HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.06.16 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
6/16/2021 6:O0pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86#
Committee Members Present: Dave Petty, Terry Edvalson, Paul Christensen, Steve
Johnson, and Larry Hauder.
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf,
Welcome- Terry Edvalson, vice -chairperson at 6:07, called Meeting to order.
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests: No guests
Review Minutes: May 19, 2021, minutes were reviewed, motioned, and seconded
by Paul Christensen.
Business:
1. LOT and CIP updates: Kurt reported that of the 5 proposals sent to LOT four
were approved. P&R was grateful for the generosity of the LOT commission.
The sidewalk maintenance proposal that was accepted enabled P&R to
maintain staffing that serve in multiple roles for the department and provide
a valuable service to the downtown core. The one proposal not accepted was
funding for the P&R Master Plan. The advisory committee encouraged Kurt to
pursue this priority! Good news, Terry Edvalson has volunteered to donate 8
hours a week to assist Kurt in the beginning of the master plan process. Terry
has prior experience in these matters. Kurt is optimistic that in the CIP
process that the City Council will approve funding for the Master Plan.
2. Personnel: TJ, "Terrance" has resigned his position with P&R. TJ served dual
roles in the department with mechanic operational skills as well as assisting
Tara in recreational programming. Kurt is optimistic that a returning
seasonal worker might fill TJs role, at least a portion of TJ's job description.
Staff have been working hard keeping up with the departmental routine
work but capital improvement projects, city development projects, and the
summer season have added stress. Kurt said that once the Brown Park
Project is complete, he wants the department to refocus on maintaining and
improving and maintaining existing parks and programming.
3. Waterfront Project & Brown Park- Contractors are beginning this next
Monday. Funding seems adequate for now, but the hoped -for funding surplus
has evaporated. Kurt will be spending more time on the site to cut down on
engineering costs and hopefully move the project along more quickly. Staff
are working on park signage and clarifying on the website as well as on site
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
6/16/2021 6:00pm
Legion Ha11/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1208-634-8900.37606886# Phone Conference [D: 376 068 86#
the 4 projects. The Marina walkway to replace the log breakers is in process
and on schedule. The Shore Lodge and P&R have a MOU related to the docks
being donated to P&R.
4. Recreation Department & Programs -
An update on the P&R summer programs was provided. All programs are at
capacity and seeming manageable by Tara and her staff. The committee was
grateful to Tara, Kurt and others who are managing these valuable programs.
5. Parks Department Relocation- Kurt gave a brief update. It is a tough time
to be scheduling a building remodel project. Costs are elevated. Supplies are
low and unpredictable. Contractors are short of labor. The timetable for
moving the P&R shop has been delayed. Some have suggested looking for a
new site. Kurt and the city manager are not in favor of starting the new
relocation process. There are currently lots of moving pieces. Stay tuned.
6. River Front Park. Kurt did a screen share of the dream stage planning that is
happening for a river front bike and hike section along the Payette River
beginning at the River Front Park and crossing the rive a few miles
downstream on a return trail/path to the city core. There are many
incremental steps involved, but there are optimistic signs. There was LOT
grant for a portion of this path funded for the Payette Land Trust and this
elevates its importance to P&R.
7. Next agenda items: master plan, staffing, P&R building maintenance
relocation as well as the normal updates. Kurt will bring a CIP priority list to
the next meeting.
8. Meeting Adjourned at 7:07 PM
Meeting motioned to adjourn by Steve, seconded by Larry, all in favor.
Next meeting is scheduled for: No meeting time or date was set.
Signed:
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Committee - Chair
City Staff Liaison