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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/10/2011 PORT�n ANGELES �� COMMITTEE ^�`~"=�� ^~'� ~, ^�� ~^"�^`"~~ ~�� JmckU^itkis Memorial Conference Room in City Hall /Pwrt Angeles,WmmhNmgken Meeting Minutes for February 10~ 2011, 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 o1 7:30 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, [o-Chair Don Perry, Mike Chapman, Charlie 8noi1h. Ku /\hlhucg, Mike Edwards, 0reA8a|berg, Christopher Riffle,Terry \Vrod. Members Absent: Frances Charles, Linda Bo1nuurk` Willie Nelson, George Scboeoie|dt, 0uugNuma, KurcnGusbn. /tu6rJfexom/: Kent Myers,Nathan VVeoL Scott Johns, }lohcdo}{orcz, Teresa Pierce. Others Present: TinoBoy|e. Public Present: ShuynaZerubnick. / Approval ofMinutes Chapman made u motion toaccept the January meeting minutes ampresented. Motion seconded bv Perry. Date nf the minutes was corrected from 2818tn201K Motion passed unanimously. Waterfront Transportation MWrovemenft Project(WTIP) - Update 9JnwL Auvc a brief status report on the project. The concept plan of the VVu1crkon1 portion of the project was approved by City Council u1 their February |, 2Ol|, meeting. Next step is for the construction drawings to be completed for the project. The traffic circle feature at Railroad and Lincoln will ronnaio` but instead of raised island in the middle, the cudrc circle will be Do1. Discussions were conducted with the Landing and Red Lion concerning their parking needs. Both were committed to doing what was best for the needs of the community. Council discussed two options for parking at the City Pie,. Council decided on acompdaed plan of 10 12 spaces at City Pier. The VVu1e,fion{ Concept Plans will also provide for an additional 24 opocnm on ]leibnud west ofLaurel Street. The deadline has been extended to allow local sign companies tosubmit bids. Prototype signs are hoped tobc installed bvthe end of March. Entryway monuments are on hold for no*. An added component ofthe Waterfront Project is incorporating local artwork along the waterfront and planning for those pieces toho placed throughout the project azcu. Patterns in sidewalks and railings will also be considered as c|enucn1s of art. Six prototype signs will be iomiu||ed in the downtown area to occ how well they function before more signs are made and installed. Myers added that construction drawings will be moving forward. Phase } of the project will include ) something that is very visible and doable. Beach restoration can involve a long permitting process and / phase | must also fit into a budget with available funding. The first area oF focus will bn west nF the Coho Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes February 1u2Ol1 Ferry area. Financing will be put together to see *4nU sources are available. ;cdeod funding will be limited with the eliminations of earmarks and lack of federal appropriations being available this year. Kovox explained that it is anticipated that nnu|bp|c types of funding will be possible due to the many components included in this project OronuaM <obanopoda1ioouuduincothe area serves ouaninternational gateway. /\b|bur&suggested including murals uo art pieces wherever possible. Mhcm reported that Chris McKinney of/\roroark had been at a previous meeting. Myers reported that destination marketing iy proactive strategy visitor center approach to provide Support services for visitors and also market our community. They provide information on tour packages, make reservations, arrange transportation, events, and other services. Whistler does this very suuocma[u||y. Myers reported that Port Angeles D1a under the regional/natural destination category. However, what is currently lacking is good marketing research and data on why people come to Port Angeles and how to get them 10 stay longer. Myers suggested doing more market research and has talked with Diane Suhnm1uk. She said the cost has been high and the results take time to come back inunucouurosb|eway. An(udy would provide how the traveling poh|io perceives Port &ngc|uy as a destination. Visitor ea]ia[hcdun surveys are an important c|enuon1. Port Angeles has the characteristics but uo data to support nr guide us. K4vcm will meet with Subomtak next week and will report back 0o P/\ Forward in March. /\h|burg said we are spending a lot on marketing but there is no rou| tracking on the runuUu of that marketing and an organized effort makes u lot ofsense. Chair Kidd asked for sub-committee progress reports. Perry reported that the committee has not met. Next meeting iy scheduled for February 24. Kidd reported that she would not be able to attend on February 24 due to a ineeting in Olympia regarding establishing uCivic Historic District. She provided uhia\ory on the use of the building ou2|5 S. Lincoln Street, Cunoogic Library, Veterans Park, and the C|aUuno County Courthouse. She stated that a Civic Historic 0atdot will preserve our history and provide an additional auuroc of tourism. Kidd announced plans for u celebration in May. Details are e|i|| in the planning stages. Perry suggested holding the meeting ou February 23instead. Meeting will beon February 23, at8mninthe Pitda Conference Room. Perry added that Lorraine Ross provided a comprehensive list of all of the events that have happened during the history of Port Angeles. Pony will be presenting the list to the City and the Committee along with Ms. 8oue`m uuggeobnua for marking certain significant dates. He will continue to work with her and bring more info back 10 the committee. Buy/Think Local Edwards oa Chair,with members of West and Riffle. Deferred to the end of the list. Edwards introduced intern Sbuyna Zcvohniok He reported that u few nnorc businesses are