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After the consent approval the commission heard staff and consultant presentations, including a CEDS update from consultant Paul Saldanha, a downtown association formation update from Ms. Garcia and a Youth Advisory Commission project report. Staff also presented an updated 2025 meetings and events calendar and noted continued food-access programs at the farmers market.

With no remaining business, a motion to conclude the meeting was made and seconded and the chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: \"Approve consent agenda.\" Outcome: approved (voice vote). Mover and seconder: not specified in the transcript. Vote detail: voice vote; commission members said \"aye.\" No roll-call tally provided.
- Motion: \"Adjourn meeting.\" Outcome: approved. Mover and seconder: not specified. Vote detail: voice assent; chair declared meeting concluded at 5:22 p.m.

No ordinances, resolutions or formal bill numbers were introduced or decided during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EDTEC 3.3.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission approved the consent agenda by voice vote, heard staff presentations on the CEDS, downtown organization, Youth Advisory Commission and events calendar, and then adjourned the meeting at roughly 5:22 p.m.","taxTitle","College Place, Walla Walla County, Washington","taxId",59219,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298073,"College Place Youth Advisory Commission pursues sister‑city exchanges for 2025",82,1438000,1520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573&start=1438&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573/thumbnail_1438000.jpg","/articles/6298073/College-Place/Walla-Walla-County/Washington/College-Place-Youth-Advisory-Commission-pursues-sistercity-exchanges-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298073-97ec029ca3c438126b478a628b9f434d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775592145&Signature=aiQY91ye72UuOBcdphS0wr1kch2wj6LX0t4nDgg0E-nqmToJai3jfEGfYPO6DXtCt4blTffo2E9YdnILhF3UWQ6tLtxY3HIlffgagY5t0OqzoDH2sf3nUM70kOwIfNhE4FWIsdciZ0XXys3JyD7-C3Ga24EVq8CQQ0OZXwbxYezXr2HoMOFHyiD0eUos7xBTx3vn05chsB1ZUyi6bfDiCNeNxuFaDRpaLudnsWNwNnqYGj900eCD9OOCsFuohEPdHuL~lRIcW03pfUcZqUX-526novRegi2XHu5PPPQzgF-TzZ7Y6x~kDChfsE2ok4NkrAROrnvwo-Ww~N7t39c8Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff member Ms. Garcia told the Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission that the Youth Advisory Commission selected a sister-city project as its 2025 initiative. \"We are working on trying to get a partnership going, which will include things like pen pal programs, hopefully, maybe mutual exchanges, perhaps art exhibits,\" she said.

Garcia said the commission\u0000s membership for the project includes one student \"from Wawa,\" three students from College Place High School and two students from Walla Walla University. The students plan cultural and educational exchanges and are also exploring a second sister-city relationship with a community in Italy.

Commissioners responded positively, with the chair noting interest in seeing the group\u0000s work. Garcia said staff will continue to support the Youth Advisory Commission as it develops the sister-city plans. No formal action or funding decision for the sister‑city project was reported at the meeting.","City staff said the Youth Advisory Commission plans a sister‑city project for 2025, including a partnership with a community identified in the Walla Walla Valley and outreach for a second sister city in Italy; commissioners noted strong student participation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298078,"College Place downtown association forms; city provides $2,000 in startup support",61,1336000,1397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573&start=1336&end=1397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573/thumbnail_1336000.jpg","/articles/6298078/College-Place/Walla-Walla-County/Washington/College-Place-downtown-association-forms-city-provides-2000-in-startup-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298078-df45bf7474e136e35897fe50166345a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775592146&Signature=TbmP2RClAmLT63-FEhwGRac4jaOe5ygXVraWqUsQ3vxuVZQtNj4TQLeWzdabcXZrLDbWeR96wZIFtFLhGc4kO~CIFGyYx9EDgYO9bT8kfx5EE3OULSSGXjA6A4HnGJ-PrpLZO9rejuyD8DhRYUGke4WRrdBzIdlQ~9MrCFGeLYkcwOSGSHEkhdEUhzlvv7o9Qz9c3bYDQcFPmhnZkqB9H-UyU~4JSFwZWi1epFFgl2SmkalNefLEBQhMlm6BlP62qy4Bmq9boKp9bJj1WtHrWQ9V6YeRXnqOEoAdBqOiMHYmJx-PcWgPwztH5iGXpLPTMYHjXKLiI16QH6uJQBBG8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff member Ms. Garcia told the Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission that a downtown organization has been formed after previous efforts. \"I am super excited to report that the downtown organization, at long last, this is the sixth try, I think, or something like that, and we are up and going,\" Ms. Garcia said.

