HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary - 06/11/2015PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE
PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington
June 11, 2015
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, Jim Jones, George Bergner, Sherry Curran,
Ted Simpson, MarySue French, Michael Peters
Members Absent: Mark Ohman, Jim Hallett, Bill Greenwood, Mellissa Williams, Mike
Edwards, Kaj Ahlburg, Larry Morris, Wendy Clark-Getzen, Charlie Smith
Staff Present: Nathan West, Scott Johns, Craig Fulton
Others Present: None
Public Present: None
Approval of Minutes
The May Meeting minutes were approved as presented.
Late Items
No late items were introduced.
Old Business
Pat Downie discussed efforts and results from the'Beautify P. A. in May' project. The project has
resulted in the painting of the Laurel Street stairway and several other structures in and around the
downtown area. Fifty volunteers were involved over 2 weekend to paint the stairs. Mr. Downie
indicated that downtown merchants had reported significant changes in the nature of downtown as
a result of the painting, particularly with regard to litter and the presence of itinerant people. The
downtown merchants have been very supportive of the improvements.
Discussion of the Outside Magazine's best outdoor city competition took place. It was generally
agreed upon that Port Angeles had gained significant attention and value from the event even
though the result was a second place. Support from various individuals and organization was
indicated and thanked for their involvement. An article in Outside Magazine regarding Port
Angeles is expected in the October issue.
George Bergner reported on PA Likes Bikes. The repair/replacement of the damaged trestle over
the Dungeness River is a priority project supported by PALB, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the
Peninsula Trails Coalition.
Mr. Bergner will be taking community event flyers to Victoria for distribution to 25 bicycle
stores. He thanked the City of Victoria for their support of Port Angeles as a Bike Friendly
Community and the Outside Magazine contest.
In combination with the Port Angeles Police Department, 216 child bicycle helmets were
distributed this year. The project is in cooperation with the School District and 19 other
organizations. The program will be increased by as much as 150 helmets for next year.