2024-10-10 Ed! Board Meeting AgendaEd! Board Meeting Oct 10, 2024
Meeting called to order: 8:01 AM
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes: Sept 12, 2024 moved by Jen, seconded by Ricky,
discussion, unanimous approval
Public Comment:
Board Members/Administration in Attendance: Jen Lawson, Olivia Brown -Latham, Ricki
Bobadilla, Lisa Epstein, Kimberly Koenig, Sheila Cloney, Liz Morgan, Beth Sanger
City of Edmonds Representative in Attendance: Megan Luttrell
Guests: Whitney Popa, Tristine Brennan (Little Bipsy), Jenniffer Cullen (Paper Feather), Logan
& Christine Harris (Camp Vintage)
President's Report: Exploring the renewal process with the city and consultants. Looking at
property owners based on square footage. Not final decisions at this point, doing outreach. We
have identified 45 stakeholders, please let us know if you have a relationship with any of these
that you can reach out to. Larger budget would allow for more paid staff.
Treasurer's Report: Presented by Carrie as Lisa was having technical difficulties. On target
with assessment revenue, plus $2500 in holiday trolly donations. Holiday spending coming up.
The $8,000 that was allocated for the signage project will likely need to be rolled over to next
year.
New Businesses Added to BID: Ricky- New businesses- Exit Equity, Plant Match Inc,
Tandem Psychotherapy, Helix Chiropractic.
City Report: Megan -Budget season, Holiday Market starts 1st Sat in Nov, first 4 Sat in Nov, first
3 in Dec. over 100 vendors. 10th anniversary.
Chamber Program: none
Committee Updates
Admin: See President's report.
Marketing: Carrie -get businesses to do children's activities to encourage getting off the
trolly. Cascadia art museum is involved, Musicology, Main St Commons. City requiring
additional insurance, we may need to reallocate budget. Route will change, beginning at
Ace, no food and drink. First Dibs-15 participants. Partnering with Washington Kids in
Transition for fundraising. Participating locations are also doing wine pours, Nov 23.
Specials and activities. $1200 for Website Maintenance moved by Kimberly, seconded
by Jen, discussion, unanimous approval.
Communication and Outreach: no meeting this month. Museum is looking at doing a
business membership to raise funds for projects.
Appearance & Environment: no meeting this month. Directional signage may be next
year, umbrellas are out.
• New Business: Possible Holiday participation with sponsorship from businesses outside
the BID, ie: Salish Crossing (Epulo and Cascadia Art Museum have expressed interest).
• Meeting Adjourned: 8:35 am