HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-14 - MinutesGROUP: ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
DATE: June 14, 1999
PRESENT: Heather Daniel, Alex Jerde, Carl Maguire, Curtis Shipley, Jim Waselues,
and Marilyn Johnson
ABSENT: Joe Fennel and Fred Hanna
The regular meeting of the Advertising and Promotion Commission was called to order at
the City Hall Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. by Commissioner Curtis Shipley.
MINUTES
Moved by Jerde, second by Waselues to approve the minutes of the May 10 meeting.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Steve Davis presented the financial report. Expenses in May were $65,469 with major
expenditures in advertising agency contract and payment to Washington County
Historical Society. Collections for May were $96,120, down 1.22% over last May.
Year to date collections are $459,862 up 6.05%.
Moved by Darnel, second by Jerde to approve the financial report. Motion carried.
CONVENTION AND VISITOR DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Marilyn Johnson reviewed activity report in agenda packet. She worked with 2
conventions, the Great Race, Veteran's Day parade, and the NCAA subregional baseball
tournament. Media relations were also emphasized during the month.
Inquiries are up for the month and year-to-date.
ADVERTISING AGENCY REPORT
Susan Stirewalt reported that inquiries indicate that placement is working and no changes
will be made in that placement. She will hold report on web site until July in order to
present a more complete site.
OLD BUSINESS
TOWN CENTER
Richard Alderman reported that the Nabholtz has been determined to the low bidder.
They have initiated meetings to negotiate the cost down approximately $1 million in
order to get the project down to bid amount. Within 2 weeks (sometime before July 4),
he should be able to come back for decision on adjustments to the job so that a
presentation can be made to the city. Commissioners should anticipate a called meeting
before July 4.
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NEW BUSINESS
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
ty)aAjter) 9,44,
Marilyn Johnson
Director, Convention and Visitor Development