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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/10/2009 ' Xm�� K �� COMMITTEE � ~v�� =�`,��=�� ~^"� .. '�� Port Angeles, Washington Meeting ��`nnf�� f�rnk�r 10 2009 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: ,o � ��- " ' Co-Chair Perry opened the meeting a1 7:32 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Co-Chair Don Perry, YViUic Nelson, Linda Qntouark` George 8cboonfe|dt, Terry Roth, David Miller, Mike Edwards and Tim Boyle. ,�/oft'prexcn/: Kent Myers, Nathan West, Scott Johns, Teresa Pierce. Public Present: Mike Gentry. • Terry Weed and Deputy Mayor Wharton arrived at7:39n.nn. • Chair Cherie Kidd arrived at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Minutes / T. Roth moved to accept the August 13, 2089 ouimwtom as 9rcoummcd' M. Edwards seconded tile motion. The minutes were approved mnumimuummly. Due to the time necessary to review the final AIA Report, Co-Chair Perry asked for a motion to table the remaining mAmmda items to the October meeting. W. Nelson so moved, with L. Rotmuarkuffertog mmmoomd. Motion passed unanimously. AIA Grant Final Rgpo N. West reviewed the process to date and explained the work ofthe subcommittee to rank the items hono the report. M. Edwards asked, based on the recent newspaper article, if there had been any significant public pressure to implement any of these measures. K. Myers responded that there had been none at this time and lie attributed this 0n the fhottha|{bu Onu| nop*n had 'ua(canno out. B. Johns distributed u spreadsheet with the rankings and explained how the intb,nou\ion was organized. Spreadsheet is attached for reference purposes. Projects were ranked by the aubuonunoiUeo on the basis of cost; time factors such as ehnh-tonn or long-term completion eudnno1ea; and impact to the City. Each uu1oAory score was added to give each item u final ranking for comparison put-poses. Spreadsheet also contains categories for current status and comments. M. Edv/undm added that the focus u1 this point is more on the i\onno marked in red. Other categories \o be added vvon|d be citizen support and the likelihood of funding that were not weighed on the spreadsheet at } this time. M. Ddvvanda recommended that u member ofthe auhoornnoiUoe he involved when ocmping is done '/ io regards to transportation itonna and/or studies. Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September |0,20Uy N. West added that staff will be working to incorporate as many of the horoa as possible and D( as many itcnna aa possible aw part ofoverall City Planning efforts. M. Gentry added that the spreadsheet is just one tool in the process and was curious how this compared with the executive uunurnx,y. S. Johns responded that there is m1i|| u lot ofwork and analysis yd|| left to be done with public input being the key to further development of the results. M. Edwards agreed 0o add u category to capture bovv the mubuonunnittce`a and the /\l& J,norn`s recommendations compare ingeneral. It was noted for the record that the anbuonunoiKoc members are: T. Roth, T. Weed, M. Gentry, M. Edwards, and S. Johns. Co-Chair D. Perry congratulated the subcommittee on their outstanding work on the analysis iodate. T. Roth reported that bc went around dovvn(ov/u with M. Edward's short lint for perspective. He reported that the public did not realize there was such n long list of items involved in the report and there was a continued high level of interest in the report and the projects. Fle emphasized that people are watching and the steps to involve public input will be very important. K. Myers commented on the citizen support sector and the importance of including that input as part of the Uum| ranking. Co-Chair D. Perry asked ifu date had been determined for upublic hearing o, meeting yet. N. West responded that Thursdays are the heo{ days so far, and added that some additional work needs to be done fi,aL Chair Kidd stressed that it is important to have the public hearing soon since there is SO Much interest and momentum. K. K4ye,a cautioned that the public input process is crucial and it is important to / have good moderator involved. M. Edwards suggested offering u list to the public fbr1henn to uononnen\ on rather than just offer the entire report. Staff responded that at least vveoky would hu needed to organize for such an event. Discussion continued on what the best venue would be—a public hearing or an open house type event. M. Udv/aojo suggested that u way to speed up the process would be to go through the report tocondense i|enom and then ask the City to make aduturnoinution on the likelihood of funding, and then gather public input after the meeting. Co-Chair D. Perry suggested October | for the public meeting in order to allow time to coordinate within the budget schedule. N. West recommended u fhnnu| prcmcu1o1ion in Council Chambers for public input and feedback. K. Myers asked if the agenda for the regular PA Forward October meeting would just contain the issue of ranking. Co Chair D. Perry ougges|ed that the only other agenda i\ono needing attention would be the Economic Development issue. N. West added that Betsy Wharton wished to offer a presentation regarding just aignageissues. [)iooueaivn then determined that the October nnoodng will include discussion of /\D\ Grant and presentation from Deputy Mayor Wharton. N. West requested the PAForward committee to further review the rankings therefore any items that cause confusion or need further clarification ofimplementation. Page 2 of 4 > Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September 10,2009 M.Gentg/ offered to meet with anyone over n lunch hour to in[6nnu||y discuss the report. Co-Chair D. Perry suggested having another PA Eon*ucd meeting before the public event on October |. N. VVed suggested the subcommittee to meet with an open invitation io other P/\ Forward members tmattend if available. Possible date will be September 23, exact time and location to be determined. N. West added that u press release regarding receipt of the Unu| report had been distributed and the Ou|| report is available on the City's vvchmite. l0oimg time still remaining, Co-Chair D. K"or/y anggcmtoW 6imoommimg the Economic Development Survey agenda item. Since this item had been tabled by previous motion tothe October meeting,Co- Chair Perry asked if there was u motion to mutmru this agenda item for discussion. Chair C. Kidd moved and T. Weed wmunmWod to return the economic development survey tmmoe for discussion. Motion passed unanimously. M. Edwards explained that subcommittee's work on the survey process and potential questions. Questions determined were: |. VVho1 is helping; 2. What are your biggest challenges, i.e., competition, business p|uua, etc; and 3: What the City can dntohelp, i.e., training, loans, tourism. Survey would have limited number of questions with the hope\n find a way{o gather feedback. Discussion continued on the best way to distribute the surveys such as via email or using a survey service Such as Survey Monkey. W. Nelson moved and T. Roth mouoodud to use those questions as the basis for the survey. Motion ) passed unanimously. Adiounintent Meeting adjourned od0;33a.ma. Next Meetink Date: Next regular meeting will be on October 8, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack PiUimConference Room, City Hall. Minutes approved as presented on October 8 2009. Cherie Kidd, Chair Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator Page 3 of 4 } _ Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September 10,2009 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group Oil-Going Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going 1-08-09 Follow-up& Survey for Subcommittee Immediate Business Resource Event Summer 09 AIA Grant FOut inal Report Roll Subcommittee October 1,2009 August 2010 Census Bureau N. West September or October 2009 Presentation 2009 COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESULT 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 January Host Business Resource Subcommittee January 8,2009 2009 Event/Council Chambers March 2009 AIA Team Grant Visit Group March 2009 Forward Recommendations April 2009 to City Council regarding Group April 9,2009 CFP&Policy Issues Page 4 of 4