Economic Vitality Commission · Wednesday, March 13, 2024 · City Council Digest

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of January 11, 2024

packet pp.3–5

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Staff report:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 01-16-24 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page 01 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. January 16, 2024 MINUTES NW, Issaquah

Minutes of January 16, 2024

packet pp.7–9

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Staff report:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES b) 01-16-24 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page 01 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. January 16, 2024 MINUTES NW, Issaquah

4. AGENDA ITEMS

Virtual Attendance Policy

Action · Tisha Gieser, City Clerk Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.11–25

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Staff report:

Economic Development 1775 – 12th Ave NW | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-837-3450 issaquahwa.gov

2024 Business Survey

Information · Juliana da Cruz, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.27–43

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Staff report:

• Every 4 years since 2012 • Same 13 questions; 4 supplemental that change • Online and paper • In-person, longer interview with ~10

2024 Commissioner Recruitment

Information · Juliana da Cruz, Economic Development Coordinator

Topics: Boards & Commissions

5. REPORTS

Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures (D)

All Commissioners

Topics: Economic Development

Economic Development Action Plan Update (I)

Economic Development Staff

Topics: Economic Development

City Council Report Out

Information · Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.45–46

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Staff report:

Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2024 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) Tentative ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION ☒Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality Scheduled ☒Growth & Development ☒City Leadership & Services ☒Environ. Stewardship ☒Infrastructure

2024 Schedule

Information · Chris Reichley, Chair

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Approved minutes

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Attendance

Council / Members (6)

Chris Reichley

Jennifer Larson

Kymberly Lee

Christy Garrard

Art Freas

Nicoleta Mocanu

Staff (4)

Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager

Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator

Juliana da Cruz, Economic Development Coordinator

Tisha Gieser, City Clerk

Excused

Ashwin Muthuvenkataraman

Thomas Brown

Joan Probala

Landon Halverson

Anuradha Tadepalli

Recommendations & actions (5)

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a) Minutes of January 11, 2024 The minutes of January 11, 2024, were approved.
Motioned by Commissioner FREAS, seconded by Commissioner GARRARD.
b) Minutes of January 16, 2024 The minutes of January16, 2024, were approved.
Commissioners agreed to form subcommittees to go out with staff to different businesses and distribute survey questions.
Happy Time Studio moved from Work Lofts to Front Street.