Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - MURA - 2009-06-16CITY OF MCCALL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY June 16, 2009 Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chairman John Watkins called the meeting to order at 8:10 am. Members present were: Don Bailey, Tony Nash, John Watkins, and Rick Winkeller. Claudia Delaney and Rick Fereday were absent. Also present were: Tim Swanson, Interim Public Works Director; Monika Trapp, Parks Supervisor; and Lorraine Brush, Administrative Assistant Public Works. 2. BOARD VACANCY Mr. Watkins recognized Lynne Westerfield's service to the Urban Renewal Agency. Lynne has submitted her resignation as a Board member, since she will be out of the area for at least a year for work. There is now one vacancy on the Urban Renewal Board. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Bailey moved to approve the May 19, 2009 minutes. Mr. Winkeller seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED. There was a discussion about some Legacy Park issues at this time, which is recorded in these minutes under Item 8. Legacy Park. 4. APPROVAL OF INVOICES Mr. Bailey moved to approve the Tom Meckel Sand & Gravel invoice dated 5/22/09 in the amount of $2,574.00 for sand for the volleyball court, and the Sonntag Recreation invoice dated 5/14/09 in the amount of $5,989.00 for nine planters. Mr. Winkeller seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED. 5. UPDATED FINANCIALS The updated financial report titled "Urban Renewal Cash Analysis" prepared by City Treasurer Linda Stokes was reviewed. There were some questions about the format of the report and information shown on the report in general. The Board would like Linda Stokes to come to the July meeting to go over the report, and also to be available to answer any questions on the proposed budget for FY10 that will be on the agenda for the July meeting. There was a brief discussion about the proposed new Urban Renewal District. Mr. Bailey reported that the City Council decided not to pursue the proposed second Urban Renewal District along Third Street. City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency page 1 of 4 Minutes of June 16, 2009 6. ENGINEER SELECTION Mr. Winkeller reported that the selection committee, consisting of himself, Claudia Delaney and Rick Fereday, met with CI-12M Hill and did not reach an agreement. They then met with the next highest ranked firm, Keller Associates. Keller Associates' proposal to the selection committee was well received, and included partnering with local firms Epikos and Secesh Engineering for some of the work. Mr. Winkeller reported that the selection committee recommends selection of Keller Associates. Mr. Winkeller moved to select Keller Associates as engineer for the completion of Urban Renewal projects. Mr. Nash seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED. There was a brief discussion about having Keller Associates present a contract for the Board's approval at the next meeting. It was agreed to have an additional board meeting to get the contract approved rather than wait till the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 21 sY. It was agreed a board meeting would be scheduled for Tuesday June 30th, at 8am in Legion Hall. 7. MURA PROPERTY AT PINE ST & McCALL AVE This agenda item was deferred to the next meeting, since Mr. Fereday was absent and he had requested this agenda item. 8. LEGACY PARK Recycling containers The recycling container issue was deferred to the next meeting, since Brock was unable to attend today's meeting due to a scheduling conflict with a meeting about the new restroom at Art Roberts Park currently under construction. The board expressed general support for the idea of recycling container in Legacy Park. Dogs in the park Mr. Bailey reported that the City Council had discussed this. City Code does not allow dogs in city parks. The Parks department is working on a plan for temporarily allowing dogs at Brown Park with cleanup bags, etc. as a test. Traffic signs Mr. Bailey inquired whether CH2 was supposed to have a signage plan for the area around the park. There was a brief discussion regarding minimizing the signs in the area. Tim' Swanson said that the public works crew is going to stencil "no parking" on the north side E. Lake Street curb, since some cars have been parking there. There was a brief discussion of the back -in angle parking on the south side of E. Lake Street. Studies have shown this is safer, and has been part of the plans for the park. Some motorists have had problems adjusting to this, but it seems to be improving. Signs will be put up as soon as possible. City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency page 2 of 4 Minutes of June 16, 2009 Historical names list Mr. Bailey reported that more research has been done by the historical committee, and the list has been updated. There was a question about the cost per etched paver. Tim Swanson said it is about $150. The board will discuss adding additional etched names on pavers at the next meeting. Mr. Bailey will provide brief bios on each family name for the next meeting. Pier Mr. Bailey said that Brock had previously discussed extending the little pier that is currently disconnected. This would better delineate the swimming area, and also help prevent shore erosion. He would like Brock and the engineer to pursue design & costs. Steep bank & meter pole by volleyball court Mr. Bailey said that the area on the south end of volleyball court with a steep bank and meter pole looks unfinished. Adding boulders on the steepest part, and landscaping would help. The irrigation could be extended to this area. Tim Swanson said that Brock & Monika had discussed working on that area, and funding from the Urban Renewal Agency would help. He estimated a cost of $1,000. Tim noted that this area appears unfinished because the location of the volleyball court changed during the project. Mr. Watkins moved to approve funding of up to $1,000 to improve that area of Legacy Park. Mr. Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED. Bathroom vent pole There was a brief discussion of the board's earlier desire to have local artists put some kind of artwork on the pole that functions as a bathroom vent. Punch List Mr. Winkeller inquired if there was a punch list for the project. Tim Swanson said there is a punch list for the contractor, for items within the scope of work of the project. It was suggested a punch list be made for the Board. Sundial Tim said he had a conversation with Mandi & Betsy last week about the sundial. It is two hours off, and the concrete is cracked. A possible solution is to use pavers with etchings instead, and also make corrections to the time set up. McCall Mall pathway Mr. Bailey said that he and Mandi have discussed a plan for the pathway connecting to the McCall Mall. Tim said there is a new issue with the propane tank, the Fire Department said that the new larger tank is not in compliance in its current location. This issue is holding up everything else that Vicki Wade has agreed to do in that area. Boat ramp There was discussion that the boat ramp has been repaired. Tim reported that the public works crew tore out the section of the boat ramp that needed to be replaced, and provided the sand & gravel for the base. The Parks department paid to have the concrete poured, with the Waterways grant and department funding. Monika said the work is finished, and the boat ramp City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency page 3 of 4 Minutes of June 16, 2009 should be open by Friday. Tree inspection Monika reported that the State urban forestry official inspected the trees in Legacy Park, and some of the trees need to be raised up higher. He will be giving Monika a report. 9. 2009 PROJECTS There was a brief discussion during Item 8 above about the possible projects for 2009, including the McCall Mall pathway connection, the curb gutter & sidewalk on E. Lake to Pine, and the Fir Street parking lot. Tim Swanson said that public works will stripe the parking lot according to the plan, allowing for the planters. 10. OTHER BUSINESS Michelle Groenevelt reported that the City did get federal stimulus money for two sidewalk sections downtown: in front of McCall real estate where there will be a rolled curb so they can continue parking there, and 1st Street & Hwy 55 to connect to Paul's Market. There was a brief discussion about the Farmers Market. There has apparently been interest in having the farmers market on E. Lake Street on Saturdays. It was agreed this would not work logistically for traffic and park usage. It was also noted there is confusion about parking, especially during the farmers market. Future curb and sidewalk projects will help better define parking areas. 11. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 am. L atkins e Chairman City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of June 16, 2009 page 4 of 4