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John Carney, Information Systems Manager
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
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a. Strategic Plan update
b. Conduit and fiber assets
c. Creative District designation update
d. Economic Development Council conference
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Members: Staff:
Councilmember White Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager
Councilmember Gutierrez Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
John Carney, Information Systems Manager
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Joe Rosenlund, Streets & Traffic Manager
Sean Hawkins, Economic Dev. Manager
Gary Jones, Police Captain
Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager
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White called the meeting to order.
Others:
Maria Rodriguez
Jonathan Smith
Luz Gutierrez
Verlynn Best
Andrew Holt
1. Review draft minutes from April 26, 2018 meeting:
The April 26, 2018 meeting minutes were reviewed. Gutierrez motioned to accept the
minutes as presented and White seconded the motion. The minutes were approved
unanimously.
a. Choose Yakima marketing plan
The current funding agreement between Choose Yakima and the City is
expiring the end of the year. Jonathan Smith presented a 5 year $50,000 per
year funding proposal and shared his thoughts on how business could be
expanded and new businesses created with the city's additional monies.
Smith provided some statistics on the number of jobs that could be created
and the amount of sales tax that could be generated.
Gutierrez believes this is a good proposal for the City and supports it. She
would like this item to go to the full Council for consideration.
Cortez stated it would be appropriate for this to be considered during the
budget development process.
DRAFT
White asked for clarification on how much the city is currently providing and
the difference in the increase. The City currently provides $33,000 in annual
funding to Choose Yakima in 2018.
Gutierrez motioned that this item be included in the 2019 budget process and
White seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. Strategic Plan update — this agenda item was moved to the June meeting.
c. Conduit and fiber assets
John Carney reported that he has been working with vendors on costs and
public works has a plan to include fiber in all future projects. Public Works will
be updating the map showing where fiber is currently available and make that
information available on the City's website.
d. Creative District designation update — this agenda item was moved to the June
meeting.
e. Truck Routes — draft ordinance
Joseph Calhoun presented a draft Truck Routes Ordinance for committee
review and highlighted some of the key sections. Gutierrez moved that the
draft ordinance be forwarded to the full Council for consideration and White
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The draft ordinance
will be added to a future Council business meeting agenda.
RECON summary
Sean Hawkins reported on the convention he attended with White, Smith and
Michael Liddicoat. It was a great event and they had some very positive
discussions with developers. There is a great deal of interest in the Mill Site
and Speedway property. Hawkins will create a spreadsheet with contact
information for the people they met with and note any follow up.
Smith added this is the third time he has attended the event and every year
there is more interest in Yakima.
White was surprised by the interest in Yakima and he believes Yakima should
continue participating in the convention.
Strategic Plan update
Conduit and fiber assets
Creative District designation
Main Street development
1St Street infrastructure improvements
Transportation Benefit District
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4. Other business
Guti6rrez would like the full Council to clearly define the use of a hotel versus a
motel in Yakima as they relate to code enforcement. This will be discussed at the
next Council meeting.
5. Audience Participation
Luz Guti6rrez provided feedback on the New Residents Welcome Reception she
attended and recognized a business celebrating 25 years in Yakima this year and
another business that is celebrating 30 years in Yakima this year.
The next meeting is scheduled for June 28 at 1:30 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Jason White, Chair
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June 21 - 22, 2018
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Building strong, sustainable communities is an endeavor requiring innovative strategies, tools, and techniques.
Our programs and services have been developed accordingly: they provide educational opportunities, analyze
and disseminate information, and improve decision -makers' responsiveness to economic development needs.
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policy makers at our technical and annual conferences
- Professional development that strengthens economic developers' careers and communities,
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- Advisory Services and Research that creates custom solutions for all types of communities, as
well as federal agencies
In-depth analysis in the premiere publication of the discipline - Economic Development Journal
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- Public policy which monitors federal activity impacting the field of economic development and
engages our membership in policy advocacy activities
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with independent feedback on their operations and recognizes excellence in local economic
development efforts
Comprised of recognized leaders in economic development and professionals skilled in association
management, our staff is dedicated to supporting the endeavors of our members and advancing the profession
and discipline of economic development as a whole.
