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AGENDA
Edmonds Economic DevelonmentCommission
Edmonds City Hall
Brackett Meeting Room, 121 5th Ave N
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
6-8PM
6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh
(Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken
care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection
with the land and water." - City Council Land Acknowledgment
Call to Order
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Roll Call and recognition of approved absences
3. Approval of December 18, 2019 Meeting Summary
4. Audience Comments (3 minutes per person)
5 min. 5. Old Business:
6. New Business:
10 min.
7. Work -group updates —Leads to identify next goals work groups will undertake:
90 min. Discuss 2020 yearly work plan 30 minutes per group:
Development Feasibility
Arts/Tourism
Business Attraction
8. Liaison Updates (3 minutes per person)
10 min. 9. Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City, Liaisons, 3 minutes per
5 min. person)
10. Adj ourn
Next regular meeting: January 15, 2020 6 PM, Location TBA
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CITY OF EDMONDS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
November 20, 2019
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Mary Monroe, Chair
Kevin Harris, Vice Chair (by phone)
Jamie Reece
Kimberly Koenig
Darrol Haug
Margaret Safford
Nicole Hughes
Jay Hoag
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember, ex officio
Greg Urban, Edmonds Chamber, ex officio
Bruce Faires, Port Commissioner, ex-officio
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Scott Merrick (excused)
Nathan Monroe, Planning Board, ex-officio
Guests:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Doherty, Director
Cindi Cruz, Program Coordinator
Economic Development Commission meeting called to order by Mary Monroe at 6:00 p.m.
1. Approval of Agenda: Nicole moved to approve agenda, Jamie seconded, motion passed.
2. Roll Call and recognition of absences: Scott was excused due to work and Kevin will
participating by phone.
3. Approval of 9/18/19 EDC Minutes: Margaret moved to approve minutes, Nicole seconded,
motion passed.
4. Audience Comments: None
5. Old Business:
SAP draft memo review — Darrol introduced the subject and reiterated on work by Patrick, Phil,
Neil, & Darrol, and subsequently Kevin, Darrol, and Mary met to determine what would be gained
by sending a letter to Council. No plan at this point to report to Council because there was deemed
to be no need at this time to provide an update. Keep the list as a reference for future projects to
review as a plan for what could be worked on in the future. Neil thought a memo would provide
some clarification on what has been done and what is proposed. Report to Council will be due in
March and this could be part of that annual report. Could provide an emphasis on a subject that the
EDC would like to see highlighted to Council. Agree to move forward with an annual report and
incorporate elements of the SAP in that report.
6. New Business:
Kevin suggested creating talking points for Commissioners to have available when talking to
Council on an individual basis as new Councilpersons take office. Mary suggested putting together
a document that would cover the accomplishments of the Commission. Kevin suggested meeting
with your Council person who appointed you to EDC. Each subcommittee could put together two
sentences about their progress and send to Patrick and he will work with Neil to refine.
Review project lists for 2020. Mary introduced this subject and referred to the list attached to the
packet. Reviewed and discussed the current project list. Business Attraction could have room for
more. Arts/Tourism has gone as far as they can with their list and have room for more. Development
Feasibility will work on their list. Preference is to continue the subgroups and add to lists.
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There was discussion on how to advise Council what the EDC does and could this list provide that
information. Also review the 2016 list of priorities for context and bring more things forward for
inclusion to the appropriate subgroup in 2020 such as work on specific areas, such as Five -Corners
and/or Firdale Village. Jamie moved to have each sub -group meet and choose top 2-3 items and
reserve 30 minutes per sub -group to discuss for 2020 yearly work plan, Kimberly seconded. After
discussion motion passed. Darrol voted no.
7. Work -group updates — Leads to identify next goals work groups will undertake:
Development Feasibility: Nicole stated the subgroup is waiting results of survey from
Development Services. Hopes to get some data for analysis. Patrick advised the survey is
complete and should have data soon. Updating business district summaries on website
including ways to promote businesses and development. Code change for hotel use on
waterfront is before PB. The PB will hold a public hearing and possibly forward to Council
in January for their consideration. Darrol mentioned an idea of producing videos to
promote the specific areas for shopping, etc. Discussed the business zones listed on the
website.
Arts/Tourism: Kimberly provided an update of projects: trolley is in 2020 budget for
approval of purchase to be run and managed by the City. The proposal before the Council
in the budget was discussed. The audio ferry signs are up and still need to be updated for
the holidays. Discussion about providing support memo from EDC and Neil suggested that
a commissioner should attend the public hearing and speak during audience portion in
support of the trolley. Jamie moved to authorize Kimberly, Mary and Patrick to speak at
the budget hearing in support of the trolley funding, Margaret seconded. Motion passed.
Patrick updated on changes happening with the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau and
had attended some meetings discussing capturing the ferry traffic and how to utilize that
audience.
Business Attraction: Kevin had prepared a memo that was distributed. Greg updated that
a co -working space Work Horse HQ will be opening in the Water Works building at 2'
and James. Updated on Zinc proposal detailed in memo. Kevin summarized the healthcare
work that has been done so far regarding meeting held about 3 weeks ago. Intro meeting to
start the conversation regarding promotion of healthcare community. Identity for
healthcare district was discussed.
8. Liaison Updates (3 minutes per person):
Port: Bruce gave update on Port budget process. Harbor Square purchase will be paid off in 2020.
The SAP references a couple of items that deal with Harbor Square and the Port. These references
have no impact on Harbor Square and there are no plans for redevelopment.
Council: Neil updated on budget process and felt progress has been good at Council level. Visited
Maker space at EdCC and was highly impressed with the facility providing space for potential
entrepreneurs.
Chamber: Greg updated on Chamber activities: Halloween Trick or Treat was very successful. Tree
Lighting will be 11/30 and they are in preparations for the festivities. 2020 Civic Field will be a
challenge for fireworks and they are reviewing alternate locations. Taste will also have to be
moved. Chowder event will have 10 local restaurants and one international participant.
9. Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City Liaisons, 3 minutes per person):
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Patrick updated on work being done to develop a logo for the creative district and branding process.
Will be presenting concepts on 12/12. Holiday events and promotions are in full swing. Puget
Sound Express will be partnering with Argosy and the Christmas ships for several events during
December. Holiday market is going in full swing and will continue for 3 Saturdays in December.
Kimberly mentioned shop small Saturday on 11/30.
Darrol mentioned volunteer event tomorrow night (November 21) in Brackett Meeting Room.
Jay went on whale watching tour took relatives and was impressed with Puget Sound Express.
Bruce mentioned whale watching was down about 10% this year.
Kevin mentioned the market was great last week. Would like to talk to Greg about incubator space.
9. Adjourn at 7:51 p.m.
Next regular meeting: December 18, 2019, 6 PM in Brackett Meeting Room.
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