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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/09/2012 U»�� ANGELES l�� 4� '��l� � ^v��" �� ^v�� ,. ^�°�"~ COMMITTEE Temporary location: VRCRNBkJRTON M0IElFUrQG ROOMS / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for February 9, 2012 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 a17:38um. ROLL CALL: Members Present.- Chair Cherie Kidd, Max Mania, Patrick Downie, Tony Weed, Larry Morris, Iinn Hallett representing the Pod, & j /\h|hur&, Charlie Smith, Mike Edwards, Brenda Francis. Members Absent: Mike Cbupnnon` Linda Ro\nnurk, OroA Ua>hcrg` Chunnhor Representative, Christopher Riffle, Greg T{u|herg. /DoJJ'/~rexont: Kent Myers,Nathan West, Roberta Koroz, Teresa Pierce. Others Present: None Public Present: None Approval ofMinutes Chair Kidd asked if there were any changes to the minutes. None offered. December Minutes approved by consensus.Nu quorum present u1 the January meeting. Designation of Vice-Chair Chair Kidd nominated Max Mania for Vicm-Chair. Edwards seconded. Motion carried. Waterftont Transportation Improvement Project(WIM Update West gave o brief review of the project with the VVo1erkon1 portion being the primary fhoou. At their February 7, 2012 meeting, City Council made decisions on the final design elements as part ofthe 100% design package. Construction is planned for munnoner of 2012 assuming all permitting is in place. Construction drawings are anticipated in the near future for the west-end park. VVuat bigbUab(od some of the design detail decisions made by Council. City is the owner ofthe artwork and the design elements used vvi\biu the eup|noxdo. Opportunities will be available for the public to sponsor benches and other features. Some ofthe existing benches are significant umthey recognize pua\ captains ofthe Coho ferry. & place in the west-end park is envisioned to feature these historic benches. Specific places are also reserved for the Garden Club to continue maintenance of flowers and plants in the area. Myers highlighted the long and involved public process included in the development of the project. He noted the extensive lighting, security cuonenso and lauded the deuign0:aos for the oxcel|cnt job\hoy did on the project und further suggested for the Mayor to send a letter ofappreciation. > ' Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for February 9, 201Z Korcz reported how area businesses have been contacted and included throughout the process and the City will work with them during construction. Parking space capacity will ,ennmio about the same with the planned reduction in xpumem at the City Pier parking |o\ in exchange for additional diagonal parking spaces along Railroad. West reported that construction is |innhmd by the fish window. Construction can start no sooner than July | depending on permitting. Chair Kidd asked for the P& Forward Committee to be m pad of the groundbreaking ceremony. VVnyfiodiug aignuge has been put on hold for the doue being along with the west-end park. Ab|burg commended City Staff on the project. ||u}|ett noted bovv it has been nearly 30 years mince plans for the waterfront innproveooent were considered and appreciated the project finally becoming areality. West noted Konuz"a excellent work ay lead un the project andhix appreciation (o City Council and City Manager for their support. Think/Choose lBuy Local Canipailm Edwards reported there have been two meetings with both centered around plans to have u booth u< the K(lY4P l}ooue Show. Bdv/urdo spoke at both Sovopiinmint Club nuoedngm and plans to meet with Rotary soon. Emphasis will be on hop/ to use the inteooe\ and use of the Buxton data, cuatnouer service certification, challenge program, puaeib|o contact with adjacent cities including Forks and Scquino` and a door-to-door effort to distribute u promotional package with literature for hue(neaoea along 8 u. Street, Lincoln, First and Front Streets. He noted failure u< not being able 1oresign aa chair person and asked for the committee's assistance in determining a new chair and leadership. Discussion continued regarding expanded hours for downtown business and ways to encourage them to stay open into the evening. Myers will ask the City uf Victoria for any statistics they may have to support the success of evening hour operations. Economic Development IDownto;vn Port Ankeles ISub-Committee Repo Tourism /ONP/|&lwhm None Trmmupoo1mtimm Myers reported on the composition of the subcommittee and one of the priorities identified by this group was transportation to, from, and around Olympic National 9mck(ON9). /\ meeting was held with (]NY and followed with u letter from ()NP(aUuohcd)that includes their recommendations for(lNP and connrnuoih/ partners. Mania suggested adding Randall McCoy*,another representative from the biking