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04 11 2017 Agenda Packet & Special Meeting Agenda AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 5:30 P.M. Call to Order 1. Executive Session-Council will go into a 30minute Executive Session to 2. 30mindiscuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation. City Attorney Pat McMahonand Brent Dillewill be attending via telephone. RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Adjourn 3. Upcoming Meetings Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Council Study Session, Wednesday, May 2, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building CITY OF YELM MEETING INFORMATION All regular Yelm City Council meetings are audio recorded. A $5.00 per CD (prepaid) fee is required. For information about obtaining a copy of the proceedings, please call 360.458.8402. Public comments are welcome. However, in order to proceed with scheduled agenda items the allowable time per speaker is limited to 3 minutes and the number of speakers limited to five. Comments during the public comment portion of the meeting should not be associated with measures or topics appearing elsewhere on the agenda and should not address topics for which public hearings have been conducted or are anticipated. with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Lori Mossman, at 360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event. The City of Yelm is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at www.yelmwa.gov. AGENDA YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 6:00 P.M. Website Viewing: Clicking on agenda items will open associated documents including staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, etc. Note: some agenda items may not have attachments. Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Agenda ApprovalACTION 3. Special Presentations- 4. Recognize Adam Wood & Devon Taylor for lifesaving effort Proclamation declaring May as Bicycle Commuter Month Public Comment 5. the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speakers (five) are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements. Consent Agenda ACTION 6. Minutes;Regularmeeting March 28, 2017& Study Session April 4, 2017 a. Payables; Checks # b. Public Hearing-None scheduled 7. New Business- 8. Resolution No. 576 Endorsing the Thurston Community Economic ACTION a. Alliance Strategic Plan Presenter: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Attachments: Staff Report, Resolution No. 576 Old Business-Adopt Resolution No. 577 Nunc Pro Tunc-New number ACTION 9. assigned to Resolution No. 568 which was adopted on March 28, 2017. Department Updates- 10. Council and Mayor- 11. Councilmember Curry represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County Solid Waste Yelm Finance Department Advisory Committee(SWAC) Committee Yelm Public Safety Committee Authority Liaison Councilmember Carmodyrepresents Yelm on the following committees. Intercity Transit BoardCommunity Investment Partnership (CIP) Yelm Community& Economic Development CommitteeYelm Finance Department Committee Councilmember Littlefield represents Yelm on the following committees. Yelm Community &Economic Development Committee Councilmember Stillwellrepresents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County EDC BoardYelm Finance Department Committee Yelm Public Safety Committee Councilmember Woodrepresents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Public Works Committee Transportation Council(TRPC) TComm 911 Admin Board Councilmember DePinto represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County Law and South Thurston Economic Justice Development Initiative group Yelm Public Safety Committee (STEDI) Yelm Community& Economic Development Committee Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County EMS-Medic Yelm Emergency Operations OneBoard Yelm Public Works Committee Mayor Foster represents Yelm on the following committees. Yelm Community & Economic Yelm Finance Department Development CommitteeCommittee Yelm Public Works Committee Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Emergency Operations CouncilBoard South Sound Military and Nisqually River Council Community Partnership Executive Session-no additional session scheduled 12. Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request) Thurston County Elections Filing Week Flyer 13. Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Adjourn 14. Upcoming Meetings Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Council Study Session, Wednesday, May 2, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building CITY OF YELM MEETING INFORMATION All regular Yelm City Council meetings are audio recorded. A $5.00 per CD (prepaid) fee is required. For information about obtaining a copy of the proceedings, please call 360.458.8402. Public comments are welcome. However, in order to proceed with scheduled agenda items the allowable time per speaker is limited to 3 minutes and the number of speakers limited to five. Comments during the public comment portion of the meeting should not be associated with measures or topics appearing elsewhere on the agenda and should not address topics for which public hearings have been conducted or are anticipated. with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Lori Mossman, at 360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event. The City of Yelm is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at www.yelmwa.gov. Proclamation Bicycle Commuter Month YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 206 MCKENZIE AVE. YELM, WA 1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 2.Roll Call Present: EJ Curry, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and Russ Hendrickson. 17-133 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO EXCUSE MOLLY CARMODY. SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. MOTION CARRIED 3. Agenda Approval 17-134 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. MOTION CARRIED. 4.SpecialPresentations Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Foster read the Proclamation and presented Lacey Mayor Andy Rider with a tree as part of a yearly tree exchange with the City of Lacey. 2016 Yelm Police Officer of the Year Chief Stancil read the bio and presented Officer Joel Turner with the Officer of the Year plaque. 2016 Yelm Reserve Officer of the Year Chief Stancil read the bio and presented Reserve Officer Joe Rivera with the Reserve Officer of the Year plaque. 5. Public Comment- None 6.Consent Agenda a. Minutes Regular meeting March 14, 2017 b. Payables Checks #68646 - #68710 Totaling $461,239.60. 17-135 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. MOTION CARRIED. 7.Public Hearing Resolution No. 568, Amend 2017-2023 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan Mayor Foster opened the public hearing at 6:17 pm. Maryanne Zukowski briefed the council on the Amendment. Mark Jensen (public) inquired about the funding of the projects. Mayor Foster closed the public hearing at 6:23 pm. 8.New Business a. Resolution 568, Amend 2017-2023 Six Year Transportation Improve Plan Resolution to amend the 2017-2023 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan with a name change to a project and add a new project. 3-28-17 17-136 MOTION BY EJ CURRY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 568. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. MOTION CARRIED. b. Ordinance No. 1021, Amendment to the 2017 Budget to Funds 10 316 - 17-137 MOTION BY JOE DEPINTO TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 1021. SECONDED BY TAD STILLWELL. MOTION CARRIED. c. Resolution No. 573, School Impact Fees 17-138 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 573. SECONDED BY RUSS HENDRICKSON. JOE DEPINTO OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED. d. Social Media Policy 17-139 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO ENDORSE THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY. SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. MOTION CARRIED. e. Ordinance No. 1020, Modifying and Adding to Title 9 of the Yelm Municipal Code Relating to Public Peace, Morals and Welfare 17-140 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1020. SECONDED BY JOE DEPINTO. MOTION CARRIED. 