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10/05/2015 - Minutes City of Port Orchard 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-4407  FAX (360) 895-9029 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee October 5, 2015; 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Committee Members present: Chair Fred Chang; Matt Murphy, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce; Jessie Turner, Fathoms O’ Fun; Chris Stansbery, POBSA; Elissa Whittleton, Cedar Cove Inn; and City Clerk Brandy Rinearson. Absent: Chan Park, Comfort Inn and Lorraine Olsen, Mrs. Howe’s B&B. Applicants spoke to the Committee explaining their proposal and they are as follows: City of Port Orchard-Foot Ferry Finding Kiosk Elle Davis, Associate Planner for the City of Port Orchard, asked the committee to consider an application requested by the Economic Development Committee of placing an aluminum kiosk downtown by the foot ferry. The sign would be a pedestrian sign indicating landmarks that direct tourist to local landmarks. Saints Car Club-The Cruz Terry Bontrager, President, asked the committee to consider an application for increased marketing efforts to increase the exposure of the one day event outside the local area. Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Matt Murphy, Executive Director, asked the committee to consider an application for the Seagull Calling Festival, Explore Port Orchard Marketing Coalition, and the Visitor Center. He explained the funding would be for marketing outside the local area, to print and distribute a map of the South Kitsap Area outside the area, including on the Washington State Ferries, and increase web presence and social media. As for the Visitor Center, the request is for operation cost of the center to mail citizens requesting information specifically for the City of Port Orchard limits. Additional documents were provided, which outlines the plan for the funds. Visit Kitsap Patty Graf-Hoke, Executive Director, asked the committee to consider an application for funding regional marketing. The website has been updated and is mobile compatible. The requested funds are for increasing the City’s presence on the website and in other printed materials that are part of a co-marketing group. Additional documents were presented showing the Director’s marketing in 2015. Port Orchard Bay Street Association Chris Stansbery, Treasurer, asked the committee to consider an application for increased marketing of events outside the area, more presence on social media, October 5, 2015, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 website maintenance and enhancements, and operation costs for events. Sidney Museum and Art Gallery Chris Stansbery, Treasurer, asked the committee to consider an application for marketing of events, internet advertising, and maintaining the website. In addition, they requested funds to advertise on Highway 16 to attract tourists to museum. City of Port Orchard-Public Event Coordinator Brandy Rinearson, City Clerk for the City of Port Orchard, asked the committee to consider an application to fund a part-time employee to continue the efforts of the Public Event Tool Kit. This would allow staff to work with event organizers, chambers, and Visit Kitsap on promoting events. The Public Event Tool Kit document was provided to the Committee. Other Business: None. There being no further business, Chair Chang adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. cc: Council/Mayor/Department Directors