2018-05-24 Edmonds Downtown Alliance (BID) MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
May 24, 2018
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Lobby, Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:03 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Kiersten Christensen, Carrie Hulbert, Matt
McCulloch, Clayton Moss, Petra Rousu, Jenny Shore, Mary Kay Sneeringer, James Spangler,
Mark VonGunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: none
Ed! Members/Guests: Joy Rai (Zinc), Joel Patience, Edmonds Resident
Public Comment: Joel Patience will send an e-mail to the Ed! Board outlining his ideas to
wrap buses using downtown Edmonds murals, and then will follow up with a full
presentation.
President's Report:
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 10, 2018: Mark moved to approve
the meeting minutes; Petra seconded. All in favor, none opposed.
• Kiersten will send out a recap of committee assignments; committees are to
determine who will chair each committee. Question: can non -board members be
committee chairs?
New Businesses added to the BID: Gravity Bar, Little Bipsy (was Belly & Co.), Reece Homes
Fund Update: Petra reports that there is $24K left in the (advertising) fund and requested
the Board approve $4K for purchasing more umbrellas, as this item is in the budget. Kiersten
so motioned, Matt seconded. All in favor, none opposed.
City Update: Kiersten reported on behalf of the City that there was a meeting with the
owners of Puget Sound Express, the whale -watching tour boats, and that Ed! is producing a
new menu book for the new boat that will include some updates from the previous book.
Committee Updates:
• Marketing: Matt requested that $2,500 be approved to move forward with
implementing the "Love, Edmonds" campaign. These funds will come from unused
funds for a radio campaign. James seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Appearance & Environment (Parking): Crosswalk program: Pam Stuller spoke with
the City about new crosswalks, but the City cannot do the same process as last time.
James will be working on stencils for the rain stenciling. Pedestrian safety at 4`" and
Main is an ongoing concern. Perhaps flashing lights? This item may be included in
the 2019 work plan.
• Communication and Outreach: Per Matt $400 is needed for the binders for the boat
tour menus, but it will come from funds not used at the Annual Meeting.
• Professional Business Resources: Mary Kay motioned to give $500 to the City to co-
sponsor a business seminar. Kiersten seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Grant Program: James motioned to approve a $1,000 grant to the "Where's Waldo"
program. Petra seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Administration: No update.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Next Board meeting June 14th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.