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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/11/2008 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2008 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cherie Kidd opened the meeting at 7:31 a.m. INTRODUCTION: Chair Kidd introduced Jerry Osterman as the City's new Interim City Manager. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Don Perry, Terry Weed, Linda Rotmark, Mike Edwards, Terry Roth, Buck Gieseke, Mike Chapman, Willie Nelson, Terry Smithton, Mike Edwards. Staff Present: Jerry Osterman, Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Teresa Pierce. Public Present: Tim Boyle from the Planning Commission. Approval of Minutes D. Perry moved to accept the August 2008 minutes as presented. M. Edwards second. Minutes approved unanimously. Fla,-Pavilion Concept for Railroad Avenue/Artist's Renderink - Terry Roth T. Roth reported that the rendition would be forthcoming. Time Line DevelopnientlAIA Grant—Sue Roberds for Nathan West S. Roberds reported that the grant application was submitted by the City and that letters of support accompanied the application. S. Johns provided background information about the grant as a courtesy to J. Osterman and noted that the grant is separate from the Main Street Program. Chair Kidd explained that PA Forward's goals are for improvements to be made by 2010 that will include an international theme for the downtown and corridor. M. Edwards complimented staff on the thorough preparation of the application. S. Johns added that Daniel Bializk of the Planning Department and N. West did the work necessary to complete and submit the application. "Pick Up PA" Theme Implementation T. Roth reported that the Coho is considering providing storage for the sidewalk sweeper in the warehouse, but room is limited. T. Smithton asked if the intent was for just the downtown area or for the all of the city. Chair Kidd recalled that approximately 4 years ago there was a community effort made throughout the city called "PA Pride". She emphasized that it was at no cost, built community spirit and was highly visible. T. Roth offered the idea of a "Adopt-A-Block" type program as a way to encourage and provide direction to groups. Discussion continued whether this would be a one-time or ongoing project. M. Chapman explained the County's "Stash Your Trash" and how the County Chain Gang is available for cleaning up public property. M. Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September 11,2008 Chapman suggested that more trash cans be placed along Lincoln Street. S. Roberds offered that the clean up effort would also benefit the citizens that live here all year long and not just the downtown and tourism. D. Perry asked T. Roth if there could be a unified effort by the Port Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) to locate and maintain more trash cans in the downtown. T. Roth stated that the PADA does not have the funding to do so. M. Edwards suggested that the committee streamline a list of ideas and priorities for the project. Chair Kidd requested that committee members take the concept of "Pick Up PA" and ideas discussed today back to their respective organizations and bring back specific feedback regarding the issue to the October 2008 meeting. Continuation of 2010 Future Topics D. Perry returned to the idea of more trash cans in the downtown and suggested that maybe businesses could purchase advertising on the cans as away to support the project. General discussion continued as to the cost and type of industrial-grade receptacles that would be required and responsibility for the removal of trash. There was no action on the issue. S. Roberds inquired about the worn condition of the "Port Angeles Thanks You" sign located just east of the City limits. T. Smithton reported that Jerry Austin is in charge of the project to repair and paint the sign. Per T. Smithton, Mr. Austin is in the process of recruiting volunteers. S. Roberds offered to assist in removing the sign to help expedite the repair process. D. Perry responded that the work could be done without removing the sign and that new wiring for lighting the sign at night was included in the project. S. Roberds offered her help and will contact Mr. Austin to offer the encouragement and hope of a November 13 deadline for completion. Miscellaneous L. Rotmark commented on the recent negative letters to the editor in regards to the Avenue of the People project. S. Roberds reported that Sound Community Bank will be opening in the old Burger King location and expressed her pleasure of how the property had recently been cleaned up. L. Rotmark reported that Habitat for Humanity is preparing to open a store on Front Street in the previous location of Pacific Office Furniture. R. Roberds provided a brief update on Rite Aid's plans for the area near 8"' and Lincoln Streets. Member Reports-None Page 2 of 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September 11,2008 New Business T. Roth reported that he attended the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting on September 10. $350,000 is available for the budget year 2009, however the total of the requests was just over $700,000. He gave a brief outline of the applications and requested T. Pierce to provide a list of those projects to the PA Forward membership. List will be forthcoming. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Next Meeting Date: October 9, 2008 at regular starting time of 7:30 a.m. in the Public Works Conference Room in City Hall. Cherie Kidd, Chair Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator Page 3 of 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes September 11,2008 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 1-12-06 Bring Council's project Chair Williams On-Going priority list to meeting 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going Develop time line and discuss Recommendation AIA grant with Mike Gentry forwarded to City 6-12-2008 Nathan West Council—August 08— Item now pending upon application approval. COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 3-9-06 Letter to City Council, Mark Madsen Completed Planning Commission and County regarding Southern Cross-Route April-May Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 2006 with Jim Haguewood February Make recommendation to 2007 City Council regarding Group Completed 2-8-07 Harbor Plan May 10, Determine PA Forward 2007 representative to Lodging Group Completed 5-10-2007 Tax Committee October 11, Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-1'1-07 2007 Representative October Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 1.0-11-07 2007 Route issue December Give Recommendation to 2007 City Council Regarding Group Completed Cross-Town Route Page 4 of 4