2013-04-25 Edmonds Downtown Alliance (BID) MinutesMinutes from EDBID meeting 4/25/2013 at HDR Conference Room at Sam.
Attendance: David, Sally, Paul, MaryKay, Cadence, Steve, Kim and Stephen
Meeting was called to order at 8:03am.
We discussed the need to purchase a tape recorder. We will table it for now.
No amendment to Agenda. No audience or public comments.
Minutes from 4/11 meeting were approved.
City Update: Stephen has sent the City attorney questions that were brought up at last
meeting. We have not received a response. City presented a spreadsheet of businesses
that have paid. Total billing for quarter is $22,305. City will be able to send statements
only to businesses that have balances due. City will be hiring a permanent finance
director in May 2013.
Paul proposed writing a letter of thanks to the City staff for their help. He will write the
letter and bring it to the next meeting.
Workplan Discussion: Tabled until next meeting.
Bylaw Discussion: We went over the bylaw draft. We made suggestions and changes.
Before next meeting a draft will be sent to the EDBID board members for their critiques
and we are to respond prior to the next meeting. Stephen will ask the City Attorney to
review the bylaws prior to presentation to the City Council.
Committee Reports: All committees will send email to David prior to the next meeting
letting him know how much time they need at the next meeting.
New Business: Paul presented the idea of a UW business student interning with the
EDBID. Suggested the student attend the May 9th meeting.
The need for liability insurance was brought up. It was tabled for a later date.
Action Items: Stephen will contact the City Attorney about the Agency Service
Agreement. The need for liability insurance was brought up. We will do research.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:3lam. Next meeting May 91h, Sam at HDR Conference room.