2020-02-13 ED! Edmonds Downtown Alliance MinutesFebruary 13, 2020
8:03 AM — 9:16 AM
Edmonds Edmonds Center for the Arts
Downtown
AL_1ANCE
Meeting called to order: 8:03 AM
Board Memebers/Administration in attendance: Matt McCulloch, Apple Catha, Carol Sheldon, Pam
Stuller, Cheryl Farrish, Jenny Shore, Tracey Strom and Carrie Hulbert.
City of Edmonds representatives in attendance: Cindy Cruz and Patrick Doherty.
Ed! Members/Guests: Erica Sugg, (Edmonds Chamber of Commerce), Lisa Gray, (City of Edmonds
Business License Clerk) Vivian Olson, (Edmonds City Council), Greg Campbell, (Cafe Neo Director of
Operations).
Public Comment: Erica Sugg talked about the upcoming Clam Chowder Cook Off to be held Saturday,
February 22"d. This is a fundraiser to help fund the 4th of July festivities. New Chamber of Commerce
Directories are now available. Foundation is putting on a Comedy Night March 21't, 2020. Vivian Olson
mentioned that she is the current liaison to Economic Development Commission.
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes: Jenny proposed to amend the January meeting minutes to
correct the spelling of Mary Kay Sneeringer's last name. Apple moved to approve the meeting minutes
of January 9, 2020 as amended. Jenny seconded the motion. All approved, none opposed.
Presidents Report: Matt nominated Kali Kelnero to fill Open Door Position that will sunset in 2022. Pam
seconded the motion. All approved, none opposed. Matt and other board members have been meeting
with council members to introduce themselves. Matt met with representatives with the City of
Edmonds, DEMA, Chamber of Commerce, Patrick and Mayor Nelson to discuss ideas to go forward.
They will plan to meet quarterly. Matt is encouraging BID Members to attend City Council Meetings.
The Washington State Main Street, "Revitalize WA" Conference will be held April 41h to 6th, 2020. Pam
will attend.
Treasurer's Report: no report
New Businesses added to the BID: Lacey will email new list. Lacey will be doing an audit of the new
system to determine which Edmonds businesses are in the BID boundaries.
City Update:
• Patrick encouraged business owners to attend City Council meetings, frequently, once a month.
Also, that someone from the Ed! board attend meetings.
• Today a new initiative to bundle network of resources, the Business Accelerator Network, will
begin.
• There will be a public hearing at the Council meeting next week to add "hotel" to possible
businesses in the waterfront area.
• Creative District logo to be revealed soon. They are working on a tag line, slogan and
messaging.
• The City is looking for a trolley. They talked to Emerald City Trolley, the one we have rented in
the past. The wood needs expensive repair. They are also looking at trolleys in Ventura,
California and Florida.
• City has Capital requests for the current Legislative session including: Highway 99, Wastewater
Recovery, Creative District and Marsh Restoration.
• This Saturday will be another Diversity Commission movie screening.
• There are 2 job openings at the City of Edmonds.
• There are many Public Records requests involving the BID currently.
• City Council retreat was last Friday.
• Pam requested permit project updates for new upcoming businesses.
Committee Updates:
• Marketing: We are running Articles about Valentine's Day. Web traffic is continually up this
year, even with lower budget. The calendar for feature articles has been finalized for this year
including Earth Day and businesses anniversary dates. They will be meeting with the City and
Puget Sound Express. They met with the Chamber to discuss Earth Day.
• Appearance and Environment: Pam met yesterday with Art Walk Edmonds; they want to
partner with us to create a Pedestrian Corridor on Dayton from 2nd to 7t" Avenues. The City has
said that if we provide the material, they will provide the labor. Crosswalks are $2,000 each.
Umbrellas have been ordered.
• Communication and Outreach: Planning is underway for the Annual Meeting. We want a more
formal structure this year including presentation and formal comment time. Dates being
considered April 215t or 22"d most likely in the morning. Matt moved to approve the expenditure
of $1,200 from our budget for the Annual Meeting in the Plaza Room above the Edmonds
Library. Pam seconded the motion. Discussion was held with explanation that most of the
money is for mailing and ballots, little food is involved. All approved, none opposed.
• Administration: We are recruiting for new members.
Meeting adjourned: 9:16 AM