HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTAC 2016-10-21 MinutesCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Mayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator
MEETING MINUTES
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
10:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2016
Starfire Sports Complex
14800 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Council President Duffie, Ben Oliver, Daniel Lee, Owen Leinbach
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Miesa Berry, Jim Davis, Jamie Randall
CITY STAFF
Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Business Relations Manager Brandon Miles, Communications and
Government Relations Manager Rachel Bianchi, Fire Chief Jay Wittwer, Executive Assistant Cheryl
Thompson
OTHER ATTENDEES
Marco Milanese, Port of Seattle, Meagan McGuire, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
Council President Duffie called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions — Council President Duffie welcomed attendees and each person
introduced themselves.
Approval of Agenda - Committee Members approved the agenda with a 4 -0 vote.
Meet and Greet with New Tukwila Fire Chief Jay Wittwer — Fire Chief Jay Wittwer introduced himself
and provided a brief background of his professional experience.
SeaTac Airport Update - Marco Milanese, Community Relations Manager, for the Port of Seattle
provided a presentation about the current growth of SeaTac Airport and plans for projected growth in
the next five years.
Revenue Collection Update - Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager provided an update on
Lodging Tax, Admission Tax and Parking Tax collections through September 2016 and Taxable Retail
Sales collection through July 31, 2016.
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206 - 433 -1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
LTAC Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2016
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Day Marketing Update - Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager provided an update on the
Southcenter Day Marketing Plan which included review of the Day Marketing goals, information about
Bill Baker of Total Destination Marketing and discussion of the next steps.
Lodging Tax Vacancies and Reappointments - Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager announced
that there are currently two vacancies on the Committee. He also reminded committee members that
per RCW, Lodging Tax appointments are reviewed by City Council on an annual basis. He requested
that committee members let him know if they are interested in serving on the committee for another
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Roundtable — Daniel Lee mentioned how Odin is diversifying their products to compensate for the
saturation of the craft brewing market, Owen Leinbach mentioned a 33% increase in beds available.
Meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
Phone: 206 -433 -1800 • Email: Mayor @TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov