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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00 PM
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Section
Topic
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of March 18 & April 23
packet pp.3–8
Open packet at p.3 ↗
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 03-18-26 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page 1 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. March 18, 2026 MINUTES NW, Issaquah
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
New and Existing Commissioner Introductions
All
Topics: Boards & Commissions
4b
Approval of 2026 EVC Workplan
Jack Pedlow, Economic Development Coordinator
4c
Joint Meeting Follow Up - Housing Development Discussion
Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development
Topics: Housing
5. REPORTS
5a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures
All Commissioners
Topics: Economic Development
5b
2026 World Cup Event Awareness
All Commissioners
5c
City Council Report Out
5a
EVC Commission Attendance - Volunteers & Schedule The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 17
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a
Minutes of February 10, 2026 The minutes were approved
AGENDA ITEMS
a
2026 Economic Vitality Commission Workplan
Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development Manager
Topics: Economic Development
REPORTS
a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) All Commissioners Dave’s Hot Chicken has filed permits for the old Café Rio space Masthi Bar and Grill is opening in the old Highlands Bistro spot Glossy Bean Café opened in Talus Unexpected Productions has a March 25 ribbon cutting
Topics: Economic Development
b
City Council Report Out
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