9.Old Business none scheduled 10. Department Updates- Michael Grayum updated the Council on the following: Town Hall meeting a success Home and Garden Show last weekend of April Domain name changed for all city addresses and website Spring Clean Up scheduled for May 17-20, with flyers going out soon Chief Stancil now has a button on the website to receive messages Vacant Building Official position Officer Davis welcomed a new baby girl. 11. Mayor and Council Initiatives Councilmember Stillwell attended the Town Hall meeting. Councilmember Wood attended and participated in the Fire Operation training in Eastern Washington. Councilmember DePinto attended the South Thurston Economic Development initiative group (STEDI) where they are anticipating changing their focus from agriculture to industrial. 3-28-17 Mayor Foster to Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park Randy King. Spoke at Ridgeline th Middle School to 5 classes of 7 graders about local government. Attended Yelm School Truancy Board meeting. Attended memorial services for Rainier Mayor Randy Schleis. Attended Nisqually River Council meeting. Subbed for Councilmember Littlefield at the Thurston Thrives meeting. Met with Shauna Stewart of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau. Attended the Town Hall meeting in Yelm. 12.Executive Session no session scheduled. 13. Correspondence included Press Release Olympia Harbor Days, dated March 16, 2017 th Thurston County Elections Candidate Workshop in Tumwater on April 6 at 5:30 p.m. 17-141 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON TO ADJOURN, SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. MOTION CARRIED. 14. Adjourned at 7:05 pm. ___________________________ Attest: _________________________ JW Foster, Mayor Lori Mossman, City Clerk These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.ci.yelm.wa.us. 3-28-17 YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 206 MCKENZIE AVE. YELM, WA Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Present:: Russ Hendrickson, Tad Stillwell, Joe DePinto, Jennifer Littlefield, Tracey Wood, Molly Carmody and EJ Curry. Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Public Works Director Chad Bedlington and City Clerk Lori Mossman. 3.Shauna Stewart with the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Conve (VCB) updated Council on the new Business Plan and Brand Report. The VCB would also like to create 2- posted on their website and asked for Council feedback or possible locations. The VCB hopes to bring more visitors to Thurston County with the changes. There will be an unbranding of the new website and materials at the Great Wolf Lodge on May 11, at 3:00 pm. 4 a. Council consensus is to reply all or blind carbon copy (bcc) when responding to messages to the City Council through the website so that everyone knows that there was a response given and what information was provided. 4 b. Update on Bald Hill Road Chad Bedlington stated the shoulder repair has been stabilized from the road washout a couple of weeks ago. That section of Bald Hill Road is located in and out of city limits. The estimated 2.5 million dollar fix will be a joint project with Thurston County. 4 c. Update on Water Reclamation Facility Chad Bedlington explained that the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) needs to have better control systems and flow capacity management in order to meet EPA and Department of Ecology permitting requirements. Phase 1 ne facility and add reliability. These improvements will also give us the ability to actively manage the system and reduce costs of future system improvements, which is in the best interest of all ratepayers. 5. Mayors Report Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce will be featuring Thurston County Commissioner Gary Edwards on April 11 at the Prairie Hotel 12-1 pm. April 10, 2017 there will be an Executive Emergency Management meeting. 6. Councilmember Updates- Councilmember Carmody stated costs to house prisoners has gone up substantially over the last year and would like to see some alternative sentencing to help save costs and possibly create a more productive member of society. Councilmember DePinto asked for an update on the extra IT position that was approved in the 2017 Budget. 4-3-17 Councilmember Littlefield stated she was absent from the last Council meeting due to parent/teacher conferences but had stated that at the last Study Session. Mayor Foster stated an amendment or motion will be made at the next meeting to excuse Councilmember Littlefield. Adjourn p.m. ____________________________ Attest:_______________________ JW Foster, Mayor Lori Mossman, City Clerk These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.ci.yelm.wa.us. 4-3-17 City of Yelm STAFF REPORT To: Mayor JW Foster Yelm City Council From: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Date:March 17, 2017(for March 28th City Council Meeting) Subj:Thurston Community Economic Alliance Strategic Plan Recommendation Adopt Resolution 576 endorsing the Thurston Community Economic Alliance Strategic Pla Background The Thurston Economic Development Council (TEDC) initiated the development of a strategic economic development plan for the Thurston Community in early 2016. Councilmember Tad Stillwell sits on the Board of Directors of the TEDC and was part of the decision maki to initiate plan. Over the course of 2016, TEDC held a series of workshops with st community, City economic development and planning staff, and elected officials to develop the plan. TEDC staff presented the plan to the Yelm City Council at its Fe requested that the City officially endorse the plan. The purpose of the strategic plan is to coordinate a regional approach to achieving economic vibrancy in the Thurston Region, to set a framework for partnerships to accomplish this objective, and to set guiding principles of effort and priorities. The plan does not supplant organization efforts, replace partnership goals onto other organizations, and propose a new form of govern. There will be no financial obligation to the City for endorsing the plan. City staff continue to cooperate with TEDC and other jurisdictions on regional economic development strategies. Current Situation The City Council may choose to endorse the Thurston Community EcStrategic Plan or may choose to take no action. CY ITY OF ELM R576 ESOLUTION ARCYETCE ESOLUTION OF THE ITY OF ELM NDORSING THE HURSTON OMMUNITY CONOMIC ASP LLIANCE TRATEGIC LAN WHEREAS, the Thurston Economic Development Council Board of Directors cre Thurston Community Economic Alliance in early 2016 in order to begin developing a regional strategy for economic development; and WHEREAS,the City of Yelm is a member of the Thurston Economic Development Council Board of Directors, represented by Councilmember Tad Stillwell; and WHEREAS, Citystaff and elected officials participated in the development of t strategic plan along with other communities, stakeholders, and m, and WHEREAS, the strategic plan coordinates a regional approach to achieve ec vibrancy in the Thurston Region, sets a framework for partnershi effort and priorities, and WHEREAS, the strategic plan does not supplant organization efforts, repla authority, superimpose goals onto other organizations, and propose a new form of governance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yelm that the Thurston Community Economic Alliance Strategic Plan as adopted by the Thu Development Council Board is hereby endorsed by the City of Yelm. