Broadway Business Improvement Area

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BIA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Thursday, November 15th, 2007 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Paul Dwoskin (Broadway Video), Greg Serum (Your Man Friday), Michael Wells (Bailey/Coy Books), Ken Bauer (Charlie’s) 

ALSO PRESENT

Tina Vlasky (OED), Tai Nguyen (BECU), Dan Bridges & Mike Leech (CleanScapes), Sina Ebinger (SPD), Louise Chernin (GSBA), Molly Burke & Chris Curtis (Farmers Market), Tienny Milnor (City Attorney’s Office), Jack Hilovsky (CHCC), Rudy Vaca (SCCC), Sita Das, (SNG), Mary Klein (Staff) 

Paul Dwoskin, called the meeting to order at 8:05 am 

1. FARMERS MARKET

The Market representative met with the developers for the Bank of America property and told them they had the spot for the 2008 season.  Ken Bauer suggested the WaMU parking lot and a possibility of then closing part of Thomas.  Jack Hilovsky will join Chris Curtis to meet with the WaMU contacts and see if it’s a possibility for 2009.   

The market was up 20% in attendance over last year.  The BIA and the Farmers Market will try to keep the market as close to or on Broadway as the many visitors to the market also visit stores on Broadway. 

2. CLEANSCAPES

Dan Bridges report that Cleanscapes has won Area 3 for cleaning services starting in March of 2009.  They are waiting on the City to pass the dumpster free zones, no dumpsters on sidewalks or public areas, before pursuing anymore clients.  Tina Vlasky suggested the Clean & Safe committee of the CHCC take up the case on Capitol Hill, including Broadway.  Louise Chernin also suggested an incentive for businesses to sign up, one week free or free bags.  Michael Wells thought getting testimonials from those businesses who have already signed up would help get new customers. 
 

3. SAFETY FORUM

Michael Wells gave a briefing about the Capitol Hill Safety Forum on November 27^th.  He wanted all the organizations to please get the word out to their email lists.  He asked all those in attendance to think about volunteering for the evening. 

4. USPS on Broadway

Paul Dwoskin, Stewardship Council member, said they have been unable to get a response from USPS about building a new post office on Broadway.  He thought maybe approaching Sound Transit in a land swap or new building construction, to make sure a post office stays on Broadway.  Paul will meet with Tina to brainstorm an approach. 
 

5. BANNERS ON BROADWAY

Mary sent Tai an estimate for banners.  However, the BIA does not have a banner policy at this time.  It is the consensus of the Advisory Board that a policy needs to be in place before we can accept the offer of BECU to make banners.  BECU only wants 6 months use of the poles.

Mary will get some help from other districts to see about creating a banner policy for the BIA. 

6. TREES AROUND OLD QFC SITE

Some residents and businesses by the old QFC site are upset that the trees on the block will come down before new construction.  The city arborist has inspected the trees and found most are not healthy and need to be removed.  The developer has promised to replace the trees with a different variety.  Tina will ask the city to issue a statement. 

NEW BUSINESS 

It was suggested that the Broadway Advisory Board meeting move to the Chamber offices.  Jack Hilovsky said he would be happy to have us use the office.  This avoids the noise from the restaurant workers setting up for the day’s business. 

The next meeting of the BIA Board will be on announced at a later date. 

Meeting adjourned 9:10 am