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REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2005
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Commissioners Present: Dan Coody, Neal Crawford, Bob Davis, Pat Gazzola, Don
Marr, David McGeady, and Maudie Schmitt.
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Marilyn Heifner
Chairman Pat Gazzola called the regular monthly meeting of the Fayetteville Advertising
and Promotion Commission to order on July 11, 2005 at the Fayetteville Town Center at
2:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Moved by Davis, second by Schmitt to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2005, regular
meeting. Motion carried.
HMR REVENUES
HMR revenues for June were $162,754, a 12.21% increase over last June. Hotel
revenues were up 14.71% and restaurant revenues were up 10.10%.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Larry Bilbrey of Scarbrough and Murtishaw presented the financials for the month of
June. Moved by Davis, second by Coody to approve the financial statements. Motion
carried.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney reported collections of $8,109.68 in June. Year to date collections are
$36,954.68.
Aldermen have suggested the City consider a business license program. Williams said
the HMR business license could be a logical first step or test program if the alderman
wish to determine the feasibility and advisability of a broader license requirements. He
presented a proposed ordinance for HMR business license.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Marilyn Heifner reported an 84% increase in advertising inquiries in June over last year
and a 50% increase in year to date. Internet per day average visits are up 64%.
Director's activity report highlights included coaches welcome reception at the Town
Center, America in Bloom judges tour, KFSM Fridays on the Highways show with Jared
Broyles, and Fayetteville featured on the Welcome to NWA segment on KNWA.
• The AMP is consistently showing out of town people purchasing tickets. The Nashville
Country Tour had more out of town ticket sales than in -town tickets.
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CVB REPORT
Allyson was attending the ASAE annual meeting in Hot Springs. She serves as the
associates' representative on the ASAE Board She presented bids for the Arkansas State
Human Resources, Arkansas Library Association and the Arkansas Cancer Coalition
conferences. The Brumley Gospel Sing is coming in August. Real Deal on the Hill, a
highly successful event in 2005 will be bigger in 2006.
TOWN CENTER REPORT
Willistine Smith was out on a sick day. Marilyn reported that the executed sales
contracts were up 137% in June, 35% year to date and collections were up 15% during
the month of June. A decrease in collections over last June was due to the Wal-Mart
shareholders not having their spouse's event this year.
Commissioners viewed and discussed wedding guide for Town Center.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSUEM
Joseph Barnes presented his activities to the Commissioners including getting the house
ready and meeting with individuals gathering matenals. The Conditional Use Permit was
approved by the City Planning Commission.
AGENCY REPORT
Brian Clark said the internet was still proving to be a great tool for Fayetteville. The
Wedding Guide was a great tool for the Town Center. They had completed a mid -year
review with Marilyn and were focusing on directions for the remainder of the year.
NEW BUSINESS
Agency Review
Marilyn reported on the work of Sells Clark for the first half of the year. She told the
commissioners that the three year contract with Sells Clark was up for renewal. The
Commissioners have the option to renew the contract of go through a new agency
selection process. Heffner recommended renewal of the agency contract.
Moved by Coody, second by Davis to renew the contract for a three year penod,
renewable annually. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn Heffner
Executive Director