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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/12/2012 �� COMMITTEE mv�� =�^.��u �� ^,"~ .. '^�� PUTT8S MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for DX8Uy 12, 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 a17:3Oum. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, /\|tonuate Patrick Downie, Brenda Francis, Larry Morris, Linda Dotnnurk, Kathy Charlton, Dick Pilling for P/\0&, Charlie Smith, Mike Bdnon]u, (;reQHo|berg Members Absent: Max Mania,Iinu Hallett, Mike Chapman, Terry Weed, Christopher Riffle ,f Present: Don MoKoen,Nathan YVcmi, Scott Johns, KobortuKorcz, Teresa Pierce ()VhenvPraxco/: Tim Boyle, Planning Commission Public Present: Glenn Wiggins,Todd Suess from Olympic National Park Approval qfMinul ) Chair Kidd asked if there were any changes k` the May minutes. June meeting was canceled. None offered. Minutes approved byconsensus. WaterLront Transportation Improvement Project(WTIP) Update/West-End Park Wuo\reported Phase l of the project is out to bid with construction expected to start this year in September- October. Additional meetings involving stakeholders have begun for the 30Y6 design ofYVcat'Bnd Park. Tribal elements ys well amu business presence will be included in the design. The hope iy for West-End Park construction <obu done during the fish window iu30l3. &orozia researching [<[V grants with the possibility ofa $4OO,UUO matching grant. Bd"/xrda reported meetings occur about every two weeks. The door-to door-campaign will include distribution of 400 pronnohonu| packages to buaioeeece along First, Front, and 8 e Streets. Hope was <o have high School Students distribute the packages. Another insert im planned for the Peninsula Daily News (PDN) and nnorcvvebuite updates. /\ resolution was been drafted as an incentive for local governments to first look locally when making purchases with specific preference to )oou| buyiuuauoe. Edwards ohm||cnAod the c*nomuiUoe to encourage and find `vuye to &o\ other business representatives 1n become involved as program sponsors. West distributed a draft resolution for the conunniUce`s consideration for possible roconnnncodo1ion to City Council. Goal is for PA Forward nnennbcm` as well as other agencies, to also adopt the ourne or mirni|ur resolution 10 result in a more powerful nneaougo to the / community. Port Angeles Fwnvamd Committee Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2012 Discussion continued regarding whether 5% or 10% should be the standard to meet. Edwards requested this be brought before Council as soon as possible and requested the Finance Department provide sales tax comparison data. McKeen will be discussing with the City Attorney to make sure the draft covers any and all legal concerns before presenting\oCouncil. It was moved by Edwards and second by Smith to forward u mmopmumueudmtiom to City Council to pass a resolution to establish a policy of choosing local businesses for purchasing and services within the confines oK state law pending any modifications &y the City Attorney Motion carried unanimously. New Business/Front Street Trees Chair Kidd introduced guest, and former mayor, Glenn Wiggins to discuss a landscaping effort on the east side uF Port Angeles and ways io improve the appearance of Port Angeles. Mr. Wiggins reviewed previous plans to plant trees along the [,ou( Street thoroughfare. He suggested establishing u program to plant even ten inoom every year so, am over the course ofdnno` Front Street would be tree-lined. Downie suggested rather than a city-mandated pr 'eo1 to offer more of u oo/nnn tin ity-nuandated project with individual sponsorships of trees under the guidance of the City. /\ list of recommended typos of trees and standards are already included in the Urban Standards Plan. Johns reported the Department ufNatural Resources (DNR) may provide grants for planting certain types oftrees. It was moved by Downie and meommWud by VC8vvardm to apply for uDNR grant with the KTrbmm and Community Forest Program, and any other grants, for the purpose of planting new trees along the } Front Street corridor. Motion carried unanimously. Economic Development IDowntown Port Angeles ISub-Committee Repo Tourism /ONP/]Klwha Todd Suess reported visitation to Olympic National Park increased as soon as the weather began to improve in July. Transportation None Regulation/Business/Financing None Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported more events will continue including Heritage Week. The Sunbonnet Sue's made a quilt for a raffle and preparations are underway for adnnocapsule. Kidd encouraged ideas for items tohc placed inside. ) -^'-' PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES-JUNE%812 Pu2c2o[4 Pont Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for July 12,2012 Kidd reported negotiations continue with the Department of the Interior for future funding to keep the road open during the winter. She encouraged the committee to send thank-you |oUura to Bruce Sbeuffer for the funding provided over the last two years and support for continuing this funding. To1cdom Manager McKeen acknowledged Greg Halberg's work and participation ill this effort. Topics for Discussion in 2012 Lincoln Park Master Plan None Cross-Town/Alternate Route None EdioD800k Chair Kidd will be asking the committee for their ideas (with no |inoi\uhony) of ways to maximize Ediz Hook for tourism and enjoyment of local residents. Item to be discussed at a future meeting. Member Rgpo 8rundxPrancimroponedonthcE\vvhaVVunior |eudemhipprugcmnvvdhuqueonandpduoemaavoi|ab|efoc tribal and other area events. Rotrnark reported there between $30,000 to$40,000 will be coming from the Dept. of Commerce to ) Nippon for training staff for the cogeneration plant. llolbe,g requested the committee discuss ubig-pioiurc visioning process tu cover the next 50 years. Downie reported visiting with the owners of the New Day Caf6. Their business ix off(ou very good start and they have been well received 6v the community. They may submit all application for the FugudoG,unt program and Downie reported be commended them oil their courage to start a new business. Brenda Francis noted the Tribal Journey Canoes will arrive in Port Angeles on Monday. Ne;v Business None AdLournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting o1 8:34 a.m. Next Meeting Da Next regular meeting date—August P, 20|2, ot7:3Uu.nu. in the PittiaConference Room. Cherie Kidd,Chair / Teresa Pierce,Exec utive[ommun/ea-t/onaCoordinator ) -~ ^ PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES'JUNE 2012 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 Sub-Committees Various On-Going Sub-Committees I 2012 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 Flaguewood Make recommendation to City February 2007 Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Completed 2-8-07 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 Chambers 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 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N.West Recommendation to City 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