HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/08/2014PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE
PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington
Meeting Minutes for May 8, 2014
Mission Statement:
To create a strong, economically and culturally vibrant community
that will enhance the lives of our citizens.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kidd opened the meeting at 7:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Stuff Present:
Others Present:
Public Present:
Cherie Kidd, Patrick Downie, Sissi Bruch, Kaj Ahlburg, Jim Hallett, Todd
Gubler, Andrew Schwab, Jim Jones, Mark Oilman, George Bergner, Mike
Edwards
Frances Charles, Larry Morris, Bill Greenwood, Wendy Clark-Gertzen,
Scott Johns
Tim Boyle, Planning Commission Representative
Greg Halberg, Charlie Smith, Randy Volker, Bill Tozier, Ian Raphael, John
Halberg, Jim Moran, Vicki Heckman, Morgan Fox, Dena Volker.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the March 13, 2014, and April 10, 2014 meeting minutes were continued until the
June meeting.
New Business
Chair Kidd introduced the topic of discussion for the meeting; Aquatic Sports in Port Angeles.
Jim Moran moderated a presentation regarding the range of aquatic recreational opportunities that
exist in Port Angeles.
Panel members and organizations included:
• Randy Volker representing the Port Angeles Yacht Club;
• Ian Raphael representing the High School sailing club;
• John Halberg representing the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association
• Bill Tozier representing the Olympic Peninsula Paddlers;
• Vicki Heckman of Sound Bikes and Kayak discussed the economic impacts from local
recreational opportunities.
SCUBA diving was also discussed but no representative from an organization was in
attendance.
Each presentation was accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation. Each presenter indicated the
level of participation and popularity of their particular sport and indicated that there was unmet
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potential for expansion of the local recreational resources. Discussion of existing and potential
facilities ensued. Group consensus of the importance of aquatic recreation for the area is
important and that a coordinated approach to improving facilities and attaining a broader
awareness of opportunities should be pursued. It was suggested that a prioritized list of needs be
developed for review. Jim Jones and Scott Johns added brief statement regarding the status of
Shoreline Master Program updates being done by both the City and County. Chair Kidd
suggested that staff provide an update on the SMP development at the next meeting.
On-going Business
A brief summary of the recent meeting held regarding the closed Lincoln Theater was presented
by Andrew Schwab.
Member Reports
None
Adjournment
Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next regular meeting date — June 12, 2014, at 7:30 a.m. in the Pittis Conference Room.
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Cherie Kidd, Chair
NEW AND ON—GOING ACTION ITEMS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
TARGET DEADLINE
6-10-10
Business Resource Survey
Sub -Committees
Various
On -Going
2014
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. Downey
Completed 10-1 1-07
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 5-10-2007
October 2007
Determination of PUD
Representative
Group
Completed 10-1 1-07
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 Dani
Removal Project
K. Myers
May 2010
2013
Phase 1 WTIP
N. West
Completed January 2014
2014
Formed Lincoln Theatre
revitalization committee
P. Downey
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