. BUSINESSAGENDA <br />A. Lodging Tax Policies <br />Staff provided an overview of lodging tax and Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) funds <br />Questions requiring follow-up: <br />• Clarify the difference between lodging tax funds and the TPA fee. <br />• Provide a copy of the interlocal agreement. <br />• Understand the historical funding for SSRTA and SSVS. <br />• What services could the City do on its own? <br />• Understand better the lodging tax funds that are provided to SSRTA. <br />Committee Recommendation <br />Return to committee. <br />B. City Branding <br />Staff provided an overview of marketing and branding efforts. <br />Committee Recommendation <br />Return to Committee for additional discussion on use of "Tukwila" for lodging tax recipients. <br />C. Business Recovery and Phases of Reopening <br />Staff provided an overview of Washington State's plan for phased reopening of businesses. <br />Committee Recommendation <br />Discussion only. <br />D. Saving LocalKC.com Update <br />Discussion postponed. <br />MISCELLANEOUS <br />The meeting adjourned of 6:50 p.m. <br />r_YN Committee Chair Approval <br />Minutes by BM, LH <br />