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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

6:00 PM
Section
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of December 18, 2024
packet pp.3–6
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 12-18-24 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page [0000] CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. December 18, 2024 MINUTES NW, Issaquah
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Economic Vitality Commission Officer Elections (A)
Jen Davis Hayes, Economic & Housing Development Manager · packet pp.7–16
Topics: Economic Development
Staff report:
EVC Officer Election JANUARY 15, 2025 | ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION JEN DAVIS HAYES, ECONOMIC & HOUSING
4b
Annual Work Plan
Action · Commission Chair · packet pp.17–18
Staff report:
Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2025 DRAFT WORKPLAN (check all that apply) Tentative ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION ☒Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality Scheduled ☒Growth & Development ☒City Leadership & Services ☒Environ. Stewardship ☒Infrastructure
4c
2024 Annual Report
Action · Chris Reichley, EVC Commissioner · packet pp.19–20
Staff report:
The Economic Vitality Commission (EVC) provides valuable expertise to the Mayor and City Council, supporting efforts to enhance and facilitate economic development within the City. Additionally, the EVC serves as a platform for City staff to stay informed about business trends and address concerns raised by the business community, improving City services for businesses.
4d
Commercial Space Committee Update
Committee members
5. REPORTS
5a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures (D)
All Commissioners
Topics: Economic Development
5b
Economic Development Action Plan Update (I)
Economic Development Staff · packet pp.21–23
Topics: Economic Development
Staff report:
Motions resulting from City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 07 2025 Item # Item Description Item Type Motion Disposition Staff & Dept Follow-Up AB 8931 - Election of Council SPECIAL Conducted Election: MOTION Tisha Gieser, Proceed President and Deputy BUSINESS • Lindsey Walsh elected CARRIED, 7-0. City Clerk's Office Council President for 2025 as Council President • Barb de Michele elected as Deputy Council President ID 1741 - Accounts: Payables and CONSENT Approved. MOTION Sophie Wong, Finance Proceed Payroll of Jan. 7, 2025, CALENDAR CARRIED, 7-0. Department $20,845,327.39 n/a Minutes: City Council CONSENT Approved. MOTION Tisha Gieser, Proceed Committee of the Whole, CALENDAR CARRIED, 7-0. City Clerk's Office Oct. 28, 2024 n/a Minutes: City Council CONSENT Approved. MOTION Tisha Gieser, Proceed Regular Meeting, Nov. 25, CALENDAR CARRIED, 7-0. City Clerk's Office 2024 n/a Minutes: City…
5c
City Council Report Out
Director · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development
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