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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/14/2008 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for August 14, 2008 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cherie Kidd opened the meeting at 7:30 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Don Perry, Doug Nass, Terry Weed, Linda Rotmark, Mike Edwards, Terry Roth, Buck Gieseke. Staff Present: Nathan West, Scott Johns,Teresa Pierce. Public Present: Tim Boyle from the Planning Commission,Mike Gentry from Gentry Architecture Collaborative. Approval ofMinutes M. Edwards moved to accept the July 2008 minutes as presented. L. Rotmark second. Minutes approved unanimously. Time Line Development/AIA Grant Nathan West N. West introduced Mike Gentry of Gentry Architecture Collaborative. N. West described ]low an assessment team would come and evaluate items of our choice and how the work plan includes the assessment and the grant. N. West requested that PA Forward send a recommendation to City Council for placement on the August 19, 2008 City Council meeting agenda to proceed with the application for the grant. The grant is for $15,000 and requires a $5,000 match, which would be fulfilled by in-kind services from the City. There was no guarantee that the City's application would be accepted but he believed our application would be very competitive. The grant would require that a scope be determined, the appointment of a steering committee and letters of support from PA Forward member organizations. The grant would provide for an "outside eye" to do an assessment and provide suggested implementation items to consider. West suggested that the steering committee be composed of Mr. Gentry (required AIA sponsor), a Planning Department staff person, and three members representing public, private and citizen- at-large. He included that the Port Angeles Downtown Association voted to support the grant. After brief discussion it was determined that the steering committee would consist of Mr. Gentry, N. West, M. Edwards, T. Roth and T. Weed. T. Roth made a motion that PA Forward endorse the AIA Grant application and send a recommendation to City Council to apply for the grant. M. Edwards second. Motion passed unanimously. Letters of support from PA:Forward member organizations will need to be provided to N. West by August 25. i Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes August l4,2008 Lmlate—ffLorts hy PADA to install Llygs along,Railroad A veil ue— Terr),Roth I. Roth stated Ab\ Grun\nniuht be helpful in Ubc process for ideas±brtho Railroad Avenue at-ea. Qu reported that input and ideas lie received from the Y/\[)/\ included: • Determining a theme or statement for Port Angeles as all international crossing point with ueio1uo or monument. • Gate like aou|p\urn/ata|uea1 the foot o[Lincoln Street that Would be '^opeu"to the north and South. • Flags that would be easy to see 1oonurkthe area uuucorridor. • New elements should be complimentary to tile new Gateway facility. T. Roth omntinued that lie was looking forward tu the results from the grant's analysis but stressed that funding will beaconcern. He inquired if there are fuoding Opportunities Outside ofWashington State with perhaps private organizations and encouraged the idea of reaching out for other opportunities for implementation. N. West offered that staff could bo directed to research funding Opportunities for implementation items resulting from dhc/\]/\ grant and funding backup funding options should the A|}\ grant application beunsuccessful. Chair Kidd asked T. Roth for more ideas pertaining the flag pavilion concept. T. Roth offered that the sidewalk could be removed on both sides of Railroad Avenue between Lincoln and Oak Streets and the parking lane would be removed oil one side. Both Canadian and American flags would be installed with all poles lighted. He suggested that a monument of some design be placed at the foot of Lincoln Street and to maybe extend that area to the north or cover a portion of tile creek with a boardwalk to further expand tile > space. A covered monument might be needed due to our weather conditions but he hoped it would still be viev/ub|eDrom Front Street. N. West requested confirmation that any innprnvu/nenia1n the Railroad Avenue should be part of the AIA process and that a comprehensive planning approach be undertaken so that improvements are not atand'u|ooe. Additionally, West indicated that such considerations might hu reviewed in association with tile International Waterfront Promenade planning effort. Continuation of 20.10 Ftiture Topics Chair Kidd shared that when she went tn the last Concert on V\e Pier event that she wm* lots of garbage uy she walked 10 the aron. She recalled a PA Pri(](,, subcommittee that cleaned up areas of town and also moved overgrown ]ob. She suggested starting that up again and this would be by volunteer and not require any funding O'o/ntile City. T. ilny|o stated tbo1\Yindome,e Rea} Estate recently o|cmnod upusection of Marine Drive. Chair Kidd offered the theme of"Pick Up PA"and asked if member's organizations would Offer Support for this beautification effort. She added that tile City cant enforce tile litter issue so this has to filter down to individuals. [. IluLmudkasked if set-vice groups could take oil this project oudChuirKiddrcmponded that service groups were already obligated to certain projects. T. Roth offered that Kevin Thmnpeon`a ([u/ni]y Shoe Store)daily efforts 10 clean the sidewalk were all excellent example and that while some of the other businesses do care about beautification many others donot. Ile emphasized that individuals need to be responsible for their own property. D. Perry offered that the City has u sidewalk sweeper that is available for use by the Downtown Association. T. Roth will check with the Coho to see if it call be stored in their warehouse. Page 2 of 4 ) _' ~ Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes August l4,2088 Chair Kidd asked iy there was interest from the committee to adopt the "Pick K7p PA"theme. M. Edwards moved that P/k Forward adopt the theme nf"Pick 3JpPA^'. T.Roth second. Motion passed unanimously. Do1ado and immy|ou000tuhuu were tabled for discussion at a later date. T. Roth reported that the Avenue of the People was unveiled over the weekend and that the Federal Building dedication ceremony will be on September at 2:00 p.m. D. Perry added that citizens and tourists are having lots of fun taking photos of hugging or standing with the statues. Meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m. Next Meetink,Date: September ||,2O08 ut regular starting time mf7:3Ou.m. in the Public Works Conference Room in City )}xU. LIC CheriOKidd, Chair Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator `--/ Page of 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes August 14,2008 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGE'r 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 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going Develop time line and discuss Recommendation AIA grant with Mike Gentry forwarded to City 6-12-2008 Nathan West Council—August 08— Item now pending upon application approval. 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 Haguewood 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 October Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 2007 Route issue December Give Recommendation to 2007 City Council Regarding Group Completed Cross-Town Route Page 4 of 4