2019-02-14 Edmonds Downtown Alliance MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
February 14, 2019
8:0AM-8:41AM
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:00 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Kiersten Christensen, Carrie Hulbert, Matt McCulloch,
Petra Rousu, Jenny Shore, Mary Kay Sneeringer, James Spangler, Mark Von Gunten
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: none
Ed! Members/Guests: Carol Sheldon (Carol Sheldon Hair Designs), Tracy Felix (ArtSpot)
Public Comment: None
Approval of previous meeting's minutes: Mary Kay moved to approve the meeting minutes from
January 24, 2019. Matt seconded. All approved, none opposed.
President's Report:
• Patrick Doherty (City of Edmonds) needs a BID member on the Steering Committee for the
Creative District. Anyone interested should contact Kiersten.
• The Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association (DEMA) would like to have an Ed! update at
their monthly meetings. Jenny will do this. Carrie will put together an introductory packet to
present at the next meeting.
Treasurer's Report: Overdue assessments total $4,500. Expenses were $3,700 lower than projected for
year-to-date.
New Businesses added to the BID: None.
City Update: None
Committee Updates:
1. Marketing: The articles in "Love Letters to Edmonds" went very well. Carrie will send out an e-
mail to members reminding them that Love, Edmonds materials are available for their use. Ed!
photos are being requested for use by many members. Kiersten moved to approve $600 already
budgeted for the website update. Mark seconded. All approved, none opposed.
2. Appearance & Environment: No update.
3. Communication and Outreach: Carrie will contact Calypso regarding needs for the annual
meeting. Matt moved to approve $1,500 for expenses for the annual meeting. Mary Kay
seconded. All approved, none opposed.
4. Grant Program: No update.
5. Administration: Patrick sent Kiersten an e-mail suggesting that Carrie become an employee of
the City of Edmonds. Members of the Administration Committee will meet with Patrick to
understand why this suggestion is being made.
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 a.m. Next Board meeting February 28th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.