2020-06-17 Economic Development Commission Agenda'11c. 189'j
AGENDA
Edmonds Economic Development Commission
Meeting held via Zoom
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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 February 19, 2020 Meeting Summary
5 min. 4. Audience Comments (3 minutes per person)
10 min. 5. Old Business:
Report from ad hoc Economic Recovery Committee
20 min 6. New Business:
Updates on City Plans to assist re -opening;
15 min. EDC role and work in response to COVID-19 economic crisis
7. Work -group Discussion: Refresh discussion of new work groups for the upcoming
time period. Determine what groups we want to institute.
8. Liaison Updates (3 minutes per person)
15 min. 9. Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City, Liaisons, 3 minutes per
15 min. person)
10. Adj ourn
Next regular meeting: July 15, 2020 6 PM,
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DRAFT
CITY OF EDMONDS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
February 19, 2020
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Nicole Hughes (by phone)
Jamie Reece
Darrol Haug
Margaret Safford
Jay Hoag
Liaisons Present:
Vivian Olson, Councilmember, ex officio
Bruce Faires, Port Commissioner, ex-officio
COMMISSIONERS/LIAISONS ABSENT:
Kevin Harris, Vice Chair (excused)
Kimberly Koenig (unexcused)
Mary Monroe, Chair (excused)
Scott Merrick (excused)
Greg Urban, Edmonds Chamber, ex officio
Nathan Monroe, Planning Board, ex-officio
Guests:
David Preston, Port Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Doherty, Director
Cindi Cruz, Program Coordinator
Economic Development Commission meeting called to order by Jamie Reece at 6:04 p.m.
1. Approval of Agenda: Margaret moved to approve agenda, Darrol seconded, motion passed.
2. Roll Call and recognition of absences: Kevin Harris and Scott Merrick absences are excused due to work,
Mary Monroe's absence is excused due to vacation beyond two weeks, and Kimberly Koenig's
absence is not excused.
3. Approval of 1/22/20 EDC Minutes: Darrol moved to approve minutes as amended, Margaret seconded,
motion passed.
4. Audience Comments: None
5. Old Business:
Nothing discussed.
6. New Business: Discuss format, issues for mini -retreat in March.
Jamie discussed a retreat agenda for the March meeting. Can a retreat be accomplished in two
hours or does the meeting need to be longer. Could we bring in a facilitator to lead the discussion?
Ask Tom Mesaros if he would want to facilitate. There is a small budget for facilitator and
refreshments.
Considerable discussion resulted in attached draft agenda for retreat.
Include in Mission discussion; what does economic vitality mean? Do we need more economic
vitality?
Past: If you have anything from the past you would like included send to Patrick. Documents exist
that include all the items that have been worked on in the past. Accomplishments. Do we look
back at the prior iteration of the EDC and the accomplishments when it was a 17 member
commission?
7. Work -group updates — Leads of each work -group to identify next goals work groups will undertake:
DRAFT Meeting Summary
Economic Development Commission
February 19, 2020
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Development Feasibility: Patrick updated on Development Services Survey. Business
District updates are on hold until updated City website is launched. Darrol updated on
how to make permit process easier and does not believe this can be expanded.
Arts/Tourism: Patrick updated ferry lane audio project and advised the recordings will be
updated quarterly. The City fleet manager is in Florida to look at a used trolley and he has
started initial research on operation of trolley.
Business Attraction:.Darrol discussed meeting last week that City hosted businesses that
help businesses start their own, new, businesses. Resources are plentiful in our own
community to create a networking opportunity to utilize resources for Edmonds
businesses facilitation. Rather than actual incubator space these resources provide
diverse resources for startup businesses. Use Chamber as a portal to organize and provide
access to these resources through their website. Will be meeting with Chamber to discuss
next steps. City will provide advertising to let local Edmonds businesses know how to
access this resource. There will be a small budget commitment per year for support.
9. Liaison Updates:
Bruce questions why cruise ships stop in Kingston not in Edmonds? Opportunity to capture these
passengers is being missed. Port payed off debt on building at Harbor Square. Port Commission
has decided the excess money can go into updating public amenities such as garbage containers
and infrastructure on Port property. Finalizing a plan of improvements and want to have public
input on enhanced amenities.
Vivian stated the new Council is settling in. Thinks there is a challenge for a business mindset in
Edmonds. Supportive of business that incorporate pro -environment, art oriented, positive marsh
impact, involve Waterfront Center intergenerational businesses to locate in Edmonds.
9. Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City Liaisons, 3 minutes per person): none
Adjourn at 8:06 p.m.
Next regular meeting: March 18, 2020, 6 PM in Brackett Meeting Room.
DRAFT Minutes
Economic Development Commission
February 19, 2020
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