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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 5.E.
For Meeting of: November 7, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Accept Council Economic Development Committee minutes from
September 28, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Accept minutes
ATTACHMENTS:
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Council Economic Development
Committee
2nd Floor Conference Room
City Hall
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Members: Staff: Others:
Councilmember Coffey Cliff Moore, City Manager Luz Gutierrez
Councilmember Cousens Sean Hawkins, Economic Development John Cooper
Councilmember M6ndez Manager Jonathan Smith
Rob Peterson, Airport Director Jared Yoakum
Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager Steve Zien
Review minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting. The August 24, 2017 minutes were reviewed
and approved as presented.
#iscussion Items:
1 Review of Alaska Airlines meeting
Hawkins reported that he and Rob Peterson met with representatives with Alaska Airlines
to talk about next steps and current issues. While the City is focused on increasing flights
in and out of Yakima, due to a national pilot shortage flights are being cancelled or reduced
all over the country, Some smaller airports could lose all air service. Yakima will lose its
fourth flight in December but it will return in January. Print marketing efforts have
temporarily stopped until airlines are able to resolve current issues. Staff will be
researching different flight options and reporting back to the Committee.
2. Profiles in Business Video
As part of the Strategic Plan, the Image Committee is producing some business profiles on
various industries in Yakima (shared Adventurer RV video). Coffey suggested that the
videos be played at the Airport. Peterson will look into it.
3. Yakima Valley Tourism Marketing Efforts
John Cooper reported on marketing efforts of Yakima Valley Tourism. Jared walked
through the website with the Committee members and played some videos from the sit
Coffey suggested that YPAC air some of the videos from the site. Randy Beehler will
follow up with Jared. I
writers. Six travel writers will be in Yakima for Fresh Hop Festival,
Jared created a new selfie booth that will go in at the Airport, This idea came up after the
All America City visit last year.
Update Items:
1. Truck Route Ad Hoc Committee next steps
Hawkins reported that the mailing list has been created and invitations will be going out in
the next few weeks. The first meeting is scheduled for November 2 at 3:30.
2. Valley Brewing Company SIED Application
Hawkins reported that the SIED application will be reviewed by the City Council at the
October 3rd meeting.
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Sites for Business — There is activity happening on a few of the vacant sites.
Incubator — The City Council has a study session on October 24th.
Educational alignment — Coffey would like to see movement on this topic.
Coffey requested that a meeting with the core group be scheduled in the next few weeks.
Audience Participation:
Luz Gutierrez reported that she is still working on the Centra de la Raza project and is
coordinating a trip to Seattle.
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