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff will continue to particip development practitioners from the Thurston region to implement develop a regional vision for economic development. APPROVED this 28th day of March, 2017. JW Foster, Mayor ATTEST: Lori Mossman, City Clerk Thurston County Economic Development Strategic Plan THURSTON COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE 2 Cover and inside cover photo, copyright Walker Photography TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from TCEA 4 Indicator 15. Poverty 37 Introduction and Context 5 Indicator 16. Percent of Students 38 Qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch Vision and Mission 8 Indicator 17. Educational Attainment 39t Strategic Plan Construct 9 Indicator 18. High School 40 Partner Roles 10 Graduation Rates Focus Areas Overview 14 Indicator 19. K-12 School Performance 41 Focus Area 1: Career Pathways and 15 Workforce Readiness Indicator 21. Mode of Commute 44 Focus Area 2: Target Industry Growth 16 and Innovation Focus Area 3: Small Business and 17 Implementation Structure 46 Entrepreneurial Resource Acknowledgments 48 Focus Area 4: Infrastructure, Policy Focus Group and Community Interview 18 and Funding Coordination Participants Focus Area: Brand Development, 19 Strategic Initiatives Matrix 50 Partnerships and Communication Focus Area: Career Pathways 51 Performance Indicators Overview 20 and Workforce Readiness Performance Indicators Index 21 Focus Area: Target Industry Growth 53 Indicator 1. Components of 22 and Innovation 47 Population Change Focus Area: Small Business and 55 Indicator 2. Real Property Value 23 Entrepreneurial Resources Focus Area: Infrastructure, Policy 56 Indicator 3. Gross Regional Product 24 and Funding Coordination Indicator 4. Industry Presence 25 Focus Area: Brand Development, 58 and Impact Partnerships and Communication Indicator 5. Target Industry Employment 27 Indicator 6. Industry Sales Leakage 28 Indicator 7. Tourism Revenue 29 Indicator 8. Taxable Retail Sales 30 Indicator 9. Overall Employment Growth 31 Indicator 10. Labor Force Participation 32 Indicator 11. Class of Worker 33 Indicator 12. Median Wages 34 Indicator 13. Median Household Income 35 Indicator 14. Housing Affordability 36 3 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT Economic development plays a crucial role Sustainable Economy White Paper in overall community health, prosperity and As part of the Sustainable Community Plan led sustainability. In Thurston County, many by Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC), organizations are involved in efforts to the Thurston EDC developed a Sustainable strengthen our business environment, enhance Economy white paper demonstrating the need our workforce and create economic opportunity for integrated planning approaches in order for our residents. While many organizations to create prosperous local economies, protect collaborate on individual activities, there is environmental assets and foster and fund our broad agreement that greater clarity of purpose, social and educational infrastructure. coordination of actions and much broader impact can be achieved under the framework of Industry Cluster Study an economic development strategic plan. The creation of the Thurston Community Economic Workforce Development Council (PacMtn WDC), partners recently completed a targeted plan for economic development is our shared industry cluster study to identify what core traded-sector industries drive our economic output, and where future opportunities may The Strategic Plan was shaped through a exist within the corresponding supply chains. Six collaborative process involving a variety of partners, with coordination and leadership www.pacmtn.org/documents/Pac_Mtn_ provided by the Thurston Economic ClusterStrategy.pdf Development Council. More than 100 business Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and PacMtn WDC Strategic Plan in strategy sessions, with broader public input Recent federal legislation calls for local gathered during review of proposed initiatives. workforce development councils to create employer-centered implementation strategies. The Strategic Plan does not replace individual This requires increased reliance on real-time partner plans and goals, but rather serves economic data to identify in-demand jobs, as a unifying framework for identifying and and increased collaboration with economic accomplishing shared economic development development entities to engage employers in priorities. In some respects, the Strategic Plan job development activities. It also provides an opportunity to better align the workforce efforts. Prior studies and plans include: and economic development systems in our 5 THE PLAN DOES NOT REPLACE PARTNER PLANS AND GOALS, BUT SERVES AS A UNIFYING FRAMEWORK FOR SHARED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES community. The new PacMtn WDC Strategic Plan dependent upon, the payroll, spending and spin-off calls for stronger integration between workforce effects of JBLM. While not as pronounced in other training and employer skill-set needs. local communities, future force reductions could have trickle down impacts for retail businesses, the Thurston Thrives real estate market and other areas of our economy. Many of the TCEA partners have been Conversely, many separating soldiers (estimated engaged in the Thurston Thrives research to be 40%) indicate a desire to remain in Thurston and planning effort. This work has reinforced County, potentially supplying a whole new the critical role a strong economy  and workforce segment from which to grow existing equitable opportunity  plays in creating a and new sectors. healthy community. It also suggests there are greater opportunities for micro-enterprise, Increased City Emphasis on incubation and workforce training services. Economic Development Over the past several years, recognizing that The Plan is also a proactive step to leverage new sales tax offers the one elastic source of revenue opportunities, prepare for evolving conditions and available to cities (property tax increases are address potential risks such as: capped at 1% annually, Washington has no income tax, and grant funding is variable at best), Reductions in State Workforce the Port of Olympia and the Cities of Lacey, The great recession had broad impacts for the Tumwater and Olympia have all created new entire economy. But, locally, the blow was most senior-level economic development positions evident in reductions to our locally-dependent and hired staff to focus on local business State workforce. While some of those jobs will recruitment and retention. This growing focus return, long-term state employment is trending on economic development at the local level downward, suggesting a more pressing need to provides an opportunity to revisit regional diversify our sector base.priorities, roles and new collaborative ventures. Fluctuations in JBLM Force Center for Business and Innovation Launch A recent white paper revealed the extent to which In fall 2015, South Puget Sound Community the City of Laceys economy is supported by, and College (SPSCC) and the Thurston Economic 6 Development Council launched the Center for Most Thurston EDC funding is encumbered for Business and Innovation (CB&I) at SPSCCs new Lacey Campus. The Center provides an have been secured in the past to complete integrated one-stop economic development clearinghouse, combining traditional instruction often restricted in terms of use. A stable strategic initiatives fund would allow for more with existing business development and veteran proactive economic development activities service programs. The goal is to help connect outlined in the strategic initiatives section beginning on page 50. employees, and develop new businesses with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing and technology. The SPSCC Foundation Board is also in the process of developing a micro- entrepreneurial ideas. Economic Development District The U.S. Economic Development Administration provides grant and loan funding as well as a variety of technical assistance to designated Economic Development Districts (EDD). Thurston County is not currently part of an existing EDD and therefore not eligible for these restricted funds. Fortunately, the Thurston EDC and its partners have already completed much of the work necessary to receive designation. The remaining steps can be achieved through the TCEA and subsequent Creation of a Strategic Initiatives Fund There is currently no dedicated fund to support regional economic development activities. 