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2019-12-18 Economic Development Commission Packet'11c. 189'j 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 DRAFT 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. DRAFT Meeting Summary Economic Development Commission November 20, 2019 Page 1 DRAFT 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): DRAFT Minutes Economic Development Commission November 20, 2019 Page 2 DRAFT 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. DRAFT Minutes Economic Development Commission November 20, 2019 Page 3