HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.02.17 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
2/17/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
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Committee Members Present: Larry Hauder, Dave Petty, Terry Edvalson, Paul Christensen,
Steve Johnson, Andrew Testa and Donna Bush.
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf & Stefanie Bork
Welcome- Meeting was called to order by Dave Petty at 6:02
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests:
Review Minutes: February 3, minutes were reviewed. Steve Johnson moved to pass minutes as
written, seconded by Larry Hauder. All were in favor.
Business:
1. Letter to Council- Committee will begin the 3rd draft of the letter to council, all
committee members are encouraged to edit or add any additional thoughts. Stefanie
will send out an updated draft letter with edit tracking. Staff will be tasked with
researching funding costs and alternative funds available to assist with the Master Plan
process. Kurt spoke again to the challenges of CIP funds and LOT funds and the constant
needs and asks from the Department. Staff continually get creative with prioritizing
department needs. Paul spoke briefly to the benefit of us having grants or matching
funds for the CIP and LOT application much more attractive.
2. Waterfront Project & Brown Park- Kurt updated and gave a brief overview for new
members on the waterfront project. As MRA, McCall Redevelopment agency, funds
opened the opportunity to begin work at Brown Park in October 2020 with phase 1-
Shoreline began. Kurt shared the bid plan outline with the committee. Kurt and
designers make continued efforts to reduce construction costs with in-house labor.
Tentative schedule for bid opening applications will be April 1st, awarding contract in
May with construction to begin in June. Kurt said the goal and based off bids would be
to complete majority of the work this coming summer with Parks crew completing as
much labor as possible to assist with cost.
Kurt shared the most playground designs. Relocating the play features off the sewer line
and realigning the pathway to the east with a landscape buffering. As other 3D
renderings are available Stefanie will email them out for review and vote by the
committee members.
3. Committee Bylaws- Kurt spoke to the value of diversifying the committee and reaching
and including but not limited to, state park representatives, parents, and coaches. Larry
spoke asking if the committee members also felt diversifying the committee would be
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
2/17/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
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beneficial. Terry asked if we could advertise for representatives with language in our
Ads asking for various user groups. Dave suggested we include the language "we
encourage a diverse group of parks and recreation users to apply for open seats" Other
items noted from the Bylaws was the committee grounds tour and budgeting review. All
members felt it was beneficial to review the Bylaws. Edits and language changes to
bylaws (Officers is misspelled), (Summer meetings may happen or at the request).
4. Recreation Department & Programs- Stefanie gave a brief update on recreation
upcoming events: Full Moon Snow Series and Tiki Torch Treks, a mini-series including
community members to get outside and abide by Idaho Rebound Guidelines. Stefanie
spoke to the opportunity for PARC members to volunteer and light torches an scheduled
February dates.
Kurt mentioned the department in partnership with Nordic Ski Club may possibly offer a
groomed ski loop on the golf course with tiki torches in March. TBD
Tara and Stefanie will continue to draft summer plans and present the programs and
COVID-19 guidelines for review to the City EOC team.
5. Parks Department —
Kurt spoke to the surprise snow in town this AM, and the park crew continued efforts to
manage the downtown core and pathways. Paul said he received feedback from visitors
on the great upkeep of the sidewalks.
Parks Relocation- No Update
6. Next meeting date and agenda items: Ponderosa Pine at Rotary Park- Historical
Preservation committee, Master Plan Letter to council -finalize, Waterfront Project -
Brown Park and Shoreline Update, Parks and Recreation Resolution bylaws
S. Meeting Adjourned at 7:05 PM
Meeting motioned to adjourn by Dave Petty
Next meeting is scheduled for: March 17, at 6:OOpm, Legion Hall — via virtual call in.
Attest:
ned:
CommitteeChairy /
City Staff Liaison