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