HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - MURA - 2008-04-15CITY OF MCCALL
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
April 15, 2008
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice -Chairman Gerblick called the meeting to order at 8:03 am. Members present were
Don Bailey, Robin Gerblick and John Watkins. Rick Fereday and Tony Nash were
absent.
Also present were Walt Eisenstein, Deputy City Manager/Infrastructure & Community
Development; and Brenna Chaloupka, Administrative Assistant, City Manger.
Construction Manager Tim Swanson, Cliff Yoakum, Hillside Landscape, Betsy Roberts,
CH2M Hill, and Mandi Roberts, OTAK, were also present.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Bailey moved to approve the March 11, 2008 minutes as presented. Mr. Watkins
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
3. McCALL LAKEFRONT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Betsy Roberts, CH2M Hill, began by going over the few changes to the plan. The first
change involved a request to install more pavers rather than concrete to construct the
beach seating wall pathways. Mandi Roberts stated there were some drainage issues
that would need to be addressed. Cliff Yochum stated he would determine if construction
costs would increase. The Board generally agreed that pavers were preferred to
concrete.
Mr. Yochum stated he would get estimates for a pre -cast system or possibly sandstone
for the beach seating cap.
Mandi Roberts explained that the promenade area was specifically engineered for
concrete in order to support ice sculptures, and does not recommend changing that area
to pavers. The Board agreed not to make any changes to the promenade area.
There was discussion regarding temporary versus permanent irrigation on the slope
restoration area between Brown Park and the Marina. Mr. Yochum stated he believes a
permanent irrigation system is preferable when considering long term maintenance.
Mandi Roberts stated the plants selected for this area were chosen specifically for slope
stabilization, and added she has concerns about disturbing the soil in order to install a
permanent irrigation system. An immediate decision was not necessary, so the Board
decided to let the team review the situation when the area is clear of snow and provide
recommendations to the Board at a later date.
The Board discussed traffic control and road closures, and agreed to closing Lake
Street, between Third and Pine, Monday through Friday, and on weekends as
necessary. Mr. Yochum stated he would communicate in advance when it would be
necessary to close roads on the weekends. John Watkins stated the business owners he
has talked to would like to see this section of road open during the weekends. Walt
Eisenstein stated he spoke with David Carey, and David stated he would be okay with
this section of road closed during the weekends. It was agreed to close one lane of Fir
Street.
It was discussed that Walt Eisenstein would speak with Larry Tiernan to make sure his
corner property (Huckleberry Corner) can still be used for a construction staging area
and parking.
There was discussion regarding "way finding" signs and what provisions were in the
contract for producing those signs. John Watkins stated he would begin working on sign
design and location. Mandi Roberts will provide "way finding" maps that can be made
available to the public, outlining where the construction areas will be and what roads will
be closed, and the flow of traffic.
Betsy Roberts suggested the Board authorize CH2M Hill and OTAK to generate an
updated version of the specs and drawings, so that when construction begins, everyone
has the most up to date information in one complete set. Betsy stated the cost to update
the specs and drawings would be approximately $5,000.
Don Bailey moved to approve a budget of $5,000 to generate another set of specs and
drawings. John Watkins seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in
favor. MOTION CARRIED.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Don Bailey asked about hardscape items such as benches, bike racks, interpretive
panels, banners, etc. and asked when those items are scheduled to be delivered. Mr.
Bailey stated that considering that the construction contract goes through December
2008, perhaps some of those items should not be delivered until spring 2009.
Don Bailey suggested that Betsy Roberts review the effort needed to pave and provide
sidewalks on the following sections of road: Fir Street, between Lake Street to
Roosevelt, Roosevelt Street, between Pine to Hemlock, and Pine Street, between
Roosevelt to Lake Street. Betsy stated she would provide a simple layout and estimate.
Tim Swanson stated he would begin drafting a temporary traffic circulation plan,
complete with a signing plan so that Mr. Yochum can purchase signs.
5. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 am.
Rick Fereday
Chairman
City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency
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