29 Jul Commission Meeting Minutes 6/24/25
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
David Preston, President
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Jay Grant
Ross Dimmick
STAFF PRESENT
Brandon Baker, Acting Executive Director
Brittany Williams, Director of Economic Development
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brian Menard, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Iliana Minkov, Leasing and Administrative Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. MISSION STATEMENT
Commission President Preston read the Port of Edmonds’ mission statement:
The mission of the Port of Edmonds is to provide value to our community through economic development, marina and commercial operations, waterfront public access, and environmental stewardship.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER GRANT 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 KILLIN MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of June 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $326,073.74
C. Adopting Delegation of Authority, Resolution No. 25-10
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
N/A
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
N/A
IX. INFORMATION
A. Capital Plan Draft Presentation
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the Port’s draft of the 20-year Capital Improvement Plan. The capital plan outlines strategic investments in infrastructure from 2026 to 2045, focusing on enhancing waterfront access, promoting economic development, advancing environmental stewardship, and maintaining financial sustainability. Director Brady emphasized that the plan is a living document that will be updated annually based on changing economic conditions. Key highlights include:
- Total Anticipated Expenditure: $82.6 million over 20 years
- Funding Sources: Grants, capital reserves, property taxes, and debt services
- Project Categories: Committed projects (ready to proceed) and prospective projects (future initiatives).
A comprehensive capital funding strategy, and a 20-year Cash Flow Forecast will be reviewed with the Port Commission and incorporated into the 2026 Final Budget to ensure long-term financial sustainability and transparency.
B. Meeting Best Practices
Commission Vice President Cass led a discussion on best practices and ideas to enhance efficiency during public meetings.
C. Government Affairs Contract Extension Update
The Commission explored potential cost savings opportunities, and decided to suspend grant writing services until the end of the year, while maintaining Elevate Government Affairs and Marian Dacca Public Affairs on contract through 2025
D. Executive Director Job Description
The Commission continued their discussion on edits to the Executive Director job description, reaching a consensus.
X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Acting Executive Director Baker shared updates about recent, current, and upcoming events, as well as completed and ongoing projects. Highlights include:
- Backflow repair
- Dry storage painting
- Electrical box renovations
- Port Electrification Grant
- Green Initiative – going paperless
- Harbor Square Atrium project
- Marina and Harbor Square Parking Lot Striping
- Discontinuing publishing the commission agenda in the Everett Herald newspaper
XI. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Grant noted he attended the Tax Increment Finance Seminar, Washington Public Ports Association Legislative committee meeting, and the Pacific Northwest Waterways monthly meeting. He expressed appreciation for the upcoming Port condition report.
Commissioner Killin shared that she attended the Pacific Northwest Waterways meeting in Bellingham. She will also be attending the Washington Public Ports Association Marina meeting in Westport next month.
Commissioner Dimmick reported visiting a lot of ports in Alaska and was impressed by the variety. He expressed interest in bringing similar educational and science-focused elements to the Port of Edmonds.
Commissioner Cass attended the Town of Woodway meeting and the Juneteenth celebration at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. She discussed inviting the Director of the Edmonds Food Bank to share about their capital campaign for a new center. The Commissioner also wished everyone a great Fourth of July celebration.
Commissioner Preston shared that he attended the Pacific Northwest Waterways meeting in Bellingham. He will be attending the Commissioners’ event in Blaine in July.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Port Attorney Stephens announced that the Port of Edmonds Commission will move into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) at 12:15 pm and will last 20 minutes. The Executive Session will conclude at 12:35 pm, and at the conclusion, the Commission will return to the regular Commission meeting with no related announcements or actions taken.
The commission returned to the meeting at 12:35pm and did not have any announcements or actions taken.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 12:35 PM.
NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held on July 29, 2025, at 10:00 am
Selena Killin, Port Commission Secretary