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URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
MAY 15, 2007 Minutes
1. Call to Order and Roll Call:
The McCall Urban Renewal Authority was call to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairperson
Rick Fereday. Members present include Fred Drake, Scott Finlay, John Watkins,
Bonnie Bertram, Don Bailey and Robin Gerblick. Staff persons present included
Lindley Kirkpatrick, Brock Heasley, Monica Tripp and Steven Hasson.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Steve Hasson advised the membership that Carey Rushby has quit and he had not
located the April 17 minutes that she had constructed, but he would attempt to find
them for approval at the May 25th meeting.
3. Approval of Invoice:
Don made a motion to pay a CH2MHill invoice dated March 30, 2007 in the amount
of $17,607.00 — motion seconded by Fred Drake - item passed unanimously. Rick
Fereday asked Lindley Kirkpatrick if he could provide an accounting expenditure
update at the next meeting. Discussion followed concerning CH2MHill's Task Order
36 and how it had been modified to reflect design review changes and the cost of
that action.
4. Construction Manager Position:
The Urban Renewal Authority had put out a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a
qualified individual to serve in the capacity of construction manager to oversee
Legacy Park and associated improvements. Only one proposal was received by the
Authority's April 2 submittal deadline. The proposal was from David Armstrong. After
review and discussion a motion was made to reject the proposal and to re -advertise
the position with a closing date of May 24. Lindley Kirkpatrick and Steve Hasson
were tasked with modifying the request for proposal and re -advertising the position.
Rick Fereday requested that Mr. Armstrong be advised that his proposal had been
set aside but that he could submit another one if he so desired.
5. Legacy Park Permitting Status:
Steve Hasson advised members the Authority had received the following permit
approvals:
• Water Quality Certification Letter from Department of Environmental Quality
• Approval from the Department of Army for a Nationwide Permit Number 13
• A construction easement agreement from AmeriTitle
• Design Review and Scenic Review Zoning approval from the City's Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Discussion followed about what conditions had been imposed upon the land use
application by the Planning and Zoning Commission? Mr. Hasson advised the
members that SR-07-12 Legacy Park Improvements had been approved subject to
receiving an approval letter from the McCall Fire District. The Commission also
suggested that the Authority consider relocating the volleyball court's placement at
Legacy Park and create a bicycle pathway connection to Brown Park. Discussion
followed about whether staff had adequately advertised the land use application. It
was later determined that the staff had noticed the land use application according to
City procedure.
During the discussion Mandi Roberts of Otak was contacted about her insights to the
permitting processes. Ms. Roberts provided an update of the permitting effort and
said she would find out the current status of the State easement(s) necessary for the
storm water outfalls and pretreatment facilities that discharge in Payette Lake.
Additionally, she would find out the status of the ITD permitting to provide for a bulb
out as the East Lake and 3rd Street intersection.
6. Legacy Park, Road and Parking Lot Improvements:
Steve Hasson advised the members that there was some level of interest in bidding
on the consolidated construction improvement package. Bid plans have been
available at City Hall and other locations for inspection or purchase since May 7; a
preconstruction conference is scheduled at the fire station at 10 A.M. on May 16th
The bidding closes May 24 at 2:00 P.M.
7. Parking and Staging Area Availability (Legacy Park Closure Logistics):
Steve Hasson advised the members that he had discussed access to the Farmers
Market location with Susie Marshall and had a call into David Carey to confirm the
Authority's ability to use that site for public parking or construction staging purpose.
He also advised that a letter had been sent to Larry Tiernan about access to his
Huckleberry Corner site for public use. The letter had promised to hold Mr. Tiernan
harmless from any public actions that may occur on his property as well as to restore
the property to a condition equal to or better than its present condition. The letter had
been run past the City's insurance carrier for insurance certification purpose.
Monica Trapp advised the Authority members that Legacy Park plantings (trees and
shrubs) were going to be relocated to the water treatment plant and the golf course.
8. Public Relations Effort:
Mandi Roberts had emailed the members a map of Legacy Park and surrounding
environs outlining parking locations that would be made available to the public during
the course of construction. Ms. Roberts asked the members if they had a chance to
review it for content?
A discussion followed about areas available for parking purpose. Don Bailey asked
Steve Hasson to get together with Rick Schiermeier about grading the west side of
Roosevelt Street, the corner of Roosevelt and Pine Street Mr. Tiernan's property and
the location next to Paul's Market so that they would be suitable for parking and
staging purposes.
Ms. Roberts advised the members that she would be in McCall on Wednesday May
16 and would like to meet with the Authority members and interested parties to
review the various public relations documents she had constructed and hopefully
start the public notice process outlining the improvement process.
9. Other Items of Concern:
Bonnie Bertram led a discussion about possible expansion of the Urban Renewal
Authority District. She requested an understanding from John Larson regarding the
cost to expand or create a new district. She asked that a legal opinion be sought
regarding the capacity to form a new district in light of pending litigation.
Steve Hasson asked the members to consider endorsing the Mile High Marina's
pending land use proposal that would considerably expand its moorage capability.
Members requested that Mr. Hasson email them a graphic of the land use proposal
so they could determine whether or not to support the proposal.
10. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 A.M.