HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-31 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
January 31, 2005
Vice President Marion Nelson called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at 5:40 p.m., January 31,
2005, in the Kenai CVB Board Room. Roll call was taken and the following members were present:
Members David Edwards -Smith Sharon Brower
Robin West Sasha Lindgren
Honorable Pat Porter Jacquie Steckel
Absent Jerry Dunn Robert Fulton
Approval of Agenda:
Sharon Brower moved to approve the agenda, Ron Malston seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Approval of Minutes:
Ron Malston moved to approve the agenda, Sharon Brower seconded.
Mote: Unanimous
Marion Nelson
Ron Malston
Fred Braun (tardy)
Visitors Present: Mya Renken, KCVB Executive Director, and Lisa Strother, KCVBB Administrative Specialist,
Betty Glick, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblywoman
Visitors Presentation
Kenai Peninsula Borough Bed Tax Ordinance
Assemblywoman Glick discussed her intent in introducing the proposed bed tax ordinance and outlined the
alternatives to the tax as well as the planned disbursement of the funds raised through the tax. Board comments
included concerns residents don't understand the bed tax fully and concern about implementation and
management strategy. The question was asked whether funds raised would be used to offer more and/or better
services to visitors (i.e. waste removal, road maintenance). Assemblywoman Glick was asked whether the tax
will be charged to RV's as well. There was additional discussion about the City of Kenai's 5% bed tax and
whether it had been sunset or not. Assemblywoman Glick said alternatives to a bed tax may include raising the
mill levy, raising the sales tax (possibly a seasonal raise from May through September), or cut backs of
personnel or services within the city government. Public hearings on the ordinance will be held on March 1,
March 15, April 5.
Executive Directors Report
Discussion: Mya Renken reported that the suggested changes from the Mikunda Cotrell audit have been
implemented and the City of Kenai has requested a complete report and follow up by June 1, 2005. Nick Jr.
Magazine contacted the KCVB and the city will be featured in the April issue. Thank you to Marion Nelson
and Pat Porter for lending a hand at the Tustumena 200 Ceremonial Start. Website updates and remodels are
planned for both sportfshingkenai.com (updates) and visitkenai.com (remodel). Arrangements have been made
with the alternative school to donate all additional food from the meetings held here to the students at the
school. The staff is trying out a web -based time clock to better track work hours for each department.
_e financial report
Discussion: The 2004 year end financial report will be presented in February.
Unfinished Business:
Ballot for Board of Directors Elections
Discussion: Ron Malston, Sharon Brower, Sasha Lindgren, and Jacquie Steckel will run for directors for 2005.
Jerry Dunn and Robert Fulton have been inactive as board members, and Sandra Vozar has resigned from her
seat. Possible nominees for election are: Leora Gibbons and Lori Chase
KEDS
Discussion: Programs set aside for the KCVB are good, most of the programs we already have in place
maybe just refine and implement them.
New Business:
2005 Budget
Discussion: Plan to ask city council for additional budget for visitor guide production. Will need to gather
expected financials for guides, rack cards, and brochures to present at next meeting. Sharon Brower proposed
to move $20,000 from the gaming funds surplus to cover budget deficit.
Motion to approve the budget by Robin West, seconded by Sasha Lindgren.
Vote to approve budget: Unanimous
Schedule Next Meeting
February 28, 2005 at 5:30p.m.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 7:40p.m. by Marion Nelson, seconded by Jacquie Steckel
Minutes prepared by Lisa Strother