2019-01-10 Edmonds Downtown Alliance MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
January 10, 2019
8:02 AM — 9:14 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, Petra Rousu, Jenny Shore, James Spangler, Mark VonGunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Patrick Doherty
Ed! Members/Guests: Pam Stuller (Walnut Street Coffee), Carol Sheldon (Carol Sheldon Hair Design),
Carolyn Hart-Mylie (Edmonds Vitamins and Herbs), Susie Foster (Zinc)
Public Comment: None
President's Report:
• Approval of previous meeting minutes: Matt moved to approve the meeting minutes of
December 13, 2018. Petra seconded. All approved, none opposed.
• Kiersten reported that Sound Transit is working on a project to improve access to the Sounder
Station, including pedestrian safety and additional parking. She will talk with them next Tuesday
on a phone interview.
Treasurer's Report: We are about $4,500 short on our estimated fee collections.
New Businesses added to the BID: Design West Engineering, Main Street Hospitality. Calypso is now
open.
City Update:
• Patrick reported that the City Council is interested in the Salish Crossing expansion of the BID.
• The City is re -tooling their business attraction marketing campaign based on the new
designation of Edmonds as the first Creative District in Washington state.
• There are 4 more Enviro Star businesses in Edmonds.
• The national Main Street Conference will be held in Seattle this year.
Committee Updates:
1. Marketing: The content calendar and articles are starting up again after the holidays. Carrie will
send out a recap of what the previous articles have covered, or they can be seen on the website.
The following budgeted funds need to be approved:
$13,500 for digital advertising. Kiersten moved, Matt seconded. All approved, none opposed.
$1,200 for the Love, Edmonds campaign. Kiersten moved, Matt seconded. All approved, none
opposed.
Salish Crossing expansion: a meeting will be held tomorrow at Salish Crossing and James and
Mary Kay will discuss the idea of expansion with businesses in the Crossing.
2. Appearance & Environment: The new umbrella design is still under way. Umbrellas will arrive
later this year.
3. Communication and Outreach: Matt reported that the following budgeted funds need to be
approved:
$330 for My Edmonds News. Matt moved, Apple seconded. All in favor, none opposed.
$1000 for the semi-annual newsletter. Matt moved, Apple seconded. All in favor, none
opposed.
$400 for new member outreach. Matt moved, Kiersten seconded. All approved, none opposed.
Apple discussed the annual member meeting in April and how they were trying to make it more
appealing to members. She also reported that the Edmonds Diversity Commission wants to
work closely with Ed! to build stronger ties.
4. Grant Program: The Edmonds Mural Society have sent a letter of inquiry regarding a $3,000
grant for new murals. We will request they send a full grant request.
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce sent a letter of inquiry requesting two grants for the
fireworks and tree lighting events. James made a motion to reject those requests as they do not
fall within the guidelines of the grant program's intent. Petra seconded. All approved, none
opposed. Carrie will send a letter to Alicia at the Chamber to explain the decision.
5. Administration: The following budgeted expenses need to be approved:
$900 for operating expenses which include Google, the website and IRS filing. Jenny moved,
Matt seconded. All approved, none opposed.
$300 for supplies. Jenny moved, Matt seconded. All approved, none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m. Next Board meeting January 24th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.