Garcia said the organization has recruited a board, including Commissioner Kirk Amick, and the city provided $2,000 in general operating support to cover incorporation fees, board insurance and other startup costs. The group has already chosen projects, including murals, and a logo using city colors.

Commissioners responded positively to the update and praised the board\u0000s energy. Garcia said staff would take questions and continue to support the downtown group\u0000s work as it develops projects and seeks further funding or partnerships. No formal council action or ordinance was presented during the report; the $2,000 contribution was described as city support during the staff update.","Staff reported that a new downtown organization has formed after multiple attempts, named board members were announced, and the City of College Place provided $2,000 in general operating support for incorporation, insurance and startup expenses.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298083,"College Place consultants present draft framework for economic development strategy",709,543000,1252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573&start=543&end=1252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2505639-15d894f0dc66b366668132db88200573/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/6298083/College-Place/Walla-Walla-County/Washington/College-Place-consultants-present-draft-framework-for-economic-development-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298083-fe2a1f2115a24783022024cb0af9a6c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775592146&Signature=D-hgtUxGiXp4Hzn2wgFBCvAyFy45x3Yt4HInleFMBHw~3QRv0xAOTeIR7psQv7qNQo6DilP8i4Rz6kCdlo7SImixbrE1ej2Ttl3lZbFPegKpbO2nIv-0iYFkUseX889ZtLKQN6JziGcs7hsQrWYyYvFIyswMitqlP38Doc1A8SD3TBR6BMbGBGotIxfcwCzxj6X2uhf0pqbPPq8Fj-UMommA7ydfymKykoaqxKC8gfIv1HrhG1QRPk3TVX9VzxuxWGl2rmUYiIWEGg15HudhgsGD9arYiCTPQXu-2gv6YzPCXHU4X0fKwmhFcNPstMayR1KKWS3UFfTQtrlHp3lVAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultant Paul Saldanha told the Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission that work on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is moving from analysis into action planning. “We\u0000ve completed the primary components of the analysis part of it, and now we\u0000re into the process of developing action plans, strategies, and those types of elements for the plan,” Saldanha said.

The consultant presented a single-sentence vision for economic development that emphasizes \"fostering a vibrant, sustainable community that balances small town charm with growth opportunities.\" He and commissioners discussed five foundational goals that will structure the plan\u0000s action items: attract diverse businesses; encourage downtown revitalization; foster collaboration with local institutions; enhance infrastructure and connectivity; and expand tourism opportunities.

Saldanha said the draft plan will include potential projects and a map of those projects and that the team is awaiting feedback from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) about federal funding priorities for the coming budget cycle. He described the next formal product as an administrative or \"70%\" draft that will be reviewed by city staff before returning to the commission and city council for further consideration.

Commission feedback during the presentation emphasized that diversity of businesses should cover both downtown small businesses and larger retail and light-industrial opportunities in peripheral areas of the city. One commissioner noted the community\u0000s interest in attracting larger retail anchors in peripheral corridors as well as family-wage industrial jobs tied to the Martin Field study; Saldanha said the CEDS language will align with the Martin Field study findings.

Saldanha and staff said the planning team will update the commission as the draft plan is finalized and as EDA priorities become clearer. No formal action or vote on the CEDS occurred at the meeting; the presentation was a staff/consultant briefing and request for commission input.","Consultant Paul Saldanha briefed the Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission on a draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) framework, outlining a vision, five foundational goals and a timeline to produce a 70% administrative draft for commission and city review.","actionData","errors"]

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