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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/12/2010 � �� COMMITTEE � ~^��= ^=^��"^"�^, "~,"^ ,, '�~�=' ~~`,.,"",�� "�"� ` JuckK»btis Memorial Conference Room in City Hall /Port Angeles,Washington 2 Minutes � � "2USf /2' 2010 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Co-Chair Perry opened the meeting at7:30a.m. ROLL CALL: Members,Present: Co-Chair Don Perry, Brooke Nelson, Mike Chapman, Sonya ?ctnovvkai, Terry Weed, Terry Roth, K ' /\hlhurg, Jeff Robb, Mike Edwards, Christopher Riffle. Members Absent.- Chair Cherie Kidd, Greg Halberg, Doug Nass, Willie Nelson, Linda Rotmark @��'Preuon/.- Kent Myers,Nathan West, Roberta l{orcz, Teresa Pierce. Others Present: Tim Boyle Public Present: Barb K4uynusof Olympic National Park; Bill Grimes o[Studio Cascade. Approval of Minutes ) T. Roth made nuodoo to mucwyt the July 2o10 mmmmduX minutes as presented. Motion mmcnod*d by M. Chapman. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation / Waterftont Transportation Improvements Project (R7M bV Studio Caseade N. VVea1 gave o brief review of the project which includes four capital improvement projects - the waterfront promenade, v/ayGoding'aiguaAc` entry monuments and transportation. Studio Cascade of Spokane was selected as the lead 000au|tun[ with Zenoviok & Associates as the local firm. West introduced Bill Grimes from Studio Cascade. B. Grimes offered how community revitalization takes many components to be au000eefu|. This particular project will involve three important components including the vva1orfiord, wayfiodingond transportation all important{ohelp establish momentum for the project. The concept phase will be accelerated so that six of the *nyOoding signs will uo1uol|y he in place by the end of 2010, along with the design for entry monuments. There will be a very interactive process for public participation and involvement. Studio Cascade will be developing o dedicated wehoito just for this project. The`vohoi{e is not functioning yet but the domain will be . Workshops will be held to bring design and construction teams together and will be open 10 the public for their in1ozuchoo and participation. An Open House will also be bc|d for the public with final concepts expected in December. Studio Cascade will start this v/eoknod interviewing people that are visiting Port Angeles on the ferry and also at Hurricane Ridge. Stakeholder interviews will also heheld. ) ' Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes _ August |2,20l0 After conceptual design, then construction and architectural design will begin so hopefully ubid package vvoo\d he in place in uppooxinno1c\y ayeaz. The waterfront area will be bc|*cco the estuary and the City Pier. Robb added that access {o marina is lost because ufgap between i( and the rest of the waterfront by the industrial area. Grimes agreed that tying the marina to the downtown area is important. Perry added the importance of working with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to also tie in that area west of the marina with the vvu{crfionL Roth asked about p|oou 10 work on the Cobo dock. Dohh responded it might he30|3orao before actual construction could begin. West added that this project wi|| U|| one of the gaps between the waterfront and the estuary and further encouraged the committee<o participate in the Shoreline &Harbor master plan. Economic Development IDowntown Port Ang-eles ISubco"Imittee Reports Co-Chair Perry asked for sub-committees progress reports. Buy Local Edwards ao Chair,with onomhemof West and Riffle. The scope of this committee has changed and expanded. They have had <broo meetings yo far to properly address the scope of this project including defining, marketing, fivauoiog` scheduling, and recruiting boaincxacu. They have looked into other examples but questions a1i|| remain about the proper objective in the first year. It will not be as simple as first envisioned but will be more of a long-term process that will be a co1a|ya| for economic development opportunities. They have recruited o fen participants from the business survey to participate including C|coRome and Susan Chadd who ran uvory similar effort afew years ago. / West thanked Edwards for his initiative and research and also acknowledged that Riffle has also been on active participant outhis subcommittee. Perry as Chair, with members of Nelson, Kidd, Da|berA, Tctnowaki` Roth, Barb k4uynom` Jan Hurhiok, and Mori-is. Perry reported that no formal meetings have been held but efforts have instead gone towards the Hurricane Ridge Road project. He plans on holding u meeting next week if possible. Meeting set for July 26 at 7:30 a.m. in the PiUie Conference Room. Barb Muyoeo gave o brief update on the B|wka Darn Removal Project. Award for the construction contract will he coming up later this year. /\ consultant from Bea1Uo is working on u media campaign tu provide outlets for television, magazines, and newspapers (o get the word out about the project. More information about the project wi||be included oo the ONPvvehai{e. ONP is also working with Diane Shostak of the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Bureau on"packaging"as part of marketing program. The Pod /\ngo|eo High School is also very interested in seeing bow they can incorporate this project into their curriculum for science and other educational purposes. There is also hope for a media training session in the spring to equip ONP staff for media interviews. & kickoff event is also being planned for approximately September of 2011 for the uutou| beginning of the construction. ) Page 2of5 / , Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes August 12,2010 Maynea added that are other locations outside of the actual dam removal site that will be part wfthe project and opportunities for tourism. The greenhouse, other areas of the river and also the Peinu Marine Life Center has umode| of the area on display that illustrates how the sediment will move once the dams are removed. Transportation Myers as Chair, with members Boyle,Nelson. The subcommittee has had one meeting so far. Others have been recruited 10 join the subcommittee discuss better coordination and opportunities for additional transportation in the area. Riau Anderson, Jack Heckman, a representative from the Port, and Terry Weed have joined the subcommittee. Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent and the RohRoio Forest are top destinations for tourists coming off the ferries and there are gaps in transportation options 10 get people to these locations. Discussions also included transportation to the upcoming dam removal uohwihou and transportation to outlooks and other ooeuo of interest. Coordination with ONP*i}\ be an important part oftile process. Olympic Park Institute also has ways to provide transportation and they will bo included iu the process. Ko1markay Chair, with members Riffle, Ah|huz8, and West. Ro(noackabeeut. Riffle reported that the subcommittee has not met. New Business- Myers reported that Hurricane Ridge Road fundraising efforts are progressing well. There will beu meeting next Monday to review donations<o determine ifthe goal has been met. &n announcement iy / possible for Monday's Chamber ofCommerce noco1iog. Myers continued that should the goal be triet,the next challenge will be marketing that the road is open, increasing baffiuto the park, and being able to measure traffic and other elements. /\h|hurA asked about expanding the skiing operations. Myers responded that uo commitment had been made yet aethose operations are run mostly by volunteer efforts. Myers noted tile various partnerships that made this fundraising effort successful ino|udingC|ullam County and the City ofSeqnim. Member Repor Lower ElvvboK3aDmmmTribe Sonya Totnov/eki reported that the LB|{T has submitted a grant for a curator-type of facility m1 the Tae' *cit-zunmi{u. She also invited everyone to attend the presentation of the Y'ennis Creek restoration plan on the evening of August |7,20|O` a1 the Heritage Center on First Street. Port oY Port Angeles Robb reported that they are moving ahead with design for expansion of/\CTT. Black Ball dock design is underway and wanted to clarify that the Port does not have the$] million in fcdooa| funding in pocket yet. He expects the City Council to consider a 1111,11ti-step Lincoln Park tree removal process and transition from uhigb-caoopy to y|ow-uonopy park possibly in September. ) Page 3of5 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes August 12,2010 Clallam County Mike Chapman reported on the recent clean up of a private residence, in the Gales Addition area, where over 60 garbage truck loads junk removed from the site. PA Downtown Association Terry Roth reported that businesses are enjoying the tourist season. He attended the first Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting with the next meeting being on September 29. Expectation is for less funds to be available for 2011. Perry announced that Heritage Weekend will be going on this Saturday and Sunday. Clallam Transit Terry Weed reported that are continuing budget challenges with revenues and as time goes on decisions may be necessary on possibly changing services or fees. He reported that there is a possibility for grant funding for a bus washing system, and electronic signage at The Gateway. PA Business Association Kaj Ahlburg reported on new building rules affecting the east side of the City out to the Morse Creek area and how PABA has a committee working on the project to express concerns to the State. He added that there is still a hope to reopen the building formerly of Gottschalks as a department-type store again once a manager is determined. City of Port Angeles City Manager Myers A possible Civic Historic District is being prepared for Council consideration. Myers also noted the recent approval of Nippon's Cogeneration project and emphasized how this further stabilizes that company's presence in the community. Adjournment Meeting concluded at 8:36 a.m. Next Meeting Date: • Next regular.meeting—September 9,2010,. at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Pittis Conference Room, City Hall. n Perry, Co- .hair Teresa herce Executive Communications Coordinator Page 4 of 5 ' � } NEw AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going I lousing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various July—August 2010 2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West Nov-Dec 2010 Work Plan Proposal 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 re coin mendation to City Completed 2-8-07 Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Determine PA Forward May 10,2007 representative to Lodging'Fax Group Completed 5-10-2007 Committee October 2007 Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-11-07 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 1 lost 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 CH& 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 Elwlia Dam K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project /