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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/13/2010 ~ ' , ��h�� ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE � ^^°�� '"^�~v��^�^�� " ^v�~ rr =�°^"� ~.~^^,�^,=�� "�� ` Jack Pdkim Memorial Conference Room in City Hall /Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for 2010 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: '� � ��- �� ~ ' Chair Kidd nncncd the meeting at 7:30 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present.- Chair Cherie Kidd, Co-Chair Don Perry, Mike Chapman, Larry Morris, Linda 8o1ouark, |{ j Ah|borg,Terry Weed,Terry Roth, Mike Edwards. Members Absent: Pruuucm Charles, George Schmenfe|dL Willie Nelson. Two vuounoico for Cidzen- f\t-Lorgcpositions. /iufFyrexen/: Kent Myers,Nathan West, Scott Johns, Teresa Pierce. Others Present: Tim Boyle. Public Present: Ralph Lovely, Barb K4oynee and Dave Reynolds from Olympic National Park, ) ' Laura Brabant from Port Angeles High School, and student Courtney Lemon. Elwha River Restoration Project—Olyny2ic National Park I Barb Maynes and Dave ReEnolds Presentation by Barb Maynea and Dave Reynolds of()NP. K4uynemgaveubriofhuukg,oundonthoC|p/hu River Restoration project including o history of the restoration act, salmon habitat that will be restored, years to recovery, and habitat improvements. Muynoa outlined communication goals and planned ways 10 work with the oVoocnuoity and regional partners to spread information out even further. Goals include concentrating on news and marketing plans. Marketing has not been their usual area o[expertise in the past. (}NP is engaging with key partners including Lower E)v/hu K|uUum Tribe, Olympic National Park Institute, and the City of Port Angeles. Three different marketing consultants are involved. 7,o develop u good tag line was completed with New Path Marketing, logo development with Laurel Black of Port /\n&c|ea, and with Carol Merry of Seattle, (with experience with King 5 TV and IKEA) for developing marketing co-ops for tOUrism-based activities. Co-Chair Perry asked if the public will be allowed above the dams during construction. Mayoea said that they want to have as nouub public access to the project as possible while work is being done. However, how Much access will he determined by the project's Contractor with aute\y concerns being primary in any planning. \/on or shuttle services may be possible to view the removal process along with some trails to overlook areas. Johns asked if there was an estimate of jobs produced by the dunn removal. MuYncm responded that ` approximately 200 people were employed during construction of the v/u1er i,euinoeni plants and approximately the same is expected for the ,enmuvn| process. /\h}burg asked if specific budget had been au< for marketing. Moynee responded that ONP cannot pay for advertising itself, and hopes that this nation-wide rnu,kctiog plan will involve co-operative ufD/da with other agencies. Any expenses for ' , Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May 13,2010 \ marketing are separate Rnm the project fund. Collaborative marketing plans will be u significant part of the overall plan. ()NP will have more details iuJune. Chair Kidd stressed the importance of this project that will bring national and international attention to our area and how will we connect with them so they kunn' where to stay, who 10 talk to, do. &h|bur& added that lie asked the Chamber about who io coordinating the project and they responded 1hat (}N9 was. He further offered that this may hou chance to work outside of the box. Myers added that P& Forward might ,/mut to create a new set of ambassadors, an expansion of the Chambers Red Coats, 10 p/e|oonoe people and also inform them of other interesting uroom here. Edwards asked what specific and measurable goals will bc used to make sure this is successful, auch as increased visits to the Park ao that results can bemeasured. Roth Approval ofMinutes made u motion to 000ep( the February 2010 meeting minutes as presented. Motion seconded by /\h|burg. Motion carried unanimously. /\ quorum was not present for the March meeting and the April meeting was cancelled. 2010 Census Opportunities Lor Involventent - US Census Myers reported that the County did u great 'oh in communicating in the public the irnpoouuoe of completing the ocnouo form. Chapman confirmed that C|u||ann County had one of the highest return percentages in the State. Chapman stressed that John Miller and Mike Doherty, of the County, worked very hard and their efforts were u great part vf the Success of the project. Economic DeveNpnientlDowntown Port An,-elev—Business Resource SurveV ) Co-Chair Perry thanked Bdp/aoda for his work on the project and also Kent and Diannc Myers. Edv/evde reported that 87 responses were collected via Survey Monkey. Edwards distributed a report that sunonon,izcd the eurvoy results. The results were grouped into three categories: vvhu1 is working hcmt for your business, biggest challenges, and what they would like to see the City do. Working best for business was improving customer service. Biggest challenge was tile recession and items for the City to do include: revitalize downtown, improving tourism, and encouraging new business. Existing ufDody include continuing 0o implement the /\[A rcconomnendo]ionm, faoado improvements, and painting downtown with new efforts on buying local,tourism, and regulatory requirements. West reported on the RFP process for tile waterfront is at the stage of accepting proposals. He anticipates Council considering u proposal