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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

6:00 PM
Topics tracked across meetings:
Central Issaquah Multimodal I-90 Crossing Study Update AB 9017 5/9
City of Issaquah Updates (Metroflex, Homegrown Retail, Startup425 Accelerator, & I-90 Crossing) 1/4
Section
Topic
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of March 19, 2025
packet pp.3–5
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 03-19-25 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page [0000] CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. March 19, 2025 MINUTES NW, Issaquah
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Central Issaquah Multimodal I-90 Crossing Project (I)
Greg Lucas, Senior Transportation Engineer · packet pp.7–37
Topics: Land UseTransportation
Staff report:
To provide the Economic Vitality Commission with an update on the study for the Central Issaquah Multimodal I-90 Crossing project and discuss the recommended preferred crossing alternative.
4b
EVC Committee Updates - Commercial Retention, Spring Open House Follow- up, Homegrown Retail (D)
Jen Davis Hayes, Economic & Housing Development Manager All Commissioners
5. REPORTS
5a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures (D)
All Commissioners · packet pp.39–41
Topics: Economic Development
Staff report:
Homegrown Retail Program What is it? Pilot developed to provide small retail businesses with an opportunity to build brand awareness, gain customer exposure, and increase sales. Partnership between Economic Development and Farmers Market Open to Issaquah-based retail businesses. Learn more at issaquahwa.gov/Homegrown
5b
Economic Development Action Plan Update (I)
Economic Development Staff · packet pp.43–46
Topics: Economic Development
Staff report:
Motions resulting from City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 17 2025 Item # Item Description Item Type Motion Disposition Staff & Dept Follow-Up ID 1787 - Accounts: Payables and CONSENT Approved. MOTION Sophie Wong, Finance Proceed Payroll of March 17, 2025, CALENDAR CARRIED, 6-0. Dept. $13,788,643.20 n/a Minutes: City Council CONSENT Approved. MOTION Tisha Gieser, City Proceed Special Meeting, Jan. 11, CALENDAR CARRIED, 6-0. Clerk’s Office 2025 n/a Minutes: City Council CONSENT Approved. MOTION Tisha Gieser, City Proceed Special Meeting - Tour, CALENDAR CARRIED, 6-0. Clerk’s Office Jan. 11, 2025 n/a Minutes: City Council CONSENT Approved. MOTION Tisha Gieser, City Proceed Committee of the Whole, CALENDAR CARRIED, 6-0. Clerk’s Office Feb. 10, 2025 ID 1774 - Informational Update: CONSENT Received Report. MOTION Natalie McNabb, Proceed Grant and Contract 2024 CALENDAR CARRIED, 6-0. Finance…
5c
City Council Report Out
Director · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development · packet pp.47–48
Staff report:
Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2025 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) Tentative ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION ☒Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality Scheduled ☒Growth & Development ☒City Leadership & Services ☒Environ. Stewardship ☒Infrastructure
5d
2025 Workplan Schedule
Information · Chris Reichley, Chair
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