HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/11/2014 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE
PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington
December 11, 2014
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 meeting at 7:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Cherie Kidd, Patrick Downie, Sissi BPUCII, Jim Jones, Sherry Curran,
George Bergner, Todd Gubler, Larry Morris, Mark Ohman, Ka_j Ahlburg,
Mike Edwards
114embersAbsent: Jim Hallett, Bill Greenwood, Ted Simpson, Andrew Schwab Wendy Clark-
Gertzen
StaffPresenl: Nathan West, Scott Johns
Others Present: Charlie Smith representing the Historical Society
Public Present: Steve Methner, Jeff Bohman, Tina Smith-O'Hara, Kelly Pierson all
representing Port Angeles Citizens for Education (PACE)
Approval of Minutes
The October and November Meeting minutes were approved as presented.
01d Business
A brief presentation of Downtown parking issues and ideas generated by the American Institute of
Architects 2009 SDAT study. A discussion of existing conditions and potential
problems/solutions ensued. Changes to downtown parking policy was pointed out by Community
and Economic Development Director Nathan West. Allowing residents of downtown to have 24-
hour parking was one method of encouraging downtown residences. It was pointed out that there
have been a series of parking studies for the downtown have been done. Typical occupancy rate
for downtown lots is only 19% and there are only 25 days per year that the lots are at capacity.
Mike Edwards suggested that a review of all past parking studies be undertaken prior to further
decisions being made. Kaj Ahlburg mentioned aesthetics, signage and 'branding' as ways to
enhance the downtown area and increase visitation.
The question of more signage as proposed by the AIA study was brought up. Mr. West indicated
that the wayfinding and signage project is still viable but that money availability was the issue.
Todd Gubler suggested that the lodging tax would be an appropriate source of funding.
New Business
Steve Methner(PACE) presented the Port Angeles School District's plans for the replacement of
the high school. Several points supporting the bond issue were made, including the 65 year
history of the structure and the number of garbage cans required to collect water leaking through
the roof during the preceding 2 days of heavy rain. The existing gym and performing art center
will remain with the new structure being built around the performing art center.
The proposed new structure is designed to be 237,000 square feet in area with a construction cost
of approximately $315/square foot for a total cost of approximately $98.2 million. The design of
the building is intended to emphasize vocational training and safety for students.
Port Angeles Forward Committee
Meeting Minutes for December 11, 2014
George Bergner asked the group to endorse a letter of support for the joint application of Clallam
County and the City of Port Angeles as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of
American Bicyclists. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to endorse the
letter of support.
Nathan West asked the group to endorse a letter requesting additional funding for the landfill bluff
stabilization project to be sent to the Governor and state legislators. A motion was made,
seconded and approved to support the request.
Adjournment
Chair I{idd adjourned the meeting at 8:39 a.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next regular meeting date—January 8, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. in the Pittis Co ference Room.
Cherie Kidd, Vice Chair _ §cott Johns, cretar .,
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