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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

6:00 PM
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2024 Business Survey Update ››› 3/4
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Section
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of April 17, 2024
packet pp.3–6
Open packet at p.3 ↗
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 1 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th April 17, 2024 MINUTES Ave. NW, Issaquah
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Introductions & Welcome New Commissioners (D)
Juliana da Cruz, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.7–12
Topics: Boards & Commissions
Open packet at p.7 ↗
Staff report:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 29061FD5-733D-4EC4-8676-43D08C5E7B19 AGENDA ITEMS b)
4b
Chair & Vice-Chair Elections
Action · Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.13–23
Open packet at p.13 ↗
Staff report:
2024 Business Survey MAY 15, 2024 | ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION JEN DAVIS HAYES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
4c
2024 Business Survey Update
Discussion · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic & Housing Manager
5. REPORTS
5a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures (D)
All Commissioners · packet pp.25–36
Topics: Economic Development
Open packet at p.25 ↗
Staff report:
In January 2024, the Economic Vitality Commission and Economic Development staff presented the 2024-2027 Economic Development Action Plan to City Council for adoption. The culmination of a year of planning and community outreach resulted in an Action Plan that has already shaped our economic development focus to ensure economic vitality opportunities for all.
5b
Economic Development Action Plan Update (I)
Economic Development Staff
Topics: Economic Development
5c
City Council Report Out
Information · Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator · packet pp.37–38
Open packet at p.37 ↗
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
5d
2024 Schedule
Information · EVC Chair
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Attendance

Council / Members (12)
Shalini Bansal
Christy Garrard
Landon Halverson- unexcused absence
Kymberly Lee
Nicoleta Mocanu
Barb Pexa
Chris Reichley
Anuradha Tadepalli
Adam Levensohn, Alternate – excused absence
Jake McGill, Alternate – moved to regular
member for 5/15
Kelly Richardson, Alternate – moved to regular member for 5/15
Staff (3)
Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager
Farel Otieno, Economic Development Coordinator
Juliana da Cruz, Economic Development Coordinator
Excused
Jennifer Larson