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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/11/2012 ` ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE x ^vx�x "=,�=��m " vv"� r, ^�� ~^^,"^,�� "== KITTDS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Summary for Ocf8l`eC 1 | 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 u17:3O am. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Kidd, Mike Chapman, (lcocgeBergnor, K j /\h|bur& Members Absent: Max Mania, Patrick Downie, Jirn Bu||cU, Frances Charles, Linda f<o<murk, Terry VVced` Larry Monim,Charlie Smith, Mike Edwards, Greg}fa|ho,A /Bu/FProaun/: Dan McKoen`Nathan West, Scott Johns, Roberta l{orrz Others Present: Tim Boyle, Planning Commission Public Present: None. No Quorum ' Due to lack of quorum, no motion was made to approve the September 2012 minutes. Waterftynt Transportation Mwrovement Proiect(WTIP) Update/West-End Park VVoot reported that all pounha have been issued for the Waterfront project, including the /\nny Corps permit. Construction ofphase | commenced oil Monday October D, 2Ol2 and the construction company Primo has nnudo progress on tbo deconstruction which will likely continue for the next few weeks. The Port /\nQe|ea Downtown Association and City staff worked cfDoicn1|y to ensure all ad and City � infrastructure pieces had been removed from the project ado. Railroad Avenue has been temporarily reopened bc\vvcon I.uoro/ and Oak streets to accommodate Crabfeot during the upcoming weekend. VVoot � � emphasized the importance of supporting impacted businesses through mignugeond window displays. It was suggested businesses along Railroad Avenue bo listed and thanked for their cooperation. � West requested input from the Committee uuhosting ag7oundbceaking event. & suggestion was made to � coordinate the event with the 30% West End Park presentation to City Council scheduled for November 6, 2012. To meet the Peninsula Daily News' deadlines, a tentative groundbreaking event was yoggoa\od for 10:00 unn on November 5, 2012. There was expressed concern about this date interfering with anticipated press coverage of the upcoming elections. Mayor Kidd ccnpbaaiscd the inopoduuoe of having the P& Forward present ot tile event. Frustration with the /\nny Corps of Engineers permitting process on this and other City projects was > expressed. Kidd asked what avenues the Committee and other elected officials could take to improve the / process for future City projects, both public and private. &8enogerM4oKeen outlined o letter already sent to the Corp of Engineers as well as future letter writing opportunities. /\h|hurg suggested alternative methods Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for October &1, 2012 for improving relationships with regulatory agencies. Discussion followed and Kidd suggested this issue he taken onaau future agenda item. West reported that more involvement is needed in the campaign and that modification of the meeting time is being considered to ioorcuac involvement. /\new Peninsula Daily News (P[)YJ) campaign insert is being developed to help encourage support of local huaiucamnm. The PIlN is seeking invo|vcnueni of local hnaioeoaea for the iomcd. Coordination efforts with the C|a||uno County Economic Development Council and Entrepreneurs Institute are underway to provide local homiuemm training opportunities. McKeen reported u positive outcome of the recent Choose [moa| Resolution has been that |uoa| humincayea are encouraged to work with the City on improving business relationships. Economic Development IDowntown Port Ankeles ISub-Contillittee Repo Tourism /0NP/|Klwhm None Transportation None Regulation/Business/Financing None Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported that events are continuing all year t000n/noemnora1e the ]j0 m anniversary including arecent event held a1 the Senior Center. Additionally,the subcommittee is moving forward with the time capsule and Kidd encouraged anyone who has anything io contribute to contact her. Bergner suggested contact homade with local artists for miniatures of local art work. Kidd also reported that Westport Shipyard has volunteered tu make u custom wood cover for the capsule. Hurricane Ridy—e Update K4uKcenrcported lie receivndaoaUfronu ][odd8uessoftbcO|ynnpioNutionu| Parkp/uodng \omoeetp/i|b the City and Bruce ShouDerto discuss Hurricane Ridge Road. That meeting will happen in the next few days. Topics for Discussion in 2012 West 10, 2012, which included: |. A"do nothing"option which would maintain the Park in its current condition. 2. A"rernove as needed"option to remove trees as needed and reassess as needed. 3. A "remove and replace" option to remove all current and future tree obstructions and replace with low-canopy trees. Alburg suggested there could be an option between 2 and 3 to help mitigate some of the public concern and help community support. Z)i000yaion regarding hop/ funding could be innpuo<od by the choice of u|torouJivoa ensued. The latest presentation is available on the City's vvehaitc and the next discussion will be held at the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee meeting on October 18, 2012. ) ' PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY–OCTOBER 2012 PoRe 2uf4 Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for October 1&,2012 Cross-Town/Alternate Route None DCdtz Hook None ]0iuyolw7[ouriwom Bergner encouraged ovisioning for bicycle 1oudann be undertaken to build on the current interest and to promote future industry in the community. Bo reported bicycle touring ivan $81 billion industry inthis country that not only supports bicycle-related businesses, but the food service,transit, lodging, and recreation industries aawell. /\ suggestion was made to create a regional bicycle interest group. Kidd suggested this be included as a discussion item on future PA Forward agendas. Member Repo None New Business None Adjournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:30 um. Next Meetim-Date Next regular meeting date—November Q, 2012` u| 7:30o.nn. in the PiUim Conference Room. ) -^ PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY—OCTOBER 2012 Page 3 of 4 NEW AND ON—GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going I lousing/Jobs 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going Sub-Committees 2012 PA Forward 2012 Group 2012 Work Plan Pro osal 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 1O-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 Darn K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group December 2010