HomeMy Public PortalAboutP&RAC Minutes 1989 12/19PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
December 19, 1989
Attending: Max Williamson, Chairman
Kathy Killen, Vice Chairman
Dr. Wayne Allen
Also Attending: Bud Schmidt, City Administrator
Frances Wallace, City Councilmember
Call to Order:
Chairman Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. Chairman Williamson reported that the purpose of
the meeting was to make a recommendation to the City
Council concerning May Hardware, Inc.'s application to
expand the existing marina. The City Council had so
directed the Chairman at their December 14, 1989
meeting. The Chairman noted that the Committee would
wait ten minutes before staring the discussion to see
if Rick Fereday from May Hardware, Inc. would arrive as
Mr. Fereday had indicated to the Chairman that he did
not want to make a presentation to the Committee, but
did wish to attend the meeting.
Proposed May Hardware, Inc. Marina Expansion:
The committee discussed the possible recommendations
that it might make, i.e., approval, disapproval, list of
pros and cons without a recommendation, or a conditional
approval/denial.
The Committee noted that Mr. Fereday was an outstanding
and progressive businessman and that the current docks
were excellent. The Committee did not want to impede
improvements, but felt that it should consider the
impacts on the water and shoreline of the proposed
expansion.
The Committee members noted the following impacts of the
proposed marina expansion:
a. Lack of sufficient parking spots, a concern
already being expressed by citizens, would be
further aggravated by the dock expansion,
especially considering the new lakefront park.
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b. Some people feel the view would be improved,
mainly those that appreciate the marina
setting, while some feel very strongly that
the view from the beach would be significantly
reduced.
c. It was also noted that the areas of film that
form on top of the water from petroleum
products and other action that reduce the
water quality caused by motor powered boats
would be undesirable this close to a beach
which will be used extensively.
The Committee felt that there was a need for more boat
docks. It was noted that there are several other
locations around the lake which are suitable for a
marina (Shore Lodge, the Manchester Parcel on the north
edge of Mill Park, Ponderosa Park, by Tamarack Bay
Condos, and in the East arm).
The expansions would increase the number of users in the
area to the point of congestion which would reduce user
pleasure on the beach and increase safety concerns on
the water, both of which lead to undesirable conflicts.
A couple of members felt very strongly that we need to
establish the distance out into the lake that any
encroachment will be allowed to reach, least we restrict
the public use of the lake. It was felt that the Line
of Navigability could be such a yard stick.
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that:
a. The City Council request that the Idaho
Department of Lands establish the Line of
Navigability for Payette Lake.
b. The proposed application for a marina
expansions by May Hardware, Inc. not be
approved as it has been submitted.
Mr. Rick Fereday entered the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Max Williamson explained the reasoning of the
Committee and results of the vote taken during the
meeting. Mr. Fereday reviewed a couple of points that
he wanted to make concerning the proposal.
Chairman Max Williamson asked if any member wished to
further consider the matter.
None of the members felt that the two points made by Mr.
Fereday changed the impact of the proposed expansion.
DATED: this L P day of December, 1989.
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MAX WILLIAMSON
Chairman
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