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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/14/2008 , Kv ~T ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE ~EE � Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for Feb 8Tyl4 2008 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Mike Chapman opened the meeting o1 7:32 a.nn. ROLL CALL: Members Present: \/ico-Cbui, Mike Chapman, Cherie Kidd, [)oo Perry, Terry Roth, Craig Johnson, Terry Weed, Dave Miller, Linda BLnicnuck and Willie Nelson as the new representative of the Chamber otCommerce. ��/resm/: Nathan West and Teresa Pierce. Public Present: RueaVeonornm. Selection Process of Committee Chair lReview Membership Terms/Openin'-s Since the position of Chair is vacant,Vice-Chair Chapman will run the meetings until a Chair is appointed. Selection of tile Chair is the decision of the City Council. Counci|nocnobc,mKidd, Perry and Di Gui\io ) should have u separate discussion and bring recommendation toLhe February |g, 2008 City Council meeting for approval. D. Perry and C. Kidd asked Vice-Chair Chapman if lie was interested in being the Chair and M. Chapman said lie would pending City Council approval. Discussion continued regarding oherouieo for committee nnennhurm. The hy|uvva only provide an alternate for City Cnunci|nnenobeo and not for other committee nnenohem. U. Perry and C. Kidd will look into possibly revising the by-laws to include mhu,nutom for members. C. Johnson asked how on ukcmnato could be kept informed so that in the event they did attend a meeting they could vote properly. D. Perry responded that okuooutes could be included in the onnai| distributions to keep informed. T. Pierce suggested that committee members regularly report back \o their respective organizations on the results of P/\ Forward n000dnQm as u way 0o keep alternates iuhonnod and to also possibly generate ideas for the Cornnnidue to consider. The Planning Conncnioaioo has been represented as one of the Citizen-At-Large positions rather than as specifically u Planning Commission member. D. Perry said he would ask the City Attorney to review the alternate process for the Citizen-At-Large positions and how the Planning Commission is represented. Approval of Minu C. Johnson rnade a motion to approve the December 2007 minutes as presented. T. Roth second. Minutes approved unanimously with D. Perry and L. Rotmark abstaining. (No meeting was held in January 2008). Cross-Town Route Recommendation to Council N. West reported that PA Forward's recommendation was forwarded to City Council and Council approved adding the cross-town route issue into tile 20O8 CFP plan for consideration. Council will decide in June which pr joctmvvi\lhefondedinthe 2009 budget. ) ^ Vice-Chair Chapman reported that lie was recently in Olympia for a Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Legislative Outreach meeting with members ofthe legislature and Department of , Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes ` February |4,20O8 Transportation (DOT). He talked with Kevin Dayton who confirmed that the DOT iy aware ofthe possible need for ucross-town route for Port Angeles however there are already |Nm of other projects Qpiu&on and the Hood Canal Bridge Project buaydorhvriohtnu"/ucUi| hiaconnp|eted. Vice-Chair Chapman offered the U9e|Cair By-Pass oa all example that projects do get built. The|0e|tuirproject is similar in size\othe 8oguinn by-pass project. N. West will keep the Committee posted nn the progress of the cross-town route in the Cib/`a CFP. Member Reports T. Roth reported on the basketball tournament with 70 ieunna coming to town this weekend, To\| Ships in June, the process of dedicating the Federal Building to Marine Richard Anderson and plans for that ceremony oil June 21, 2008 including a parade which may be the largest parade in Port Angeles since World War ll. D. Miller reported that"the citizens are quiot" N. West reported that the 2007 Annual Report for the City's Department of Community& Economic Development io now available. & record number of8|0 permits were issued in2OO7 and there appears to bcno significant slow down in20O0yet. Waterfront planning continues and the City will bo making u report to City Council oil Phase I of the Puget Sound Partnership Plan at the February 19, 2008 City Council rno*(inA. T. Pierce gave a quick review oil the Gateway, 8 m Street Bridges and Downtown Water Main projects. R. Veenema reported that the Chamber's 2008 media campaign was already underway with emphases on the l5 corridor, northern California,Vancouver and DCregions. Chamber is working with Bed & Breakfasts, 2007 was orocord year for roorn tax with an 8.696 