2019-04-25 Edmonds Downtown Alliance MinutesEdmonds
• Downtown
ALLIANCE
April 25, 2019
8:00 AM — 9:25 AM
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Meeting called to order at 8:00 am
Board Members/Administration in attendance: Apple Cather, Kiersten Christensen, Cheryl Farrish, Carrie
Hulbert, Matt McCulloch, Carol Sheldon, Jenny Shore
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Cindi Cruz, Patrick Doherty
Ed! Members/Guests: None
Public Comment: None
Approval of previous meeting's minutes: Carol moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 11,
2019. Mark seconded. All approved, none opposed.
President's Report: This is Kiersten's last meeting as President. We thank her for all of her excellent
work. We also thank Petra Rousu, Mary Kay Sneeringer and James Spangler who are leaving the board
for their outstanding work and dedication to Ed! James Spangler resigned from the board as he is
closing his business, so a new Secretary is needed. Carrie and Kiersten met with Greg and Allyson from
the Chamber and provided talking points for questions directed to the Chamber about Ed! and vice
versa. We should send out more information to new businesses that join the BID. Members of the
Communication and Outreach committee will work on this. Matt, Apple and Carol are now on this
committee, and Matt will check with Mary Kay to see if she wants to continue on the committee.
Treasurer's Report: $37,000 has been received in assessments, and $20,298.13 has been spent, which is
in line with budgeted amounts.
New Businesses added to the BID: None
Other Business: Kiersten opened elections for new officers:
• President: Apple nominated Matt for President. 7 voted for Matt, no one opposed.
• Vie President: Jenny nominated Apple for Vice President. 7 voted for, none opposed.
• Treasurer: Matt nominated Jenny for Treasurer. 7 voted for, none opposed.
• Secretary: No nominations for Secretary at this time.
City Update:
• Patrick reported that the introductory meeting of the Creative District Committee took place. A
work plan will be developed at the next meeting.
• A new tourism brochure is out for placement on whale watching boats, ferries and elsewhere.
• The parking study to be commissioned by the City is out for bid.
• Envirostars: Patrick is still pushing businesses to look into the possibility of being Envirostar
businesses.
• Assessment delinquencies: Patrick spoke with the City of Auburn to discuss how they handle
delinquent accounts, and they do tie them to the renewal of their business licenses, so that
might be an option for us to explore.
Committee Updates:
• Marketing: No update.
• Appearance & Environment: Committee members have not heard back from bank of America
or the Hotel Group, but will continue their outreach.
• Communication and Outreach: The committee did an outstanding job on the annual meeting and
their efforts are very much appreciated.
• Grant Program: No update.
• Administration: No update.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Next Board meeting May 9th at 8:00 a.m. at the ECA.