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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 8, 2005
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order
SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Erickson,
Munro, Pittis, Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent: None.
StaffPresent: Manager Quinn, Attorney Blnnr, G. Cutler, M. Madsen, D.
McKeen, T. Riepe, and Y. Zinmkowski.
Public Present: No one signed the roster.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works & Utilities Director
ALLEGIANCE: Cutler.
WORK SESSION: 2005 Community WorkPlan: The wurk session concentratedon a mid-yearreview and
reaffirmation of the 2005 Community Work Plan. This work plan provides the
2005 Community Work direction for staffto work on major programs and projects that are supported by the
Plan annual budget. Manager Quiun referenced the 2005 Community Work Plan and the
"Wheel of Progress" developed in 2004 as resources to help the City adjust and
prioritize its work efforts for the remainder of the year.
The City Council had previously (March 29, 2005) reviewed the goals of Financial
Stability, Intergovernmental Relations, and Employee Excellence. Today's
concentration will be on the remaining goals to finish the Work Plan.
Quality Municipal Services: The mai or emphasis was upon staff being pro-active rather
than reactive in providing such service, offering a timely turnaround on permits, and
evaluating the need for a Code Compliance Officer so nuisances aren't driven solely
by complaints. Minor changes were made to several project titles.
Financial Stability: It was suggested that we space the utility rate analysis over more
than one year to avoid too much change impact on any one budget year. It was also
suggested that our project list be separately reported to ease the paperwork and
readability. Looking at an Electronic Message Board insteadof street banners was a
suggested project for 2006.
Community Development: The direction for neighborhood planning was deemed
acceptable, but the initial emphasis would be on the downtown and other
commercial/industrialareas that offer a return on investment. There was also a concern
expressed about the failing section of Highway 101 on Front Street above the Red Lion
Hotel.
Economic Development: The emphasis was upon being more proactive and visiting our
larger businesses to maintain good relations and input. It was also suggested thatwe
establish a strategic business development approach with Victoria and recognize the
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5683 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
July 8, 2005
WORK SESSION: value of our connecting ferry.
(Cont'd)
Community Livability: The emphasis was upon working with the citizens to be
2005 Community Work proactive in eliminating nuisances and improving the quality of life.
Plan (Cont'd)
CommunityRelations: The emphasis was upon establishing good communications and
interaction, especially with our youth.
ADJOURNMENT: ..~l~meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Richard A. Headrick, Mayor Becky J. Upto~City"~lerk t