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE INTENTIONAL COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES THAT LEADS TO DIVERSE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY-WIDE WEALTH GENERATION. VISION AND MISSION The Thurston Community Economic Alliance is TCEA Mission a voluntary partnership of local governments, Foster shared community prosperity through coordinated and leveraged community and and economic development practitioners that economic development activity as manifested collaborate on the development, implementation through an economic development plan and and review of efforts to build and maintain a policy framework. dynamic economy. Strategic Plan Value Statement TCEA Vision The trategic Plan establishes an inventory S The Thurston Community Economic Alliance of partner roles and functions within the will help our local communities compete broader economic development landscape and and prosper in an evolving and increasingly a mechanism for increased collaboration and competitive global marketplace. t will strive to Igreater impact over time. extend economic opportunity to all population segments, facilitate strategic initiatives that and mechanism for aligning individual member and practitioner roles and responsibilities. 8 STRATEGIC PLAN CONSTRUCT The Strategic Plan was assembled through Community Leader Summits provided an the process shown below. Focus area teams met on three separate occasions to develop for performance measures, partner roles and responsibilities and the ensuing implementation implementation timelines and identify potential and reporting framework. lead and support partners. These three TCEA PLANNING PROCESS  FROM IDEAS TO ACTION EDC Board Prior Plan ReviewStakeholder Interviews Motion to Proceed Summit 1 + Focus Teams SWOT Analysis Performance Measures (goals + strategies) Partner Roles andSummit 2 + Focus Teams Practitioners Outreach (initiatives + timing + partners) Responsibilities Public Review + Summit 3 Partner Adoption Prioritization (implementation plan) (Survey)(ongoing) 9 © Walker Photography PARTNER ROLES Economic development involves diverse development arena. Many other community stakeholders operating in a variety of spheres. groups play a role in economic development Successful economic development occurs when and it is anticipated the inventory will grow over stakeholders bridge those spheres, identify clear time. Likewise, many of the inventoried partners roles and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. The following provides an inventory of economic development-related roles. key partners within the Thurston Community Economic Alliance. The inventory does not represent an exhaustive list of all organizations involved in local economic of the larger partners play within the economic 10 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR PRIMARY ROLES Thurston EDC (including Center for Business & Innovation) " Plan convener, coordinator, tracker" IPZ management " ADO (State contact for economic development " Center for Business & Innovation activities)(entrepreneurial support) " Regional recruitment lead (production focus)" Forecast and Innovation Expo " Retention and expansion support" Real estate forum, opportunity site marketing " Foreign direct investment coordination" Grants and micro-loan " Data, research, white papers" Policy recommendations Thurston County, Cities and Towns (including multi-jurisdictionaLOTT) " Local tax and land use policy " Infrastructure readiness and place-making" Development, permitting ombudsmen " Targeted initiatives (Woodland Square, Veteran " Strategic investment support Service Center, Brewery District, Downtown Olympia, etc.) Native Tribes " Self-governance; land use policy coordination" Natural resource based industry leadership " Specialized business ventures and attractions Thurston Chamber of Commerce/Foundation " Business promotion and networking" Small business incubator " Policy coordination (Shared Leg. Priorities)" Education, schools support (via Foundation) " Targeted workforce development support (B2B) Peer Chambers of Commerce (and Associations, e.g. ODA) " Local business promotion and networking" Business retention suppo " Workforce readiness analysis and programs" Strategic response (JBLM, job loss events) " Job seeker support (WorkSource)" DOL, other grants " Labor force, target industry data 11 ORGANIZATIONS AND ROLES (contd) Port of Olympia " Import-export lead" Enterprise Zone management, promotion " Commercial/industrial/tourism support" Rural development support and funding Higher Education (SMU, TESC, SPSCC, WSU,et al) " Customized training and education" Internships, apprenticeships " Knowledge transfer" Special projects (micro-loan, policy research) School Districts/New Market Skills Center "General Education" Vocational education Visitor and Convention Bureau "Visitor brand and marketing" Place-making support and promotion " Targeted economic development activity support (e.g. Bountiful Byway) Thurston Regional Planning Council " Multi-jurisdiction policy convener" Transportation system planning/funding " County land use and workforce housing analysis Intercity Transit "Public (workforce) transit" Congestion relief " Specialized/responsive transportation. solutions Timberland Regional Library System (TRLS) "Business and community data source" Workforce training and education support Thurston Thrives " Community wellness tracking and initiativesHealth policy and advocacy Washington Department of Commerce " Technical assistance" Workforce support programs " Strategic investment support US Economic Development Administration " Regional infrastructure funding" Technical assistance " Workforce pathways for clients 12 South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) " South County economic development coordination City of Lacey Veteran Assistance Center (and other veteran support agencies) " Comprehensive service access node " Financial and skills training support Morningside " Support for populations with entry barriers " Support for re-entry workers Private Sector Generally " Job creation " Taxable sales generator " Service organization sponsorship " Community ambassadors " Community Reinvestment " Micro-loan support for emerging business Organized Labor Unions and Trade Associations " Worker training and advocacy support BIA/AWB, Other Business Associations " Business needs and policy analysis/advocacy " Workforce housing 13 © Walker Photography © Walker Photography FOCUS AREAS OVERVIEW This section provides a summary of Strategic THE TCEA WILL FOCUS ITS Plan focus areas, the Alliances vision for each, EFFORTS IN FIVE AREAS and the various initiatives proposed to bring OF FOCUS, INCLUDING those visions to life. Focus areas include: " Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness WORKFORCE, TARGET " Target Industry Growth and Innovation INDUSTRIES, SMALL " Small Business and Entrepreneurial BUSINESS RESOURCES, Resources INFRASTRUCTURE AND " Infrastructure, Policy and Funding BRANDING Coordination " Brand Development, Partnerships and Communication A detailed Strategic Initiatives Matrix is included beginning on page 50. It includes proposed partners, additional partner notes and recommended implementation start dates. 14 Workforce Workforce Readiness Education Planning Consortium Vocational Education & Employment Work-based For All Career Pathways Learning Support &W Workforce Readiness Expanded Access Extended STEAM to Employment Learning Integrated Training Resources Opportunities Higher & Services Education Programs 15 FOCUS AREA 2: TARGET INDUSTRY GROWTH AND INNOVATION Real-time Data Analysis & Strategic Business Foreign Retention Trade Zone Activities Promotion Target Foreign-Direct Target Industry Industry Investment Growth Recruitment & Innovation Innovation Strategic Partnership Zone Regional Support Partnerships Economic Strategic Plan for Development Agriculture & District Food Manufacturing Formation 16 FOCUS AREA 3: SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES Our Vision: Promote and support a culture of innovation and entrepren and emerging business with the resources they need to launch and Culture of Innovation Small Business Multicultural Center for Business Business & & Innovation Development Entrepreneurial Resource Promotion Support Resources Access to Emerging Business Financial Sector Support & Resources Expansion 17 FOCUS AREA 4: INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY AND FUNDING COORDINATION Our Vision: Strengthen collaboration to ensure policy alignment, adeq and effective implementation of strategic