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Home My Public Portal About2020.08.19 PARC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8-19-2020 6:OOpm McCall Community Center/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho Join [Microsoft Teams eel:in-1-1 208-634-8900 Conference ID: 625 525 594# Committee Members Present: Dalton Crane, Terry Edvalson, Forest Stanley, Andrew Testa and Larry Hauder, Dave Petty and Donna Bush virtually present Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf & Stefanie Bork Welcome- Meeting was called to order by Forest Stanley at 6:05pm Public Comment- No public comment Agenda Review & Updates- None Introduction of Guests: No guests present Review minutes from previous meeting: July minutes were reviewed, Terry Edvalson motioned, Dalton Crane seconded, all were in favor. usiness: 1. Annual Report to City Council- Kurt updated the committee on the upcoming annual report to council Sept. 10th the report will be presented to council by a member. Forrest Stanley, Chair has volunteered to update and present the report after all members review via email. 2.Recreation Department- Kurt and Stefanie gave an overview on current programming successes and failures in response to COVID-19. Mt. biking Session 3 wrapped up with both beginner and intermediate classes with no more than 10 kids in a group, August 10-13. Tennis session 3 also was completed the beginning of August and we found success with our instructor from Boise, sanitizing equipment between uses and small class sizes. Mille High Swim- Tara Woods Recreation Supervisor capped the swim event at 50 participants and altered the traditional event plant to include no gathering or award ceremony to follow. Participants received a goody bag following the swim with miscellaneous swag and snacks to compensate for not doing our usual spread of snacks and treats. Movie by the Lake -August 7th we offered our first movie night with painted socially distanced circles, marketed the event with masks upon arrival and while moving about. Compliance was great by families and individuals that participated. The department will move forward with the next scheduled movie night on August 28th. Senior Woodbat Tournament- Stefanie reported that 8 teams are currently signed up and no other teams will be accepted. Games will be spread out with 30 minutes for departure Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8-19-20206z0*m McCall Community CenteVVirtvo]Meeting- McCall, Idaho MeetingJoin Nfio�osoft -reams Conference ID: 525525S94# following transitions and sanitizadom. No 8B[}will take place but instead a catered take-out meal for participants to take with them and or spread out in the fields to enjoy. Fall Programming and Leagues-Softball/Baseball — The committee discussed what our fall programming should look like and or be offered. Donna Bush shared some of the details of m practices taking place for school sports. 7-��Volleyball practice began within the school district with equipment sanitized throughout practice and following CDC recommendations and sport plan. Participation is down in sports, but focus will be on local scrimmages, ski�lls drills and training/practice. The committee's recommendation is to rmnve forward if we feel we can handle the program with our staffing and volunteers. Tara Woods will determine if we have enough volunteers tosafely host wee soccer for ages 5-D. Tara has been in contact with Central District Health and is continuing to discuss the best safety measures we can take tVoffer pnJ8rannmnimgtothe community. Ufatany time it is determined anevent and orprogram can not bgorisnot taking place safely itwill bediscontinued. Currently McCall, Parks and Recreation is sanitizing shared equipment in between each use, decreasing group size and requiring masks when physical distancing cannot be achieved. 3.Parks Department Parks Projects: Kulrt gave an overview and status on Park Projects: Kurt Wolf spoke of the constant trash service and increased demand on parks to manage. Eddie Heide,r,Parks Superintendent and Parks staff have done well tonnainaQe constant cleaning of restmJomms and trash. Kurt asked the committee to be ambassadors for the department and sharimgthe, challenges faced this smrnnoe,rvvith Park Street construction and that we are aware ofwhere attention lsneeded. Dave Petty asked ifvvgpartnered with Streets Department for a:ssistance. Kurt shared that Parks and Rechas owell-established relationship both departments aissi�steachamdvvorktogethertoaccnrnpUxhtasksvvhenpnssible,furexomnplethenevvsafety bollards nnthe pathways. Alley Conversion- Kurt Wolf updated the committee that he is working on a design for the a�Uey conversion by Roosevelt Pocket Park. Kurt will consider the snow storage needed. A draft of the design will b8Sh!or8dfor review with committee atthe following meeting Site Tour- Forrest Stanley, Chair mentioned Garret sharing a,virtual tour ofthe park's grounds in; October and GmogleEarth toaccomplish the annual tour for the committee. Stefanie Bork Other- Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8-19-2020 6:00pm McCall Community Center/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho Join Microsoft Teams Meeting+ 1208-634-8900 Conference ID: 625 525 594# Forrest spoke briefly about who would be interested in the position of chairman for the PARC committee and would like to provide direction to the committee after him. Dave Petty voiced interest in stepping up as the Chairman of the committee. Larry Hauder voiced that it would be great if Dave would like to sit as Chair. Forrest motioned, Terry Edvalson moved, Dalton Crane seconded, Dave Petty as Chairman of the PARC committee. Kurt Wolf, Staff Lia son will sit-down with Dave to discuss any responsibilities and transition. 4. Next meeting date and agenda items: • Recreation Program & Event Updates • Parks Projects and Maintenance Updates • Waterfront Improvement Project — Phased approach from North of Legacy to Brown Park. Permitted M RA funds and grant funds to accomplish this project. Beginning this Fall moving forward with E. Lake St. permitting process. Drawings to be shared • Roosevelt/Alley Conversion design review? • Parks and Recreation Site Tour 5. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM Meeting motioned to adjourn by Dave Petty and Seconded by Larry Hauder. Next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, September 9, at 6:00pm, Location TBD Committee — Chair Attest: City Staff Liaison