HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/09/2015 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE
PITTIS MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM / Port Angeles, Washington
April 9, 2015
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: Cherie Kidd, Patrick Downie, Mark Ohman, Jim Jones, George Bergner,
Kaj Ahlburg, Sherry Curran, Larry Morris, Wendy Clark-Getzen
Members Absent: Jim Hallett, Bill Greenwood, Ted Simpson, Andrew Schwab, Mike
Edwards, Charlie Smith
Staff Present: Scott Johns
Others Present: Tom Swanson, Mark Urness
Public Present: None
Approval of Minutes
The March Meeting minutes were approved as presented.
Late Items
George Bergner introduced 2 guests, Tom Swanson and Mark Urnes. Mr. Bergner explained that
Mr. Swanson intends to bicycle from Port Angeles to Panama New York as a fund raising event to
help fund the Port Angeles Education Foundation. The sponsorship project was explained and its
merits discussed. Mr. Bergner asked the committee to provide a letter of support to Mr. Swanson
efforts. A motion was made and seconded to approve the provision of a support letter. The
motion was passed unanimously.
Old Business
Mark Ohman provided an update on the Revitalize Port Angeles efforts for the downtown area.
Beginning in May, several projects are planned, including cleaning and painting the Laurel St.
stair case, providing aerial equipment to paint second stories and building trim, and other activities
to improve the appearance of the downtown and to involve more people in civic affairs.
George Bergner added that the Port Angeles Business Association is also planning an action to
improve the appearance and usability of the First/Front St. alley through downtown.
Vice Chair Downie and Mr. Bergner provided a summary of the meeting held between Port
Angeles City officials and Victoria's government representatives regarding efforts to mutually
support each other's visitation and tourism opportunities and experiences. A number of
suggestions were presented and discussed at some length.
George Bergner reported on the attempts to acquire and operate the closed Lincoln Theatre. The
project has collected money or pledges for much of the purchase price, and are within $75,000 of
the needed amount. Plans for remodeling and refurbishing the theatre was discussed.
Associate Planner Scott Johns handed out brochures on the sponsorship program for the remaining
elements of the West End Waterfront Park that still need to be funded to complete the project.
Port Angeles Forward Committee
Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2015
Mr. Johns also passed out certificates of appreciation to committee members that were not present
at the April 7, 2015, City Council Recognitions Ceremony.
Adiournment
Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next regular meeting date—May 14, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. in the Pittis Confere ce Room.
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