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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

5:30 PM
Topic tracked across meetings:
Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funding AB 8344 3/4
Section
1. CALL TO ORDER
1a
Commission Membership
packet pp.3
Staff report:
ECONOMIC VITALITY Staff Liaison COMMISSION Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager Email Jen Davis Hayes About Created in 2012, this commission provides Regular Members additional expertise - both to the Mayor and 2022 - Christopher Beaudoin City Council - necessary to enhance and 2022 - Jon Edwards facilitate economic development within the 2023 - Ashwin City. Muthuvenkataraman 2023 - Therese Garcia The commission also acts as a catalyst 2023 - Tom Rogers between the City Council, developers, 2024 - Thomas Brown residents and the business community to 2024 - Joan Probala expand and improve the economic climate of 2025 - Corby Casler Issaquah within the context of the City's 2025 - Kathy McCorry commitment to social and environmental objectives. Alternate Members 2022 - Anjali Remme Membership 2022 - Art Freas The Economic Vitality Commission is 2023 - Chris Reichley comprised of…
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of July 21, 2021
packet pp.5–8
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 07-21-21 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page [1] CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 5:30 PM Virtual Meeting July 21, 2021 MINUTES
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Commission Workplan
Discussion · 40 min · Kathy McCorry, Commission Chair Jon Edwards, Commission Vice Chair · packet pp.9–30
Staff report:
Labor Market information for Issaquah Great Careers Conference Notes for planning committee May 6, 2021
4b
American Rescue Plan Update
Information · 15 min · Benton Coblentz, Economic Development
Topics: Public Safety
5. REPORTS
5a
Business Openings, Closures, and Industry Trends
15 min
Topics: Economic Development
5b
City Council Report Out
10 min · packet pp.31
Staff report:
3rd QUARTER July 21 Climate Action Plan Input (July): City’s Climate Webpage August 18 Commission Workplan (including Commercial Vacancies), American Rescue Plan September 15 (Date to Transit
5c
2021 Schedule
5 min
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Attendance

Council / Members (12)
Jon Edwards
Kathy McCorry
Christopher Beaudoin
Therese Garcia
Joan Probala
Art Freas
Anjali Remme
Thomas Brown
Corby Casler
Ashwin Muthuvenkataraman
Tom Rogers
Chris Reichley
Staff (2)
Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager
Benton Coblentz, Economic Development and Recovery Coordinator

Recommendations & actions (3)

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  • He noted that at the last meeting, the Commissioners agreed to look at the employment data and note two or three pieces of data of particular interest for discussion tonight.
  • They agreed to place it on the next agenda for more discussion.
  • Staff polled members present to determine an alternate meeting date to September 15, and will confirm that the meeting will be moved to September