becoming involved. Edwards will make op,encntuiion next week\othe P/\[)/\ to represent the effort. Laurel E\|uok ) , Page 2of5 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes February lO,2Ull io working onu logo and web design. Bdv/urdo io working in conjunction *hhB|ockaod Cross Point. Cross Point is 000rnpany that provides nweb-haocd too] that provides a nnup of all the businesses in the greater area of Port Angeles. Viewers can zoom in to a particular area and find information about o business from basic contact information orcontinue on (o their webyitc. Coupons, advertising and other enticements are included. Edwards is concerned about possible conflicts with what the Chamber is doing. Edwards will talk with the Chamber. Edwards is hoping for enough need money from the City 10 otud the vvohmito and then oUt, this to hunincoaoa from Port Angeles and then expand into unnconhp,abip structure next year. Edwards presented a preliminary budget of$l6,4OO for one year. ^'Locu|" would bc defined by how the County defines the Port Angeles region which would be similar to the Port Angeles School District boundaries. \Vcn1 added that the E000unuio Development Fund can be only be used for specific oorviooe that benefit businesses within the City and that providejobs. Kidd asked if this would undermine how the City supports the Chamber. West replied that the Cburnbor is funded by lodging tax and the Chamber is there to promote Pod Angeles outside of the Port Angeles area to bring people here. VVbu,eue the "think |oou|" would be targeting the local to local connection. Perry added that this would definitely add 10 what the Chamber is doing. Riffle added that links could be established between this Local website and Chamber website. Edwards added that the intent is not to attack big box aton:y such as VVa|nomrt` but to include any and all businesses located in the |000| area. /\bibu[g stressed the importance of getting local businesses tnparticipate and promotion for local residents to use the service. Edwards said the challenge is to put together a campaign to engage both retailers and 000xunueo. / Edwards requested the assurance that u funding commitment of$|0,O0O as seed money for the first year. Perry felt confident that the City could find the funding. D'mnry moved to support the funding of$10,000 and to forward the funding request to City Council for consideration. Ab1borgmecoodmd. West added that City has committed todothe retail ooulymLm study this year and there is a grout potential of integration being possible between the two projects and io turn find ways to share funding resources. Motion passed unanimously. Transportation Mvum as Chair, with members Boyle,Nelson. Myers reported that Olympic National Park((INP)has atcano uf transportation consultants working to identify an alternative transportation ayatenn\o get visitors tuthe Ridge, Bob Rain Forest, and other areas of the Park. Focus group meetings have been held. /\report with rcoononuooda1ionuia expected by the end of the year. The challenge has been the wide distance that contains Olympic National Park and in trying to cover that area with ateooib|e transportation system. Y4o Chair,with members Ro1nnurk, Riffle, &blburA, and West. No report. Port Angeles Anniversary Sub-Comi-nittee Kidd uaChair. No report. ) / Page of Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes February 10,2011 Hurricane Ridge Road Update Greg Halberg reported on different activities going on at the Ridge, including the possibility of providing inter tubing for a nominal fee. However the Park recommended that the Ski Club should provide this, but not charge the public. Ahlburg suggested seeing if other parks have been successful with this type of service and then share with ONP. New Business: Johns announced the shoreline open house on February 23 and asked for members to attend and spread the word on about the event. Pierce reported the upcoming Ordinance amendment that will eliminate term limits for PA Forward representatives. Council will be considering this at the February 15 Council meeting. The City will still require letters from each member organization stating who their representative will be for the next term. Interviews will be conducted for the Citizen-At-Large positions and all recommendations will be forwarded to Council for final approval. Myers announced that the US Mint will be announcing a new quarter that will feature Olympic National Park. The new quarter will be dedicated in June with representatives of the US Mint coming to Port Angeles to unveil the new quarter. As plans develop,more information will be forthcoming. Member Reports: None Adiournment Meeting concluded at 8:40 a.m. Next Meetink Date: • Next regular meeting date— March 10, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Pittis Memorial Conference Room/City Hall. Minutes revised to note that L. Rotmark does not serve as the chair of the Regulation/Business/ Finance subcommittee. Approved as revised on April 14, 2011 C. Cherie Kidd, Chair Teresa Pierce 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 Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "20 10"Theme Adopted Group On-Going 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going 2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West Jan-Feb 2011 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 recommendation to City Completed 2-8-07 Council regarding I farbor 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 f lost Business Resource Event Subcommittee January 8,2009 Council Chambers March 2009 AIA Tearn 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 Joan 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 Elwha Darn K.Myers May 20 10 I Removal Project -/