Tourism Promotion Area Management (Redmond Zone)

At a glance

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What: One Redmond told Bellevue it wants to step back from administering the Redmond zone of the Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area at the end of this year. Staff asked to add a city position to manage the zone.
Where it stands: on November 5 the council agreed by seven thumbs to add the position; its cost is expected to be reimbursed by Bellevue through a contract still to be negotiated, with a deadline set by Bellevue.
Next: adoption on November 10; contract with Bellevue by year end.

Allen said the position would handle program management, budget and work plan, fiscal oversight and contract administration, while outside groups such as One Redmond could keep specific services. Staff are also working toward a destination management organization.
Stuart thanked staff for the memo and supported the direction.

2026-10-29 - City Council Study Session Meeting - Left open; staff to bring a memo on background and the proposed position.
2026-11-05 - City Council Study Session Meeting - Council deliberations #4: new position approved by thumbs with Bellevue reimbursement.