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Minutes
12/17/15, 6:00 PM
Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho
Committee members present: Willie Ruemmele, Irwin Mulnick, Matt Linde, Ed Roper, Tyler
Bork, Cory Nelson, Forrest Stanley
Staff members present: Dennis Coyle, Brooke Osborn
Irwin Mulnick called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Public Comment:
No Public Comment
Project Update:
Falvey Corporation has finished work on erosion control measures at Legacy Park.
Bridge finished- Park looks as expected. Repairs to the Rotary Park will occur in the spring.
Fairway- bathroom will be ordered after the New Year. Drainage issues addressed.
Ed asked about the progress of the concession stand. Dennis said they were making progress but the
main focus is getting the water out of between A and B field. The building will be 20x20. Will buy a
meter and hook up through public works. Also discussed sewer was hook-up fees. Project price is still at
$147,000.
Matt Linde inquired about food concessions. Dennis replied that it will be based on city policy; options
include hire the staff or concession contract. Discussion continued concerning selling beer at adult
softball games.
Shade Sail was replaced by the insurance.
Bear basin trail way- big reviews. Everybody loves it. Susan Bechdel said people are on it all the time.
No complaints.
Programs Update:
Youth Basketball is full. Need 3rd grade Girl's coach. Mark Pernell is back. Photo contest is wrapped up
and are having issues locating some photos.
Wrestling is going well.
Adult soccer, Youth Soccer- based on facilities- the issue is not having the demand, it's the having the
place to do it. Where can we do it?
Irwin asked how the schools at participating with the rec dept. Dennis replied really well.
2015 issues: In January, Gene wants to come in and talk about the 1%. People will have the
opportunity to participate in the budget process.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/17/15, 6:00 PM
Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho
LOT priorities for the Department were discussed. A few weeks ago we were asked to prioritize our LOT
Funding for the future. Dennis explained his priorities. Some of our parks have significant ADA issues.
We do not have an ADA accessible playground in McCall. Surface needs to be both safe and accessible.
Ed wants the LOT funding broke down so he knows where the money is spent. If we knew what we
were spending the people will buy it.
Dennis explained the current allocation process. Ed stated that a storm is coming from other applicants.
It will be more controversial than its used to be. Dennis replied based on legal restrictions the money
has to be spent in a certain way- based on the ordinances and law.
Irwin asked if the spreadsheet is a LOT wish list Dennis replied that all the items on the list are needed
Irwin stated that we have been talking about River Front park for 20 yrs.
Forrest Stanley stated that he is most interested in River Front Park. He volunteered bringing in his
equipment. RV Park is going to put an access road into the park creating additional pathway. Dennis
also stated that we are working on improving the area near the bridge.
There was significant discussion concerning the list including the needed development plans.
Dennis- requested the Committee look at the list and give him their thoughts. Ed mentioned the need
for a bathroom at Davis beach.
Irwin mentioned other taxing tourist based economies- and the success of a Rec district? Those will
bring in dollars for the community and others visiting.
Dennis replied that is a fair discussion. Irwin stated that maybe it should be changed to 1.5 %- .5 to
parks and rec? We need a community center, pathways, parks, etc. Ed- better with a rec district. Dennis
replied that it is property tax.
Irwin moved to adjourn and Ed seconded- adjourned at 7:03
Signed: January 21, 2015 Attest:
Irwin Mulnick
PRAC Chairman
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Dennis Coyle
Parks and Recreation Director,
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/16/15, 6:00 PM
Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho
Committee members present Irwin Mulnick, Matt Linde, Forrest Stanley, Corey Nelson
Staff members present: Dennis Coyle
Irwin Mulnick called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
Welcome and Recap of last meeting
Irwin M. wanted to amend the agenda, it was unanimous.
The City of McCall Grant Coordinator, Carol Coyle was introduced and discussed grant opportunities for the City
Parks and Recreation Department. There are four grants that would work for continuing the work at Riverfront
Park. Staff would like to begin implementation of Heather Crawford's plan at Riverfront. The IDPR Road and Bridge
Funding in conjunction of the Streets Department would be beneficial to the park. Other grants would include the
RTP project, water trail non -motorized, cutthroat plate funds would fund angler amenities; wild rivers license
plates would fund the kayak areas. Rotary Park is a number one priority but there aren't any grants that would be
available for this. At Wild horse Park there are some funds available for the wildfire mitigation through interpretive
signs. The Legacy park pump out needs repaired and could be funded if we receive the Clean Vessel Grant with a
25% match. The deadline for applications is the end of January. Irwin called for discussion of the grants and the
motion was made to apply for what we could.
Rec District
Forest gave the update on the last Rec. District meeting and had a few questions for the board members.
Misc.
Forrest S. motioned to add Michele Hughs to the board and to council, Matt Linde seconded and it was passed
unanimously
Pump Track proposal needs to get to the school board for approval.
Colby Nielsen has been rescheduled to next month.
Department Update
Next meeting: January 20, 2016
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Signed: Attest:
Irwin Muln'
PRAC Chai an
Dennis Coyle
Parks and Recreation Director
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