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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/10/2012 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for May 10, 2012 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 at 7:33 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present.- Chair Cherie Kidd, Vice-Chair Max Mania, Jim Hallett, Larry Mort-is, George Bergner, Greg Halberg Members Absent: Mike Chapman, Frances Charles, Mike Edwards, Terry Weed, Linda Rotmark, Kaj Ahlburg, Charlie Smith, Christopher Riffle St(?l .f Present: Dan McKeen, Glenn Cutler,Nathan West, Roberta Korcz, Teresa Pierce Others Present: Tim Boyle, Planning Commission Public Present: Sharon Stevenson representing Olympic Medical Center Quorum not present. Chair Kidd welcomed Interim City Manager McKeen to the committee. She also introduced Sharon Stevenson from Olympic Medical Center as a guest. OMC is considering joining the committee. Approval ofMinutes Chair Kidd asked if there were any changes to the April Minutes. None offered. Minutes approved by consensus. 150 Trees—Sesquicentennial Project Chair Kidd noted a specific place will be found to plant a special tree in the Historical District. Trying to plant 150 significant trees throughout the City proved too complicated. Elaine Jace is willing to donate 150 seedlings for the public to plant. West noted Dan Liberman has already planted over 100 trees in Valley Creek which were donated by Green Crow. Waterfront Transportation Improvement Project(WVP) Update West reported City staff continue to navigate the permitting process. Army Corp of Engineers has circulated to other agencies for final concurrence on their findings of no affect/no adverse impact . Other permits are expected to be approved soon. Alternate Route West reviewed how PA Forward was the committee which produced recommendations to City Council for an alternate route as part of City Council goal to establish both short-term and long-term solutions to Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for May .10, 2012 alleviate bottlenecks oil both sides mf tile City. Council did move forward hv adding certain projects totbo Capital Facilities P|oo (CFP). P& Fnrv/uud wanted to create annure vibrant downtown and this included removing noisy truck traffic from tile area. West noted the importance for P/\Forward to continue support to Council for these projects. The long-term plan involves a route to follow a path similar to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) power lines. No funding is available now, but tile p|ou is in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) / and State Trail apoda1ino Improvement Plan (STTP) . Cuuddmen Boulevard was always designed to eventually hox meijor udcda| route within the City. Along with u new bridge, significant imnproveouoo\aoro necessary utthe intersections of Race and Front, 0aoo and First, Boulevard and Lincoln, and the Truck Route interchange before the alternate route would he accessible to larger vehicles. Whether trucks will be required to use the alternate route will need tobe dotconiocd after all the projects are done. Construction of the Luoridauo Blvd Bridge ia planned for 20|3. Each intersection project needm tmhe completed on its own merit regardless o[alternate route. Other funding will be necessary io order to corny]e<u other negroun\a of the overall project. The alternate route will also xouonnmnodu1e passenger and other vehicles,no\juntbuuke. The new L.auridsou Boulevard bridge will also feature bike |ooeu. Kidd noted the long-standing request from dhe downtown to remove the deafening buck traffic. Cutler noted there will be upcoming public meetings and asked for PA Ponvuui`m support to uyuiui Council in promoting the idea and benefits 1othe community. This will be everyone's o](ecoute rou<c — not just for trucks. � Cutler offered<o support PA Forward in their efforts with more information aa appropriate and ueoeeyug'. Think/Choose/BuV Local Campaign VVoet reported Edwards has put together several packages of promotional hcnno and will use high ooboo| students to distribute 0o downtown and other businesses. /\notho, special insert will he in the ynn/nxu/u /)o//vNexm. Local businesses and government entities will be encouraged to implement policies to Choose Local for the purchasing needs. Economic Development lDownlown Port Angeles ISub-Commiltee Reports Tourism /ONP/KCUvrha Kidd noted another cruise ship arrives tomorrow. Positive feedback and appreciation has been received as the result ofthe last ship's visit. Transportation None Regulation/Business/Financing None Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported planning continues. She noted Bedford's Beverage Company will he putting uspecial logo on his root beer bottles. Open house will