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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/08/2011 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE Jack K"ittio Memorial Conference Room im City Hall / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Summary for September 8, 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 a17:3Uu.no. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Don Perry, Mike Bdv/o/dw` Greg Bu|herg` Ed Bedford, Jeff Robb, and Christopher Riffle. 8&/m6erx/4hxon/. |{ ' Ah|burg, Linda |Iohuark" Mike Chapman, Lorry Morris, Cbo,|ic Smith, Frances Charles, Terry Weed Sto�'/»rexen/.- Kent Myers,Nathan West, Teresa Pierce, Scott Johns, RohoduKorcz Others Present: l,inn Boyle Public Present: None Approval ofMinu Nw quorum present. Delayed approved w[August 11,20K1, minutes to next meeting Wuyfiodimg8igmm West reported that the 3O% design has been achieved. Next step ia for 60% design. He asked committee ononnhorm to p|oemu submit any uonnnuentm an soon as possible. /\ meeting regarding the overall permitting for the project will ho next week with Corps of Engineers and all other permitting agencies in Seattle. Permitting will he easier due tothe project is not extending out into the water which require more permits. The public comment period is closed for the VVuy5uding signs. VVea\ provided u eununnury of comments. Koroz reported that about two dozen oononnentm were received. She highlighted the three primary changes � anticipated as u result of public cunnnoen\e. The O,o\ was that more oon1zuo\ was needed between the � background and text oo the signs. Second was that the size of the signs are pedestrian-scaled and because � of that need\ohodoubled-sidod. Third was that the map onthe sign u1 The Gateway needs\obu closer<o � the ground. Other suggestions also being considered include noting the walking distances to different � places. 9/eat added that then: will be an effort to consolidate all the different types of parking signs into one design. Chair Kidd expressed concerns about reducing the width of Railroad Avenue to 22 feet and tile impact on trucks and motor homes in maneuvering through the area. West responded that the 22 foot width is the same throughout Front and First Streets and that the Cobo was consulted on otn:o\ width and they are comfortable with the 22 foot width. Perry agreed that 22 foot width was more than sufficient. ) Next steps for sign installation will be to finalize the design, and then determine locations in the Downtown and along major throughfnem. The actual number of signs has not been determined. Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for September N^ 2011 Entryway Monument The City is proceeding with inup|ennento1iun of designs for the onbyvvuy portion of the wTlP. Two concepts were presented and the group was asked to identify their preferred concept. West reported that dedicated Lodging Tux Funds need to be used for this project. The area at the intersection of Front, First, and Golf Course Road oo the east side of town was recommended umupriority. West distributed two landscaping design concepts for that area that would provide year-round color while still being low enough for cars to see over and around, and also be easy tomaintain. General consensus was approving o[the "/\»o Concept". U}ed[bo] expressed onnoeroo about the speed |irni1e in the area and adding additional landscaping. Edwards reported that brochures are produced and being distributed. The Port &nAo|oo Downtown /\aanoiu1ioo, Port /\nge|oo [\omiocaa 8msuoio1ion` and Chamber of Commerce either have or will receive o presentation from Edwards. Y4cx1 steps include o press u:|coec that 8dp/urdo will be working on with T. Pierce. Edwards is looking for other methods to distribute fliers. He hopes to meet with service u|uho and conduct possible survey, maybe in February, to monitor progress. ynonoohonu| nna1eda|m include ubunuer ao,oua First Sin:oi, buttons, key chains, utility hi|| inserts, and advertising with K[)NP and the Peninsula Daily Novva. The Choose Local `pcbsitc is op. Riffle lauded the work of Laurel Black and Mike Edp/unde for their outstanding work and dedication on the project and u {zuo iomiaroeo< of his dedication to the project. Economic Development IDowntown Port An,-eles ISuhcom"littee Repo Tourism /ONP/Elwha Myers reported that the }uo< planning meeting is today at 3prn. The City will be manning some welcome tuh}oe at the Red [ion and Olympic Lodge. Volunteers wd\| needed to work the tables — see Kent \o sign up. Visit oo\obratee|whu.corn for afull list ofevents. Transportation None. Regulation/Business/Financing None. � Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported that a schedule has not been developed yet. A delegation from Victoria iy expected toswap proclamations and upossible centennial coin may be ovaUuh|o. Kidd reported that the goal was nncttu raise the $75,000 match. Olympic National Park is in processing of hiring personnel to keep the road open. The rood will be open this year for Thanksgiving rather than beginning in [)coennber as last year. She is hoping for better weather this year and our job now is to get the word out for people to visit the Ridge. Increased numbers is cdduu| for the National Park Service 10 consider future funding. ) PA FORWARD COMMITTEE SOMM/kRV'SEPTEMBER%Ol1 Page Iof4 Pont Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for September 8, %011 Myers added that next week several key decision makers will be in town to rernind them of the importance of keeping the road open. He is doubtful that the community will raise that $75,000 again next year. 8o this is an opportunity to bend the ears of our legislators. He encouraged the committee to thank the |cgia|uh`ra for the B|wbu River project but also to nocudon there is ono{heructivity—Uunicane Ridge—that needs their financial report. Myers distributed key talking points for the ounnnniUne to use in any conversations with these principles. 74ics for Discussion in 2012: Lincoln Park Trees/Cross-Town Route/CdizHook Lincoln Park Trees Robb reported that the Port Commissioners are mzpoo1cd to authorize the consultant for developing the master plan for Lincoln Park. Schedule will be forthcoming. 9|uu will need to be written before public comment ietaken. Cross-Town Route City o1uff has nuo1 with Washington State [lepadnnout of Transportation (YVSK)()T) o\uf[ in preliminary discussions including the).uuddoon Boulevard Bridge. The State has an interest in this project. 0diz Hook No discussion. Determine PA Forward representative to the Lodf,-in'- Tax Advisory Committee No discussion Other � Myers announced the BT()y Presentation {�r � 14, at 10:30 um. in the l/�o Burton nncetin8 � ~ -=_'_-_ rooms. Neiv Business None Member Reports None Adiournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:34 a.m. Next Meelinm Da Next regular meeting date—October 13, 2011, ut7:30 u.nn. in the Jack 9iUio Memorial Conference Room / City Hall. Cherie Kidd, Chair l ]toyuYieroe, uxrouovccommon/cmmno Cnovo/unmr / � PA FORWARD COMMITTEE SUMMARY'SEPTEMBER 2011 Page 3uf4 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 Sub-Committees 2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West 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 Harbor Plan Group Determine PA Forward May 10,2007 representative to Lodging"pax 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 Rome January 009 Host Business Resource Event Subcommittee January 8,2009 y Council Chambers March 2009 AIA]'earn 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 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 2010 Removal Project