HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-16 Economic Development Committee MinutesCouncil Economic Development
Committee
Council Chambers
City Hall
May 5th, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Members: Staff: Others:
Councilmember Coffey
Councilmember Gutierrez
Sean Hawkins, Economic
Development Mgr.
Luz Gutierrez
Jon Smith
Meghann Quinn
Phil Cline
Chris Waddle
Kathyrn Goodson
Verlyn Best
Ben Grossman
John Cooper
Linda Haralson
Councilmember Cousens Rob Peterson, Airport Manager
Joan Davenport, Planning Dept.
Jeff Cutter, Interim City Manager
Executive Minutes
Action Items
Presentation and Discussion on Development at 24th and Nob Hill with Hogback
Development Company
Council member Coffey asked that Hawkins prepare a resolution to bring to the June
Council meeting allowing the City to fill out a SIED application on behalf of Hogback
Development for their right of way permit request.
Craft Beverage Yakima Update – Attendance by Members of CBY
Meghann Quinn of Bale Breaker Brewing Co, Phil Cline of Naches Heights Vineyard,
Linda Haralson of AntoLin Cellars, Kathryn Goodson of Kana Winery, and Ben
Grossman of Hop Nation Brewing Company presented updates on the wo rk of Craft
Beverage Yakima – including presenting marketing materials, a recent FAM Tour, and
other collaborative efforts between this mixed industry group.
RECON Conference in Las Vegas
Waddle expressed his appreciation and the importance of the City’s participation in
the conference; noting that the attendance by the City shows retailers that there is an
active interest for development and growth. An updated brochure will be printed in
time for the conference. Hawkins, Cousens, and Adkison will all attend the
conference.
Strategic Economic Development Planning Conference
The following agencies and organizations be invited to participate in a meeting
scheduled in early May; RCDR, YVT, YCDA, YCC, HCC, and the City to discuss
regional collaborations between local economic groups.
Downtown Housing Incentive Program
Monty Mills is interested in applying for the tax credit incentive. Coffey recommended
that the City begin work on bringing a resolution forward to council.