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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/12/2011 Nm ANGELES %� COMMITTEE " �^,�" ��.�� " vv.�rr �"�' Jack Pittim Memorial Conference Room in City Hall /P*rt Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2011 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kidd opened the meeting ut7:30a.m. ROLL CALL: Mem8xrxprexcnl: [hair Cherie Kidd" Co-Chair Doll Perry, K ' /\hiburg, Mike Edwards, Greg Bmlborg, Christopher Riffle, Terry Weed, Larry Morris, Ed Bedford. Members Absent: Frances Charles, Linda {lo|nnurk, Mike Chapman, George Sohoonfe|dt, Cbudiu Smith. /&z#'prxxon/: Nathan VVcet` Scott Johns, &obodnKonoz, Teresa Pierce. Others Present: Tim Boyle. Public Present: ShaynuZe,obniok. Approval ofMinut D. K»mnry made motion to accept the April meeting minutes as prwmomtod' Motion seconded by K. Ah|6mrg. Motion passed unanimously. N. VVu* gave u brief status report on the project. The phum: U contract is underway. Geoteohoiuu| engineers will bc evaluating the boardwalk area. Ali Arts Framework plan io also u point of focus regarding flow io in1ug,n10 artwork into the waterfront area. /\ draft version of the plan was provided. The plan was generated through input from the local ode community with the goal (o ca\ah]iah uoity-vvide policy and also generate local interest. Comments oil the draft plan are appreciated back toK. KorozbyJune l. VVeN reported that the six prototype vvayGnding signs are expected to he installed in June. &h|burg commented oil the importance of the community having ail identity and having artwork that further defines that concept. M. Edwards added that in terms of identity that with the money and time to be invested how this could really ooi Port Angeles on the map as on arts community and cnoou,uAu other artists \o make contributions. He applauds this effort and believes this is the right thing to do. YVem( added there are funding considerations still to be determined and taking advantage ofthe |ouo| tu|on1m is key. Think/Choose/BuE Local Campaign Up(late— Up(late Bdvvandm reported that initial funding was approved by City Council. The \oazu has onct and understands that the securing the initial funding was the first phase. Laurel Black has been under contract 10 develop and will now finish the logo design. Once the |o#u im done, then the promotional campaign can begin. Press release is being vvdUen iu lieu of ail interview with the yan/nxu/u l)oi/v News (P{)Y4). Goal is to stretch the funding as far as possible. Repetitive imaging is more effective than one large billboard. Ideas include: putting the logo oil the side of City-owned buildings; presenting on K()NP; social media and > � *ebaitca (ua long oo someone can maintain them constantly and keep content fi-oah); possibly posting on the Ci1y`avvuboitu; City utility bill inserts; consider publications in Port Angeles School District newsletter; Port Angeles Fmn°mmNMmeting Minutes May 12,2011 the Olympic Medical Center newsletter; the Peninsula College no"/apupec buttons; and City booths at the C|uUain County Fair or Farmers' Market. Leveraging ten reasons why to buy local would be the main theme. Possible use nfa jinAlc *us discussed. Other cities have used banners on buses and Edwards hopes that C|u||urn Transit would he able to support that advertising effort. T. Weed responded that bus advertising costs are more reasonable than many people think. Edwards continued that m\ask |ini is being developed that will include aamigoouerVx and timelines. Now is the time to do a bunch of work and he hopes for others to be able to participate and/or VOILinteer. /\h|bur& suggested uubnniUing o letter for the yo/n/ nfMew um|urnn in the P[JN. Lots of vacant buildings may be available for having u sign with the logo, or using the City's street banners over First and Front. West advised against using banners and signs on buildings to avoid the sign clutter that was brought up by the/\/Astudy. Shuyna Ze,obniok is in the Bachelor of Applied Science program at Peninsula College and has been serving as an intern and providing administrative support to the effort. She has been responsible for collecting information, taking minutes, and attending meetings. She graduates June 18. Edwards lauded her work and the value of her assistance. She stressed the importance of using "Chnoou" local rather than "Buy" local. Discussion continued on the inupuo\ of the intornet on both local and outside ao|eo` and irnpndunoo of having u presence on the web for both local and ou\-of'oroacustomers. Perry thanked BdvvanJm for his dedicu]iou, drne and work iothis effort and how he has gone above and / beyond the call nfduty. Perry um Chair,with members ofKidd, Uu|he,g,le\novvyki, Barb