PBIA Advisory Board

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia WA 98501 PBIA Advisory Board Contact: Max DeJarnatt 360.570.3723 Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ruse called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 1.A ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Chair Danielle Ruse, Vice Chair Jeffrey Barrett, Boardmember Jacob David, Boardmember Janis Dean, Boardmember Nathan Rocker, Boardmember Jeffrey Trinin and Boardmember Jeremy Williamson Excused: 4 - Boardmember Mary Corso, Boardmember Sandra Hall, Boardmember Kimberly Murillo and Boardmember David Rauh Absent: 1 - Boardmember Lyndsay Galariada OTHERS PRESENT City of Olympia Community and Development Staff: Program and Planning Supervisor Amy Buckler Senior Program Assistant Max DeJarnatt Downtown Liaison Mark Rentfrow Program Specialist Bonnie Herrington City of Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Staff: Program Specialis, Angel Nava City of Olympia Public Works Staff: Senior Engineer Jeff Johnstone Senior Planner Sophie Stimson 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A 18-0833 Approval of PBIA Advisory Board August 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. City of Olympia Page 1 PBIA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 13, 2018 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Buckler made announcements. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.A 18-0820 Update on Arts Walk 2018 Ms. Nava discussed and handed out the Olympia Arts Walk Fall 2018 pamphlet. The Boardmembers asked clarifying questions and continued discussions. The report was received. 6.C 18-0842 PBIA Public Art Investment Mr. Rentfrow and Ms. Herrington gave an update on banners. The new banners replace the 30 existing banners purchased by PBIA in 2010. A handout was distributed for feedback on the banners in the "character area" for Capital, Waterfront, Entertainment, Artesian-Tech and SE Neighborhood. Comments due by Friday September 21, 2018. The report was received. 6.D 18-0843 Twinklefest 2018 Status Report/Update Mr. Rentfrow provided an overview of Twinklefest and discussed promotions for businesses to light up their windows and hang cedar garland to create an inviting environment to encourage downtown shopping. Boardmember Dean moved, seconded by Boardmember David, to purchase four new snowflakes to display at the ice skating rink. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chair Ruse, Vice Chair Barrett, Boardmember David, Boardmember Dean, Boardmember Rocker, Boardmember Trinin and Boardmember Williamson Excused: 4 - Boardmember Corso, Boardmember Hall, Boardmember Murillo and Boardmember Rauh Absent: 1 - Boardmember Galariada 6.E 18-0854 Form a Nominating Committee for 2018 Board Elections Ms. Buckler discussed the process for 2018 elections and recruitments. The report was received. City of Olympia Page 2 PBIA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 13, 2018 6.F 18-0855 Update: 2019 Budget Planning Ms. Buckler discussed and provided a handout with the ranking notes from the PBIA Budget planning meeting held on Thursday, August 9, 2018. She discussed marketing partnerships and said there will additional discussions in future meetings. The report was received. 6.B 18-0839 Downtown Street Improvement Projects Ms. Stimson and Mr. Johnstone handed out the Legion Way and Franklin Street Improvement Projects flyer. These are scheduled for construction in 2020 as part of the Downtown Strategy to improve walkability, make bike connections, support transit operations and maintain mobility for cars and freight. Washington and Capitol Way are long-term projects and more discussions will take place in 2019. The information was provided. 7. REPORTS - NONE 8. OTHER TOPICS - TOPICS 8.A 18-0857 Round Table Discussion A Boardmember inquired on the volunteer painting crew of the Traditions Building and other discusssions took place. The discussion was completed. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, October 3, 2018. City of Olympia Page 3