HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020.07.15 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
July 15, 2020 6:00pm
Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
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Committee Members Present: David Petty, Terry Edvalson, Forest Stanley, Andrew Testa and
Larry Hauder Staff Member Present: Kurt Wolf & Stefanie Bork
Welcome- Meeting was called to order by Forest Stanley at 6:04pm
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests: No guests present
Review minutes from previous meeting: March minutes were reviewed, Terry Edvalson
motioned, Larry Hauder seconded, all were in favor.
Business:
l.Master Plan Parks and Recreation Update:
Kurt updated the board that funding approval was not received from the LOT Committee. With limited
funds the Masterplan will most likely be on hold until future funds become available. Terry mentioned
the possibility of completing some the work inhouse and researching grant opportunities. Kurt
mentioned inviting Delta the City Grand coordinator to the next committee meeting to discuss what
other funding might be available.
2.Recreation Department
Kurt and Stefanie gave an overview on current programming successes and failures in response to
COVID-19.
MT. Biking, Soccer, Tennis and Traveling Playground began the end of June and beg inning of July. Tara
has been in contact with Central District Health and is continuing to discuss the best safety measures we
can take to offer programming to the community. If at any time it is determined an event and or
program can not be or is not taking place safely it will be discontinued. Currently McCall Parks and
Recreation is sanitizing shared equipment in between each use, decreasing group size and requiring
masks when physical distancing can not be achieved.
Upcoming Events, Movie Night series- The first July 17 th date has been cancelled . McCall community
conditions based on COVID-19 will be considered prior to the August Movie dates scheduled for August
7 and 28th.
Mile High Swim Event will be taking place July 25th. The race has been closed at a max of 50 enrollments
at this time most registrations are from out of Valley County.
Tara and Stefanie are currently compiling ideas for pop-up programming in conjunction with our
department and McCall Public Library.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
July 15,2020 6:00pm
Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
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3.Parks Department
LOT Expenditures:
LOT funds will depend upon summer and fall tourism in McCall, the department is considering the likely
hood of reduced funds. Kurt and staff are considering our LOT and CIP projects that can be delayed if
necessary. Terry voiced concern over the City Downtown Snow Removal program; Kurt believes that will
most likely be approved by Council.
Parks Projects:
Kurt gave an overview and status on Park Projects:
--Noxious Weed Pull Together Fridays began July 10th and will continue thru August 14th . This program is
offered in conjunction with Valley County. Stefanie will send the flyer to the committee for review and
to help inform the community of this opportunity.
-2"d street planters were planted by local landscapers Hank and Pavla Clouser and Gusti Laidlaw who
donated their time and design skill. A generous donation from local plant nurseries, High Mountain
Nursery and Franz Witte helped boost the appearance of the planters. The City originally planned a
more cost-effective plant design for planters but with community help the planters will make a design
statement.
-Waterfront-The Urban Renewal Agency sunsets and available funds will be used to design and master
plan North of the Marina through Brown Park shoreline. This work is being done with MURA and
Horrocks Engineers. Funding the design now will allow plans to be readily available for additional
funding opportunities to complete the project. Kurt will share design concepts at the next meeting.
Swim lane lines and docks designed for the North of the Marina pool concept will be used at Rotary
Park. Dock placement should be completed within the next two weeks. Lane lines and non-motorized
launches were purchased with grant funds, docks were donated by Shorelodge.
4.Next meeting date and agenda items:
•Parks and Recreation Month-highlights and recognition
•Recreation Program & Event Updates
•Parks Projects and Maintenance Updates
•Development Updates with Community Development: pathways, pocket parks, alley
convers ion on Roosevelt etc.
•Parks and Recreation Site Tour
•New PARC Chairman
5.Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM
Meeting motioned to adjourn by Larry Hauder and Seconded by Terry Edvalson
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
July 15. 2020 6:00pm
Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting+ 1 208-634-8900 Conference ID: 625 525 594#
Next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00pm, Location TBD
Attest:
City Staff liaison