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REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2004
Commissioners Present: Chairman Bob Davis, Dan Coody, Neal Crawford, Pat Gazzola,
Ching Mong, and Curtis Shipley. Commissioners Absent: David McGeady
Staff Present: Willistine Smith and Marilyn Heifner
Chairman Bob Davis called the regular monthly meeting of the Fayetteville Advertising
and Promotion Commission to order on July 12, 2004 at the Fayetteville Town Center
conference room at 2:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Moved by Shipley, second by Coody to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2004 regular
meeting. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
HMR collections are up 12.86% over last year same month. Collections were $149,466.
Hotels are up 17.59% and restaurants are up 4.79%.
Larry Bilbrey of Scarbrough and Murtishaw presented financial report for June. Moved
• by Shipley, second by Gazzola to approve the financial statements. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Kit Williams reported that the Prosecutor's office continued their
successful efforts to prosecute and collect delinquent HMR taxes in June. Their efforts
resulted in collecting $8,361.97 in June for a total of $27,133.99 year to date.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
and
Thomas Campbell will
Marilyn
Heifner reported that
June advertising
inquiries are up over previous year.
Internet
unique visits for June
are up (12,652).
Per day average visits are 421.
Arkansas Parks and Tourism will have the See Arkansas First Promotion on Dickson
Street was a success. The A & P Commission will host the 6`h international Cephalopod
Symposium in September. The conference has been held in Europe and this is the first
time in North America. We worked with the Advanced Microelectronics and Phototonics
for Satellites conference held in Fayetteville in June. The Promise Keepers will have
their meeting here in 2005. It is estimated that they will have 70,000 in attendance.
AAA Southern Traveler will have an article on Fayetteville in the fall.
Richard Alderman
and
Thomas Campbell will
have a meeting on Wednesday to
determine position
for
lamp poles for the plaza
lighting.
• CVB REPORT
• Marilyn reported that Allyson Twiggs was working with the A. S. A. E. convention. She
will be on the A. S. A. E. board this next year as the associate member representative.
Allyson attended a CDME Class on Sports marketing. All Star festival and Coaches
Clinic went well..
TOWN CENTER REPORT
Willistine Smith reported that Town Center sales were up for June 68.71% as well as
year-to-date up 14.99%. Collections are up 114.20% for the month and 6.06% year to
date.
The Community Development Block Grant documentary project is on display in the
Town Center lobby this month. Hank Kaminsky also displayed his art during the month.
The Chamber of Commerce 2004 Business Resource Expo was very successful with 78
businesses represented. A group from the Cherokee "Trail of Tears Peace and Dignity
Journey 2004" visited Fayetteville and the Peace Fountain as well as the Trail of Tears
Park, John Ridge House and the public library.
Wal-Mart Shareholders used our facility during their meeting.
AGENCY REPORT
Brian Clark presented the agency report. Tax collections are the highest total ever as are
• unique visits to the website.
The Clinton visit to sign books and the Travel Channel publicity should increase tourism.
OLD BUSINESS
Fireworks Display — The Mayor reported that the City learned a lot. It was a good show
and well attended. Parking was an issue. The newspaper has asked that other venues be
considered such as the Washington County Fair grounds.
Mong congratulated Airport Manager Ray Boudreaux and Air Museum Director Judy
Hammond for a great air show. They had a great attendance and a great program. It was
a very family oriented event.
Bob Davis was thanked for his
service
on the A
& P Commission and as chairman. He is
moving and has resigned from
the City
Council
effective the end of the month.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
7' r �
• Marilyn Heifner
Executive Director