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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/29/1981 83 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 28, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER I Mayor Haguewood called the special meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to meet in joint session with the Park and Beautification Commission to discuss objectives and alternatives associated with the conven- tion/community center. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast. Members Absent: None. Park Board: Si McLaughlin, John Ralston, Russ Hesselman, Gordon Thomson, Jewell Van Oss. staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Deputy Clerk Headrick, Parks Director Frizzell, Finance Director Orton. III - V Suspended. VI LEGISLATION 1. JOINT MEETING TO DISCUSS CONVENTION/COMMUNITY CENTER I Mayor Haguewoodread a letter from Don Jewell, dated April 13, 1981, sum- marizing some of the comments presented at the April 8, 1981 special Council meeting. The letter listed the following as possible objectives in develop- ment of plans for a convention/community center: (A) a project to broaden and diversify the economic base of the community 1 (Bl a project which will enable the Center to serve a broader segment of community interests 1 (C) a project to help Port Angeles develop as the focal point of the County and the Olympic Peninsula 1 and (D) a project to improve the Center as a com- munity sports facility. Mayor Haguewood also referred to a memorandum from Finance Director Orton which outlined several financing alternatives for a convention center. During discussion on the cost and scope of work associated with Mr. Jewell's proposed phase II, and whether the present facility (the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center) is needed for active sports activities at the present time, Councilman Quast moved to delete Item "D" as an objective to be considered by the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. I The Council then discussed the three remaining Objectives; whether the present facility should be remodeled or a totally new center built; financing for a convention center; use of the center County-wide and by groups within the City; necessary support from the Chamber of Commerce and support from the County; reaction of the hotel/motel and restaurant owners to a proposed convention center;' and available parking and transportation means. Council- man Buck then moved the Council establish the following as the main objec- tive in the development of plans for a convention/community center: "A project to broaden and diversify the economic base of the community, to help Port Angeles develop as the focal point of the County and Olympic Peninsula, and enable the Center to serve a broader segment of community interests." The motion was seconded by Councilman polhamus and carried. Manager Flodstrom and Parks Director Frizzell will draft a preliminary scope of work for Mr. Jewell for Phase II and submit to to the ~ouncil for consideration at the next regular Council meeting. The discussion on this matter concluded with the Council and Park Board discussing the possibility of forming a special Advisory committee for the Center, and scheduling a joint meeting with the County Commissioners in order to obtain some idea on their degree of participation in this project. 8Zf CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 21, 1981 VI LEGISLATION 2. GENERAL DISCUSSION OF MUTUAL INTERESTS Parks Director Frizzell advised the Council that possible user fees, schedules, and policies will need to be discussed during the 1982 budget presentations. Mr. Frizzell pointed out that lights alone for the parks will show an increase of approximately $50,000 in 1982. The Council and Park Board also discussed at length the prOblems associated with the Softball and Slo-pitch Leagues; maintenance of the park fields; maintenance of the Downtown Improvement planters) paving of the Civic Field parking lot; the "No Parking" signs around Shane Park; the advantages and dis- advantages of user fees; the possibility of musical events or small retail stands on the Municipal Pier; and future acquisition of park land. VII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:S5 P.M. ~e..~ City Clerk ~~~ I I I