community initiatives. Land Use & Transportation Coordination Native American High-Speed Tribal Support & Commumication Initiative Networks Coordination Infrastructure, Reclaimed Industrial & Policy & Funding Water Commercial Site Strategy Inventories Coordination Transit/ Permitting Transportation Assistance System Infrastructure Priorities & Funding Strategies 18 Parter Coordination Brand Alignment & Information & External Sharing Marketing Brand Development, Signature Projects Communications Partnerships & & Plan Place-Making Communication Conference & Alliance Funding Meeting Space Strategies Strategy 19 THE TCEA WILL TRACK 22 CORE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS THAT PROVIDE KEY INSIGHTS INTO THE HEALTH OF THURSTON COUNTYS ECONOMY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS This section describes the data TCEA will impact multiple facets of community well-being. track to measure economic conditions and ndicator progress will be tracked and reported I performance. Just as the status of a given annually to Alliance members and the broader species is an indicator of its habitats overall community. health, TCEA indicators are designed to provide key insights into the health and functioning of a complex economic landscape. n addition to tracking the performance of I each individual variable, overall progress will While it may not be possible to coherently be measured using a composite scoring index. measure every factor affecting economic mproving indicators will be assigned a I score conditions, indicator snapshots can help local of +1, declining indicators a score of -1 and leaders track measures that matter to their unchanged indicators a score of zero. The constituents, and accordingly, make policy snapshot of our general direction. goals. The diverse range of our indica tors implementation can and should positively 20 THURSTON PERFORMANCE INDICATOR INDEX 1. Components of Population Change19. K-12 School Performance 2. Real Property Value " K  12 Performance: English Arts 3. Gross Regional Product " K-12 Performance: Math 4. Industry Presence and Impact " K-12 Performance: " Number of Enterprises by Sector Science and Biology " Wages paid by Sector " Annual Average Employment " Thurston Resident Place of Work by Sector21. Mode of Commute " Annual Average Wage by Sector " Mode of Commute Outside County 5. Target Industry Employment " Mode of Commute Inside County " Target Industry Employment Change 6. Industry Sales Leakage 7. Tourism RevenueDATA SOURCES " Visitor Spending and Revenue " American Community Survey " Visitor Spending by Lodging Type (US Census) 8. Taxable Retail Sales " Bureau of Labor Statistics " Taxable Sales " Dean Runyan and Associates " Taxable Sales vs. Population Growth " Economic Modeling Services, Inc. 9. Overall Employment Growth " J Robertson and Company (JRO) 10. Labor Force Participation " Unemployment Rate for Instruction 11. Class of Worker " Saint Martins University 12. Median Wages " Thurston County Economic 13. Median Household Income Development Council 14. Housing Affordability " Washington State Department of " Housing Affordability: Labor & Industries Middle Income Families " Washington State Employment " Housing Affordability: Security Department First Time Buyers 15. Poverty Financial Management 16. Percent of Students Qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch 17. Educational Attainment 18. High School Graduation Rates 21 INDICATOR 1: COMPONENTS OF POPULATION CHANGE Why it matters: Population change, and whats causing it, is an important indic How were doing: Thurstons population experienced growth spurts in the late 1970s and early 1990s at times growing by nearly 10% per year. Since 2000, County population growth has averaged 1.73% per year. 22 INDICATOR 2: REAL PROPERTY VALUE Why it matters: Real property value provides a snapshot of overall prosperity. T more desirable the location. How were doing: Thurston has the 6th highest average parcel value among in Washington. Thurstons average parcel value is $230,771 and total county real value is real property value. The mean value for all counties is $162,390 $271,863. Average Value of Real Property $600,000 $545,008 $500,000 $400,000$363,539 $291,255 $300,000 $258,182 $243,533 $227,624 $222,277 $216,878 $210,725 $200,000 $100,000 $0 23 INDICATOR 3: GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT Why it matters: subsidies). Growth in the GRP indicates a thriving economy. In Thurston, there is also interest in seeing gains in particular industries including: health care; manufacturing; information; services; arts, recreation and entertainment; accommodation and How were doing: Thurston Countys baseline GRP, as of 2014, is $11.56 Billion. Government accounts for 33% of that value, while our target industries produce betwe recreation) and 8% (health care). Thurston Gross Regional Product 2014 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 0% *Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1% Educational Services 1% Management of Companies and Enterprises 1% Transportation and Warehousing 1% Utilities 1% Other Services (except Public Administration) 2% *Accommodation and Food Services 2% Administrative and Support and Waste Management and& 2% *Information 2% *Crop and Animal Production 2% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3% *Manufacturing 3% *Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4% Finance and Insurance 4% Construction 4% Retail Trade 7% Wholesale Trade 7% *Health Care and Social Assistance 8% Other Non-Industries 14% Government 33% 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35% 24 INDICATOR 4: INDUSTRY PRESENCE AND IMPACT Why it matters: Local economies are comprised of multiple driving sectors. Understanding which sectors are generating the majority of employment, wages and revenue is essential to identifying where resou should be applied to protect core sectors and support emerging i How were doing: The tables provide a snapshot of Thurston industry performance in 2014. As has been the case for many years, Government is the single largest employ account for two-thirds of total employment, about 60% of total w highest annual average wages). Number of Enterprises by Sector Wages Paid by Sector 2014 Baseline 2014 Baseline Total Number Enterprises7,605 Total Wages Paid$4,642,069,506 Health care and social assistance1,886 Government$1,980,942,731 Construction862 Health care and social assistance$572,388,814 Professional and technical services726 Retail trade$333,157,952 Retail trade670 Wholesale trade$269,580,752 Other services, except public administration635 Professional and technical services$210,141,534 Administrative and waste services489 Construction$183,693,460 Accommodation and food services468 Manufacturing$153,266,049 Wholesale trade371 Finance and insurance$152,817,797 Real estate and rental and leasing256 Administrative and waste services$150,559,229 Finance and insurance249 Accommodation and food services$133,122,906 Manufacturing179 Other services, except public administration$114,326,966 Government173 Transportation and warehousing$78,650,648 Transportation and warehousing151 $55,052,472 146 Educational services$72,640,288 Information117 Information$53,657,469 Educational services106 Management of companies and enterprises$48,651,071 Arts, entertainment, and recreation94 Real estate and rental and leasing$40,630,507 Management of companies and enterprises18 Arts, entertainment, and recreation$22,781,340 Utilities9 Utilities$14,340,240 Mining6 Mining$1,667,281 25 INDICATOR 4: INDUSTRY PRESENCE AND IMPACT (contd) Annual Average Employment by SectorAnnual Average Wage by Sector 2014 Baseline2014 Baseline Total Industry Employment103,097Average Wage All Industries$45,026 Government35,435Wholesale trade$87,897 Health care and social assistance13,286Utilities$84,354 Retail trade11,842Management of companies and enterprises$67,198 Accommodation and food services7,991Finance and insurance$62,324 Administrative and waste services5,216Professional and technical services$58,503 Construction3,893Information$58,450 Professional and technical services3,592Government$55,904 Other services, except public administration3,377Mining$53,783 Manufacturing3,162Manufacturing$48,471 Wholesale trade3,067Construction$47,186 Finance and insurance2,452Health care and social assistance$43,082 Transportation and warehousing2,146Educational services$39,308 Educational services1,848Transportation and warehousing$36,650 Real estate and rental and leasing1,233$35,725 Arts, entertainment, and recreation1,175Other services, except public administration$33,855 1,541Real estate and rental and leasing$32,953 Information918Administrative and waste services$28,865 Management of companies and enterprises724Retail trade$28,134 Utilities170Arts, entertainment, and recreation$19,388 Mining31Accommodation and food services$16,659 26 INDICATOR 5: TARGET INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT Why it matters: Employment trends provide insight into the overall health of Th industries. How were doing: Over the three-year period between 2012 and 2014, employment remained stable or sciences. 