HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/2023 - MinutesLodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
James Alberson, Committee Chair
Scott Lane
Cathy Martinez
Menka Soni
The Governor’s order, implementing temporary changes to the Open Public Meetings Act, was extended by the legislature and
remains in effect until the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted, or until rescinded by gubernatorial or legislative action. While
these changes are in effect, the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meetings will be held remotely.
MEETING MINUTES
August 10, 2023
11:00 a.m.
Jessie Kotarski, Staff Liaison jkotarski@rentonwa.gov
LTAC Members:
✓ James Alberson, Committee Chair
✓ Scott Lane
✓ Cathy Martinez
✓ Menka Soni
City of Renton Staff:
✓ Jessie Kotarski
Agenda:
1. Welcome & Quick Introductions
2. Overview and Current Updates
a. Budget/fund balance - $537,023.45 fund end balance 2023; conservatively forecast
that 2024 revenues will be about $200K
b. LTAC vacancies update (Mayor appointment?)
c. 2024 Timeline
d. 2024 application process
• Add websites to the guidelines (especially the video)
• Scoring matrix created for selection transparency and remove
subjectivity.
• Interested in a 1:1 assistance with their application, want to speak with an
advisor please reach out.
3. 2023 LTAC Strategic Goals Discussion
a. City staff will send strategic plan draft over email for feedback
Discussion:
•Sponsorship versus grant
• Newer events (without history in Renton)