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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING May 23-24, 2016 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24,
2016,  at  the  Willows  Lodge,  14580  Northeast  145th  Street,  Woodinville,  Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. 
CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. 
Commissioners were briefed on development of plans for long-term capital investment in real
estate, industrial and maritime development, and other initiatives to promote regional economic
development. They discussed results of a public-opinion survey covering public perceptions about
the Port and its mission in the community. Public opinion about Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport was also discussed. Commissioners and senior staff engaged in a discussion about
alignment of goals, strategies, and policy positions between the Commission and Port staff. Topics
included Commission effectiveness in implementing priorities and increasing group cohesion and
shared understanding. 
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
At 6:30 p.m., the meeting was recessed to an executive session that lasted 30 minutes on one
matter related to performance of a public employee.  Following the executive session, the
Commissioners engaged in dinner conversation between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m., and then recessed
for the evening. 
RECONVENED 
The meeting reconvened at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Willows Lodge. 
Commissioners and Public Affairs staff discussed planning for community stakeholder involvement
and concluded with plans for future Commission retreats. 
9.    ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 
Courtney Gregoire 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: September 27, 2016. 

Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online  www.portseattle.org.