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Meeting Minutes for October 14, 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 opened the ooeu{iogo1 7:30 um.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present.- Chair Cherie Kidd, Co-Chair Don Pony, George Schoenfeld{, Doug Naoe, Linda
Ko\nnurk` Willie Nelson, Gre&]]u|bmrg, Christopher Riffle, Terry Roth.
Members Absent: Mike Chapman, Frances Charles,Terry Weed, K ' /\h|burg, Mike Edwards.
/&u��Prexcn/: Kent Myers,Nathan West, Scott Johns, RohedoKoroz, Teresa Pierce.
Others,Present: 1.inn Boyle.
Public Present.- Chris McKinney and Amanda Love|odyof/\raooa,k. Jan Hurbiok.
Approval ofMinutes
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Nelson made motion to accept the September 2010 meeting minutes as amended. Motion seconded
by Riffle. Motion carried unanimously.
Destination Management Companies—Arantark Parks&Destination
Chi-is McKinney and /\nnuodu [ove|ody o[ /\runnedkdescribed how u potential destination noanaAenncnt
center for the downtown, specifically involving Olympic National Park ([NP), would be similar to u
ioudano cecdoc but would also provide products and services to arrange hotel reservations, tour biya`
merchandise - plus an interactive store front that provides information iovisitors. Other places such as
Whistler; Vale, Colorado; and Anchorage, Alaska have similar centers. The center would ho operated year
round. Kidd mentioned that Weed had said there imu room available in The Gateway.
Myers asked hop/ theme companies were *bnc1orod. McKinney responded that they are usually run by
private business rather than public agencies. /\,aooark works off a 000nnniamion-based fee structure. The
idea for uPort Angeles location is only conceptual at this drnc. Kidd stated that the [)NP is in<o,ewiud in
being apartner. Myers added n concern that the n`000a1 The Gateway would be too urna|] and suggested to
consider a location closer to the ferry terminal and a much larger facility of 1000 to 2000 square feet. VVce1
agreed that The Gateway may not bcof the best location.
Other cities and dcohno1iuna v/mo|d he uvntuoiud to gather other information and costs to bring back to the
committee in 0eounnboc Perry would like more information to see how this works with the Chunoher`w
efforts already in place and especially what the specific costs would be to each vendor.
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Nelson added that this would be different than the Cbaozbcr`u services as reservations and other bookings
could be nnude along with tile new presence o[the Park in the Downtown. He would also like to see what
interest there would be Omnn area hotels and bud and hrcoktumto and lie would be also interested in this for
his tourism business.
lTa|berguddcd that along with the (]N9 that the National Forest Service,the Feiro Marine Life Center, and
Dept of Natural Resources could he also represented.
Roth suggested contacting Bob Stepp as Mr. Stepp has been doing this type of activity already in the
downtown area both for Victoria and Pod Angeles. i{a|horg would like to see transportation included
specifically to the v/em\ end. Myers added that the me,vi000 would also include packaged trips to offer to
tourists. Rotnou,k asked about if this would on:a1e jobs and Love|udy responded that additional personnel
would bu necessary 10 staff the center.
Harbick is concerned about competing with what Bob Stepp is already doing with the Chamber and how to
put those together rather than be conflicting efforts. Roth suggested tying in with the Black Ball numkudng
efforts. He also pointed out that right now the north bound flow is being addressed rather than south bound
ferry traffic.
West added that this is an important element to add to the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Project
(9JTlP) project and to onnpbmmixe an {lN9 presence in the downtown. Myers added \butNO&/\ is also
interested in expanding into the downtown.
/ ||a|hcrgoddod [)NP Should be u regular member ofthe PA Forward Committee. Roth moved for PA
Forward to formally invite ONP to become a member of the PA Forward Committee. Motion
meuouWeW by Perry. Motion carried unanimously. Invitation will be sent and will be subject to City
Council approval.
Myers invited committee mernbers to attend a follow up meeting on November 3, 2010, at |:30 pin iothe
Pittis Conference Room regarding promotion of Hurricane Ridge Road being open this winter.
