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MEETING MINUTES
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Tukwila City Hall, Hazelnut Conference Room
(6200 Southcenter Blvd; Tukwila; 98188)
Approved on January 23, 2018
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Davis, Ben Oliver, Becky Smith, Dan Lee, Miesa Berry, and Ashely Messmer
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Kathy Hougardy and Owen Leinbach
CITY STAFF
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager
Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager
Chair Hougardy was unable to attend the meeting and prior to the meeting asked Jim Davis to chair the
meeting.
Pro Tem Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 1:34 P.M.
Welcome and Introductions – Pro Tem Chair Davis asked for everyone to give a quick introduction.
Approval of Agenda- Agenda was approved by 6-0 vote.
Approval of Minutes – LTAC approved the minutes for the September 26, 2017 meeting by a 6-0 vote.
Tukwila’s Amazon HQ2 Proposal – Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator provided an
overview of Tukwila’s proposal to respond to Amazon’s RFQ looking for a location for a 2 nd
headquarters. Mr. Speck noted the proposal was being coordinated the Seattle-King County EDC.
Several members asked questions regarding the proposal.
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Draft Public Arts Plan – Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Superintendent provided a brief update
on the City’s Public Arts Plan. The Plan outlines how the City will expand art throughout the City,
including spending the 1% for art from public properties. LTAC members asked questions regarding the
Plan and next steps.
Public Safety Plan – Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager provided an update on the public
safety plan, with information regarding preferred site selection for the three fire stations, justice
center, and public works shop. Ms. Navarro outlined next steps in the process for property acquisition
and construction.
Tukwila Branding – Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager provided an update on the Tukwila
Branding Effort. Mr. Miles provided an outline of the work done to date and next steps. Mr. Miles then
walked the LTAC members through the proposed brand design manual, which shows the proposed
brandmarks and colors. He also showed some of the proposed uses, including a design of a gateway
sign. LTAC members discussed the current signs in the City and noted how the concept design shown
looked better than the old signs.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.