2024-07-11 Ed! Board Meeting MinutesEd! Board Meeting July 11, 2024
Meeting called to order: 8:05 AM
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes: June 13, 2024 moved by Jen, seconded by Lisa,
discussion, unanimous approval
Public Comment: none
Board Members/Administration in Attendance: Jen Lawson, Olivia Brown -Latham, Ricki
Bobadilla, Lisa Epstein, Kimberly Koenig, Sheila Cloney, Jason Arnhill
City of Edmonds Representative in Attendance: Megan Littrell, Todd Tatum
Guests: Whitney Popa, Liz Morgan (Field), Roger (Arista?), Tristine Brennan (Lil Bipsy)
President's Report: Meeting with Uncommon Bridges re: work plan, will need outreach help in
the next few months. Please attend committee meetings, we really need that.
Treasurer's Report: Presented by Jason, current through June.
New Businesses Added to BID: Ricky- New businesses- none this month
City Report: Todd -Biennial budget change. Surveying residents on priorities. Focus groups
and community meetings. Council Aug 16 budget retreat. 12mil gap for 2025, how to make it up.
Comp Plan outreach towards end of Aug. Sketcher fest 19-21 July. Media Tour 19-21 Sept,
events and agenda to come. 23d Council Meeting, Each person can have 3 min public
comment, please show up and support. 7:00pm, we should be first on the agenda.
Budget: Budget review for approval to send to City Council. Changing to Biennial to match the
city. Projected some changes to expenses in order to maintain the minimum fund balance.
2025-2026. Approval moved by Olivia, seconded by Jen. Discussion. unanimous approval.
Work Plan for 2025/2026 presented by Carrie. Approval moved by Lisa, seconded by Olivia.
Discussion. unanimous approval
Chamber Program: Taste Edmonds coming up, presales of tickets, volunteers needed.
Committee Updates
• Admin: See President's report.
• Marketing: Lovin' Summer is on, decals and flags are out. Stickers/Clings are out,
digital marketing out. Holiday is starting planning now, looking for sponsors for Trolly. 4
Saturdays would equal $8000. Sponsors on the banner and signage, digital marketing.
• Communication and Outreach: Ricky- reviewed budget, looking for sponsors. Ordered
mugs for the welcome packet.
• Appearance & Environment: Carrie- budget review, umbrellas shipping soon. Will need
volunteers to distribute in the fall. Website and window cling projects.
• New Business: Brouhaha the same weekend as Porchfest (Sidewalk sale.)
• Meeting Adjourned: 8:35 am