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GROUP:
DATE:
PRESENT:
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
March 13, 1995
Coy Kaylor
Jim Waselues
Joe Fennel
Woody Bassett
Alex Jerde
Linda McBride
Fred Hanna
ABSENT: None
COMMISSION
Ben Mayes
Susan Stirewalt
Marilyn Johnson
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Coy Kaylor at
2:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.
New Commissioner Alex Jerde, general manager of the
Fayetteville Hilton was introduced.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
MINUTES
It was moved by McBride, second by Hanna that the minutes of
the February meeting be approved. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL
Ben Mayes presented the financial report for February. HMR
collections were $71,046 in February an increase of 17.65%
over 1994 collections. Total year to date collections are
$145,973, an increase of 11.04%. February expenditures were
$82,341. Year to date expenditures $142,063.
Moved by Fennel, second by Waselues to approve the financial
report. Motion carried.
ACTIVITY REPORT
Marilyn Johnson reviewed February activities of Convention
Visitor Development. 800 number calls received in February
continued to increase over 1994 with 742 calls received year-
to-date. Total inquiry responses for February were 935.
Year to date inquiries received total 2,258.
Convention activity has involved working with GIS Conference,
First Night Ozarks, Sister City Conference and commemorative
events for World War II, College Theatre Festival,
McDonald's, and Elderhostel. The American Archery Activities
Association is seeking a site for a 3-D shoot.
Moved by Fennel, second by McBride to approve the Convention
Visitor Report. Motion carried.
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AGENCY REPORT
Susan Stirewalt reported on initial positive
Outside magazine placement. Two hundred and
have been received in the first two weeks out
Moved by Hanna, second by Bassett to approve
report. Motion carried.
results from
fifty responses
the agency
OLD BUSINESS:
HOT AIR BALLOON
Blackwood Martin recommended that a Hot Air Balloon
sponsorship was not an efficient or effective vehicle to
generate tourism inquiries. The balloon does not enable us
to communicate Fayetteville's attributes, location, and
events as well as the traditional media currently being used
to generate quality responses.
No motion was received following the presentation.
EXHIBIT HALL
Letters received by the Commissioners concerning downtown
parking were discussed. All agreed that they were concerned
about parking as well and that there was a misconception in
the public that present parking areas were being considered
and would not be replaced. A meeting was set for Tuesday
after spring break at 9:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
NEW BUSINESS:
PARKS AND RECREATION PROPOSAL FOR HMR TAX ADDITIONAL CENT
Susan Driver, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee presented their proposal for pursuit of an
additional HMR cent to be used solely for parks and
recreation needs. She asked the A & P Commission to support
and assist Fayetteville in getting ready for future park
needs.
Following discussion,
Council that a 1 cent
placed on the ballot.
Hanna moved to forward to the City
HMR tax to be used only for Parks be
Second McBride. Motion carried.
ADVERTISING AGENCY SELECTION CRITERIA
Moved by McBride, second by Bassett to approve the RFQ
concept and points for Advertising agency selection. Motion
carried. A copy is attached.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mayor Hanna notified the Commissioners that the National
Cemetery is out of land and needs additional funds to keep
the Cemetary open. The Cemetary brings a number of dollars
to Fayetteville. The federal government will continue to
operate the Cemetery if there is land available. However,
• they will probably move the operation to Ft. Smith when land
is no longer available. He indicated that they will probably
ask the Commission for money.
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Joe Fennel announced that six teams had been signed for the
Holiday Hoops tournament with two additional slots left.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, >
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Marilyn Johnson
Director
Convention and Visitor Development