Edmonds council signals support for BID reinitiation, asks for 3–5 year work plan and legal documentation

Edmonds Council President Zippets and members of the Committee of the Whole on Sept. 16 reviewed recommendations from the Edmonds Business Improvement District and the Edmonds Downtown Alliance and said they are generally willing to accept the board’s work to date and ask staff to return a resolution and supporting documentation. "The council on April 2, 2024 adopted resolution 15 43, which established a timeline, and some requirements for, reestablishment of the bid no later than, the summer of this year," city staff said during the discussion.

Why it matters: The discussion determines whether the BID will be treated as reestablished under Resolution 15 43 or whether the council will require a new petition or membership affirmation. Council members said they do not want to force a costly petition process that the BID lacks capacity to complete, but they want documentation of governance, membership processes and the city attorney’s legal opinion before formal reestablishment is placed on a future council agenda.

Council and staff framed next steps as guidance rather…