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STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 08/19/19
AGENDA ITEM Trri.E Recommended Appointment and Reappointments Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
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SP ( )NSole S Recommended Appointment of Jean Thompson to Position #7 and reappointment of Miesa
SummARy Berry to Position #2, Jim Davis to Position #3, Asia Wen to Position #4, Mike West to
Position #5, Ben Oliver to Position #6, Dan Lee to Position #8 and Ashley Messmer to
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Informational Memorandum dated 07/30/19
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Kathy Hougardy, Council President
BY: Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager
DATE: July 30, 2019
SUBJECT: 2019 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
ISSUE
I am recommending that the City Council reappoint seven existing members and appoint one
new member to the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
BACKGROUND
The City imposes a 1% lodging tax on the certain overnight stays at area hotels and motels. In
2019, the City's budget estimates that the City will receive approximately $800,000 in lodging
tax funds in 2019. Under Washington State law, lodging tax proceeds can only be used for
tourism promotion (overnight and day visitors) and other tourism related activities (RCW
67.28.1816).
In order to collect the lodging tax and spend the funds collected, the City is required by State
Law to have a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The Committee makes recommendations to
the City Council on any request to use lodging funds, including requests by the City. The City
Council can accept or reject any of the LTAC recommendations.
The City's LTAC has nine members. Four of the members are representatives of businesses
that are required to collect the tax (hoteliers), four are persons involved in activities authorized
to be funded by the tax (non -hoteliers); and one member is a City elected official who serves as
the LTAC chair. Historically, the Council President has served as the City's elected official on
the LTAC.
State Law requires that the City Council "review the membership of the advisory committee
annually and make changes as appropriate (RCW 67.28. 1817)." This annual review
requirement is also found in City Council Resolution # 1533.
DISCUSSION
In order to meet the requirements of State Law and the City Council's adopted resolution, I am
recommending that the following individuals be reappointed to the LTAC to continue to serve
through July 31, 2020. I am also recommending one new appointment to the Committee, copies
of the application for the new appointment is attached for your ease of reference.
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City Council
RE: 2019 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
July 30, 2019
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Position
Name
Position #1
Elected Official
City elected
official
Appointed by the City Council.
Position #2
(Business
Collecting Tax)
Miesa Berry
I am recommending reappointment of Ms. Berry to
Position 2. She is the General Manager of the Homewood
Suites by Hilton and has served on the LTAC since 2009.
Position #3
(Business
Collecting Tax)
Jim Davis
I am recommending reappointment of Mr. Davis to
Position 3. He is the General Manager of the Doubletree
Suites and has served on the LTAC since 2013.
Position #4
(Business
Collecting Tax)
Asia Wen
I am recommending reappointment of Ms. Wen to Position
4. She is the General Manager of the Sunrise Garden
Suites and has served on the LTAC since 2018.
Position #5
(Business
Collecting Tax)
Mike West
I am recommending reappointment of Mr. West to Position
5. He is the General Manager of Hotel Interurban and has
served on the LTAC since 2018.
Position #6
(Funded byTax)
Ben Oliver
I am recommending reappointment of Mr. Oliver to
Position 6. He is the President/CEO of Starfire Sports and
has served on the LTAC since 2015.
Position #7
(Funded by Tax)
Jean Thompson
Position 7 is currently vacant due to theresignation of
Becky Smith. I am recommending appointment of Jean
Thompson to Position 7. Jean is the owner of Seattle
Chocolates. Her application is attached for your review.
Position #8
(Funded by Tax)
Dan Lee
I am recommending reappointment of Mr. Lee to
Position 8. He is the co-owner and CEO of Odin Brewing
Company and has served on the LTAC since 2015.
Position #9
(Funded by Tax)
Ashley Messmer
I am recommending reappointment of Ashley Messmer to
Position 9. She is the Corporate Sales and Promotions
Associate Manager for the Museum of Flight and has
served on the LTAC since 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
I am recommending the appointments and reappointments as listed above at the August 19,
2019 Council meeting with terms to expire December 31,2019.
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RECEIVED
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Tukwila City Hall
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 433-1800 Fax: (206) 433-1833
Application for Appointment
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or a resume
totaling no more than three pages. 6/27/19
DATE:
NAME:Thompson Jean
Last
ADDRESS:
Street
MAILING ADDRESS (if different):
Email: BoardsCommstukwilawa.qov
Website: www.tukwilawa.gov
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HOME PHONE: CELL/MOBILE PHONE:
Seattle Chocolate Co.
EMPLOYER: E-MAI
Please check all that apply to you within the City of Tukwila limits:
D Resident El Business Owner/Representative
0 School District Representative 0 High School Student
I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply):
COMMISSIONS: BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
1:1 Arts 0 Community Police
0 Civil Service D Human Services
0 Equity & Social Justice 0 Library
D Park El Lodging Tax
Planning
D Other/Special Committee:
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? El Yes El No
If "yes", please list:
AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: El Daytime D Evenings
Please contact me regarding other City of Tukwila volunteer opportunities (check box): 0
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FOR CITY USE ONLY:
INTERVIEW DATE: APPOINTED: 0 Yes ID No TERM EXPIRES:
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Jean Thompson BOARDS/COMMISSIONS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc):
Cancer Pathways board member
National Confectioner Association board member
Fine Chocolate Industry Association communications committee chairperson
Board member of Gourmondo Catering
World Trade Center Seattle board member
Hobbies/Interests:
hiking, biking, entertaining
Qualifications as related to this position:
I stay at a lot of hotels :)
Other comments/additional information for consideration:
Applicant' S Sign
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Date
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Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or
more information regarding the boards or commissions, please call (206) 433-1800.