2018-10-11 Edmonds Downtown Alliance (BID) MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
October 11, 2018
8:04 AM - 9:14 AM
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:04 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Apple Catha, Kiersten Christensen, Carrie
Hulbert, Matt McCulloch, Petra Rousu, Jenny Shore, James Spangler, Mark VonGunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Patrick Doherty
Ed! Members/Guests: Pam Stuller (Walnut Street Coffee), Greg Urban (Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce)
Public Comment: None
President's Report: Approval of previous meeting minutes: Matt moved to approve the
meeting minutes of 9/13/18, Mark seconded. All approved, none opposed. Matt moved to
approve the meeting minutes from 9/27/18, Mark seconded. All approved, none opposed.
Kiersten urged everyone to continue the recruitment effort. Kiersten and Carrie presented
the budget for 2019 which will be presented to the City Council when finalized. A fund
balance of 15-20% of the total budget will be set aside.
Treasurer's Report: None
New Businesses added to the BID: Coastal Community Bank, Portrait Displays, Body
Motion, Mortgage Lending Group, Seattle Stunning Events and a change in ownership of
Chanterelle's.
City Update:
• The City continues to work on its budget for next year. There are surplus funds
available and sidewalk projects are planned with these funds. The economy is
projected to soften and the budget will be a cautious one.
• The City's Creative District application to the state will be submitted today.
• The Holiday Market will start in November and run most Saturdays through December
with lots of new vendors this year.
• The new video promotion of the City began, and the video contest will run through
Monday.
• The Tourism partnership group continues to meet and explore ways that everyone can
work together to promote Edmonds. Patrick asked that the board discuss
contributing $1,750 to a page in the state tourism guide, but there is not much leeway
in the marketing budget.
• The Dayton Street project is running behind schedule and will not start until the spring
at the earliest.
Committee Updates:
1. Marketing: No update.
2. Appearance & Environment: It unfortunately will not work out in the budget to hire
someone to redistribute umbrellas among the 60 umbrella stands around town on an
ongoing, scheduled basis. The parking signs at the two US Bank lots will be installed
next week. Mark made a motion to approve $100 to be spent hanging the banner
promoting the Holiday events (Greg from the Chamber of Commerce has offered to
pay the $900 for the banner from a credit the Chamber has with the sign company)
and $500 to be spent on the Love, Edmonds sidewalk rain works stencils. Matt
seconded: all approved, none opposed.
3. Communication and Outreach: James reported that about half of the business
owners at Salish Crossing have been contacted to see if they want to join the BID, and
they have leads on how to contact the other owners. There are approximately 12
businesses in Salish Crossing.
4. Grant Program: No update.
5. Administration: No update.
New Business: Harbor Inn donated $500 to the BID so that they can be included in the
umbrella program.
Meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m. Next Board meeting October 25th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.