HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-14 - Minutes• GROUP: ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
DATE: February 14, 2000
PRESENT: Heather Daniel, Fred Hanna, Alex Jerde, Jim Waselues, Ching Mong and
Marilyn Johnson
ABSENT: Joe Fennel and Curtis Shipley
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The regular meeting of the Advertising and Promotion Commission was called to order at
the Chamber of Commerce conference room at 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Fred Hanna.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Waselues, second by Daniel to appoint Ching Mong to fill the unexpired term
of Carl Maguire which expires 3-31-2001. Motion carried.
Moved by Daniel, second by Jerde to appoint John Gilliam to a full term beginning 4-1-
2000 (will replace Waselues). Motion carried.
MINUTES
Moved by Jerde, second by Daniel to approve the minutes of the January 10 meeting.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
John Maguire presented the financial report. Collections for January were $100,334, a
12.58% increase. Expenses for the month were $51,410. Moved by Daniel, second by
Jerde to approve the financial report. Motion carried.
CONVENTION AND VISITOR DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Marilyn Johnson reviewed activity report in agenda packet. Four conventions were
recruited. Mardi Gras 2000 parade was promoted. A lot of time was spent working on the
Razorback football game situation which resulted in a 15 year contract with 2 games in
Little Rock in 11 years and 3 for 4 of those years. Status of the Town Center lawsuit was
reviewed. The Hospitality in a Heartbeat program developed by Fayetteville will be the
format of a program for Pine Bluff. Fayetteville collage of photos will appear on the
NWA Regional Phonebook Marilyn attended the Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show.
The Dining and Lodging Guide is at the printers.
ADVERTISING AGENCY REPORT
Susan Wallace reported that the agency is reviewing collateral for Town Center. Agency
is working on ad production for 2000. The Town Center will be featured in Successful
Meetings magazine.
OLD BUSINESS
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Town Center
Richard Alderman advised the Commissions that construction is going well. The
contractor is getting walls all the way around and are preparing to pour the slab for the
parking deck.
Alderman reviewed change orders for the project. Daniel moved, Jerde seconded to
approve $14,816 in change orders. Motion carried.
Marilyn updated the Commission on the status of Town Center lawsuits.
OTHER BUSINESS
Tyson Track Center
The Mayor praised the new track facility and the great opening with the USA Golden
Spike international meet.
Jim Waselues Recognition
The Commission thanked Jim for serving on the Commission and congratulated him on a
great write-up in the paper.
Hockey Arena
The Mayor reviewed plans for feasibility study with Western Professional Hockey
Association to build multipurpose arena which could be used for other activities including
concerts, rodeos, etc. They are looking a location between the terminal and the air
museum with proceeds from parking and a portion of ticket sales which could sustain the
airport. The arena will not affect air transportation.
Heather Daniel had copies of the proposal for the Commission.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Trolley Operations Report — A South route pilot project will start February 28.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Johnson
Director, Convention and Visitor Development