Log Report 10-24-2024

ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
 
President Neil started the meeting at 12:04 pm with members attending in-person and online for today’s meeting. Today’s meeting was #5518 of the club and #16 of President Neil’s year.
 
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
President Neil, Kids safety in recognition that Halloween is coming up.
 
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
President Neil: - Kevin Daniels from HomeStreet Bank whose membership is being voted on this Friday at the board meeting.
 
Walt Greenwood pulled numbers for the winners of a baseball cap for completing the Everett Rotary survey.
            Winners:
  1. Jim Schraeder
  2. Sonya Krasky
  3. Krissy Davis
  4. Ian Saltzman
President Neil Lunch orders $20 – Kindred Kitchen requests can be emailed to Sandy by 3pm on Monday. 
 
President Neil RCE board meeting Friday October 27. 
 
President Neil October 31st meeting (Halloween) DRESS UP or be fined $10.
 
Barb George Everett Museum Fundraiser – Sunday November 12 2-4 pm Delta Hotel. Tickets $45 RSVP at EverettMuseum.org..
 
Barb George Everett Port Gardner Rotary – Pete Kinch Wake Wednesday, October 25 @ Shawn O’Donnell’s 5 pm.
 
HAPPY $’S & BIRTHDAY BUCKS:
Greg Tisdel donated $50 happy bucks for finding the hospital bill for when he was born. 
 
Larry O’Donnell $for remembering the house his parents didn’t purchase in 1940 for $500 just sold for $526,000.
 
Krissy Davis gave for Campfire being spotlighted on the behind the Herald Stories.
 
RAFFLE:
This week’s raffle.   Larry O’Donnell (Red Wine), Andy Hall (Lunch), and Steve Juntwait (Rose Wine) were the winners this week. 
 
PROGRAM: DOWNTOWN EVERETT ASSOCIATION
 
Ryan Willis introduced fellow Everett Rotarian Liz Stenning the Executive Director of Downtown Everett Association.
 
Liz was here to give an update on what is happening in downtown Everett as well as explain the areas of responsibility for the Downtown Everett Association.
VISION:
Everett’s downtown core is the hub of public life in Snohomish County.  It’s energetic streets are home to an innovative business community, engaged residents, and delighted visitors who experience economic opportunity; a unique historic contexe ; and a vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment culture.
MISSION:
We champion Downtown Everett’s community of businesses, residents, workers, and visitors by supporting economic vitality, promoting local experiences, cultivating a strong organization network, and stewarding public spaces and historic places.
 
DEA Volunteer Committees:
  • Economic Vitality
    • Develops business by supporting local entrepreneurs.
  • Design
    • Improves physical spaces by leveraging built entertainment.
  • Promotion
    • Develops markets by leveraging local cultural assets.
  • Organization
    • Develops partners by leveraging an informed public
What We Do
  • Downtown improvement district (DID).
  • Parking Management.
  • Downtown revitalization.
Downtown Improvement District (DID)
  • Property assessment funds enhanced services: sidewalk cleaning, garbage pickup, graffiti removal, etc.
  • Clean team 7 days a week.
  • 2023 YTD Stats
    • ,4029 graffiti removed.
    • 5,800+ bags of garbage removed.
    • 370 biohazard responses.
    • Returned 111 shopping carts.
Parking Management
  • The DEA is the facility manager for the 500 stall Everpark garage.
  • Additional revenue is reinvested in the community via our revitalization programs.
  • The DEA advocates for better parking policies.
Downtown Revitalization
  • Small business support.
  • Flower program.
  • Holiday lighting program.
  • Events.
  • Marketing & advertising.
  • Public space improvements
  • Advocacy – parking policies, transportation, public safety..
Business Updates
  • 1611 Restaurant (Summer 2023).
  • Luca (Summer 2023).
  • That Chicken Place (Summer 2023).
  • Colby Club (October 2023).
  • 100k+ employees downtown 9/23.
  • 13.6% increase YOY.
  • 47% Yo3Y.
Storefront Improvement Grant
  • Financial support to downtown business and property owners for improving the appearance of their building facades, storefronts, and interiors.
  • $45,000 awarded on a competitive basis 50/50 match up to $5,000.  Deadline 11/15 – https://downtowneverettwa.org/grant
    • Past Recipients
      • Artisans – added decorative window decals.
      • Burkett’s – exterior paint; replaced awning w/new façade.
      • Café Uu – added exterior sign.
      • MyMy Toy Store – exterior paint/mural; replaced front door.
      • Petrikor – refreshed paint to join two storefronts.
      • Schack Art Center – added lighted sign.
      • The Cakewalk Shop – added exterior lights.
      • The Sisters Restaurant – added outdoor dining furniture.
      • Wick-Ed Wines – added outdoor planters & lighting.
Downtown Everett Fall/Winter Events
  • Downtown trick or treating Sat. 10/28 12-5pm @ Wetmore Plaza.
  • Sip & shop Thur. 11/16 4-8pm (use promo code Rotary for 10% off).
  • Tree lighting ceremony Fri. 11/24 @ Colby/Hewitt.
  • Wintertide makers market Fri. 11/24-Sat. 11/25 @Colby/Hewitt.
  • Small business Saturday Sat. 11/25.
  • Bayside neighborhood caroling Fri. 11/1 @ Wetmore Plaza .
  • Cookie crawl Sat. 11/16.
Holiday Marketing & Promotion
  • Downtown shopping guide.
  • Downtown gift card launched.
  • Popular Everett tote bags distributed to shoppers during the holidays.
Holiday Lighting Program
  • Holiday décor & tree lighting.
  • Add more lights each year.
  • Snowflakes stay up through February.
  • Lighting ceremony @ Colby & Hewitt 11/24 – Santa flips switch.
Get Involved
  • Volunteer
    • Join a committee.
    • Help out with a downtown event.
  • Visit – Shop Local & Attend Events
    • Downtown Everett gift card.
    • Support small business – holiday shopping.
Donate – Downtown Everett Partners 501(C)(3)
  • Your donations support flowers, beatification, events, holiday lights.
QUESTIONS:
  • President Neil-Is parking garage full/is there monthly parking available?
    • Still has room except during games or downtown events
  • Mark Valentine-Are you planning on installing public toilets?
    • Installing Spring 2024.
    • Modeled after Portland.
    • Paid by Snohomish County.
    • Maintained by city parks dept.
  • Steve Juntwait-Do property owners have choice to belong?
    • Once it becomes an ordinance then no choice.
  • Ryan Willis-Who markets events?
    • They manage a few events.
    • Mostly the organizers of the events handle marketing.
  • President Neil-What are the boundaries?
    • 40 blocks Pacific to Everett Avenues and Broadway to West Marine Dr
  • Walt Greenwood-The city seems to be more business focused.
    • Trying to change that.
  • Walt Greenwood-follow up question does the city compete with Port for customers?
    • Port owns its own land and has more control overgrowth and business brought in.
    • The city has many landowners and not as much control.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Hoover