Economic Vitality Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2012, this commission provides Jen Davis Hayes, additional expertise – both to the Mayor and City Economic Development Director Council – necessary to enhance and facilitate Email economic development within the City. Regular Members The commission also acts as a catalyst between the 2019 – Therese Garcia City Council, developers, residents and the 2019 – Jeff Howlett business community to expand and improve the 2019 – Ashwin economic climate of Issaquah within the context of Muthuvenkataraman the City’s commitment to social and environmental 2020 – Kathy McCorry objectives. 2020 – Karl Leigh 2020 – Kristi Tripple Membership 2021 – Saikat Sen The Economic Vitality Commission is comprised of 2021 – Samantha Breider ten regular members with four-year terms. 2022 – Christopher Beaudoin 2022 – Amit Bhardwaj All members are…
items. He also noted the Commission will begin a new protocol of establishing items for future meeting agendas at the end of each meeting, beginning tonight.
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3a
EVC Charter & Work Plan
Information
· Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager Jeff Howlett, Chair
· packet pp.13–16
Council Services & Safety Committee Presentation Outline June 12, 2018 • What Makes Vital Community? • Economic Development Efforts to support strong economy o Strategic Plan o Annual Activities • Startup 425 Program Update • Economic Development Initiatives • Economic Vitality Commission overview, activities (see next slide)
3b
Commission Off-Site/Mini-Retreat
Discussion
· Jeff Howlett, Chair
3c
Moratorium Update
Information
· Keith Niven, Economic Development and Development Services Director
· packet pp.17–19
OVERVIEW: The success of a city’s retail district is largely dependent on the composition and organization of its merchant constituents. Not only should the price-point and products align with its resident and visitor demographics, but the stores should be strategically balanced to maximize consumer spending and interest. Historic or cultural destinations dependent on the tourism market should pay special attention to this issue, assuring their visitors a valuable shopping experience while simultaneously preserving the destination’s cultural appeal. BACKGROUND: The City has recently seen two chain stores (La-Z-Boy and Dollar Tree) open on Front Street. These new “formula businesses” along with others (Dominoes, Subway) are able to pay more for space and are pushing out local mom and pop- style shops. The proliferation of these types of businesses on Front Street threatens to eliminate…
3d
Formula Business Discussion
Discussion
· Tim Dutter, Economic Development Manager
· packet pp.21
AGENDA ITEMS e) This graphic represents the process the City of Issaquah is currently undertaking to develop a community based strategic plan. There are three phases to this process. We are currently in Phase 1 (“Who We Are”), which includes a variety of opportunities for community input. At the end of phase 1, the City will have a clear understanding of the vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities of community residents. During Phase
3e
Work Plan Item Update: City Strategic Plan Charrette, (I)
Jeff Howlett, Chair
3f
Work Plan Item Update: Gilman Boulevard Design Outreach, (I)
Tim Dutter, Economic Development Manager
3g
Transit-Oriented Development Update
Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager
Topics:Transportation
5. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
5b
Destination Marketing Organization
Topics:Economic Development
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MOVED BY SEN, SECONDED BY GARCIA that minutes of the EVC meeting on May 16, 2018, be approved as presented.
McCORRY noted EVC has kind of moved away from that as a result of the moratorium.
MORATORIUM UPDATE (I) Davis Hayes said the last of the moratorium work items was approved by the Council on May 21, and the moratorium was officially lifted on May
MOVED BY McCORRY, SECONDED BY TRIPPLE that the EVC Chair work with staff to send an e-mail to PPC before its June 21 discussion on formula businesses, and that the e-mail express EVC’s thinking that more time for…
HOWLETT asked staff to make sure this item is included on EVC’s future agendas.