be held at the Historical District and postage stairip canceling is hoped / ~ � PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES-MAY 2012 Page 2 of 5 Port Angeles Forward Cwmmmmitteo Meeting Minutes for May K0, 2#82 for with on entry in parade oo July 4th. Time capsule ie hoped for also with involvement nf High School Students. Hurricane Ri(&g Update Kidd reported the next move is to plan a trip to Washington D.C. to meet with the Department of Interior. Ha|herg has three studies noting the Wi6d ()6vnnicn and how the coononuy is docoup|ud, quality of life is our biggest asset, and attracting retirees and others who call work anywhere \o locate here. An Economic Development Council (EDC) study from 2000o noted economic clusters with one being tourism and our competitive a1roogtbm. Tourism jobs are typically vvell-paying,j List not year-round employment. \/iai(u1imn nurube, are not "home-runs", but solid singles. He noted an extra 40 ourm per day and the carryover into | the connrnunityouudcthenmad -heingopeu pay for itself. If this in on economic goal to get more off ucayou visitors and to oo:ato greater quality of life, there isn't uuod`cr duoo on the table that oun be done as cheaply oukeeping the road open. Comparable would boa new Tsc`vvehzuunnuaeuno. Keeping the road open v/mu|d attract \ouddo and also oUruc1 others to live here. Hallett noted the Headwaters Study has merit but does not accurately reflect who p/eare. Discussion continued. /\n amenity-based 000norny does not provide u living v/ugc and can nrou|t in generating ao<uo||y more poverty. Discussion continued. Hallett noted all alternative to perhaps approach Congress for funding to make the cxboc 8 u, 9 months of tile year better for visits, rather than have 12 months at lesser quality of services. Discussion continued. Challenge is convince policy makers that keeping the road open all winter is the biggest bang for their buck ) and sometimes nca|ity 'uu\dounn"\v/orkinthonnizofvvha1imdeeired. 8u|hurg noted the similarity ofEstes Park to Olympic National Park(ONP) and farnily oriented prograrns which could be successful. Bergnerno\ed oiAoopo have begun for the Ride the Hurricane event. In 2011, dxo,e were 300 entries. Approximately |OO have already signed up for this y*ur`m event in /\oguaL Bergner noted efforts to reach out to Victoria to promote the event. ONP will permit up to 500 riders this year. Topics for Discus.vion in 2012 Lincoln Park Master Plan |{orom reported u xuouemefu| open house |oot month. Holding pattern d&b\ now while the FAA ceviuvve the plans. Another open house will boforthcoming. Hallett cmnunoonded City staff ou their efforts to keep the project moving and involvinQ1be public through the process. Cross-Town Route None 0dtz Hook West noted how the Lower E|v/haK|a||aon Idbc (|.E|{7,) and Department ofNatural Resources (I}NF() are moving b»n*ond with restoration efforts to remove old pieces of the &-Frunuo and other remnants. The Shoreline Master Plan includes the BdizHook, and the Planning Commission recommended approval and PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES'MAY 2012 Page 3uf5 Port Angeles Forward Cmmmnfittem Meeting Minutes for May K#, Z0D2 will now forward to City Council for approval. Kidd suggested extra ui8nuge in the Nippon Mill area to encourage tourists to continue through towards the Hook. Bergner suggested un information sign near the Coast Guard buuo detailing what the Hook is and historical info. Hu|berg suggested the K4U| post a sign in on the walkway that goes over the road. Discussion continued regarding repairs for storm damage tobu funded hv[EM&. McKeen noted the committee's mission statement and asked if the committee has specific visions and/or goals to reach out to the entire community. Discussion continued on pom\ efforts including the impact of the American Institute of Architects(/\IA) study. Meniber Repo None New Business None Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting u1 8:37 u.nn. | Next regular meeting date—June 14, 2012, at 7:30 a.m. in thm Ph1im Conference Room. Cherie Kidd,Chair ' Teresa Pierce, kxeoutiv Communications Coordinator ~ � PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES' MAY 30l2 Page 4 of 5 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going Sub-Committees 2012 PA Forward 2012 Group 2012 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(it-ant Subcommittee October 2009 Final Report Roll Out August 2009 2010 Census Bureau N.West November 2009 Presentation February 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Pro Recommendation to City ject N. West Council May 2010 Complete Count Census N. West May 2010 Committee Invited ONP to discuss May 2010 marketing plan for Elwha Dam K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group December 2010