BURIEN BUSINESS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
(BEDP)
MEETING MINUTES
Date: August 13, 2004
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Members Present: Doug Moreland, David Elliott, Dean Parkins, Bob Ewing, Nancy Damon, John Roberts, Ryan Warnes, Debra George, Tom Gehl, Mark Minium
Absentees:
Excused Absentees: David Elliott, Kevin Fitz, Kris Jensen
Staff: Gary Long, City Manager, Dick Loman, Economic Development Manager, and Joline Wright, Economic Development Assistant.
Guests: Councilmember Lucy Krakowiak; Allison Clark, Export Promotion Coordinator, King County Office of Business Relations and Economic Development; Zev Siegl, Business Development Specialist, Small Business Development Center; Burr Stewart, Strategic Planning Manager, Port of Seattle; Clare Gallagher, Community Relations Manager, Port of Seattle, Diane Summerhays, Manager Airport Community Program, Port of Seattle; Barbara Blackshear-Haley, Highline School District; Scott Price, Windermere Realty
Minutes: Nancy Damon moved to approve the minutes; John Roberts seconded the motion. Motion passed and minutes were approved.
Chair’s Report:
Dean clarified that three or more consecutive unexcused absences warranted a dismissal from the Partnership. A member can be excused by notifying Dean Parkins or Joline Wright.
City Manager’s Report: Gary Long
Gary attended the Washington City Manager’s Conference August 11 and 12. Cary Bozeman, Mayor of Bremerton and former Seattle Mayor Charlie Royer were in attendance. Both made presentations on how older, small cities have made significant commitments to public/private partnerships to turn around the economics and spirit of their communities.
Library Bond will be coming up. Gary noted the Council’s support resolution. Motion made by Doug Moreland that the Partnership support the library bond; Harvey Aulgur seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Gary reported that work was continuing on bridging the financial gaps on Town Square; deadline is September 30 under the current development agreement.
At Monday’s study session Council is scheduled to vote to terminate our participation in the Airport Communities Coalition (ACC). John Roberts moved to support a new relationship with the Port of Seattle and terminate the ACC membership; Harvey Aulgur seconded the motion. An amendment to clarify the motion was made by Bob Ewing who moved to withdraw from the ACC, but make it a priority to form a formal relationship with the Port of Seattle; Ryan Warnes seconded the motion. The amended motion passed unanimously.
Discover Burien Report – Debra George
· August 14 – MicroBrew Fest/Bachelor Auction
· September 10-11 – Art Walk
Debra will be taking some vacation time August 28 to September 7. The Discover Burien office will be closed during this time.
Update on the Small Business Development Center – Zev Siegl
The SBDC is a cooperative effort of the cities of Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, Des Moines, Port of Seattle, King County, Highline Community College and the US Small Business Administration. The SBDC works actively with small businesses, 34 as of July, (6 in Burien) providing assistance for management and technical business affairs.
Update on the Export Promotion Program – Allison Clark, Export Promotion Coordinator
The Export Mentor Program is designed to nurture the exporting capabilities of small and medium-sized companies located in SW King County. Allison said that 70% employment comes from small businesses. A pilot program has been created setting up exporting-experienced companies, offering guidance and support, to companies new in exporting. Currently there are 10-12 companies participating.
SeaTac Airport – Strategic Planning – Burr Stewart, Strategic Planning Manager
Established in 1911, the Port of Seattle is a special purpose government established to foster regional economic vitality, provide transportation facilities for cargo and passengers by air, water and land, and to provide a maritime homeport for the Northwest fishing industry. The strategic planning for the airport is:
· Airport/seaport vitality – making money/benefiting the community by creating jobs/protecting the environment/high density development
· Economic opportunity
· Public understanding
· Regional transportation
· Security
· Environmental stewardship
· High performance organization
Round the Table:
Mark Minium said the trucks hauling the dirt for the runway are speeding up and down the freeway. Who can be contacted?
Doug Moreland – Doug said he has been passed by a couple of the trucks in his smaller car and he agrees with Mark about them speeding.
Clare Gallagher, Community Relations Manager for the Port of Seattle, said some of the trucks have been reported. If anyone has a problem with the trucks give Clare a call.
Bob Ewing – Attended the Council meeting last Monday, August 9, and was impressed with the level of discussion. Bob thinks it would be a good idea to start sending a Partnership representative to the meetings again and have them report back to the members.
Ryan Warnes – There is a possibility that all the Burien car dealers will be involved with the Farm Aid concert coming to the community. Auto dealers have been asked to supply cars and the dealers will be mentioned in press releases, banners, and ads in their program. This is great coverage for Burien.
Debra George – The Farm Aid Concert sold out in one day.
John Roberts – Wanted to mention what a great job Debra George is doing.
Nancy Damon – Today is the Chamber’s golf tournament. September 16 is the Chamber’s grand opening at their new location from 4-6 p.m.
Adjourned: 8:30 am.
Next Meeting: August 27, 2004, 7:00 a.m.