Commission on Cultural Arts and Tourism

CITY OF HENDERSON COMMISSION ON CULTURAL ARTS AND TOURISM MEETING October 16, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brooks called the meeting to order at 4:41 p.m., at the City of Henderson, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL D’Ann Sas, Executive Administrative Assistant, confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall – 1st Floor Lobbies, Multigenerational Center, Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, and Fire Station No. 86. PRESENT: Chairman Tim Brooks Dianna Fyke M.J. Maynard Scott Muelrath EXCUSED: Vice-Chairman Creson Oakley Greg Gooding JoLyn Laney Scott Voeller A QUORUM WAS NOT ESTABLISHED CITY COUNCIL REP: Gerri Schroder, Councilwoman CITY STAFF: Tracy Bower, Sr. Director of Public Affairs, Economic and Cultural Development Brian Reeve, Asst. City Attorney Annette Mullins, Cultural Programs & Events Supervisor Ed Kirby, National Sales Executive D’Ann Sas, Executive Administrative Assistant GUESTS: N/A III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) No action was taken due to a lack of a quorum. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. Commission on Cultural Arts & Tourism Page 2 October 16, 2014 – Approved Minutes V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2014, Regular Meeting (For Possible Action) No action was taken due to a lack of a quorum. This item will be continued to the January 15, 2015, meeting. 2. Convention Center Update (For Information Only) Ms. Bower noted that the City has been struggling with a deficit in regards to infrastructure funding and they are currently trying to assess the future of the Convention Center and what makes sense long term i.e. remodel or rebuild. There have also been discussions whether or not to pursue a public/private partnership. Staff feels very strongly that the Convention Center is an important component in downtown Redevelopment and the future financial health of the facility as well. Ms. Bower noted that staff has not taken anything to Council members yet, but they have been talking with developers about how the public/private partnership would be structured and determining if there was interest in the development community. Staff will get direction from Council before any decisions are made. The group discussed if there was a timeline or consensus on the type of facility they would like to have downtown. Ms. Bower noted that there is not a timeline yet and they have not determined the type of facility. 3. CA&T Events Update (For Information Only) Ms. Mullins went over the Fall/Winter special events schedule. November 8 Veteran’s Day Ceremony November 15 Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll November 15 World’s Toughest Mudder (staff providing technical support only) December 4-7 Best in the Desert 250 – Desert Race December 11-13 WinterFest 4. Pavilion Update (For Information Only) Ms. Mullins provided an update on the remaining Fall performances at the Pavilion. October 16 Las Vegas Youth Orchestra Fall Concert October 17 Henderson Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert October 18 I Love Soul Food Festival (rental) Line-up includes MC Hammer, Morris Day & the Time, Mint Condition, Stephanie Mills and Kelly Price October 23 KidsVention (rental) October 25 Las Vegas Youth Orchestra w/Alpin Hong Ms. Bower reported that the R5 concert was the most successful concert held at the Pavilion. The City not only covered their costs, but also turned a profit on the concert. Commission on Cultural Arts & Tourism Page 3 October 16, 2014 – Approved Minutes 5. Destination Sales Update (For Information Only) Mr. Kirby reported on some of the conferences that have booked in Henderson.  Vegas Cup (2014 & 2015)  Construction Owners Association of America (2015)  Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (2016)  International Economic Development Conference (2018) Mr. Kirby also noted that the Henderson Tourism Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 20. Items on the agenda include organizing a second sales blitz, Friends and Family special rates and upcoming events. Mr. Kirby noted the upcoming conferences he will be attending, which include:  Governor’s Conference, Reno, NV (October 27-29, 2014)  PCMA, Chicago, IL (January 10-14, 2015)  Diversity Summit, Newport Beach, CA (January 25-27, 2015) VI. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Bower noted that there have been some staffing changes in CA&T and they are currently recruiting for a new Director. Interviews are being conducted the week of October 20. The recruitment was open to both internal and external candidates. VII. CHAIRMAN/MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Muelrath noted that the Henderson Chamber of Commerce held their expo at the Convention Center on October 3 and wanted to recognize CA&T staff and Farah Hafen for their outstanding service. VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting date was scheduled for January 15, 2015, at 4:30 p.m., at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Brooks adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________ D’Ann Sas Executive Administrative Assistant