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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 11/10/2011 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE Jack Pittis Memorial Conference Room in City Hall / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Summary for November 10, 2011 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Co-Chair Perry opened the meeting at 7:35 a.m. Chair Kidd arrived at 7:41 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Co-Chair Don Perry, Greg Halberg, Ed Bedford, Jeff Robb, Charlie Smith,Terry Weed Members Absent: Mike Chapman, Frances Charles, Larry Morris, Linda Rotmark, Mkj Ahlburg, Mike Edwards, Christopher Riffle Stq#'Presenl: Kent Myers,Nathan West, Roberta Korez, Teresa Pierce Others Present: Tim Boyle Public Present: None A quorum was not present. Approval ofMinutes Without a quorum present—approval of minutes and meeting summary tabled. Lincoln Park Trees Myers reported the Port of Port Angeles has hired HBB as the consultant to develop a master plan for Lincoln Park. A public meeting will be held on November 30 to gather comments and suggestions for elements and features to consider including in the master plan. Korcz reported HBB has also been involved in development of the Waterfront & Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP). The November 30 meeting marks the beginning of developing the master plan for the park. A facilitator will be in place to keep the meeting flowing and manage public comments. Cross-Town Route Myers reported City staff met with Washington State Department of Transportation representatives to update the State on the plans for the cross-town route. Funding is in place for replacing the LaUridsen Boulevard Bridge, however other construction projects will be necessary at other points along the route. West noted the planning for the cross-town route is included in the WTIP project. U»*ot Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for November K0, 20X1 EdtnHoo& Mvcm reported the lack ofucomprehensive p\uu being in place for 8diz Hook and the necessity (odefine the future look ofthe area. Plan development will involve several property owners. West reported the Harbor Resource 9|un and Shoreline Master Program already include [ldiz|louk, bovvcvur a more specific plan for Ediz Hook could hecompleted in-house by City Staff. Perry asked for a map outlining property owners tobe provided for the committee at the next meeting. Bedford noted the extensive use bywalkers and bicyclists and suggested u restaurant or store would improve the area. Kidd noted the increase in eouhu divers and the need for u fresh water rinse station. Waterfront Transportation & Improvement Plait West noted the committee's discussion regarding the VVT{P would involve details pertaining to design elements which may come before the Planning Commission. West respectfully offered the suggestion to Tim [loy|o 10 consider leaving tile meeting during the preauokzdoo. M,. Boyle u@7oed and left the meeting before discussion began. Discussion continued on specific elements uf tile design plan. West noted that dbe next Council meeting will feature the W1[iP as part of the bonding issue being considered by City Council. Myers reported oil the funding process tn date to fund Phase l. Myers explained how the City will be paying off certain bonds soon, and this will be an opportunity for the voters to fund additional projects with no increase in taxes. /\ bond issue may also include Civic Field improvements. It is estimated the Civic Field project would total approximately $4 million and approximately $6 million would be available for Phase 2 of the WT|P. Plans and construction will he closely coordinated with Black Ball Ferry. Phase funding will bc discussed hyCouncil. City is seeking funding and grants at every opportunity. F|u|bn,O asked if a ship could be permanently moored at the City Pie,. The Dopnunnunt of Natural Resources has many restrictions in place that discourage a large ship being in that area. Bedford suggested asking the USCG if they would be interested in putting ship back attile pier. Choose Local Edwards was absent due Loufamily i||ueea. West reported on progress with fliers, utility bill inserts and other p,00uutioun| items. The Pod &ogo|ea Business Association (P/\l0/\) has sponsored $500 for key chains and Wilder Toyota will sponsor $900 for the upcoming Peninsula Daily News insert featuring Cbuuee I.uoo|. There is still u funding need for $400 for street banners overPirat/Fvont Street corridors. The proposed City 2Ol2 budget includes $|5,000 for the Choose Local effort. Hurricane Ridge Update Kidd reported on the Saturday uUcr Thanksgiving there will he grand opening at 11:00 um. to celebrate the second winter of keeping the road open. She will take the banner from |aai year to the Port /\ngc|oe Regional Chamber of Commerce and other groups to further promote the road being open. She stressed the importance of strong numbers tu demonstrate the success to the Department ofInterior. She plans oil reaching out to civic groups to encourage members to visit the Ridge this winter. Myers added that u planning rneoduQ has been held involving tile Olympic National park and o second planning roec\inA will he on November 16. Marketing and promoting will be dune as oDloieody as possible with the limited available funding. DRAFT-yA FORWARD COMMITTEE SUMMARY- NOVEMBER 2011 Page 2uf4 Port AmemUem Forward Committee Meeting Summary for November 10, 201& Other lla|bcrg noted the VVin1orFeet cvoo\ at the \/con Burton on November 19. Lnon| movies about Hurricane Ridge will hofeatured. Myers noted a presentation by Buxton on November 29, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers regarding retail sector analysis. New Business None Member Repo None AWournment CoChai,Perry adjourned the meeting ut8: 34u.nn. Next Meefin,-Da Next regular meeting date—December 8, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Pittis Memorial Conference Room City Hall. Cherie Kidd, Chair Tcruau'Picmo, Executive Commooioo1ioouCoordinator / DRAFT-PA FORWARD COMMITTEE SUMMARY' NOVEMBER 2011 Pu2m3o[4 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 "2010"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 I larbor 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 Subcommittee January 8,2009 Council Charnbers 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 N.West November 2009 Presentation February 010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N.West Recommendation to City y Council May 2010 Complete Count Census N. West May 2010 Committee Invited ONP to discuss May 2010 marketing plan for Elwha Darn K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project