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June 16, 2015 — 8:00 am
Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Rick Fereday, Bob Youde, Bob Giles, and Dave Peugh, and Woody Woodworth were present.
Community Development Director Michelle Groenevelt, Treasurer Linda Stokes, and Permit
Technician Cynthia Peacock was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Youde moved to approve the May 19, 2015 minutes; Members Giles seconded the motion;
the motion carried.
Member Youde made a motion to approve the May 31, 2015 invoice from White Peterson. Member
Giles seconded the motion; the motion carried.
There was a short discussion about attorneys that have been consulted in the past on different
projects. The Board encouraged Staff to get more reviews done by separate attorneys if they feel it
is necessary. Staff will consult with White Peterson for the last review of the MRA Boundary
Extension.
OLD BUSINESS
MRA Boundary Extension Update
Community Development Director Groenevelt covered the timeline and processes for the MRA
Boundary Expansion. A legal description and map were generated for the plan. On June 25, 2015,
City Council will review the plan and refer it to the Planning and Zoning Commission. On July 7, 2015
McCall Area Planning and Zoning will review as to whether it conforms to the general plan for
development of the City as a whole. The plan will undergo a public hearing with City Council August
27, 2015; following the hearing, City Council may approve the plan.
There was discussion about a parcel and right of way (ROW) on Railroad Avenue; the old ROW is no
longer a right of way, and there is a question as to whether the parcel is a designated wetland, and if
it can be developed.
NEW BUSINESS
MRA Cash Flow and Financials
MRA cash flow and financials were reviewed, including the May financial statement. Tax revenues
for June have not come in yet. Treasurer Stokes explained the new LGIP account rules and suggested
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that MRA move at least $400,000 to the account in order to keep the checking account within the
FDIC insurance limits. How funds will be approved for transfer on a regular basis was deliberated.
Member Youde made a motion to direct MRA Chairman to pursue an additional funds application
with the State of Idaho Local Investment Pool and further that this Board direct the Chairman to sign
appropriate documents regarding fund transfers into and out of the LGIP. Member Giles seconded
the motion; the motion passed.
OTHER
Arts Advisory Council
Member Youde gave an update on current art projects. There was another approval for the Alpine
Playhouse project from the Arts Advisory Council. The art installation will be done next year; some
issues have come up and the artist has redesigned aspects of the installation. Boulders will be used
instead of concrete, and bases will be varying sized circular pads. This will be cheaper and make the
art more resilient to plowing operations. Some details need to be worked out with the Parks
Department for landscaping and maintenance.
Another project has come to fruition, and there are now vinyl murals installed in bus stops around
town. This is a coordinated effort with several groups and the schools. Also, there are negotiations
going on to place a sculpture roughly in front of Gravity Sports.
McCall Mall Screening
The fence issue at the McCall Mall has been resolved; the contractor came in and lowered it to the
regulation standards. The Board would like an update from Parks and Recreation Director Coyle
regarding when the landscape screening will be done at the mall.
Grants
The environmental assessment for the Community Choices grant has been completed and the Tiger
grant application is done. The Tiger grant is for $6,500,000 for reconstructing downtown. There was
discussion about how applying for these grants are a good exercise because it helps Staff gather
documents and get important analyses done (value of investment in infrastructure, property values,
development opportunities — whole blocks versus parcel by parcel).
Billy Herman
The Board is willing to help Billy Herman's project if they think it is feasible and realistic. They would
like to be kept appraised on any business plans or proposals for a climbing gym. The Board may be
willing to surplus a parcel if it was for proper use. Community Development Director Groenevelt will
provide an update at the next meeting if appropriate.
The Board also discussed a couple of businesses (new and recently sold). Staff will check with MRA
members to see if they want to continue their positions. There will be a public hearing in July for the
MRA draft budget.
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NEXT MEETING
Member Youde made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Giles seconded the motion; the
meeting adjourned at 9:00 A.M. The next meeting is July 21, 2015 at 8:00 A.M.
Signed: Ju)y 21, 2015
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MRA Chair
Attest:
CynthiaPeacock
Permit Technician
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