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McCall Redevelopment Agency
Minutes
April 21,2020—8:00 am
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, on March 18, 2020, Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation
suspending the portion of Idaho Code 74-203(5)which requires government agencies to allow the public
to attend public meetings in person.The Governor encouraged, but did not require, public agencies to
provide other means of participation.The proclamation and suspension of a portion of the open
meeting requirement was renewed by the Governor on April 15, 2020. As a result,the doors will remain
closed to the public. McCall Redevelopment Agency believes in public participation and has identified
the following methods'of participation:
Call: +1 208-634-8900 Conference ID: 268 109 411#
Email: Public comments may be shared with the MRA board via email at mgroenevelt@mccall.id.us
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Colby Nielsen,Rick Fereday, Mike Maciaszek, and Tabitha Martineau were present. Monty Moore
and Nic Swanson were absent. Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt
and Permit Technician Rachel Santiago-Govier were also present. City Engineer Nathan Stewart, City
Manager Anette Spickard, Consulting attorney Meghan Conrad and City Treasurer Linda Stokes were
also present.
CONSENT AGENDA
• Minutes from February 18, 2020 (Action Item)
• Kushlan and Associates Invoice October 28, 2019 (Action item)
• Elam and Burke March 31, 2020 (Action Item)
• Crestline Engineering March 3, 2020 and April 8 2020 (Action Item)
Member Maciaszek made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Member Martineau seconded
the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
• Financials and Cash Flow
Treasurer Stokes gave an update and summary on the financials and cash flow.
• Davis Avenue—wetlands delineation update
Ms. Groenevelt gave a background and summary of action on the Davis Avenue parcel. Blake
Jumper gave a summary of the findings. Member Fereday asked Ms. Conrad about the
possibility of selling it for a single family or multifamily residence. She outlined a process for
appraisal and auction.
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• Planning, Design, and Engineering of the Lake Front Improvement Project Agreement
(Action Item)
Horrocks will be the consulting firm. Mr. Stewart spoke regarding the type of product and the
task order steps.There was extensive discussion regarding what the possibilities are,the
process and concerns of the Committee members.
Member Maciaszek made a motion to approve the agreement and minor changes be approved
by the Chairman. Member Nielsen seconded the motion. All members voted aye and the motion
carried.
• Waterfront Design and Engineering Update
Addressed in item above.
• Agency participation in other projects
Ms. Conrad spoke regarding land acquisition.The Agency has the authority to acquire property
for development consistent with the plan and not be disposed of for less than the fair value
determined through a fair use appraisal process. If there is not realistic way to develop
property within the existence of the current district than that should be taken into
consideration.The agency must go through a formal RFP process to turn property over to a
developer. If a developer chooses to develop on their own then they can ask the Agency to
reimburse them for costs associated with certain public improvements. It is late in the
Agency's life so this is an important discussion. The timeline is short even though the agency
has money to spend on projects at this time.
Chairman Fereday thinks that affordable housing may be off the table given the timeline.
Perhaps parking near the waterfront is a possibility.
Ms. Groenevelt pointed out that the new agency will have the potential to develop affordable
housing.
• Land acquisition (Action Item)
No one had anything to propose under this action item.
Chairman Fereday think this is a discussion for a later date.
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Ms. Groenevelt stated that to realize the full development of the waterfront,the total cost will
likely exceed the amount of money the agency has.
Member Nielson would like to discuss the Pine Street parcel at a later meeting. He thinks it
„presents a good opportunity for a pedestrian overpass.
Chairman Fereday asked Ms. Conrad about any parcels the Agency still owns when the district
sunsets.
Ms. Conrad stated the most likely course would be a formal conveyance of the property.
NEXT MEETING
• Next Regular Meeting—May 19, 2020
Member Maciaszek asked about the vacant seat and if there had been any interest. Ms.
Groenevelt stated that they had any letters of interest. She asked that the board reach out to
people they know that may be interested.
ADJOURN
Member Nielsen made a motion to adjourn. Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. All members
voted aye and the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Signed: August 13, 2020 Attest:
Rick Fereday Michelle enevelt
MRA Chair Community Development Director
McCall Redevelopment Agency April 21,2020
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