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A set of programs and policies that aid in the creation, retention and expansion of jobs; the development of a
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2018 Agenda
(subject to change)
Monday, August 20, 2018
1:30 pm Welcome and Introductions
2:00 pm Basics of Community and Economic
Development
Tuesday,
8:00 am Strategic Planning
10:15 am Economic Development Finance
1:00 pm Workforce and Economic
Development
3:15 pm Managing Economic Development
Organizations
Wednesday,
8:00 am Reuse and Redevelopment of
Business Sites and Facilities
10:15 am Top Site Location Factors
1:00 pm TBA
Thursday, August 23, 2018
i1 am Business Retentionand Expansion
i':15 am Small Business & Entrepreneurship
1:00 pm Ethics in Economic Development
3:00 pm Graduation!!
AGNES BALASSA, Owner, Agnes Balassa Solutions,
Port Townsend, Washington
CHAD FREEMAN, President, Strategic Economic
Development Corporation (SEDCOR), Salem, Oregon
MICHAEL HELD, Director of Policy and Economic
Services, Rural Development Initiatives, Eugene,
Oregon
ANDREA KLAAS, Executive Director, Port of the
Dalles, The Dalles, Oregon
ALLISON LARSEN, CEcD, Principal, TadZo, Phoenix,
Arizona
STACY LUCKENSMEYER, Business & Industry Liaison
Wenatchee Valley College, Center for
Entrepreneurship, Wenatchee, Washington
CAROLYN MEECE, CEcD, Regional Development
Officer, Business Oregon, Portland, Oregon
JILL MILES, CEcD, Business Recruitment Officer,
Business Oregon, Portland, Oregon
ANDREA RAMAGE, CEO, Somersault Consulting LLC,
Seattle, Washington
LELAND SMITH, President, Elesco, Ltd., Sunriver,
Oregon
TOM SCHNELL, Business Finance Officer, Business
Oregon, Bend, Oregon
JIM SORENSEN, Jim Sorensen Consulting LLC,
Snohomish, Washington
Location
The course takes place on the campus ofCentral Washington University (CVVU) in Ellensburg,
Washington.
Tuition
The 2018 tuition fee is $500.00.
Accommodations
Accommodations are provided asapackage by[VVU'»Conference Program. All participants must
choose either the full accommodations orcommuter package.
Full package: Lodging is provided on campus in a renovated facility featuring private sleeping
rooms with asemi-private bath. The accommodation fee is$4S0.0Uand includes lodging and all
meals except dinner onTuesday and Thursday,
Commuter package: For those interested instaying offsite acommuter option |savailable. The
fee for this option is $345and includes all meals for the week except dinner nnTuesday and
Thursday. Participants who choose this option are responsible for their own lodging.
Total Registration Fees
Tuition and full accommodations $950.00
Tuition and commuter package $845.00
Scholarships
A limited number ofneed'haxed, tuition only scholarships are available for those working in economic
development in the Northwest at a non-profit organization or local government entity. Requests for
Oregon scholarships should be directed toCarolyn K8eece.
Carolyn K8eece,Business Oregon
Email: Carolyn.Meece@oregon.gov
For other scholarship requests and information contact Linda Alongi.
Unda/Wongi, Washington State Department ofCommerce
Email: Undo.A|nn0i@pcommerca.we.Qov
Cancellation Policy
When you submit your registration we expect that you will attend the course, and are responsible for
the full course fees, unless you contact ustocancel, Tocancel, please email
. Cancellations received byThursday, August 9will receive arefund
less a$25administrative fee, After August 9,the accommodations fee cannot berefunded and
payment isrequired, Any registered attendee who does not cancel before the above date and does not
attend the course isrequired topay their balance infull. Substitutions are accepted with advance
notice.