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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am. Members in attendance were Chairman
Rick Fereday, Scott Findlay, Bonnie Bertram, Don Bailey, Fred Drake, Robin Gerblick
were present; John Watkins and Fred Drake were absent. There was a quorum present.
Staff and consultants in attendance included Roger Millar, John Larson and Mandi
Roberts.
The meeting was called to order about 8:00 A.M. Members in attendance were
Chairman Rick Fereday, Scott Findlay, Bonnie Bertram, Don Bailey, Fred Drake, and
Robin Gerblick. Staff and consultants in attendance were Lindley Kirkpatrick, John
Larson, Mandi Roberts and Steve Hasson.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of January 16, 2007 were deferred until the next meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF INVOICES
The Board entertained an attorney invoice in the amount of $985.00. The payment was
for Bill Nichols' time to review legal matters. Chairman Fereday moved to approve
payment of the invoice, Ms. Bertram seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously on a voice vote.
4. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
Mr. Bailey presented a draft set of bylaws for the Board's consideration. There was
general discussion about the draft bylaws and specifically whether there was a need for
a membership attendance provision.
Chairman Fereday tabled the matter for one month to allow the Board members to
consider the draft document. Mr. Bailey was thanked for his efforts.
Discussion followed about length of residency necessary to sit on this Board. Mr. Bailey
offered to review membership requirements in City Code.
In response to questions, Mr. Kirkpatrick advised the Board that a plan adoption or a
plan amendment required City Council action, otherwise the actions of the Board in its
decision making capacity is fairly autonomous.
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5. LAKE FRONT PROJECT
John Larson advised the Board that the project is two weeks behind schedule because
of a snag resulting from negotiations with AmeriTitle over the Agency's ability to place a
retaining wall on a shared property boundary, which would result in the need for a
construction easement from AmeriTitle, to allow for the necessary excavation. Without
that opportunity, the Agency would need to offset the wall by about 15 feet. Initially
AmeriTitle representatives had said no but eventually agreed, although written
documentation has not been received. Accordingly, Mr. Larson was cautious about
moving forward until they had written confirmation of the agreement and its particulars.
Mr. Larson distributed a draft document entitled "Request for Design/Build Proposals.
Design Build Road and Parking Lot Improvements Waterfront Project McCall Urban
Renewal Agency." Mr. Larson asked that the Board members read the document and
provide comment.
Chairman Fereday asked that the minutes reflect his disappointment that CH2MHill staff
had not surveyed the corner of AmeriTitle's building.
Discussion followed about the timing of the design build bid proposal. Mr. Kirkpatrick
advised that it could go be released next Monday, February 26, at the earliest. He noted
that the timing and logistics is called out in the bid document.
Discussion about the impacts the Urban Renewal Agency project will have on Legacy
Park, parking, and traffic circulation. Legacy Park will be essentially closed for the entire
summer. The boat trailer parking along Fir Street, and most of Fir Street, will likely be
closed for the entire summer. This will create significant problems for tourists and locals
who would use those facilities.
There was general agreement about the need to develop a plan for alternative parking
areas and a communication strategy to convey the information to the public. Mr. Hasson
will work with Ms. Roberts to come up with a communications strategy to advise the
public about possible disruptions and inconveniences, while playing up the positive
aspects of this effort.
Mandi Roberts advised the Board that the Legacy Park Improvement plans would be at
60 percent completion by next week and requested the Board convene next Tuesday
February 27 to review them.
Ms. Roberts provided an overview of the public art and interpretive panel fabrication
process.
Fred Drake made a pitch for use of pavers based on his experiences with this medium
and noting how they could be installed in McCall even with apparent freeze/thaw issues
that would need to be addressed.
Discussion followed about the need to acquire the services of a construction manager to
oversee the Legacy Park improvements, the parking improvements and street
renovation.
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It was agreed that this position should be contracted vs. hired as a temporary City
employee after Mr. Kirkpatrick provided an overview of the pluses and minuses
associated with the two options. Discussion followed about the hiring process and it was
agreed that all members would participate in that effort. Mr. Kirkpatrick will construct the
scope of services.
Mr. Bailey asked the members to consider the development of one new urban renewal
district rather than the two that have been contemplated. A general discussion followed
about the pluses and minuses of each option.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Fereday adjourned the meeting at about 10:00 A.M.