2018-10-25 Edmonds Downtown Alliance (BID) MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
October 25, 2018
8:02 AM - 9:24 AM
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:02 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Apple Catha, Kiersten Christensen, Carrie
Hulbert, Matt McCulloch, Jenny Shore, Mary Kay Sneeringer, James Spangler, Mark
VonGunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Cindi Cruz
Ed! Members/Guests: Jill Owen (Zinc)
Public Comment: None
President's Report: Approval of previous meeting minutes: Kiersten moved to approve the
meeting minutes of 10/11/18, Apple seconded. All approved, none opposed. There will
only be one meeting per month in November (November 8t")and December (December
13t"). Kiersten and Carrie presented a revised 2019 Budget/Workplan. After review and
discussion Apple moved to approve the plan as presented and Mark seconded. All
approved, none opposed.
Treasurer's Report: Assessments collected so far this year are $69,693.86, which is on
schedule compared to previous years.
New Businesses added to the BID: None
City Update:
1. The first movie of the Diversity Film Series drew 75 people, which was not a bad
turnout.
2. The Holiday market is set to start November 10th, continuing into December for 6
Saturdays. 40 vendors have signed up so far.
3. The City presented its budget to the City Council.
Committee Updates:
1. Marketing: Everything is gearing up for the Holiday season. The street banner
announcing holiday events is being designed. There will only be one trolley running
during the Holiday season this year. A Halloween article is running one the Ed!
website, and a "Cozy" article is coming up next.
2. Appearance & Environment: The signage has been completed in the US Bank
parking lots. James is working on the sidewalk "rainworks" signs using the "Love,
Edmonds" logo.
3. Communication and Outreach: Mary Kay talked to Nikki Dickerson of First Financial
who will try to get everyone from Salish Crossing together for a meeting where Mary
Kay and James can present the BID expansion program.
4. Grant Program: The Edmonds Mural Society will present a request in 2019 for a
$3,000 grant.
5. Administration: No update.
New Business: None.
Meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m. Next Board meeting November 8th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.