27 INDICATOR 6: INDUSTRY SALES LEAKAGE Why it matters: Good and supplies purchased outside of Thurston County represen and tax revenue. How were doing: The graph below establishes 2014 baseline data for in-region purchases vs. imports all major industry codes. The goal is to meet more of our local % Industry Dement Met In-Region vs. Imports, 2014 Accommodation and Food Services Retail Trade *Health Care and Social Assistance Other Services (except Public Administration) Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Administrative and Support and Waste Management Construction Educational Services *Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Wholesale Trade *Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services *Crop and Animal Production Transportation and Warehousing Government Finance and Insurance *Information Management of Companies and Enterprises Utilities *Manufacturing Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% % Demand met In-region% Demand met by Imports 28 INDICATOR 7: TOURISM REVENUE Why it matters: Tourism is an integral part of Thurston Countys industry cluste earnings generated by external visitors supplements year-round r a high return on investment (after visitors spend, they leave&or How were doing: Visitor spending and earning both hit an all-time high in 2015, and have expanded unprecedented rate (2014-2015) date back to the year 2000. Even in private residences (family, vacation rentals by owner, etc.), most spending on an annual basis. 29 INDICATOR 8: TAXABLE RETAIL SALES Why it matters: Taxable sales generate revenue for the county and jurisdiction w place. Taxable sales are an indicator of overall economic activIn Washington, the sales tax is especially important for local government given the absence of an income tax and limitations on pr How were doing: As the graphs below indicate, taxable retail sales have been trending upward in Thurston Taxable Sales Revenue 2010-2015 $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 201020112012201320142015 All SalesRetailer Sales Only 30 INDICATOR 9: OVERALL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH Why it matters: Prosperous communities maintain an employment growth rate at or rate of population growth. When population growth exceeds employ generally three root causes: a county is attracting a higher pro participants) than working age residents; residents are communit or a number equivalent to the population-jobs gap are generating activities (such as investment income or other transfer payments How were doing: Between 2000-2015, Thurston added 60,000 residents but only 15,0 on balance. In other words, our population has grown 23%, while employment has only grown 13%. 31 INDICATOR 10: LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION Why it matters: Labor force participation indicates how many people of work age a How were doing: The graphs below show Thurston has maintained a high labor force participation rate since 2010 and overall unemployment levels near the state averagRecession are readily visible in the 2009-2011 timeframe in the second graph, followed by four consecutive years o falling unemployment rates. 32 INDICATOR 11: CLASS OF WORKER Why it matters: While a strong government sector helps maintain economic stabil average wages and innovation. n some cases, a strong government sector presence can also equat I lower municipal revenue as a result of property tax exemptions. ow were doing: H Statewide, approximately 84% of workers are private wage and salary earners and/or self-employed, compared to 71% in Thurston County. 33 INDICATOR 12: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Why it matters: Median household income provides a more accurate measure of earni account the wages and other earnings a family or other householder the course of a year. How were doing: Thurston County household incomes are consistently lower that the statewide average, due in large part to King and Snohomish County (where cost of living is also higher), but have Thurston is home to fewer high wage earners and fewer low wage e 34 INDICATOR 13: MEDIAN WAGES Why it matters: Higher median wages indicate a strong presence of high-wage jobs, employment environment and effective work readiness programs. How were doing: Thurstons median wage remained on-track with the Washington State average from 1990 to 2010. As of 2014, the median wage Thurston worker earned about $1.50 less per hour than their statewide peer. 35 INDICATOR 14: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Why it matters: Housing affordability is an essential component for both retainin and investment. The ultimate goal is to achieve a balance between median income and median home How were doing: In the charts below, a score of 100 or higher means the median wa the median home prices at any given point in time. For those with equity (e.g. have saved c payment and/or own another home already), Thurston is a relative incomes. Housing Affordability -Middle Income Families: Q1, 2010 to Q1, 2016 200 180 160 140 120 ThurstonWashington State 100 80 60 40 Q1:Q3:Q1:Q3: 2011Q1: 2012Q3: 2012Q1: 2013Q3: 2013Q1: 2014Q3: 2014Q1: 2015 201020102011 Housing Affordability -First Time Buyers: Q1, 2010 to Q1, 2016 200 180 ThurstonWashington State 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 Q1:Q3:Q1:Q3: 2011Q1: 2012Q3: 2012Q1: 2013Q3: 2013Q1: 2014Q3: 2014Q1: 2015 201020102011 36 INDICATOR 15: POVERTY Why it matters: It is imperative to understand not only how many people are in po are most impacted, in order to create effective poverty reductioategies. How were doing: As of 2014, approximately 12% of Thurston residents were estimated to be living below the poverty threshold. As the graph below illustrates, se two wage earners are far less likely to be living in poverty, co Poverty by Family Cohort, 2014 49.7% 38.0% 27.9% 15.9% 11.9% 8.1% All familiesAll peopleUnder 18 yearsFamilies withFemale head ofFemale head of female head ofhousehold withhousehold with household, norelated childrenrelated children spouse presentunder 18 yearsunder 5 years only 37 INDICATOR 16: PERCENT OF STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH Why it matters: Another way to examine poverty is through the Free and Reduced Lunch program offered to school students from low income families. How were doing: Four of seven local school districts are near or above the statewide avera % Low-Income Students, 2014-15 Griffin 18.0% Olympia 30.1% Tumwater 30.4% North Thurston 43.0% Yelm 44.1% Washington Average 45.0% Tenino 47.2% Rochester 51.9% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60% 38 INDICATOR 17: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Why it matters: Education is one of the surest ways to reduce poverty and creat opportunities for Thurston residents. How were doing: From 2010 through 2014, educational attainment has slowly but steadily increased in Thurston County. Nearly 94% of residents have earned a high school degree or highe, and 33% have a college degree. Educational Attainment 93.6% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 32.9% 30% 20% 10% 0% 20102011201220132014 Percent high school graduate or higherPercent bachelor's degree or higher 39 INDICATOR 18: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES Why it matters: High graduation rates lead to reduced