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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
October 7, 2016
Convention Center, South Ballroom, 10 N. 8th Street, Yakima
1 p.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Avina Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Absent: Council Members Holly Cousens (excused) and Dulce Gutierrez (excused)
Staff: City Manager Moore and City Attorney Cutter
2. Economic Development Progress Presentation
Mayor Coffey briefly introduced the subject of the special meeting, which was a presentation of
Phase 1 of the City's economic development strategic plan process. Mayor Coffey introduced Allison
Larsen, Principal of TadZo, the Yakima -based economic development firm leading the City's
economic development strategic plan process.
Ms. Larsen reviewed various data she has gained during Phase 1 of the City's economic
development strategic plan process.
Audience comments: Nick Hughes, city resident, stated he believes that the "human capital" grade
given to Yakima by Allison Larsen is likely too high. Mr. Hughes perceives that Yakima has a large
population of Tower- skilled workers. Mr. Hughes believes a solution to the large population of lower -
skilled workers is to diversify Yakima's economy; Carole Folsom -Hill, city resident, noted she
appreciated the information and agreed that to be successful, the economic development strategy
for the community must be led by the City of Yakima.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Coffey moved to adjourn to the next City Council Business meeting on October
18, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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