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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
March 4, 2008
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Fereday called the meeting to order at 8:05 am. Members present were Rick
Fereday, Don Bailey, Kevin Briem, Tony Nash, Scott Jeffrey, John Watkins and Robin
Gerblick.
Also present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Walt Eisenstein, Deputy City
Manager/Infrastructure & Community Development; and Betsy Roberts, CH2M Hill. Tim
Swanson participated via telephone.
2. McCALL LAKEFRONT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — Budget Review
Ms. Roberts reviewed the Urban Renewal Cash Analysis prepared by Linda Stokes and
Fred Quiel. The total funds available for bid award are $2,334,054.
3. McCALL LAKEFRONT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — Selection of Apparent
Low Bidder
Ms. Roberts reported that five bids were received on March 3,. The Board discussed the
options for reviewing the bids and the various combinations of Schedules A, B and C1-
C6. Ms. Roberts reported that the combination of Schedules A, B and C1-C6 for all five
bidders is less than the total budget available. It was decided that the Board would
award a contract for all three schedules, so there was no need for a blind review of the
bids.
Ms. Roberts distributed a spreadsheet showing all the elements of each of the five bids.
Knife River submitted the lowest bid, for a total amount of $1,840,129.77. Hillside
Landscape Construction was next, with a total bid of $1,922,793.25. Ms. Roberts
reported that there may be an irregularity with the Knife River bid, since two of the
proposed subcontractors do not have Public Works Licenses, as required in the bid
specifications. She reported that Fred Mack, of Holland and Hart is reviewing the
situation and will have a recommendation for the Board.
The Board deferred any action on this item until the next meeting, to be scheduled ASAP
when Mr. Mack has a recommendation.
4. McCALL LAKEFRONT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — Project Manager
The Board welcomed Tim Swanson as the Project Manager. Mr. Kirkpatrick reported
that Mr. Swanson would be a City employee, paid with Urban Renewal funds.
Mr. Swanson left the call at approximately 8:45 am.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Jeffrey submitted his letter of resignation, effective Friday March 7. He stated that he
is relocating and will no longer be able to serve on the Board. The Board members
expressed their appreciation for Mr. Jeffrey's service.
Mr. Watkins reported that his term expires in June and he does not intend to seek
reappointment.
Mr. Bailey nominated Mr. Fereday as Chairperson. Mr. Fereday accepted the
nomination.
Mr. Watkins nominated Mr. Bailey as Secretary. Mr. Bailey accepted the nomination.
Mr. Bailey nominated Ms. Gerblick as Vice -Chairperson. Ms. Gerblick accepted the
nomination.
Mr. Fereday called for a vote on each position individually. In three separate voice votes,
each of the candidates were elected unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Nash moved to approve the January 15, 2008 minutes as presented. Mr. Briem
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Bailey moved to approve the November 30, 2007 minutes as presented. Mr. Nash
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
7. OTHER
Mr. Bailey discussed the neighborhood meeting that was held regarding the proposed
alley vacation. He reminded the Board of the summary of the meeting that he distributed
several weeks ago. Mr. Fereday stated that Idaho Power had underground utilities in the
alley. The Board briefly discussed the use of the alley by a neighbor to access his
property. All Board members agreed to not pursue the alley vacation any further.
The Board discussed the dumpster at the McCall Mall building and how access to it will
be affected by the Lakefront Improvement Project. Mr. Eisenstein will continue to work
with the property owner and the businesses in the building and report back to the Board.
The Board discussed the wayfinding signs proposed last year. Mr. Watkins reported that
the businesses in the area are expecting the Board to provide the signs. All agreed that
the signs are necessary. The Board also briefly discussed the need to update the
various maps, press releases and signs that were proposed last year during
construction.
City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Wth no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am.
Rick Fereday
Chairman
City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency
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