poverty and better career oHigh graduation rates are also an indication of strong schools and attendant social support networks. How were doing: For the most part, local should districts are exceeding the state average for graduatio rates in both the 4-year and 5-year cohorts, with additional roo Graduation Rates, 2014-15 Washington Average, 77.2% Tenino, 76.3% Rochester, 76.9% 4-year Cohort Yelm, 80.6% Tumwater, 82.0% Olympia, 85.4% North Thurston, 79.2% Washington Average, 79.9% Tenino, 86.0% Rochester, 90.8% 5-year Cohort Yelm, 78.6% Tumwater, 84.9% Olympia, 86.3% North Thurston, 84.7% 65%70%75%80%85%90%95% Washington AverageTeninoRochesterYelmTumwaterOlympiaNorth Thurston 40 INDICATOR 19: K-12 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Why it matters: School performance is paramount to employers looking to invest in existing and prospective employees as they consider where to drop roots. How were doing: As the following series of graphs displays, most area schools outpace the Washington State average for percent of students meeting various testing standards, w English Language Arts Standards, 2014-15 Washington Average, 26.3% Griffin, NA Tenino, 14.9% Rochester, 41.6% 11th Grade Yelm, 51.2% Tumwater, 43.4% Olympia, 19.3% North Thurston, 41.6% Washington Average, 56.9% Griffin, 78.4% Tenino, 67.0% Rochester, 64.1% 8th Grade Yelm, 58.3% Tumwater, 70.2% Olympia, 78.8% North Thurston, 58.0% Washington Average, 57.6% Griffin, 68.4% Tenino, 54.5% Rochester, 66.2% 5th Grade Yelm, 52.0% Tumwater, 62.6% Olympia, 65.4% North Thurston, 61.0% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% Washington AverageGriffinTeninoRochesterYelmTumwaterOlympiaNorth Thurston 41 INDICATOR 19: K-12 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE (contd.) Math Standards, 2014-15 Washington Average, 13.7% Griffin, NA Tenino, NA Rochester, 30.3% 11th Grade Yelm, 13.8% Tumwater, 15.3% Olympia, 13.1% North Thurston, 13.6% Washington Average, 46.1% Griffin, 67.0% Tenino, 43.5% Rochester, 53.1% 8th Grade Yelm, 47.2% Tumwater, 57.2% Olympia, 63.3% North Thurston, 44.6% Washington Average, 48.1% Griffin, 53.4% Tenino, 35.3% Rochester, 56.8% 5th Grade Yelm, 40.5% Tumwater, 48.7% Olympia, 57.4% North Thurston, 51.9% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80% Washington AverageGriffinTeninoRochesterYelmTumwaterOlympiaNorth Thurston Science and Biology Standards, 2014-15 Washington Average, 72.5% Griffin, NA Tenino, 73.0% Rochester, 73.1% 10th Grade Yelm, 70.5% Tumwater, 77.4% Olympia, 84.0% North Thurston, 76.9% Washington Average, 60.7% Griffin, 83.5% Tenino, 86.9% Rochester, 69.1% 8th Grade Yelm, 66.3% Tumwater, 60.9% Olympia, 79.3% North Thurston, 70.4% Washington Average, 63.4% Griffin, 90.4% Tenino, 57.9% Rochester, 76.9% 5th Grade Yelm, 64.9% Tumwater, 67.1% Olympia, 69.9% North Thurston, 67.3% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Washington AverageGriffinTeninoRochesterYelmTumwaterOlympiaNorth Thurston 42 INDICATOR 20: COMMUTER OUTFLOW Why it matters: When residents work outside their home county, several potential can ensue. These include increased congestion (and carbon emiss lower quality of life for the commuter, just to name a few. ow were doing: H Thurston residents work in more than 60 different locations throughout the US . Just over 35,000 - or about 30% of Thurstons working resident population - commutes outside of Thurston for employment (2013), with the vast majority traveling to neigh Other top destinations include King,ason and Grays arbor Counties. Lewis, MH 43 INDICATOR 21: MODE OF COMMUTE Why it matters: Alternative modes of transportation (vs. single-occupancy vehicl reduce congestion and carbon emissions while also increasing peo How were doing: Within Thurston County, about 25% of workers commute to their job using Thurston County. Carpooling is the second highest travel mode and public transportation, for now, a distant third. 44 INDICATOR 22: CONSUMER CONFIDENCE Why it matters: levels since 2008. The quarterly index measures residents opinions about job security, timing of major the mood of consumers so they can plan accordingly. How were doing: After in inauspicious start, the index has been gathering steam over the past two years. With the Great Recession fading further into the rear view mirror, consumers are once again feeling 45 IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE The Thurston Community Economic Alliance provide the majority of resources, while in others is comprised of a large and diverse range of coordination of implementation resources. Lead partners, all of whom will be kept apprised of progress during the ensuing plan implementation Partners are responsible for coordinating with and periodic plan updates. The following outlines how progress will be tracked and reported, and who will be involved at the various stages. Partner Coordination Meetings Alliance partners will be invited to attend Administration and Oversight The Thurston EDC will serve as Alliance quarterly update and coordination meetings. administrator, responsible for scheduling and Meetings will be structured to promote information sharing, barrier-busting and, facilitating meetings, distributing notices and information and other duties in addition to the periodically, to structure action plan updates annual report. The EDC will internalize the coordination will occur among the public and majority of administration costs as this work aligns with its core mission and may actually private sector, between economic development streamline operations given clear and mutually practitioners and across partner initiatives as detailed in the Alliance action plan. agreed-upon priorities. Contracted support for percentage of the Strategic Investment Fund Partner Reporting Lead Partners will be surveyed annually regarding (SIF) funding. Costs for individual initiative implementation will be borne or secured by the initiative leads. to: Initiative Implementation initiatives (not started, underway, Initiatives will be implemented by designated implemented) " Share highlights and outcomes that can be Lead Partners who have agreed to adopt, champion and implement one or more initiatives. passed along to the broader community " Identify barriers or challenges that could teams based on their organizations mission and/ assistance potential Support Partners, organizations that " Acknowledge other partners that have contributed to success could materially contribute to implementation via resources or insights. Surveys will be distributed in late summer with the goal of producing a progress report each Lead partners are responsible for coordinating fall. In some instances, Thurston EDC staff or and facilitating implementation of adopted initiatives. In some cases, the lead partner will consultants will follow up with individual partners 46 to secure photos and other information to administering SIF funding. As currently envisioned, the EDC intends to form an SIF develop highlight narratives. subcommittee comprised of members from Annual Progress Report and its Board of Directors and representing other Alliance partner entities. The SIF subcommittee Partner Celebration The Thurston Economic Development will establish criteria for evaluating projects and Council (EDC) will assume responsibility for recommend investments for full Board approval. Suggestions will also be requested during developing an overall Annual Progress Report for dissemination to all partner and the broader quarterly Alliance Partner Coordination meetings. community. The annual report will include an Outcomes and impacts from SIF investments will be included in the Annual Progress Report. overall implementation status summary, data indicators progress report and partner highlights Periodic Updates The TCEA Strategic Plan for Economic report will be posted on the EDC website, with e-links provided to Alliance partners along with a Development is designed as a living document. limited set of print copies.While the vision and focus areas are long-term, The annual report will be presented in intervals. This allows us to adapt to evolving conjunction with an annual Community Partner community priorities, take advantage of new technologies and techniques and integrate new Celebration. The EDC