in July. On the Pugadu Improvement the City is currently accepting proposals for that progrmn with n deadline of June 4. Painting downtown continues with tile PcnP|y building project. Edwards suggested sending the results back<uthe people that responded. Edwards and West will meet to add more information about existing and new efforts tothe 5nu| aunnnoury of the survey. Perry suggested putting a list together to present to businesses and the P/\D/\ so they are more aware of what eDhda have been done and what ioavailable. Page 2of4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May 13,2010 Myers reminded the group that the purpose of the survey was to gather information to consider new programs or services and encouraged members to offer those ideas and recommendations. Report will be given at the next meeting. Request - Trint Trees between Red Lion and Front Street Carol Boardman was unable to attend. Issue was tabled to the next meeting. Member Reports Co-Chair Perry reported that the first Blue Star Banner went Lip on Lincoln Street and the family was extremely pleased. Approximately a dozen banners have been sold and he indicated there may be an interest to expand the program to include 8"' Street. Ahlburg inquired about the status of the Juan de Fuca Statue project. West responded that presentations were made, and well received, by the Soroptimists and the Parks Commission. He added that the City is in need of more information regarding the requirements of this sister-city relationship before taking on that obligation along with requirements of other sister-city agreements. Roth reported that there are five buildings targeted for painting this year. Myers reported a cooperative agreement with ONP and the Feiro, Marine Lab to install an Elwha River Restoration display that would include preserving items from the power house. New Business No discussion. Adjournment Meeting concluded at 8:32 a.m. Chair Kidd and Co-Chair Perry remained to conduct interviews for two citizen-at-large positions. Candidates are Christopher Riffle,Ralph Lovely and Greg Halberg. Their recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for approval. Next Meetinm Date: • Next regular meeting—June 10, 2010, at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Pittis Conference Room, City Hall. Cherie Kidd, Chair Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator 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 Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Therne Adopted Group On-Going 1-08--09 Follow-up&Survey for Subcommittee April 2010 Business Resource Event 12-12-2009: K.Myers 3-2010 PA Forward Work Plan Proposal Nathan West Apri 12010 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 2006 Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 with Jim Haguewood February 2007 Make recommendation to City Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Completed 2-8-07 May 10,2007 Determine PA Forward representative to Lodging Tax Group Completed 5-10-2007 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 2007 Give Recommendation to City Council Regarding Cross-Town Group Completed Route January 2009 Host Business Resource Event Subcommittee January 8,2009 Council Chambers March 2009 AIATearn 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 Prqject N. West Recorrumndation 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 Pqject m 4* 4 4 zit 4t zl� 4t 44: 41Z * 4* 4* 4t 0 4* 4 4 44 -4 M @ x m w -A w N 0 (A -4 W w --N w o — 0 M t-� C) 3 3 9 9 (D QJ 3 LO rn m 0 oo 0 4 a B V 0 @ < M (A 3 o (D At 0 0 j 0 g w e-t m c (D a U-)' (D (D 0 rl U) 0 0 3 =3 LO (D 0 > ai , 0 n r- I iD B ka m :r �D LO 0 (D CEI cr W 3 (n 0 a- 0 (D Ul = Lo aj r+ Lo CL :I LO ai o 5 r+ 0 0 0 q 0 :r :� :� ED < 0 -n c m m (D c K* Z m =3 =3 Cu (D 03 EL (D 3 (D' ca :3 � (n u) (D (D c (D I < a l< 0 (D (D 0 (D n uj c CL I-P w 0 0 (D 0 U) — 0---- cI iz (D (D (0 m 041 A; 90 o C * to c m m ul '0 @ (D (D U-) (D (n 3 zr 3 VI m r C) w ro ai 90 LA LO > 4 0 L4 0 (D U) ro cr s m UW (0 ————————— ———--——— —————— --j m Uf (A c Port Angeles City Wide Business Survey 2010 Results Questions (1-6) Where is your business located? Answer Options Response Response Percent Count Downtown 28.9% 24 Within the city limits, but not downtown 48.2% 40 Outside the city limits 22.9% 19 answered question 83 What type of business do you have? Answer Options Response Response Percent Count Professional 24.1% 20 Retail 13.3% 11 Food Service 3.6% 3 Service(other) 12.0% 10 Medical 3.6% 3 Health and Beauty 0.0% 0 Other(please specify) 43.4% 36 answered question 83 Where are the majority of your customers located? (Choose one) Answer Options Response Response Percent Count Within Port Angeles 14.5% 12 Within the immediate Peninsula area 50.6% 42 State-wide 6.0% 5 Internet Sales 3.6% 3 Other(please specify) 25.3% 21 How many employees do you have? Please list the number of full Answer Options Response Count Between 1 and 1,000 (majority between 2 — 20) 83 What are your peak business times? Answer Options Response Count 8-11 am 12 Noon 10 1-2 pm 14 3-5 pm 13 6-8 pm 5 How would you rate Port Angeles for the following on a scale from I to 4? Answer Options Answer Options Poor Excellent Attractiveness Attractiveness 16 33 29 4 Cleanliness 9 40 30 3 Parking Convenience 12 34 24 13 Safety Safety 4 11 51 16 Variety of goods/services Variety of goods/services 20 37 23 1 Quality of goods/services 10 25 43 3 Special events/festivals Special events/festivals 3 17 33 29 Friendliness of merchants Friendliness of merchants 4 21 44 13 Public Services Public Services 5 19 56 1