increase vvhiob is the result of higher room prices rather than more visitors. He reported that visitors spending at least I night in Port Angeles generated $40 million into the economy. Q. Vecncnnu presented a new issue for the Committee's consideration. llu suggested working closer with artisans within the downtown area au that buildings could bcused for more multi-use and diverse purposes so that artisans such as glass blowers, pottery makers, and welders could be in a more open venue with greater access tm the public. He further reported that he often receives negative cornments about waterfront beautification and how it is all embarrassment to residents. Waterfront needs a^'vvc|corning"thennc and upronnenode with interpretive areas and places\ostroll. N. West responded that funding is the issue and that the Waterfront promenade im oil the Transportation Improvement Program. The City has leased the I)NR property(o continue the promenade in that area. R. Veenerna said that signage to the ferry and the college needs improvement and that emphasis should be un promoting Port Angeles aau"college tovvn". |lo spoke briefly oil the closure uf the Hood Canal Bridge for several p/ouka in 2009 and the impacts on the community. C. Kidd offered that signage also needs to be improved on Race Street and Mt. Angeles Road to direct people to Hurricane Ridge. ;l. Veonennu added that aiAnuAe oil the west side of town also needs tobe ) Page 2o[ 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes February 14,2008 improved to direct people to Hurricane Ridge and welcome them to town. C. Kidd stated that emphasis should be made that Port Angeles is an international host city with signs that say"Welcome to Port Angeles, USA". L. Rotmark reported on various efforts by the EDC and how the EDC is meeting monthly with the PABA, PADA, and the Chamber on issues.The EDC's annual report is now available. W.Nelson said he was glad to be at the meeting, found the discussion very interesting, and looked forward to serving on the committee. D. Perry reported that the Lions Club will be holding their annual convention in Port Angeles, bringing at least 300 people to town. T. Roth reported that Canadian currency exchange will be available on board the Coho. T. Weed reported that Transit will be looking at their services and routes as they plan for growing demand. He would appreciate any comments on types of services that Transit can provide. They are looking into alternative vehicles that are smaller and lighter, and battery driven. Fuel is a big concern for all transit agencies. C. Johnson reported that PABA is drafting a letter to Congressman Norm Dick asking why the road to Hurricane Ridge isn't kept open on a more regular basis. The president of Black Ball Transport(Coho) will be speaking at the next PABA meeting. New Business Vice-Chair asked for items of new business. T. Roth asked that the group discuss the situation at the Port of Port Angeles regarding recent termination of staff, inadequacy of leadership and the impact on the community. T. Roth stated that he believes G. Schoenfeldt is part of the solution at the Port. No action was taken to add this as an item of discussion at the next meeting. Adjournment Vice-Chair Chapman asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by T. Roth, seconded by D. Perry. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Next Meeting Date: March 13, 2008 at regular starting time of 7:30 a.m. in the Public Works Conference Room in City Hall. Mike Chapman, Vice-Chair Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator i Page 3 of 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes February 14,2008 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 1-12-06 Bring Council's project Chair Williams On-Going priority list to meeting 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 10-2007 Further Discussion on Short Group On-Going term and long-term transportation issues COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 3-9-06 Letter to City Council, Mark Madsen Completed Planning Commission and County regarding Southern Cross-Route April-May Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 2006 with Jim Hagewood February Make recommendation to 2007 City Council regarding Group Completed 2-8-07 Harbor Plan May 10, Determine PA Forward 2007 representative to Lodging Group Completed 5-10-2007 Tax Committee October 11, Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-11-07 2007 Representative Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 October Route issue December Give Recommendation to 2007 City Council Regarding Group Completed Cross-Town Route Page 4 of 4