Economic Vitality Commission

AGENDA Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. NW, Issaquah Page Join the meeting in-person at the address above, or virtually using the following options: Join by Computer  Microsoft Teams meeting link  Meeting ID: 261 114 305 562  Meeting Password: fM3y4yR3 Join by Phone  Call 1-206-485-0299, enter Phone Conference ID: 971 096 970# If planning to make verbal comments, please email ED@issaquahwa.gov. Submit written comments to economicvitalitycommission@issaquahwa.gov. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-4 a) Minutes of May 20, 2026 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:05 PM 4. AGENDA ITEMS 6:15 PM a) Washington Economy Overview and Local Government Best Practices Presented by: Morgan Irwin, Vice President of Government Affairs at Association of Washington Business Page 1 of 4 5. REPORTS a) Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures Presented by: All Commissioners b) City Council Report Out 2025 City Council Motion Sheets 6. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS X:XX PM 7. ADJOURNMENT X:XX PM The next meeting is currently scheduled for _____________. INQUIRIES Please contact the Economic Development staff at ED@issaquahwa.gov. --------------------------------------- Note: Times listed for meetings topics are approximate and items are subject to change. Page 2 of 4  APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 05-20-26 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page 1 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Economic Vitality Commission 6:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave. May 20, 2026 MINUTES NW, Issaquah COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT Commissioners: Administration/Staff: Chris Reichley, Chair Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development Kelly Richardson, Vice Chair & Housing Manager Anuradha Tanepalli (Virtual) Jack Pedlow, Economic Development Barb Pexa Coordinator Jake Magill (Excused) Jennifer Larson (Excused) Kymberly Lee Kimberly Kapustein, Alternate Robert Lerch, Alternate Sally Boyer, Alternate CALL TO ORDER CHAIR REICHLEY called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of March 18 & April 23 The minutes of March 18 & April 23 were approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEMS a) New and Existing Commissioner Introductions Presented by: All Each commissioner gave an update about taking part of the EVC and their time with the EVC. b) Approval of 2026 EVC Workplan Presented by: Jack Pedlow, Economic Development Coordinator The 2026 EVC workplan was approved unanimously with edits having been made. c) Joint Meeting Follow Up - Housing Development Discussion Presented by: Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development & Housing Manager Page 3 of 4  APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 05-20-26 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page 2 The commissioners discussed the April joint meeting and the potential for Joint meeting with the PPC and other commissions. The next best step identified by the EVC is to ask the PPC what the best way to work together and assist with them. Follow up will be REPORTS a) Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures Presented by: All Commissioners The EVC will be writing a letter of support for Aire Craft’s potential use of the Issaquah Middle School field. Wingstop in the Issaquah Highlands is opening soon Burgermaster is opening 5/26 Dave’s Hot Chicken will be opening in the former Rio Café location REI is eyeing a larger space as referenced in the PSBJ article published in May b) 2026 World Cup Event Awareness Presented by: All Commissioners The EVC wants to be aware of any World Cup events to make sure the City can help promote and make the community aware of them. c) City Council Report Out 2025 City Council Motion Sheets OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS a) EVC Commission Attendance - Volunteers & Schedule ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM. The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 17. INQUIRIES Please contact the Economic Development staff at ED@issaquahwa.gov. Page 4 of 4