will manage logistics, voices and partners as our demographics shift but will invite various partners to participate in presentations and other features.over time. Strategic Initiatives Fund As part of the action plan, the EDC has engagement, a broader public involvement and prioritization process and a state of the plan been tasked with managing a new Strategic review. If any of the original initiatives have not Initiatives Fund. The purpose of the fund is to support economic development activities been launched by the start of the 5-year update, they will be transferred to the idea bank for and investments not currently feasible under additional vetting by the community along with the existing EDC funding model. This includes participation in trade shows and association the other ideas proposed at that time. meetings for recruitment purposes, development If necessary, amendments to this implementation of materials in support of infrastructure funding applications and other actions directly oversight structure will be incorporated into the related to adopted Alliance initiatives.update plan, as will the names of new partners and, potentially, any new focus areas. The EDC is responsible for generating and 47 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Thurston Community Economic Alliance OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS would like to thank the following community AND ORGANIZATIONS members for their participation in the creation REPRESENTING A of the strategic plan. The individuals listed herein CROSS-SECTION OF dedicated dozens of hours of their time over the THE PROFESSIONAL course of several months to help craft the vision and mission of the TCEA, providing individual COMMUNITY TOOK PART and group input into the goals, strategies, IN THE TCEA CREATION initiatives, timing and the elements of the PROCESS implementation plan. 48 FOCUS GROUP AND COMMUNITY INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS Thurston EDC Board Andrew BarkisJoseph Beaulieu Joshua CummingsPerry Shea Andy Ryder Carrie Whisler Bill McGregorKevin Ekar Kevin Ekar Bob IyallKim Fry Kirk VeisMichael McGauly Brent Butler Reid Bates Bryan McConaughyLon Wyrick Bud Blake Bud BlakeLori Drummond Michael McGaulyHeather Burgess Cathy Wolfe Mike MasonVirgil Clarkson Cheryl Selby Ann Freeman- Chris RichardsonMike Mattox Mike ReidManzanares Cindy Huntley Michael Steadman Brian Fluetsch David Schaffert Jessica Jensen Dick CvitanichMike Strub Mike WilliamsWayne Mannie Don Melnick Norma SchuitemanDenise Marroni Dr. Angela Bowen Mike Mattox Dusty DemarestPat Rants Patty BelmonteJace Munson Ed Galligan Paul KnoxBill McGregor EJ Zita Tom Oliva Evette TemplePete Kmet Evan Parker Renee Sunde George Bridges Rick WalkRob Rice George Smith Cheryl Selby Graeme SackrisonRob Rice Dr. Molly Smith Grant BeckRodney Youckton Ron HardingTad Stillwell Heidi Behrends- Dr. Tim Stokes CerniweySandra Miller Jim GeistSandra Romero Scott Spence Professional Assistance Jim Greene Jason Robertson, Jim HaleySean Murphy J Robertson and Company Jim LarsonShauna Stewart Sierra Burton Jim Morris Joe DowningSteve Hall John BashTed Jernigan Theresa Wall John Doan Tim Lew John Hurley John SetterstromVita Zvirsydyz-Farler Zach Kosturos John Weidenfeller Jon Jones 49 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MATRIX On the following pages is a comprehensive matrix of the current initiatives within each of three Community Leader Summits, and are designed to be actionable and trackable. As initiatives are completed, new initiatives will be added to the list. *Important Note: Individual governmental jurisdictions will develop and implement their own retail development and retention strategies with support from the Thurston EDC where fair and appropriate. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 About Thurston Community Economic Alliance FOR MORE INFORMAAION, PLEASE CONTCT ATTA T Thurston Economic Development Council E | 4220 6th Avenue SLacey WA 98503 : (360) 754-6320 | FX: (360) 407-3980 PH www.thurstonedc.com/tcea City of Yelm STAFF REPORT {z㠗;© ©“­¦š©··zš“ L’¦©šÝ;’;“· t©šm©’  t©š†;-· [z­· t©š†;-· b’; t©š†;-· bҒ,;© Bald Hill Rd to SR 507/SR 510 Loop Intersection - New Connection Y2C Killion to Coates - New Connection Y4A 103rd Ave. SE Bridge Replacement & East Approach Y4C Burnett/93rd Intersection - Realignment & Traffic Signal Y5A Longmire/SR 510 Intersection - Traffic Signal Y5B Central Business District - Cullens to 4th Y5C Mill Road SE - 104th to Cochrane Park Y6B/Y6C Mill Road SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SR 507 Y6D Connect Prairie Line to Tacoma Rail Y7A Rail Trail - Power Canal to Roy Y7B Mosman Ave. - Railroad to Longmire Y8A/Y8C Mosman Ave. - 2nd to Clark Rd Y8E/Y8F Bald Hill Road - City Limits to 5 Corners Y9 Cullens Street - Yelm Ave to Van Trump Y15A Cullens Street - 94th to 450' north Y15B Fort Stevens Elementary Pedestrian Improvements Y16 SR 507 Sidewalk - Mill to Mosman Y17A SR 507 Sidewalk - Mosman to Washington Y17B Railway Road SE Sidewalk - 1st to Middle Y18 Middle Road Sidewalk - Railway to 300' east Y19 Creek Street Sidewalk - 103rd to Algiers Y20 nd 2 Street SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SE Mosman Ave Y21 st Yelm Avenue / 1 Street (SR507) Corridor Study {z㠗;© ©“­¦š©··zš“ L’¦©šÝ;’;“· t©šm©’  t©š†;-· [z­· t©š†;-· b’; t©š†;-· bҒ,;© Bald Hill Rd to SR 507/SR 510 Loop Intersection - New Connection Y2C Killion to Coates - New Connection Y4A 103rd Ave. SE Bridge Replacement & East Approach Y4C Burnett/93rd Intersection - Realignment & Traffic Signal Y5A Longmire/SR 510 Intersection - Traffic Signal Y5B Central Business District - Cullens to 4th Y5C Mill Road SE - 104th to Cochrane Park Y6B/Y6C Mill Road SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SR 507 Y6D Connect Prairie Line to Tacoma Rail Y7A Rail Trail - Power Canal to Roy Y7B Mosman Ave. - Railroad to Longmire Y8A/Y8C Mosman Ave. - 2nd to Clark Rd Y8E/Y8F Bald Hill Road - City Limits to 5 Corners Y9 Cullens Street - Yelm Ave to Van Trump Y15A Cullens Street - 94th to 450' north Y15B Fort Stevens Elementary Pedestrian Improvements Y16 SR 507 Sidewalk - Mill to Mosman Y17A SR 507 Sidewalk - Mosman to Washington Y17B Railway Road SE Sidewalk - 1st to Middle Y18 Middle Road Sidewalk - Railway to 300' east Y19 Creek Street Sidewalk - 103rd to Algiers Y20 nd 2 Street SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SE Mosman Ave Y21 st Yelm Avenue / 1 Street (SR507) Corridor Study - - - - - - - Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce April 2017 What's Happening Upcoming Next Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Events Forum & Luncheon April 11, 2017 April 7 11:30 am Smartphone Video Prairie Hotel & Conference Center Production Academy: $20 Members $25 Non-members Stop Making Videos that Suck This month's Forum Sponsored by 9 am - noon Prairie Hotel April 7 Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Leads & Networking Group 12 pm Olympia Federal Savings April 9 Rainier Therapeutic Riding Easter Egg Hunt Thurston County 1 pm to 4 pm Commissioner Gary Edwards 12020 123rd Ave Rainier, WA Born and raised in Yelm, Gary has family roots that run deep - all the way back to the 1800's when the Edward's family were homesteaders in the area. April 11 Gary and his wife of Chamber Forum & 48 years, Debbie, Luncheon call Yelm home and 12 pm are proud parents Prairie Hotel of three children Sponsored by: SE and have nine Thurston Relay for Life grandchildren. Debbie spends her time serving the community as well - she has spent 32 years on the Yelm April 14 School Board Activities Committee Gary served our 8:30 am country in the Army Mr. Doug's and continuing his passion for the securit y of our citizens, Gary dedicated 39 years to law enforcement and was first elected Sheriff of Thurston County in 1986. For 20 years, he was known as the "working sheriff" that fought to improve public safety through legislation. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. April 14 His proudest accomplishment in 20 years as sheriff Yelm Area Chamber of was initiating the "Sex Offender Registration Commerce Leads & Program" which was developed right here in Networking Group Thurston County. 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