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MINUTES- November 2, 1998
I.ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Chair Grote called the meeting to order at 5:05pm. Committee members Scotty Davenport, Kirk
Hall, and Dave Faurot were present. Kerry Greene was absent. Chair declared a quorum. Also
present were Director Peckham, Monika Trapp, Chuck Davis, Dan Pillard, Don Anderson and
Rick Fereday.
II.NEW BUSINESS
Davis gave a history on the proposed fish pond site at Riverfront Park.
• The Riverfront site was selected due to its proximity to town and no major wetlands
problems.
• The Corp of Engineers has given their approval of the site, as well as, an archaeological
permit obtained.
• The Fish and Game will stock the pond with 500 fish every two weeks.
• The pond would be filled by drilling an irrigation well.
• A water rights permit for the irrigation well is being applied for.
• The city's responsibility would include trash pick-up and maintenance of the pump.
• The city or a private contractor would excavate the pond and donations/grants would pay for
the pump.
• The exact location of the pond is attached.
Hall made a motion to support the fish pond proposal as consistent with the concept of
Riverfront Park and moves that the council approves both the concept and location of the
pond in Riverfront Park in consideration and contingent upon the following:
1. Adequate publicity of the idea in local media occur prior to the councils consideration
2. The city financial obligation limited to general maintenance after the pond is built
3. Satisfaction of all state and federal permits required prior to construction
Davenport seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Fereday discussed the downtown improvement plan. The plan includes trees, lights, bike racks,
sidewalks and more. Fereday encouraged the board to be involved in the design of Community
Park and bikepath.
Hall informed the board there is $1500 for bike signs and the possibility of a kiosk sign at Rotary
Park. Hall would like better signage at Rotary Park in order to help inform bicyclists there is an
alternate route to downtown instead of Highway 55.
Hall talked about the Shore Lodge changes by Rotary Park. He requested, as a citizen, the city
work with Shore Lodge to allow public access to the new boardwalk and viewing platform.
Davenport made a motion to concur with Halls letter dated July 17, 1998 regarding the
integration of the boardwalk and Rotary Park as a single amenity and request council
require a park board review of the eventual boardwalk plan. Chair Grote seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Hall informed the board on the protective status and minimum stream flow of the North Fork of
the Payette River. The draft has not been prepared for public review.
Peckham talked about the Davis beach docks and their poor conditions. Chair Grote requested
information on Davis Beach and to discuss at the next meeting.
Trapp gave a report on the status of the parks. Trapp handed out a copy of all projects completed
this summer. Pillard informed the board that Monika has done a great job this summer and her
hard work was greatly appreciated. Pillard stated the parks department is understaffed and under
funded. Trapp talked about the vandalism to sinks, walls, trees and trash containers. The major
concern is Mill Park dock. The wood is rotting and is in dire need of replacement and a safety
hazard. The removal of planters on the dock is recommended due to vandalism and high
maintenance cost. Chair Grote thanked Trapp and her crew for their hard work and asked
Peckham to invite Police Chief Donica to the next meeting to discuss what can be done to
alleviate vandalism.
IV.NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for December 14, 1998, 5:00 p.m. The agenda for the
next meeting is Chief of Police, Davis Beach docks and Parks Board involvement in landscaping.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Grote moved to adjourn at 7:30p.m. Davenport seconded and the motion carried.
pec submitted,
Tomi Gro
Chair