2024-12-12 Ed! Board Meeting MinutesEd! Board Meeting Dec 12, 2024
Meeting called to order: 8:04 AM
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes: Nov 14, 2024 moved by Liz, seconded by Jen,
discussion, unanimous approval
Public Comment: none
Board Members/Administration in Attendance: Jen Lawson, Olivia Brown -Latham, Lisa
Epstein, Sheila Cloney, Liz Morgan, Cheryl Farrish
President's Report: Sheila acted as President for this meeting in Kimberly's absence. City
Comp Plan BD1 Retail Core Green Initiative was removed from the consent agenda, additional
height allowance was voted down in the Retail Core. Todd Tatum expressed that it is
recommended that we stay involved in the Planning process as the Comp Plan is turned into
zoning and regulation changes. Suggested setting up a meeting with the Planning department
prior to the process.
City of Edmonds Representative in Attendance: Todd Tatum
Guests: Whitney Popa, Tristine Brennan (Lil Bipsy), Logan & Christine Harris (Camp Vintage),
Beth Sanger (Ombu), Kristin (Still house Coffee)
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's report, Presented by Lisa. Assessments are higher than
budgeted, expenses a bit lower, so we are on track to do better than planned this year.
New Businesses Added to BID: None
City Report: Todd- Comp Plan moving forward, Budget is challenging, possible approval next
week. Cuts will be necessary, city is looking at where they can reduce expenses in 2025 &
2026. Decision on whether to put joining Regional Fire Authority on the ballot for next year.
Also city is looking at how to reduce costs of the city police department, doing due diligence on
whether to make changes. Actively looking at new revenue streams for the city but will happen
slowly and with oversight.
Chamber Program: none
Committee Updates
Admin: Approval of Program Manager Budget $33,200, Jen moved, Olivia Seconded.
Unanimous Approval. Photographer Contract & Budget $7,200, Moved by Jen,
Seconded by Olivia, Unanimous approval. Copywriter Contract & Budget $6,600 Moved
by Cheryl, Seconded by Jen, Unanimous Approval.
Marketing: Carrie -Holiday Trolly, Lunar New Year marketing opportunities to participate.
MCA will have a trolly. Digital Marketing Budget $5,500, moved by Jen, seconded by
Olivia, Unanimous Approval.
Communication and Outreach: Reported by Sheila, drafted a letter to send out to new
businesses.
Appearance & Environment: Carrie -no board members, Discussion about Window
Clings and Umbrella restocking.
New Business:
Meeting Adjourned: 8:44 am