12 Dec Commission Meeting Minutes 11/12/24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jay Grant, President
David Preston, Vice President
Janelle Cass, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Selena Killin
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Deputy Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Economic Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
John Brock, Town of Woodway Council
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
All Commissioners are present.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to 3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
• There were no public comments.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of October 28, 2024, Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $302,618.76
VII. PRESENTATION
A. Waterfront Presentation
Ryan Appleby with 7 Lakes Development LLC presented a proposal for the future of the Landing Building located along the waterfront. Mr. Appleby desires to purchase the building from the current owners, establish a long-term lease with the Port of Edmonds, and develop a boutique hotel and spa with a restaurant, social club, and various amenities open to the public. Mr. Appleby explained the permitting process with the City of Edmonds will take 18-24 months and then a 12-15 month build-out period for the hotel to be developed.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2025 Preliminary Budget
Executive Director Harris introduced the 2025 Preliminary Budget public hearing. Commission President Grant opened the public hearing, requesting comments on the 2025 Property Tax Levy and Preliminary Budget, noting that comments should be limited to 3 minutes. There were no public comments and Commission President Grant closed the hearing.
IX. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Approve Contract No. 2024-480 with Moon Construction Company as Complete
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT WITH MOON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NUMBER 2024-480 FOR THE HARBOR SQUARE ATRIUMS AS COMPLETE. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Approval of Resolution No. 24-08, Establishing the Amount of Tax to be Levied
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-08, ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF TAX TO BE LEVIED. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1 WITH COMMISSIONER CASS AGAINST.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 24-09, Adopting the 2025 Budget
COMMISSIONER PRESTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-09, ADOPTING THE 2025 ANNUAL BUDGET. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
X. INFORMATION
A. 3rd Quarter Marina Operations Report
Deputy Executive Director Baker reviewed the 3rd quarter marina operations report.
B. 3rd Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report
Manager Williams reviewed the 3rd quarter commercial portfolio report.
C. 3rd Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report
Director Brady reviewed the 3rd quarter financial report.
XI. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• Town of Woodway Councilmember Brock provided an update on the tax levy lift that recently passed in Woodway.
XII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Harris provided the following updates:
• General Updates
o Marina Dive clean-up recap
o December 3 workshop logistics
o Dry storage building permit status
• Provided a government affairs update
• Marina Operations Updates
o Spill bucket replacement for fuel tanks
o Fuel dock hose replacement, new hoses from upland to I-dock
o Fuel valve warranty work from Mascot; top of I-dock
o Holding lane removal and deconstruction
o Planter box removal/replacement; south Portwalk
XIII. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Johnston – Shared he is attending an interview with SAO on risk assessment.
• Commissioner Cass – Attended the Marina dive clean-up and thanked Annie Crawley for all her work. She is also watching the city process on budget and comprehensive planning as well as the county for potential tax increases.
• Commissioner Killin – Had no additional comments.
• Commissioner Preston – Attended the Economic Alliance coffee chat on small business topics and shared information related to that.
• Commissioner Grant – Having discussions with DC contacts on what to expect with the administration change.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session held.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:21pm.
Janelle Cass,
Port Commission Secretary