community tu participate. Regulation/Business/Financing Discussion included aa\o whether tm continue this subcommittee. Subcommittee im without uchair. Edvvan]m reminded the committee how all of these subcommittees were formed as part of the response to the business survey. Consensus was to keep the subcommittee. > ^ PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES' FEBRUARY 20l2 Page 2oY4 Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for February 9, 20K2 Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported on the sesquicentennial celebration. She reviewed events to date and plans in process to have 8 postage-stamp cancellation, coins, u4 m o[July parade with the theme o[the Sesquicentennial, coordination with Victoria, and p{uu1iog o[otree. She vvc}oucoee any ideas or suggestions. /\banner, sponsored by First Federal, will be installed for placement over Front Street. Hurricane Mike Update Myers reported that lie and the Mayor will be meeting next week with (lNP \w review visitation statistics. Visitation has been down due to the lack ofsnow. Goal is\o get data<o secure permanent federal funding. Edwards offered to help with comparing snow-pack levels with visitation statistics. Topics for Discussion in 2012 Lincoln Park Trees Myers announced that the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission will hold a meeting on February 15, 2012` u16:00 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding development nf the Lincoln Park Master Plan. Pour concepts will bo presented for review and comment. Cross-Town Route At the oox1 Council meeting Council will consider selection of an engineer for o:ploocnuont of the Lauddauu Boulevard Bridge. The City's cross-town route project is on the top 20 list of priorities for the / Peninsula Regional Transportation group. 0dizD8nmk Myers reported significant damage around the YMCA boathouse and along tile roadway. Member Repo None New Business None Atflournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting u( 8:36 a.m. Next regular meeting date—March 8, 2012, at7:3Oa.00. in the PiUim Conference Room. Cherie Kidd,Chair Teresa Oierce,Executive bonuflunications Co6rdinator > PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES' FEBRUARY 2012 Page 3of4 � � 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 2012 PA Forward 2012 Group 2012 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 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 Host 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 Summer 2009 AIA Grant Subcommittee October 2009 Final Report Roll Out August 2009 2010 Census Bureau N. West November 2009 Presentation February 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N. West Recommendation to City COLHICil 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 Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (8/TIP) Waterfront Community and Public Outreach Overview City Council * September 5,2O11 Phase 1-30%design • February 7, 2O1I VVT}P update to Kivvanis ° June,2011 Esplanade final presentation * August 1D'21'2011 Art Framework Plan • November 1, 2O11 ` County Fair City booth 0 February 1,2O11 VVl|P60Wdesign * June 20'3O11 Schematic Design Drawings • August 1Ei2011 Call for local artists to join the * November18-%9, 2O1O VVT|P3OY6design design team "Points of Lights"concepts • March 15, 2O11 ° June 1, 2011 with comment sheet VVT|P Professional Services Port Angeles Art ' Council ^ October 2010 Agreement presentation Concept notes and designs • February 1, 2O11 v November 18' 2010 PA Forward HVT|Pupdates VVT|P final concept plan VVT|p Open House • December 7, 2D1U 0 August 12'September17, w ]anuary12, 2O12 2O1O * December 8, 2O11 VVavfindin8end Entryways ' ' • October 21, ZO1O Stakeholder interviews& 0 November 1U,2O11 Special meeting-VVT|Pupdate summary report ' * September 2011 • August 3, 2O1O w September 10, 2010 w August 11,2O11 VVT|P consultation selection VVT|P presentation on tothe * July 14 2011 Chamber membership 0 June 9,2O11 w September 27-3O, 2O1O w May 12, 2O11 Newspaper articles Downtown schematic design * April 14,2O11 • January], 2U12 week * February 1O, 2O11 Waterfront Plan Update * September 27' 2O1O 0 January 13,2O11 • November 8, 2O11 Art Slam 0 November 1D,2O1O \ Waterfront Plan update p September 2O' 2O1O 0 October 14, 2O1O • October 24, 2O1l Concept Forum | m September g, 2O1O Waterfront APA/PAVVaward * September 28' 2O1O August 12,ZO1O • August 1D, 2O11 Downtown Walking Audit Ongoing Esplanade plans ° September 29,2O1O • June 27, 2O11 Concept Forum || 0 City websiteupdates Art Plan * September 13, 2O1O 0 Projeotwebsite(Awly.pa- Chamber o . b fC * January9, 2U11 Commerce y�[�1f»�l��) Waterfront plan update luncheon v Department Focebookpage • November 21,2O1O * August 19-22,2O10 updates Waterfront plan update [|a||am County