HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.02.18 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
02/18/2015, 6:00 PM
Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho
Committee members present: Willie Ruemmele, Irwin Mulnick, Matt Linde, Ed Roper, Forrest Stanley, Corey
Nelson, Tyler Bork
Staff members present: Dennis Coyle, Brooke Osborn
Irwin Mulnick called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The minutes from the last agenda were approved as
amended and seconded by Corey; the minutes were passed unanimously.
Public Comment
Committee Chair Mulnick stated public comment is for anything other than those topics currently on the agenda.
No request for comment.
Staff Report
The staff report included the annual report analysis. The Recreation department runs up to 30 programs a year and
the Parks department properties they manage have grown tremendously over the last four years.
Dennis discussed the upcoming projects for the Parks department as well as the Recreation department. The Parks
department will be focusing on Rotary Park, Brown Park, and Fairway Park. The bathroom has been ordered for
Fairway and will be completed by the end of May or early June.
Advisory Board Role, Charter Changes
Dennis discussed the role of the advisory board. Copies of the charter for the advisory board were distributed and
Mulnick called for discussion, two changes were proposed by Chairman Irwin and seconded by Corey. Both
changes were voted unanimously. The first change to the charter was to making a motion to change the meeting
times/places: "The committee shall meet monthly or not less than quarterly, in a regular fashion on a specified
day, time, and place." Second, number two in duties: "On a biannually basis, in cooperation with the Parks and
Recreation Director, conduct a physical inspection of parks and recreational facilities, and or attend a recreation
program or activity. The inspection should note all items for regarding user safety, maintenance/repair and future
construction or improvement projects."
Advisory Committee Issues
Chairman Irwin brought the idea to the board that an outdoor ice rink was available in the winter.
Recreation District was brought up again.
Winter Carnival was discussed and agreed that it was mayhem. The toilet issues were big, in that there weren't
enough. A motion was made that the Parks & Rec be reimbursed by the chamber for the costs incurred during the
winter Carnival by Mulnic and seconded by Corey.
Department Update
Next meeting: March 18, 2015
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Signed: Attest:
44rwin InJtk
PRAC Chairman
Dennis Coyle
Parks and Recreation Director
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