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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/14/2009 ' PORTK� ��X�� COMMITTEE =^^,,"^�"^��m " �� ., ��"� `~."^`"^`��" ~~~~~ Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for May 1 /1 2008 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Co-Chair Don Perry opened the meeting a\ 7:]Oo.no. ROLL CALL: /NennhcrxPrexun/: Lo'ChuirDon Perry, Terry Roth, Larry Mort-is, David Millet-, Mike Edwards, Paul "Buok"Gieecke, Pain Maoua for Linda Rotoourk, Terry Srnith(on. /Do�'Prexcn/: Kent Myers,Nathan West, Scott Johns,Teresa Pierce Public Present: None. � T. Roth moved to accept the April 9, 2O09 minutes as presented. T. Smmithbwm seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. N. West reported that City Council was very receptive ofP/\ Forward's recommendations and approved adding those recommendations for consideration tuthe Capital Facilities P|an (CFP). The first public hearing regarding the LFP will be held on June 2, 20O9. N. VVoat u:p*dud that the City is expecting the first draft of the Onu| /\|/\ report monnednne ncs\ week with the final report to follow ufev/weeks later. Economic Develo Lwient—Business Resources Seminar T. 8nndhton reported that ndate for afollow up session has not been determined. She anticipated holding the uox1 event in the Vern Burton in either May or June. First Federal is holding similar events this p/ouk so there is interest in the business oonnnouuiiy for this type of information. T. Srni\h1on reported that Barb Frederick recently sent Out the survey to participants from the January event, but no responses had been received yet. Co-Chair Perry stressed the importance of planning a follow up event in a timely manner and was concerned that several months had now gone by without another event planned. "Pick Up PA" T. Roth recognized the individuals that have continually worked on the eOhd to n|uun up the dmv/oinwn area. He reported that the Downtown 0o{u| was currently being painted and that cleaning in other areas of the downtown had already noudeu positive impact in the area. There has been n very good response from business and building owners. On May 3"d there was ucononnonity clean up effort that includes area youth / groups cleaning upalleys and front sidewalk areas. Currently 35 building/business owners are involved in ^ the project with Edna Petersen, Jan ]|urbiok, Kathy Charlton and Barb Frederick being the principal organizers for the event. He complimented the City on having a "can-do" rather than a "can't-do" attitude Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May 14,2009 throughout the planning and somewhat difficult and complicated permit processing. T. Roth also reported that Bank of America was planning on closing their downtown location u|the corner of Front and Laurel Streets. 2010 Future Projeeft D. Miller requested that 1,ce removal at Lincoln Park be added as n topic in this category. He suggested having Jeff Robb from tile Port oorncand make a presentation regarding how the trees affect use mfthe runway u1 the Airport. K. Myers reported that City Council has had rccord discussions about the cross-town route project. The project is already included on the CFP and Council may decide to rank this pr jeothighordudngopconning CFP process. K. Mk'nru suggested that this kurn also be added to the 2010 category so it can be discussed onu regular basis. Co-Chair Perry m� �d that it is inopo,�u1br include businesses in other areas of town, such as 8 m and T.ioom|n Streets. ffu hoped that the idea of cleaning Lip signing and increasing sign visibility could also he increased outside the downtown uu:u. Hurricane Ridge Road D. Perry reported the tremendous amounts of snow are what keep Hurricane Ridge Road honu being open all year. He shared that at a recent meeting there were photographs that showed the mnov/p|ovv on the road with 20-foot snow banks on either side. T. Roth shared that trains are used in Europe with great success. M. Edwards reported that he rnudc contact with Dun Williams regarding the D|ynupio Canopy Tours / business concept. This could provide u stepping-stone for u larger system such ama sky rail. Cost ieahuge factor with Williams' project estimated at $1.5 million and u sky rail system costing$30 million ormore. Farmers' Market K. 84yu,m reported that there is u possibility for the Furnneca` Market to move back to the dovvn|o`vu area and that the Market might try using the Gateway pavilion on a trial basis—once the Gateway is open. He further reported that the Market would be displaced from the County Courthouse parking lot on May 22 because uf the Juan do Puuo Foa1ivo| so they are looking for an alternative location just for that day. The Market has muQgoa1ud two locations: |. On Lincoln bctv/uco Railroad and Front; and 2. Oil Lunrc| between First and Front. K. Myers reported that City Council will be reviewing this request at the May 19 City Council meeting. K. Myers added that one of the /\T/\ reoonnnoendoii000 was to locate tile Market in the downtown area. Member Repo K. K4very reported that Harbor-Works is planning a public fbruno, tentatively set for Juno 9, to provide updates mn the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSL)) and Ruvonierprojects. K. Myers also reported that the Dive Park project,/uo facing some permitting and other issues with the Department o[Fish 8i Wildlife and the project might need support from P/\ Forward and/or tho oornnuuoiiy. He also reported that Pod Angeles is sd|| being considered au a possible location fh,ND/\/\. The next proposal is due in June with a final decision expected from NO/\/\ inAugust. T. Snoi{h<on reported that the Port Angeles Business /\a000io]iou (P/\B/\) is planning m First /\onun| Safe Community Appreciation Day to recognize both police and fire for their efforts to keep our omnuonuui\y safe. The event is expected to be held this July or August with the idea of holding tile 2010 event u1the Page 2 of 4 ) ~ Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May l4,20O9 manne time am Peace Officers' Week. T. Pierce will research if there already iyuPublic Safety Awareness Day or Week that also includes Fire and other public safety personnel. D. K4U|u, said he read in the yonhou/u /)u//v News that the Council was considering eliminating conorniUcea and wondered if that included P/\ Pnn*urd. Co-Chair Perry responded that Council was only considering eliminating ihneo committees that involved Counoi|nnonnbeo hearing presentations or discussions on on issue that would then again be presented to the full Council. PA Forward is not one of those committees. New Business None. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at8:l6mm. Next MeefinjZ Date: June l|,3O09u17:3Ua.nn. in the Jack PiUim Conference Room, City Hall. Anu meeting was, canceled. Minutes approved uv presented on.July [)on Perry, Co-Choir Teresa Pierce Executive Communications Coordinator / � Page of Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes May 14,2009 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 12-11-08 PA Forward to Host Business Subcommittee January 8,2009 Resource Event 1-08-09 Follow-up&Survey for Subcommittee Immediate Business Resource Event COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESULT 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 10-11-07 2007 Representative October Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 2007 Route issue December Give Recommendation to 2007 City Council Regarding Group Completed Cross-Town Route March 2009 AIA Team Grant Visit Group March 2009 April 2009 Forward Recommendations to City Council regarding Group April 9,2009 CFP&Policy Issues Page 4 of 4