Fair * Static City Hall display • October Z2, 2O1O comments New Beach concept * January 1]-14, 201O • October S, 2O1O A|A follow-up visit and Waterfront Plans meetings 1�b October• September 26,2O1O ~ 0o '2009 VVT|P walking audit A|A visit and recommendation • September 2], 2O1O prioritization * K8a/ch1G 1A 2OO9 Waterfront Workshops - ' A|A6UATvisit Events&Outreach Designs and Plan updates p January 26, 2O12 pADA Design meeting * ]anuan/31,2U1� /) * D��mber�9, 2O11 �sp|anad�d�siQm - ° September 29, 2011 PADA Design meebnB ' Phase 2-6OY6design 0 September 16, 2O11 VVT|P update to Lion's Club * ]u|y27,2O11 ^ ' ` United HT Op �fof�� T��O ()�+�o States Department - -- Interior , NATIONAL PARK SERVICE O�mn��6onul�mk � ^�^� | ~ ^ � � K� 6UO��Am�� ~ �� w REPLY REFER TO: Pmf&ugelux.Wuobiugtoo 98362-6798 � ,W 2 7 �A88/OLyM-D\ �ypn,r — � Janumy24,20l2 Kent KJvem CityofPort Anga/es 92| E. 5=Street-POBuxllSO ' Port Angeles, Washington 98362 Dear Kent: Ao you know,Olympic National Park(ONP) invited several community members to meet with National Park Set-vice(NPS)Transportation Planners and ONP staff tast year to lielp Lis better undorstand the � various opportunities and constraints related tu public truoxpnrtwtionbptionuiu and around fbe,Pmk.A summary of what we learned from these conversations is inGlucled (attachment 1). I would like to share the following recommendations from the NPS Transportation Planners based un their analysis of the iufbooutiou gathered from the meeting last year, and u review of visitor use trends: The following are recuuuomemUmtioom for ONP; � Work with County transit providers to explore possibility ofproviding expanded visitor connections to Lake Crescent(East Beach Road at Log Cabin Resort),the E lwha an.d SolDuc. ° Publish the"Explore Olympic NP by Bus"brochure developed during the summe,r of 2011 and provide to local ouunmuoidcmuud purt<v|uitom. ° Consider ways for yJPGto have more ofu presence downtown. Explore funding opportunities iocreate and instal.]exhibits, ^ * Consider allocating some oC the winter parking spaces nc Hurricane Ridge for^atpooVvuupooluse only, The following are recommendations for mommmuo|typartners � Work collaboratively io improve arid link existing transit options,Provide improved transit service information uudvveholtooiobm[p people plan trips no the Olympic Peninsula using multiple transit options(for example, links between Jefferson and C|o||mn County transit rontes). ~ Develop and /mp|o/nont bnprovcd orientation and way-finding, � Explore community-based summer alternative trans po/fut]uu opportuoitiwato IIurdouoo Ridge, � Work with community to identify opportunities to improve o^oumm for those that visit the area without cars(such as those arriving 6v 8brry). Explore ways bndo this without u Hurricane Ridge shuttle, � Explore introducing travel kiosks in Port Angeles where you can book reservations for travel and. troompmtutloomorvionw (similar to Whistler, Canada). ) ' � Work oo improving relationships between the Chambers of Commnco and the cross ohu6ogof in0umotiou. ' One facet of our conversations was the feasibility of developing uscbuduednhottleaervio:h)xnuuect1be Port Angeles community with Aunrixuoe Ridge during the winter season. The YJPDtransportation planners reviewed data collected over the winter to determine whether or not the visitation pattern to Hurricane Ridge could support nnohedu|md shuttle service.The team fbundthat there was not sufficient deruuudN make u oohmJubd shuttle economically viable, It was recommended that local Uuouportu >un p»ovidersv/ouldbohotte/oui&Wtoprov|dumn"on'demmod" trunopnrtadonupt|ondur|n8thevv|ntex uuunnu Vym remain highly interested im working With the u"oomuoitytonxy1nrooptiono for ' rovbngvioitor transportation options to(DNP. Although tbeD:ao|bUitymtudv did not recommend Pursuing owinter ohutt|otu Hurricane Ridge, the parkremains interested in completing aaimi|ar assessment for other areas of the park including the HobBL*lnfbces . Though funding for this does not currently exist, the,park will remain watchful oyputaoUu| funding Opportunities, Lastly, we learned that more transportation options currently exist that may be better utilized by visitors if improved trip planning information is provided, We would wol(;ome the opportunity,to work Nvith community partners to move forward oo this goal. 3inropo)y. Karen 02111 Superintendent Enclosure:Notes from Community Stakeholders Meetings cc: (}.Du|mguiut Hurricane Ridge Whiter Sports Club % 9/awd,C|o||am Transit System VV. Nelson, All Points Charters and Tours ll. Yamnmxa`Port Angeles Chaniber of Commerce Im,/�| C� o�K'1 R. 84u|aoo,Black`Ball Fur[yand Expeditions yJW J. H*ckmm\Uoug«noos l.hno V.Maples, SeqoimCbauJerofChmmorce B. 8chnotak North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and Tourism Bureau ) -'