Title
Annual Ratepayer Meeting
Recommended Action
Discuss and provide direction to staff on the annual ratepayer meeting
Report
Issue:
Discussion only.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager, PBIA Liaison, 360.280.8947
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
Melissa Hammond, PBIA Chair
Background and Analysis:
Per the PBIA Bylaws, each year the PBIA hosts an annual ratepayer meeting. This is typically a 2-hour event with food and information sharing where ratepayers can network and mingle at a specified location in downtown.
At the PBIA Board meeting the Board should provide direction to staff on the date, location, scope and type of food/catering desired for the ratepayer event.
When setting meeting dates for the year, the Board decided to hold the ratepayer meeting in March. One question for the Board is whether they want to hold the meeting on Wednesday, March 1st or move it to a different night?
Locations have varied in the past, including for example at Ramblin’ Jacks (now Equal Latin) and Market Street Café (now Octapus). Another option for this year is to hold the meeting at The Brotherhood Lounge.
Chair Hammond and Vice Chair David recommend the focus of this event be networking, since due to COVID it has been a while since ratepayers have had the opportunity to mingle in person. The Board may also choose to invite a speaker or alternatively provide entertainment.
Climate Analysis:
N/A
Equity Analysis:
N/A
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Provide direction to staff on the date, location, scope and type of food/catering for the ratepayer meeting.
Financial Impact:
The PBIA’s administrative funds ($2,000) and/or Contingency funds ($4,900) may be used for this event.
Attachments:
None