HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-28 KCVB MinutesPresident Fred Braun called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at 5:44p.m., March 28, 2005,
in the Kenai CVB Board Room. Roll call was taken and the following members were present:
Members Fred Braun Jacquie Steckel Sharon Brower
Pat Porter David Edwards -Smith
Absent Jeny Dunn Robert Fulton
Excused Robin West Marion Nelson Ron Malston
Visitors Present: Mya Renken, KCVB Executive Director, and Lisa Strother, KCVB Administrative
Specialist
Approval of Agenda:
Brower moved to approve the agenda, Steckel seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Elections
Edwards -Smith moved to ratify the election of the 2005 KCVB Board of Directors; Brower
seconded. There was a discussion about board attendance. Renken had spoken with Fulton, who
had informed her about a scheduling conflict on March 28, 2005. Renken has been unable to
contact Dunn.
Vote: Unanimous
Election of New Officers'
Braun suggested postponing election of officers until April meeting. Brower moved to postpone elections;
Edwards -Smith seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Approval of Minutes:
Edwards -Smith moved to approve the agenda, Steckel seconded.
Amendment to February minutes remove Sandra Vozar from roll call as she resigned position prior to
meeting date.
Vote: Unanimous
Persons Scheduled to be Heard
None
Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
March 28, 2005
Diane Loftsted
Executive Directors Report
Discussion: Staff working on new collateral materials promoting city and KCVB, hope to have some to
bring to Great Alaska Sportsman Show in Anchorage. Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26 great
success, we're ready to start planning for next year. Idea of working with the Alaska Media Roadshow to
sponsor /house a "celebrity" chef including a Kenai Wild Cook -off in the Fall. Kenai River Spot
Association contacted Renken about a 8500 sponsorship for Science on the Kenai. Spoke to the
Peninsula Clarion regarding changes at the Kenai Visitors Cultural Center, including the 2006 summer
exhibit. KCVB has taken on an additional MASST participant to coordinate the KEDS proposal of a
Saturday Market, scheduled to start on Memorial Day weekend and last through Labor Day weekend.
Suggested to limiting all guests of the opening Gala May 13 to two (2) free alcoholic beverages per
person, guests must pay for any additional alcoholic beverages. The Board approved the Executive
Director's recommendation in regards to providing alcohol at the Gala Reception. Red hat ladies will be
parading through Kenai on April 25 followed by a small reception here at the Center. Still need help
with art show sponsors!
Financial Report
Financial records through February 28, 2005 were presented and questions answered.
Unfinished Business
Bed tax
The KCVB Board of Directors discussed the ordinance as written. Renken was directed to write a letter
on behalf of the Board of Directors addressing recommendations for changes to the ordinance as
discussed. Board was concerned bed tax revenues were not going to be returned to the tourism industry
or to the city in which funds were collected.
Braun moved to draft a letter addressing recommendations as discussed by the KCVB Board of Directors;
Brower seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
KEDS Representatives
KEDS Steering Committee is being formed in place of the KEDS group. KCVB has one appointee to the
group to represent the organization. Renken was asked to represent KCVB and inform the Board of
Directors as work progresses.
New Business
Renken requested $1500 be budgeted for new lightweight tables for the Kenai Visitors Cultural Center.
She checked prices in Anchorage but also will check local businesses for a comparable rate so we can buy
local. Braun suggested getting a reader board type sign for the KVCC to advertise upcoming events and
to notify the public about what is happening at the Center. Renken directed Strother to investigate prices,
etc.
Vote: Unanimous
Comments:
Steckel Thanks for coming, everyone. Help support anything that brings people here to Kenai
encourage new business, cannery tours, whatever it takes.
Edwards -Smith Take advantage of Kenai's arts community attract performers, more nightlife, etc.
Porter Sent letters to all vacant property owners in Kenai offering to help sell, demo, donate, etc. all
vacant properties. Kenai rack card Looks good, add dip netting, and better Kenai city photos,
Brower Congrats on success of the egg hunt, congrats to Alise on her wedding, welcome to new
directors.
Loftsted It's great to be back. KCVB is heading in a good direction for Kenai CVB's future.
Braun Kenai is the aviation hub of the Kenai Peninsula, let's take advantage of that fact. Welcome
back Diane, and thank you everyone for being here.
Schedule Next Meeting:
The next regular board of directors meeting will be on April 25, 2005 at 5:30p.m.
Adjournment:
Move to adjourn at 7:57p.m.
Minutes prepared by Lisa Strother