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CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARING:
Resolution No. 07 -11
WORK SESSION:
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 29, 2011
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins [arrived at 5:05 p.m.], Downie, Kidd, Mania, and
Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, N: West, Y. Ziomkowski, T.
Pierce, L. Dunbar, R. Brackett, and B. Coons.
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Resolution to correct public hearing date — Mount Angeles View Housing
Development Street Vacation.
Economic and Community Development Director West stated that the purpose of
the Resolution was to correct a date error on Resolution 05 -11.
RESOLUTION NO. 07 -11
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
correcting the hearing date for consideration of a petition to vacate
portions of rights -of -way within the Mount Angeles View Housing
Development as set forth in Resolution No. 05 -11 to April 5, 2011.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Kidd to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 6 -0.
1. 2011 Year -End Financial Report
City Manger Myers provided_a PowerPoint presentation, "2010, Year in Review ".
He addressed the City's accomplishments, success stories, and other significant
events.
Finance Director Ziomkowski provided a PowerPoint presentation on the 2010
Year -End Financial Report. She summarized the 2010 Citywide Budget, including
the City's investments, bonds, reserves, and provided an overview of fund revenues
and expenditures. Finally, she provided Council with the 2010 year -end summary,
stating that the City ended on a very positive note. Council discussion followed.
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Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 6:23 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
WORK SESSION:
(Cont'd)
2. 2011 Budget — Capital Projects
Manager Myers provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding some of the major
2011 capital projects. He also listed other major community projects that will start
or be completed in 2011. Finally, he discussed upcoming issues and expectations in
2011, including the feasibility study on a new conference center, a regional fire
authority, the construction of a dog park, and many others. Council discussion
followed.
Director Ziomkowksi followed by providing a list of funding options for some of
the proposed 2011 projects, including the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge project and
the Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan. Council discussion
followed.
3. 2012 Budget — Major Themes /Budgeting for Priorities
Director Ziomkowski described the process and theme behind budgeting for
priorities. She also listed some of the steps that City staff have taken and will
continue to take to save money. Council discussion followed.
Manager Myers presented and described the five strategic budget goals that the City
Council Budget subcommittee developed. Council discussion followed. Council
agreed by consensus to discuss adding one more strategic goal to the list regarding
economic development.
4. Retail Market Analysis
Manager Myers stated that he wanted to bring this issue before Council sooner
rather than later due to the recent changes in the local retail market. He discussed
the challenges in the local retail sector including leakage to other areas, business
closures, not buying locally, seasonal businesses, and therefore a decline in local
sales tax revenues. He provided some retail study information from Buxton, a
customer analytics and retail site selection technology company. Council
discussion followed.
Manager Myers described what the City had recently done to address these retail
market concerns. He requested Council direction on the City's options of moving
forward with Buxton, for a retail market analysis, or the traditional request for
proposal process. He stated staff would prefer to proceed with contract negotiations
with Buxton in the interest of time and because Buxton is a proven company in
their field. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to direct
staff to negotiate a contract with Buxton for a retail market analysis.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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