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Home My Public Portal AboutAB 06-081 MIC Attachment McCall Improvement Committee – Action Plan March 23, 2006 1 McCall Improvement Committee 2006 Action Plan Focusing on the Future The McCall Improvement Committee is a group of local residents and business owners working together to enhance the infrastructure, appearance, and economy of McCall. This Action Plan serves as a blueprint for the Committee and the City’s improvement projects. Updated each year since 2000, this list is approved by the City Council and becomes the guiding plan the Committee follows in the near term to help accomplish its goals. The McCall Improvement Committee serves as the Gem Community Action Committee for the City, in partnership with Idaho’s Department of Commerce. Therefore, this list of projects represents McCall’s Gem Community Action Plan – those projects McCall officially supports and recommends for further government and community backing through grants, agreements, and partnerships. The Committee cooperates closely with a non-profit corporation-the McCall Community Improvement Corporation. MCIC has a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service to allow it to receive tax-deductible donations and achieve charitable purposes. Questions or comments on this Action Plan are invited and can be directed to Curt Spalding (634-2383) or Judy Maguire (634-7105), co-chairs of the McCall Improvement Committee. The projects in the list on the following pages fall into three categories: A. Priority Projects of the McCall Improvement Committee B. Continuing Projects of the McCall Improvement Committee C. Projects by Partners A. PRIORITY PROJECTS OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE The Committee plans to undertake the following list of projects in the next year. Projects are in order of initial priority as of March 2006. Priority means only that in case of competition for limited resources, the City would pursue a higher priority before a lower one. Otherwise, the City supports all projects simultaneously. Sub-items under each project do not imply priority. In addition, the Committee recognizes it will adjust relative priorities periodically during 2006– 2007 as circumstances change. McCall Improvement Committee – Action Plan March 23, 2006 2 McCall Improvement Committee – Action Plan Table A - Priority Projects No. Category Project 1. STREETSCAPE South Corridor: • Extend complete street improvements and infrastructure (sidewalks, lighting, street furniture, etc.) on 3rd Street between downtown and the south end of the airport. • Fully support and implement storm water management plans, including Basin 13 Project • Install a public events information sign 2. PATHWAYS • Develop signage for pathways; stripe existing pathways • Complete "missing links" in the pathway system 3. GATEWAYS • Complete landscaping around the South Corridor entrance sign • Construct the West Corridor entrance sign. 4. PUBLIC PARKING Improve the City parking area on First Street. Better utilize and promote the public parking behind City Hall and other locations downtown. 5. STREETSCAPE Install a system of portable planters at key intersections 6. PAYETTE LAKE Develop amenities in Art Roberts Park; e.g. restrooms, picnic tables, benches, hard surface plaza. 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Encourage formation of a Business Improvement District (BID) for downtown to enhance maintenance of amenities and provide visitor guidance. 8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Support the efforts of the Valley County Economic Development Council, Valley County United Economic Development, McCall Chamber of Commerce and McCall Community Improvement Corporation B. CONTINUING PROJECTS OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE These projects and activities have been initiated by the Committee in previous years, have had significant success, but are not yet complete. They remain an important focus for the Committees efforts during the project year. Table B - Continuing Project or Activity No. Category Continuing Project or Activity 1. PUBLIC INFORMATION/ WAYFINDING Support a visitor information site downtown, providing historical information on the community and information about the lake and surrounding mountains. Coordinate with other interpretive sites in McCall and along the Scenic Byway. 2. STREETSCAPE Create and support community partnerships to enhance seasonal decorations in the community including holiday decorations, landscaping and banners. 3. BEAUTIFICATION Publicly recognize business and property owners with a “Community Improvement Award” for improvements that enhance the infrastructure, appearance, or economy of McCall. 4. MAINTENANCE Encourage code enforcement efforts for snow clearing on public and private property downtown for pedestrian and parking safety including during Winter Carnival. McCall Improvement Committee – Action Plan March 23, 2006 3 No. Category Project 5. COORDINATE Communicate with Chamber of Commerce, Urban Renewal Agency, and Planning and Zoning, Transportation Advisory, Parks & Recreation, and Tree Committees, etc. to develop common goals for community improvement. 6. COORDINATE Explore partnerships with private developers to ensure mutual compatibility and benefit for the development as well as the community. 7. COORDINATE Utilize available funding sources in a strategic manner. Avoid conflicts between projects. 8. EDUCATE Educate the public about the benefits of an attractive and well-designed built environment. Promote public support for the Committee's goals. Support the Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines. 9. BEAUTIFICATION Coordinate regular citywide cleanup days each spring and fall. Cooperate with the City for maintenance of city benches. 10. COORDINATE Support the creation and maintenance of a community-wide public events calendar. 11. KEY PROPERTIES Beautify, screen, or otherwise address incompatible structures and uses. C. PROJECTS BY PARTNERS These are projects that the City, partners, and other community groups are spearheading. The McCall Improvement Committee fully supports these projects in its capacity as Gem Community Action Committee and will lend assistance as appropriate. Projects are not prioritized. Table C -Projects by Partners No. Category Project Lead Partner 1. KEY PROPERTIES Develop Master Plan for the new Riverfront Park. McCall Parks and Recreation Committee 2. KEY PROPERTIES Implement the Ponderosa Park Master Plan, including the proposed new Visitor Center. Idaho Parks and Recreation Department 3. WAYFINDING Develop convenient, accessible trailheads near town connecting with trails out of town. McCall Parks and Recreation Department; Payette National Forest; Idaho Dept. of Lands 4. COMMUNITY FACILITY Develop a Community Center. Plan jointly with Recreation Department, School District, McCall Arts & Humanities Council, WAAF, and Police Dept. Involve high school students in the project. McCall Parks and Recreation Department, WAAF 5. KEY PROPERTIES Expand the McCall Library McCall Library 6. ENVIRONMENT Eradicate noxious weeds from McCall, vicinity. Parks and Recreation Department, Valley County 7. KEY PROPERTIES Support the Little Ski Hill improvement efforts. Payette Lakes Ski Club 8. WAYFINDING Develop heritage tours, eco-tours, visitor guides. Central Idaho Historical Museum 9. BEAUTIFICATION Develop and implement a Public Art program, including the installation of art in key public sites. McCall Arts & Humanities Council 10. KEY PROPERTIES Support the McCall Ice and Events Center Sabala Foundation