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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04/10/2014PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for April 10, 2014 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. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Patrick Downie, Sissi Bruch, Kaj Ahlburg, Wendy Clark-Gertzen, Jim Hallett, Todd Gubler, Andrew Schwab Members Absent: Frances Charles, Larry Morris, Jim Jones, Bill Greenwood, Cherie Kidd Staff Present: Scott Johns, Nathan West. Others Present: Tim Boyle Public Present: Mark Ohman, Greg Halberg*, George Bergner*, Charlie Smith* *Confirmation of committee membership will occur at April 15, 2014, City Council meeting. Approval of Minutes Approval of the March 13, 2014, meeting minutes were continued until the May meeting due to lack of quorum. Chair Downie indicated that due to time constraints in past meetings, the new business portion of the meeting would be taken up at the beginning of the meeting rather than being left to the end. New Business George Bergner presented a brief summary of the Taiwan bicycling group's recent visit to Port Angeles and thanked all who were instrumental in making the event successful. The event also brought the issue of clear signage for the trail to bear. It was suggested that uniform signage that would help 'brand' the ODT should be considered by the group. Jim Hallett also indicated that the inter -agency cooperation of the event had been good and that further cooperation should be maintained for similar events. Bergner then brought up the issue of providing better ways to inform the public regarding community events. Ideas included PUD billing envelope inclusions or a'jumbotron' type of electronic reader board to publicize events. Another recent event that involved a large number of participants was the high school sailing regatta. As an example of local water sports, this event exemplifies the importance of other potential water related recreational activities for Port Angeles. Kaj Ahlburg supported the discussion indicating that better advantage of local natural features could be taken to increase tourism. Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for April 10, 2014 Vice Chair Downie introduced Mark Ohman who has an interest in rehabilitation of the closed Lincoln Theatre in downtown Port Angeles. Discussion regarding potential uses and expected costs ensued. Todd Gubler suggested looking at the core issues surrounding closure of the theatre and was joined in that discussion with thoughts from Kaj Ahlburg and others. It was suggested by Pat Downie that an action committee made up from the PA Forward membership be formed to follow up on the discussion. There was group consensus and the committee was formed of Andrew Schwab, Wendy Clark-Gertzen, Greg Halberg, with Mark Ohman. Late Item Vice Chair Downie indicated that Wendy Clark-Gertzen had a late item that had not been included in the agenda. Ms. Clark-Gertzen and Charlie Smith discussed several pieces of art that had been removed from Railroad Avenue for the WTIP project were being repainted and placed throughout the Gateway Transit Center facility. Discussion regarding the Art On The Town program, the value of art to cities, and the social aspects of art in a public space such as the transit center followed. That discussion segued to the Second Saturday Art Events that have been on-going since 2004 and the upcoming events planned for that monthly event. Vice Chair Downie provided an update on the 2014 cruise ship schedule, indicating that beginning on Tuesday April, 15, the first of 24 American Cruise Line ship visits will occur this summer. In addition 2 visits by Holland America Cruise ships will also occur. Membership Nathan West reported to the group that the City Council had not yet approved the inclusion of the Historic Society as a sitting member of the committee and that the 3 Citizen -at -large positions had not yet been confirmed. He expected those actions to take place at the next City Council meeting. A suggestion was made that the ordinance language be changed to make the committee by-laws function so that there would be more flexibility for the committee to undertake membership issues more directly than having Council action for those actions. Group consensus was indicated. George Bergner then added that the Committee should revisit the committee's Mission Statement. That item also received a consensus approval from the group. On-Roin2 Business Sissi Bruch mentioned that the Senior Center personnel have suggested that the neighboring roller skating rink may be corning available for purchase and that this might be a good time to consider its purchase by the City. Ms. Bruch also discussed the idea of propagating starts from the large Madrone tree located at 8th and Cherry Streets. Greg Halberg brought up the winter closure of the Hurricane Ridge Road and the Wilderness Plan as subjects for discussion. Kaj Ahlburg pointed out that the PABA had discussed the Wilderness Plan and feels that there would be unintended negative impacts from implementation of the plan. Mr. Ahlburg also informed the group that Icicle Sea Foods is planning to enlarge their facility to raise Atlantic Salmon by threefold with an anticipated job force of an additional 60 people. Waterfront Transportation Improvement Project (WTIP) Update Nathan West reported on the progress of the project. At this time, the project is on schedule and Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Minutes for April 10, 2014 fully funded. Member Reports None Adjournment Pat Downie adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m. Next Meetirng Date Next regular meeting date — May 15, 2014, at 7:30 a.m. in the Pittis Conference Room. Pat Downie, Vice Chair Scott Johns, Se NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 6 10-10 Business Resource Survey Sub -Committees Various On -Going X014 PA Forward 2014 Work Plan Proposal Group 2014 2014 Entryway corridor aesthetics Signage & street trees Group Completed 2-8-07 2014 Tree City USA Group October 2014 2014 Lincoln Theatre P. Downeie Completed 10-11-07 2014 West End Park N. West 2015 COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESULT March 2006 Letter to City Council, Planning Commission and County regarding Southern Cross -Route Mark Madsen Completed April -May 2006 Strategic Planning Meetings with Jim Haguewood Group Completed 5-11-06 February 2007 Make recommendation to City Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Completed 2-8-07 May 10, 2007 Determine PA Forward representative to Lodging Tax Committee Group Completed -10-2007 October 2007 Determination of PUD Representative Group Completed 10-11-07 October 2007 Gather input regarding Cross Route issue Group Completed 10-1 1-07 December 2007 Give Recommendation to City Council Regarding Cross -Town Route Group Completed 3-13-2008 "2010" Theme Adopted Group December 2010 January 2009 Host Business Resource Event / Council Chambers Subcommittee January 8, 2009 March 2009 AIA Team Grant Visit Group March 2009 April 2009 Forward Recommendations to City Council regarding CFP & Policy Issues Group April 9, 2009 Summer 2009 AIA Grant Final Report Roll Out Subcommittee October 2009 August 2009 2010 Census Bureau Presentation N. West November 2009 February 2010 Juan de Fuca Statue Project N. West Recommendation to City Council May 2010 Complete Count Census Committee N. West May 2010 May 2010 Invited ONP to discuss marketing plan for Elwha Dam Removal Project K. Myers May 2010 2013 Phase 1 WTIP N. West Completed January 2014 2014 Formed Lincoln Theatre revitalization committee P. Downie TMINUTES\PA FORWARD COMMITTEE\2014\4.10.14 MINUTES. DOC