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Minutes
March 18, 2020 6:00pm, American Legion Hall
Committee Members Present: David Petty, Terry Edvalson, Forest Stanley and Donna Bush
Staff Member Present: Kurt Wolf & Stefanie Bork
Welcome- Meeting was called to order by Forest Stanley at 6:25pm
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests: No guests present
Review minutes from previous meeting: January minutes were reviewed, Terry Edvalson
motioned, Donna Bush seconded, all were in favor.
Business:
1.Parks and Recreation Shop Relocation-
Kurt updated the committee on cost and design of the new shop and renovations to the 10 Bay onsite at
the Historic Museum site. Phase 1 will consist of the main shop, office space and storage and phase 2
within 5 years with the addition of 2 bays to be added on to the Parks shop. Over budget costs were based
on site work and prep of the grounds and fill dirt. Kurt hopes to reduce costs with some in house savings
on material. Planning and zoning will be submitted by the end of this month and Kurt will present to the
State Lands Department in April with a focus on the educational piece of recreation programming at the
Historic Site.
Kurt gave a brief update on the passing of the bond through City Council. City focus is on education and
providing material to the public to educate themselves on the Library Bond. Stefanie handed out
educational material generated from Erin Greaves in the Communications Department to PARC
Committee members for their review. Terry voiced concern that the short time frame will limit the
education of community members on how Parks and Recreation department will be affected and
whether or not the bond will pass vote on May 191h, 2020.
2.Recreation
Stefanie gave an overview on closed and current programming successes and failures.
The Luminary walk was a successful event the second weekend of Winter Carnival with attendance of
150 walkers and received positive feedback.
The Full Moon Snow Series was not as successful only one person was in attendance and the upcoming
2nd scheduled full moon experience has been canceled based on the weather forecast.
Tots and Tykes movement sessions have been attended well with 13 toddlers registered for session 1
and 5 registered for session 2.
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March 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm
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The Adulting 101 series of classes will continue through April next week's class will focus on Finances.
Social Media feedback has been positive.
Tara and Stefanie are currently completing Training with the Arthritis Foundation for the Walk with Ease
program. The recreation department will host 3 sessions of 6-week programming for adults with a goal
of reaching at least 100 community members.
3.Parks Department
Winter carnival- Kurt voiced that it went well with minimal complaint on snow removal or sidewalk
maintenance. Kurt said the partnership was great with the Chamber and the Parks crew members
stepped up and helped get Sharlie down the parade route. Kurt and Tara helped with the close of the
parade with the boy scouts on candy litter pick-up, following the parade. Terry commented on the
sidewalk care and said USBank has been great with the follow-up and collaborating with Parks this
winter season. Terry hopes business that maintained their walkways will be recognized by the City.
Avalanche Beacon Training Park- Kurt informed that 7 beacons are located within Harshman Skate
Park/Mountain Bike Skills Park and available to the public to practice avalanche beacon finding skills. This
new feature was made possible by The Friends of the Avalanche Center and additional community
sponsors.
Wooley Boardwalk- Stefanie is working on completing a nomination packet for Wooley Boardwalk to be
recognized by the Idaho Parks and Recreation Department as an outstanding park facility. If selected for
award the Project will be recognized at the Idaho Parks and Recreation Conference at the end of April.
4. Next meeting date and agenda items:
-Littoral Rights, IDL and Laura Moore Grant and altered design at Rotary Park
-IRPA Conference
5. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM Meeting motioned to adjourn by Terry Edvalson and Seconded
by Dave Petty
Next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00pm, Legion Hall
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