2018-06-28 Edmonds Downtown Alliance (BID) MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
June 28, 2018
8:00 AM - 8:56 AM
Lobby, Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:10 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Kiersten Christensen, Carrie Hulbert, Matt
McCulloch, Clayton Moss, Petra Rousu, Jenny Shore, Mary Kay Sneeringer, Mark VonGunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Patrick Doherty, Cindi Cruz
Ed! Members/Guests: Joy Rai (Zinc), Judy Salinas (Glazed & Amazed), Pam Stuller (Walnut
Street Coffee), Kimberly Koenig (Rogue)
Public Comment: None
President's Report:
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 14, 2018: Mary Kay moved to
approve the meeting minutes; Matt seconded. All in favor, none opposed.
• Next meeting July 121"
• Tourism collaboration: if anyone from the board is interested in working on this
committee please let Patrick know.
• Unfortunately Joy Rai is no longer eligible to be a board member but will stay involved
through committees.
New Businesses added to the BID: none
City Update:
• Walnut Street Coffee was awarded Envirostars recognition. Congratulations to Pam
Stuller for her hard work in attaining this honor.
• The tourism group is still in the beginning stages.
• Economic Development/Arts Commission is working on getting an electric shuttle
between the waterfront and downtown.
• The Cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood are working on a joint "stay and play" tourism
program.
• The city is working on a housing strategy plan to make sure a full range of housing
types are available in the city and are reviewing development codes toward that end.
Committee Updates:
• Marketing: The "Love, Edmonds" logo is being finalized and will be available to all
Ed! members on line and on window clings. A motion was made by Kiersten to
approve up to $600 for production. Mark seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Appearance & Environment:
1. The 4t" Avenue South parking lot opens to 3-hour parking on July 1 st
2. Washington Federal will begin offering after hours parking. $1,500 is needed
for signage on this lot. Clayton motioned to approve these funds. Kiersten
seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Communication and Outreach: Matt reported that a package is being developed for
new businesses.
• Professional Business Resources: A business education seminar was held on June
27t" and 9 people attended.
• Grant Program: no update
• Administration: no update
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m. Next Board meeting July 12th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.