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Mission Statement:
To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community
that will enhance the lives of our citizens.
CALL TO ORDER: ^�
Vice-Chair Downie opened the meeting at 7:30 a.m. Be noted Chair Kidd was in
Olympia for the /\WC Conference with City Manager McKoen and
LouuoilnnernhcrBruub.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Vice-Chair 9utdok Downie, Brad Collins, Brenda Francis-Thomas, Mike
[bopnuun, Terry Weed, George Bergner, K ' &h|hurg, Charlie Smith, Mike
8d;vuuda, Grcg}la\borQ, and Maggie Roth.
Members Absent: Chair Cherie Kidd,J(nn lla||ott` Larry Morris, and Linda|{oinnurk.
SIufFPresent: Nathan West and Teresa Pierce.
Others Present: Tim Boyle.
Public Present: Randall McCoy.
Approval ofMinutes
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AhIbmvg moved and Chapman seconded tm approve the January 2013 minutes has presented.Motion
carried unanimously.
Bicycle Tourism/Ref,,ional Bicycle Interest Group—Discussion
Bergner summarized the agenda for the subcommittee nuee\ioA later today. Discussions will determine
organizational needs including urcn1ioo of u mission statement and a list of stakeholders and potential
nncnnbom� /\h|hoqJ suggested researching the interest of Canadian cyclists and ensuring a comprehensive
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� uign system along the Waterfront and Discovery Trail Systcnouod within the city.
� Bdvvandm commented how many cities in Europe have rent/borrow bike facilities. He euggemted the
subcommittee create u list ofactivities or assets that attract cyclists for PA Forward to consider.
Weed noted bmp/ C|o||arn Transit is looking into grants related to providing transportation for cyclists
through areas with gaps in the trail system. A good example is the area around portions of Lake Crescent.
Downie noted bop/ Victoria is very bicycle-oriented and is o market\o renncrnhor. West noted the work of
the Peninsula Trails Coalition oil the entire trail system and how the Chamber has supported many bicycle
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Port Angeles Forward Cwxnmmittcw
Meeting Minutes for February D4, 20&3
Wateiftont Tranyortation LiMrovement Project(WTLPJ Update/West-End Park
West reported construction iaon schedule and going smoothly. Construction over the next few weeks will
be the most impacting on area businesses with three projects (CS0, WT{P and Black Ball dock) going on
a1 the same drnu. West asked members to encourage their organizations to support those local businesses.
/\ sponsorship program will be presented to Council next Tuesday night. The program p/no|d provide for
sponsorship o[major c|000cutu//eutoremofthuWea1EudPnrk. West hopes to provide un update oA the next
P/\ Forward meeting regarding the 6O% Design of West End Park. He encouraged members to attend the
City Council meetings on February l9 and March 5.
Edv/undo reported u coa(000cr service training pilot-class through Pooivau|u College is being arranged for
April 9 and lO, 20l3.
Edwards has been in contact with Derek Long, Executive Director for Sustainable Connections, k/ provide
a speaker/consultant for a session in Port Angeles. The half-day session will begin at noon on February 25,
2013, in the Vern Burton meeting rooms. The Choose-Local committee and interested nnenuhero of PA
Forward are encouraged to attend. Event will begin at Noon and uhoz lunch will he provided. Mr. Long
will give his presentation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 pm. The Subcommittee will then meet with Mr. Long to
discuss strategy from 2:30p.nu. io approximately 4:OOp.on.
K4cnnbeo are encouraged to contact Edwards if interested in attending. Muxinounn capacity is
approximately 20.
Economic Development IDowntown Port An,-eles ISub-Committee Repo
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Tourism /ONPO8lwbo
{Iu|berBnoted Olympic National Purk ((INP) ia welcoming comments to better understand local points of
view about the Park. He encouraged oncnoheru to participate in the survey and/or give oornnnunta. The
survey is being done in continuation of ONP's general management planning. /\h|burg noted how some of
the questions may impact economic development efforts and stressed bovv [)NP should maintain the
established policy to balance use with preservation. l|n|be,g cnonu,uAcd submitting comments as
individuals and also ue entities and organizations.
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Downie offered to consult with Chair Kidd to invite the new ONP Superintendent to the next meeting and
� inquire if(}Y4Pwould be interested in becoming oformal member o[P/\Forward.
2013 Topics for Discussion on Future A_Zendas
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None.
Member Repo
Brenda Francis-Thonnas reported the LEKT has an Elwha Warrior Queen and Princess available to attend
special events.
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Downie reported the Cruise ship cononnhtue is nnuctingionnornnv. The Cruise |ioo has added atbidecmdb
stop to the schedule. First stop will hcin April and will continue through the murnnuer and into October.
Collins suggested adding the topic of Rising Utility Costs and the effects on business development.
Kdvvurda noted how in the past some of the agenda topics were determined as u coau|t of u community
survey. He suggested consideration of conducting another survey to serve as another driver for the
committee.
There was no motion or endorsement by consensus to add either topic to the agenda.
Vice-Chair Downie adjourned the nneetinQot8:34 a.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next regular meeting date—March |4,20|3` at 7:30 a.m. in the Pittia Conference Room.
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