HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010.05.04 PRAC MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2010 — Parks and Recreation Meeting Room, McCall, Idaho 83638 — 6:00 pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
Shorty Clarke called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present were, Shorty
Clarke, Brigid Lawrence, Carl Barrett and Irwin Mulnick, Ed Roper.
Staff Present for the meeting: Dennis Coyle, Director
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
Ron and Lu Ann Gwartney of EZM Distributing were introduced.
III. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gwartney presented his application for a food concession at Fairway Park. He emphasized
his companies 15 years of experience, reference from the City of Eagle, prior experience with
McCall Parks and Recreation in 2000 and the number and types of activities they have worked at.
He said he understood he is a de -facto representative of the City and he felt very comfortable with
his role as a concessionaire.
Mr. Gwartney explained his revenue proposal to the city. Mr. Gwartney went on to show
examples of the types of trailers and equipment used by his company.
Ed Roper questioned Mr. Gwartney about the hours of operation and which days of the week.
Mr. Gwartney responded with his proposed time frame of primarily evenings during the week in
June, July and August. He also stated his desire to be at all weekend tournaments. He stated he is
only interested in Fairway Park. If his negotiations with David Carrey fall through he would like
to apply for a concession permit at Art Roberts.
Discussion ensued about downtown locations.
Mr. Clarke stated that if Mr. Gwartney enters into an agreement with a private business on private
land then the Parks and Recreation Committee is not involved.
Mr. Clarke asked for clarification on the proposed fee.
Mr. Gwartney explained his proposal.
Ms. Lawrence stated she was in favor of some type of food service at Fairway.
Mr. Mulnick asked if Aspen Market has been notified.
D. Coyle replied that he would prior to City Council.
Ron Gwartney stated it was intention to be a member of the community.
Mr. Clarke called for a vote. Ms. Lawrence moved to endorse the proposal to the City Council.
Mr. Roper second. The motion passed 3-2.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm.
(Mr. Gwartney removed his application from consideration prior to the City Council meeting of May 13,
2010)
Jim CI ar , Chairman Date f,