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March 12, 2018 — 1s00 PM
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I: CALL TO ORDER '
The meeting was called to order at 1:04 pm by Chairman DiQuattro.
Roll Call:
Committee Members present::Chair Giovanni DiQuattro, Vice Chair William Cowart,
Kelly Gordon, Bob Klontz, Ronnie Roberts, Laura Theimer
Excused Absence: Darren Jones, Megan White
Unexcused absence: Ruth Neil-Stover
Staff present:Josh Arndt, Economic Development; Lorraine Chachere,Tourism
Coordinator; and Holly Ferry, Committee Secretary
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee Member Klontz moved and Member Cowart second to approve the
February 12, 2018 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
III. FINANCI.AL REPORT
Chairman DiQuattro went over the financial report with the Committee.
IV. OLD BUSIIVESS
A. Ordinance#6658 Update
1. 90-Day Update at February 26 City Council Study Session
Chairman DiQuattro informed the Committee that the City Council seemed
to be very receptive to a lot of the Committee's ideas that were presented at
the February 26 Council Study Session.The Council was informed that there
are many things that the Committee needs and are more than willing to
contribute to, but there is no way that the Committee could fund all the
things that are needed. All Councilmembers were in favor of having an .
infrastructure to allow gatherings downtown that would include water,
electricity and bathroom facilities. The Council was also in favor of additional
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security lighting, but as far as non-working streetlights,they said to either
call the City or use the YourGOV app to report things that need to be fixed. At
this point in the discussion, a Committee member suggested that
information about YourGOV be added to the BIA newsletter.
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B. Main Street Design
1. 2018 Fa�ade Grant Program
It was recommended that information about the Fa�ade Grant Program be a
topic in the newsletter because many businesses do not know it is available.
C. Disbursement of BIA Funds
Discussion on this topic will take place at the next meeting to allow more time
for discussion with Smarthouse Creative.
Committee Member Roberts moved and Member Cowart second to table discussion
about the disbursement of BIA funds until the April meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Marketing and Branding
This topic was addressed in the final agenda item—Smarthouse Creative
Branding Interview.
E. Heritage Fire Update
There was no update on the Heritage Fire.
F. BIA Newsletter
Chairman DiQuattro reminded the Committee that any information the
Committee needs to get out to the BIA should to be added to the newsletter and
members need to know how to access and use that resource. Board Secretary
Ferry is the contact person for adding content.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. BIA Rules of Procedure
There was ciiscussion regarding Section II, Paragraph 3 of the Rules of Procedure
and whether or not wording should be added to clarify that owners of buildings
are eligible to serve on the BIA Committee of Rate Payers. It was agreed to table
voting on the Rules of Procedure until the April meeting.
VI. BIA PARKIfVG SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE
� There was no update from the BIA Parking sub-committee.
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VII. AUBURN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATIOIV UPDATE
Committee Member Theimer reported that the first board meeting of the year will
be held on March 13 at 11:00 AM atthe Auburn Business Incubator.They have a few
new board members in place, and they will be electing a new president and vice
president.
IVlember Theimer announced that she would be turning in her letter of resignation
from membership on the BIA Committee of Rate Payers at the end of today's
meeting since her business is now outside the BIA.She reported that she would stay
in touch with the Downtown Association for a couple months for the transition.
VIII. TOURISM BOARD U�DATE
Coordinator Chachere shared some handouts regarding long- and short-term goals
for 2018. She also told them about the FAM events that she coordinates for hotel
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front-desk staff where she takes them to different restaurants, businesses and
attractions so that they can see the places first-hand and be able to communicate
with knowledge and enthusiasm when their guests ask for recommendations. The
FAM event in February was dedicated to the businesses on East Main Street where
they visited Geaux Brewery, Zola's Cafe, Mando's Disc Golf Pro Shop, and GorGai
Thai. She also shared a page from Seattle Magazine that dedicated an issue of their
magazine to the best of the Seattle suburbs, and Auburn was given a shout-out.
IX. SMARTHOUSE CREATIVE BRANDING INTERVIEW
- Brad Wilke and Ryan Davis from Smarthouse Creative interviewed the Committee,
using exploratory questions that were provided to the Committee members prior to
the meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting
adjourned at 2:54 pm.
APPROVED this 9th day of April, 2018.
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Giovanni DiQuattro, Chair Holly Ferry, omrnittee ecretary