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MINUTES- January 18, 1999
I.ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Chair Grote called the meeting to order at 5:05pm. Committee members Dave Faurot and Kirk
Hall were present. Kerry Greene, Scotty Davenport and were absent. Chair declared a quorum.
Also present were Director Peckham, Superintendent Pillard and Mayor Kirk Eimers.
ILNEW BUSINESS
Grote made a motion to accept the minutes from December 14, 1998. Faurot seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Director Peckham informed the committee that McKenna and Locke will not be able to attend
the committee. Chair Grote requested Locke to be present at the next meeting.
Hall briefed the committee on the public access to the new walkway and viewing area at Shore
Lodge. Shore Lodge will close the area when private functions occur and hours will coincide
with Rotary Park. Chair Grote requested that the area be signed when it is closed. Chair Grote
will write a letter to Shore Lodge concerning this matter.
Hall discussed two additional signs to the bike paths - Stibnite west to bike path and Park St. left
over the hill to the bikepath. Hall will talk to Keating, Public Works Director on budget amount,
posts and installation. Chair Grote will send a letter to State Lands requesting permission to
install signs on State Lands property.
Peckham discussed Davis Beach. Susan Buxton, City Attorney will work with Director Peckham
on a letter to homeowners regarding liability insurance and condition of docks. Peckham
informed the committee that docks will be coming available at Lucky Peak and are free of charge
except for transportation and installation. Chair Grote requested to leave Davis Beach on the
agenda.
Peckham gave a staff report:
• Hockey rink is a great success
• 35 Children in Youth Hockey
• 30 Children in Ice Skating Lessons
• 10 Children in Cross Country Lessons
• Cross Country Ski Trails are a tremendous success
• Grants for new dock and ice buoys
• Gymnastics Building starts February 1
• Fish Pen grant to pay for refurbish of pens and fish food
• Fish Pond Water Rights permit is turned in
• A fly over was accomplished on Riverfront Park
Pillard gave a staff report:
• Rotary Park bathrooms are now handicapped accessible
• Snow removal
• Request to make McCall "Tree City, USA"
• Repairs at Mill Park walkway
• Stop signs at crossing areas on Golf Course
• Monika Trapp will be back in April
IV.NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for March 1, 1999 5:00 p.m. The agenda for the next
meeting is Davis Beach docks, Park Donation catalogue, E. Lake Street and Master Plan revision
timetable.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Grote moved to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Faurot seconded and the motion carried.
ectfu1 submitted,
Tomi
Chair