Moynca, Jan|{urbick, and Morris. Perry reported that the subcommittee has not met. &1thoir |uytnnee(iugthuooumunmuavvnnthu1thcE|v/hu Dunu Restoration was being led by Olympic National Pork. Perry asked if members of the ?ooria/n muhooromuiUce di|| felt there was still u need for them to ooubuuc and if so, what should they determine to he their goal. /\h|burg said it the goal should be 10 get the most out ofthe B|`vha Dam Kcnnovul & River Restoration project for the bencfitofthe City and to capture some of that "buxz" so when people come here for the event they will want to come back \o Port Angeles again. Bdp/u,dm asked if joint effort to promote \ondnnn would be possible with the L|u||ano Economic Development Council (BDC). VVcm1 responded that tourism is not ufboua of the Il[)C as part wftheir long range plans, hovvcvcr1oudaou is one of the City's key economic development strategies. Hurricane Ridge Road G. lIu|bergrepodcd on the need for funding to keep Hurricane Ridge Road open next year. He believes that the uonoe amount of Federal funding will be allocated again. lTovvcve,, the matching $75,000 would ad|| need to be raised. His initial hope had been that the increase in visitors would have also increased oo|ea tax revenues and then provide enough to cover the required match, but this does not econu 10 he apparent. |1e added that bimdiffiou|t10 know if the recent increase in sales tax revenue could heattributed PA FORWARD COMMITTEE M{UNUTES' MAY 2011 Po2m2nf4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May 12,2011 directly to the Ridge being open this winter. Heie also not sure if results from just one year are enough to determine success. Ue noted that during January — February 20ll, there were \8of24 days inu row that the road was closed due \o weather and snow conditions. De believes that the road really needs tmbuopen seven days x week\obesuccessful. Edv/noJe added that back when this first started on effort had been made to provide ways for Olympic National Park (()NP) to gather mtudedcm to show the uuoueaa of the project, but there were no takers. He added that without gathering the data, it is not possible to prove muuooma, and in turn - be eligible for more funding. }lo|herg vo|un(nerod 10 Ao1hcr data. Weed added that about ten years ago ()NP was able to provide dnneofday statistics and wondered if that was m(i|| being collected. Other Chair Kidd announced the Historic District Celebration event and parade on May 21 ut noon on Lincoln Skeet. Transportation Myers ua Chair, with members Boyle. No discussion. No Chair,with nocnnbcm0otmurk, Riffle, Ah|hurg, and West. No discussion. Port Angeles Anniversary Sub-Cornmittee Kidd aaChair. No discussion. New Business: None Member Reports: None Adjournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting u1 8:37 a.m. � Next regular meeting date— June 9, 20|\, ut7:3Uu.nn. iu the Jack PiUio Memorial Conference Room / City Hall. Cherie Kidd, Chair T=6 Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator , PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MINUTES' MAY 2011 Page 3nf4 NEW AND ON—GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "21)10"Theme Adopted Group On-Going 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going Sub-Committees 2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West 2011 Work Plan Proposal COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESULT Letter to City Council, March 2006 Planning Commission Completed and County regarding Mark Madsen Southern Cross-Route April-May 2006 Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 with Jim Haguewood February 2007 Make recommendation to City Completed 2-8-07 Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Determine PA Forward May 10,2007 representative to Lodging Tax Group Completed 5-10-2007 Committee October 2007 Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-11-07 Representative October 2007 Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 Route issue Give Recommendation to City December 2007 Council Regarding Cross-Town Group Completed Route January 2009 Host Business Resource Event Council Chambers Subcommittee January 8,2009 March 2009 AIA Team Grant Visit Group March 2009 Forward Recommendations to April 2009 City Council regarding CFP& Group April 9,2009 Policy Issues Summer 2009 AIA Grant Subcommittee October 2009 Final Report Roll Out August 2009 2010 Census Bureau Presentation N.West November 2009 February 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N.West Recommendation to City Council Complete Count Census May 2010 Committee N. West May 2010 Invited ONP to diSCLISS May 2010 marketing plan for Elwha Darn K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project