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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/13/2012 ' PORT ��D�� COMMITTEE '~^�~""="�^�^^ ~� ~,"� ,, '��~, ~~~,~~~~~~ �~~~~ P&TTUSMEMORKAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles,Washington Meeting Minutes for September 13, 20V2 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 u17:30um. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Kidd, Council /\|torn/Ue Patrick Downie, Mike Chapman, Terry VVoed` Larry Morris, George Bergner, }{ j &h\burg, Charlie Smith, Mike Edwards, Greg Bu|hcrA Members Absent: Max Mania, Jim Hallett,Frances Charles, Linda Rotmark, Christopher Riffle. ,�Iufj'yrexunt: Dan MoKeeu,Nn1huo VVoat, Scott Johns, RuhcduKoroz, Teresa Pierce Others Present: 7inn Boyle, Planning Commission Public Present: None. } Christopher Riffle submitted a letter of resignation effective immediately. Approval OLMinutes Chair Kidd asked if there were any obaugoa to the July cniuu1cm. August meeting was canceled. None offered. Minutes approved by consensus. Waterfront Transportation Mwrovement Project(WTIP) (Wate/West-End Park West reported the project will go to City Council on September 18 for approval to award the construction contract for the Esplanade portion. However, the City is still waiting for the Army Corp of Engineers permit. Low bidder is a |000| contraotor, however the low bid is approximately $400,000 more than the engineer's estimate. Suggestions for finding additional funding will he provided to City Council to consider. One alternative may be to pu1xonne of the other elements of the project on hn\d. YVom{ asked for committee noonobcm to consider attending the Bop(ernbcr 18 City Council meeting to show PA Forward's support for the project. Next pbamoo under contract include 30% design of the west end beach. This is uapeoicd 10 be brought to City Council in October. /\ number of grants are in the works and pending for thu west-end park and another with the Lower B|wboK|u||uonTribe for restoration projects. Think/Choose lBuV Local Campaign 8dwunJa submitted uvvriUeo report. See uUuohod. VVeoi noted the resolution was designed to encourage PA Forward members to also have their organizations adopt u similar buy-local policy. /\b\burA noted thc Port /\nAo|em I}uaincoa /\m000iu1ion (P/\B&) has discussed this recently dc1uiUn& the importance of ) customer service and signing up with Consumer Reports and other services with unnyhayiu on educating � local businesses. Customer service after the au|u is cruoiu\. ` Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for September 13,20D2 Pilot c|aaoca will be held after the fiotnf the year. PimJ sessions will focus on customer service and the internc1 challenge, while the next would be regarding and ho* to use and apply Buxton data. Cost in ea\innn1ud at $1400 per class for approximately 20 participants. The cost would be per attendee has not been determined, orif the cost could be covered hyCity. Attendees may he randomly selected. Chair Kidd asked for members input. The Anu| is to help |uco| businesses be competitive with non-local hueinuoosp. Chapman noted how the County attracts bidders {obe competitive and this includes curtain specific requirements, iu accordance with 8\a1c Law, in the bidding process to further attract|oou\ bidders. Appoint Representative to Lodging Tax AtIvisory Committee 6LTA0 T. Pierce reported terms on the LTAC have expired and i{in time 1ofill positions again. L?/\C noecnhorahip includes of u representative of the P& Forward Committee to serve as u non-voting nnumhe,. Mike Edwards volunteered<o serve au the P/\Forward Representative. Economic Development IDowntown Port Angeles ISub-Committee Repo Tourism/K»NP/]8lvvbu None Transportation None Regulation/Business/Financing None Port Angeles Anniversary Subcommittee Kidd reported tomorrow's newspaper will feature more information, Heritage Days is this coming weekend, and the Port Angles Fine Arts Center iu having u special exhibit. Work continues on collecting items for the time capsule. Suggestions for items welcome. /\ conference call with Bruce Sheaffer was scheduled for this morning, but was canceled by his office due to u oonflicL It is unsure if funding will be available this year. City will pursue to find out. Greg Ba|herA`nPop/crpoint was previously presented 0m Gbeaffer. Du\bcrg noted the total number ofvisits increased by ]O`OOO over when the road was not open for the fb|| yeuc lln|bcrgu|oo noted Olympic National Park will he using an cspod in snow removal to determine other nue(boda of aoop/ ccnuuvo| which may save thousands of dollars. The /\ou|yoio has yet to be completed but might bc available within afevv weeks. /\h|burgolao noted there is anow (INP Superintendent who may have other perspectives on the concept and ways 10 fund or manage the road during the winter. / PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES'SEPTEMBER 20&2 Page 2of4 Port Angeles Forward Cwmmmmittee Meeting Minutes for September 13,2012 Topics for Discussion in 2012 Lincoln Park Master Plan None Cross-Town/Alternate Route None 0disHook None Meniber Reports None New Business K4noagerMuKccn noted October Q, 2012, will be the launching date of the City's Metro-Not VVIyl service u]The Gateway at 10:00 a.m. Press releases will be forthcoming. Project is ohcndof schedule and well within budget. Bergner asked for a future discussion regarding the potential nf bicycle tourism. Iionn will he added 1othe October agenda. Chapman reported the County and Port have partnered to look at the Wild Olympics concept and they have hired o consultant\o look ui data related to increasing timber harvesting. A report supported hy the Port, County, and City would have most impact. Edwards asked if the City had a plan to conduct a new study similar to the one following the Economic Development Summit a few years ago of residents and businesses regarding challenges. West responded there ieno plan to conduct another survey u1 this time. Atfiourninent Chair Kidd adjourned the nnc(tiog at 8:39 a.m. Next Meeting Date Next regular meeting date—October ||`20l2, u17:30u.nn. in the 9ittio Conference Room. Cherie kidd,Chuir > Ic,nni Pierce,Executive ommuu'rmmnocooruiuun, / / P/kFORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES'SEPTEMBER 2812 Page 3uf4 NEW AND ON—GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Housing/Jobs Group On Going 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going Sub-Committees 2012 PA Forward 2012 Group 2012 Work Plan Proposal T 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'Fax 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 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 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group December 2010