West provided un update on tile project. YVemtospreomedhimthanksk` pudicipuntmvvhooUcodedthevodoua
workshops on Laurel Street. West reviewed the process todate including an open house and avvn|kinA
tour/audit of the downtown. /\n Art Slain was held inviting artists to give comments. Tile consultants also
toured the underground and appeared oil K(DNP. The process of refining designs that will be presented utu
special City Council meeting on October 21 at 6pnn in Council Cbnrnhore. R. l{nrcz reported that the now
p/ebai\c wN wat fit. provided by Studio Cascade is tip and includes continuous updates uutile
project elements.
West gave special recognition that PA Forward ia the steering committee for this project uudhecuuwunxgcd
members\ostay engaged throughout the process.
Kidd asked for members oonnnncntm wm far. Nelson offered that hu found the process very interesting and
that they were a1iU gathering even more information. Perry offered that the public oecnom very interested
and happy that soroetbing that will be done in the dov/n<o`vo area. Perry appreciated the enthusiasm from
the consultant and the ideas they uDen:d and their willingness io absorb what the public offered. Myers
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offered that this consultant really listens to what people are saying without coining in with their own
agenda or preconceived ideas.
West added that he was very pleased at the number of businesses that walked in and participated along with
both ferry operators.
Economic Development/Downtown Port An,-eles/Subcommittee Reports
Chair Kidd asked for sub-committees progress reports.
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Edwards as Chair, with members of West and Riffle.
Riffle reported that the subcommittee is in an informational gathering stage to fully understand what other
committees have done to be successful and ongoing. Peninsula College has been contacted to see if they
are interested in participating, along with the High School, to consider as a curriculum element. West
added that the EDC's leakage survey will also be used. The "buy local" region includes the greater Port
Angeles area.
Tourism/ONP/Elwha
Perry as Chair, with members of Nelson, Kidd, Halberg, Tetnowski, Roth, Barb Maynes, Jan Harbick, and
Morris.
Perry reported that the subcommittee met with Barb Maynes and focused on the Elwha project. Maynes
provided an update on the project and that discussion included the City's involvement to partner in
advertising and tourism efforts. Maynes will develop a list of items that ONP would like for the partners to
do to help in the promotional effort. Next meeting October 27 at 8:00 am in the Pittis Conference Room.
Transportation
Myers as Chair, with members Boyle,Nelson.
Myers reported that two meetings have been held that included ClallarnTransit and the Ferry vendors.
Three primary locations were determined that need transportation services: Hurricane Ridge, Lake
Crescent and Hoh Rain Forest. Second meeting was with Karen Gustin of ONP. Gustin reported the
possibility of a grant to research a transportation feasibility study to Hurricane Ridge for this year—with a
possible pilot study in 2011.
Regulation/Business/Financing
Rotmark as Chair, with members Riffle,Ahlburg, and West.
Kidd requested a volunteer to chair this subcommittee as Rotmark has time constrictions. Riffle declined
and West also was hesitant due to being a staff member. West offered to work with Rotmark to find
another chair. Myers added that since this committee was to look into obstacles concerning red tape and
other regulations that it would be more appropriate for a non-staff member to be the chair. West will work
with Rotmark to find another chair for the subcommittee.
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New Business
None
Member Reports
Rotmark reported on two recent grants for the Farmers Market and a wheat processing plant.
Roth reported on the Crab Festival and how the closure of Lincoln Street caused problems for Victoria
Express passengers to get to the terminal. He added that the Downtown Police Officer is important and
effective. He further supports the use of video cameras by the Police Department in The Gateway and
other areas.
Adjournment
Meeting concluded at 8:34 a.m.
Next Meeting Date:
• Next regular meeting date is —November 11, 2010, which is also Veterans' Day Holiday. Consensus
for meeting rescheduled to November 18, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. in same location.
Cherie Kidd, Chair Teresa Pierce
Executive Communications Coordinator
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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"Theme Adopted Group On-Going
6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going
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 Flaguewood
February 2007 Make recommendation to City Completed 2-8-07
Council regarding I larbor Plan Group
Determine PA Forward
May 10,2007 representative to Lodging Tax 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 I-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 CFP& Group April 9,2009
Policy Issues
SUrnmer 2009 AIA Grant Subcommittee October 2009
Final Report Roll Out
August 2009 2010 Census Bureau N. West November 2009
- Presentation Recommendation to City
February 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N.West 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 20 10
Removal Project
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