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Jack K»ittimMemorial Conference Room in City Hall /Port Angeles, Washington
Meeting SKD0000ary for November U 8, 20U0
Mission Statement:
To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community
that will enhance the lives of our citizens.
This meeting was rescheduled from November ||, 2010 due io the Veterans' Day Holiday. Notice of
rescheduled meeting was issued by tile City Clerk's Office uo October 27,20lO.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kidd opened tile meeting a17:3Oa.nn.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Co-Chair Don Perry, iu,cy Mori-is, Terry Weed, VVi||iu
Nelson, Terry Roth, and Greg Bu|hcrg arrived a1 8:15 am.
Members Absent: Mike Chapman, Frances Lhuz|oe, George Schoonfe|dt, K ' /\h|hurg, Linda
}lutnuurk, Christopher Riffle, Mike Edwards.
St«ff/'rexon1- Kent Myers,Nathan West, Scott Johns, Roberta Kocc4 Teresa Pierce.
/ ()1horxPrexux/: Tim Boyle.
Public Present: Studio Cascade Consultant — Bill Grimes, AECOM Consultants — Jonathan
Mugnnon and Susie [uUoluuo.
A quorum was not present. Meeting proceeded with reports only.
Approval ofMinutes
Minutes from the October meeting were not approved due hw the lack nfaquorum.
Waterftont Transportation Improvements Project(WTIP) - Update
West provided an update on the project. West introduced Bill Grimes from Studio [uSc0le along
with Jonathan Mugu)ou and Susie Cudo]noo of/\E[0M. West reminded the committee ofthe
Open House tonight at the }lcd Lion regarding the WTI9 project and encouraged members to
attend.
Bill Grimes of Studio Cascade outlined the priorities gathered to date from the community and the
importance of linking the dov/otnvvn with the orat of the City, 0|ynnpio National Park and the waterfront.
The design is meant to evolve over time and to onoot the needs of the people using 1be space. Grimes
out|inod the work done to date including the open houses, art ylonn` workshops, and walking audit of the
downtown.
Port Angeles City Council recently traveled to BoUingharn to tour their waterfront and oan/o back with
ideas and also concepts for a new beachfiront area near the Valley Creek Estuary.
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Port Angeles Forward Meeting Summary
November 18,2010
Mugmon outlined the signage and wayfinding segment of the project. Features include three tiers: entry
features, vehicular direction, and pedestrian direction. Entry features, or entryway monuments, will
capture audiences as they enter the area. Committee members viewed illustrations of concepts that will be
included in the Open House set for later this evening.
Economic Development/Downtown Port Ankeles/Subcommittee Reports
Chair Kidd asked for sub-committees progress reports.
Buy Local
Edwards as Chair,with members of West and Riffle.
West reported that the subcommittee met twice since the last PA Forward meeting. West handed out a list
of steps that the subcommittee recommends for implementation of think local campaign. Getting public
input is critical to the success. Myers added that the City has included a retail marketing study in the 2011
budget.
Tourism/ONP/Elwha
Perry as Chair, with members of Nelson, Kidd, Halberg, Tetnowski, Roth, Barb Maynes, Jan Harbick, and
Morris.
Perry reported that the subcommittee met and their main focus has been on the Elwha Dam Restoration and
Hurricane Ridge Road promotions. Plans are in the works for a special two-day event in September 2011
that will include music, performances, and gala event and other activities to be located in The Gateway,
Elks Club and possibly other venues possibly in the downtown. Olympic National Park will request a fee
waiver for banners over Front and First Street to further promote the event. Nelson added that new
opportunities are coming forward to provide regularly scheduled transportation to and from Hurricane
Ridge on a regular basis. More meetings will be forthcoming.
Myers added that Mike Edwards has developed methods of measuring success of Hurricane Ridge Road
being open, and work is being done on this promotion. The Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission and
City are working together in promotional efforts including rack cards and a grand opening event that may
include Congressman Dicks, and area mayors.
No further reports.
Adjournment
Meeting concluded at 8:37 a.m.
Next Meeting Date:
• Next regular meeting date— December 9, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Pittis Memorial Conference
Room/City Hall.
Cherie Kidd, Chair Te esa Pierce
Executive Communications Coordinator
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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
2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West Nov-Dec 2010
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"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 I-lost 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