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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
May 6, 2008
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Rick Fereday called the meeting to order at 8:01 am. Members present were
Don Bailey, Rick Fereday, Robin Gerblick, Claudia Delaney, and John Watkins. Tony
Nash was 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
and Amanda Carrington with CH2M Hill were also present. Mandi Roberts, OTAK,
participated via telephone.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Watkins moved to approve the April 15, 2008 minutes as presented. Mr. Bailey
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, four members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
3. McCALL LAKEFRONT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Tim Swanson handed out a map showing temporary traffic flow and signage during
construction. There was discussion that the traffic flow indicated on the map was a
realistic solution during construction, and the only major decision in question is whether
or not to make Mill Avenue entirely one way or to keep the south end open to two way
traffic. It was decided to make Mill Avenue one way from Hemlock to Fir Street, and two
way from Pine to Fir Street. It was discussed to extend Fir Street through to Roosevelt.
It was discussed that CH2M Hill & Tim Swanson would notify those people directly
affected by the change in traffic flow, and that notices and maps should be published in
the paper. It was discussed that the boating ambassador would have copies of the map
to handout to boaters with the parking areas and traffic flow clearly outlined.
There was discussion regarding having a nice sign near Hotel McCall detailing the
project for pedestrians to view. Betsy Roberts stated she would create the sign.
Tim Swanson stated he is pleased with the payment agreement with the City. Mr. Bailey
moved to transfer the funds from the Urban Renewal funds to the City in order to pay Mr.
Swanson. Mr. Watkins seconded the motion and in a voice vote, all members voted in
favor. MOTION CARRIED.
Betsy Roberts reviewed the Urban Renewal cash analysis with Board members. Betsy
stated she feels CH2M Hill will participate on a more limited basis once the project
begins, and that Tim Swanson will be more than capable to manage the project without
much help from CH2M Hill.
There was discussion regarding having the hard scape items for the project delivered at
a later date. Robin Gerblick asked about dispensers for plastic bags for dog waste, and if
they were part of the plan.
Betsy Roberts stated she did not have the task order to approve the budget for services
provided by CH2M Hill and Otak during construction today, but would have it for the next
meeting.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Don Bailey asked about the Third Street right of way near the McCall Mall. Walt
Eisenstein stated that Planning Manager Michelle Groenevelt was working with Steve
Millemann to get that area surveyed, and that when the survey was complete he would
report back to the Board.
Rick Fereday asked if Tim Swanson had received the permit from the Department of
Lands. Tim stated he anticipated receiving that permit today. Rick asked about the area
between the jetties, stating there are items along the beach now that should be removed
while the water is low.
Don Bailey asked Walt to follow up with Brock Heasley to make sure the City docks get
removed this spring.
Don Bailey asked about the money the Urban Renewal District loaned the City in order
to perform a recent study and asked if the District ever got their money back. It was
discussed that the District should get that money back in the near future.
5. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 am.
Rick Fereday
Chairman
City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency
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