2024-11-14 Ed! Board Meeting MinutesEd! Board Meeting Nov 14, 2024
Meeting called to order: 8:03 AM
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes: Oct 10, 2024 moved by Jen, seconded by Ricky,
discussion, unanimous approval
Public Comment: none
Board Members/Administration in Attendance: Jen Lawson, Olivia Brown -Latham, Ricki
Bobadilla, Lisa Epstein, Kimberly Koenig, Sheila Cloney, Liz Morgan, Cheryl Farrish
President's Report: Kimberly reported on the Main Street Conference in Walla Walla.
Introductions, with Holiday traditions. Please volunteer for outreach on the Reformation.
City of Edmonds Representative in Attendance: Todd Tatum, Megan Luttrell
Guests: Whitney Popa, Tristine Brennan (Little Bipsy), Logan & Christine Harris (Camp
Vintage), Beth Sanger (Ombu), Rachel Gardner (Musicology Co), Clint Campbell (Sound
Financial Group), Christine Poirier (Pear Tree Consignment)
Treasurer's Report: 2025 Budget was presented to City Council on Tuesday, approved.
Treasurer's report, Presented by Lisa. On target to make our projected assessment revenue for
the year. Signage budget was not used this year, so will roll over to next year.
New Businesses Added to BID: Ricky- New businesses- Cline Company (Construction) A
American Water Damage, Tonic Art and Therapy
City Report: Todd-reinitiation of the BID. No decisions have been made, Council will have the
final word. We need volunteers to do outreach to business owners and property owners to
gauge interest in different options for the reinitiation. Feb 1 is Lunar New Year, there will be a
market at Civic Field, Trolly, expanding the event.
Chamber Program: Presented by Olivia, Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Committee Updates
• Admin: No meeting this month
• Marketing: Carrie -Holiday Trolley, 13 sponsors! We invited businesses outside the BID
to participate in the holiday events, 5 businesses in the waterfront area will be
participating in Festive Drink Bingo. First Dibs Nov 23, Raising $ for WA Kids in
Transition.
• Communication and Outreach: no meeting this month. Sheila discussed scheduling
time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to meet new businesses, on pause until January.
• Appearance & Environment: no meeting this month.
• New Business: Megan- Send any Holiday announcements for the Holiday Market to
announce during the market. Cheryl -movie presentation at Waterfront Center next week.
• Meeting Adjourned: 8:48 am