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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes - MURA - 2009-12-03CITY OF MCCALL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY Work Session December 03, 2009 — 8:00 am Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Rick Fereday called the meeting to order at 8:05 am. Members present were: Don Bailey, Rick Fereday, Tony Nash, Bob Youde, and John Watkins. Claudia Delaney and Rick Winkeller arrived at 8:07 am. City staff present were: Tim Swanson, Interim Public Works Director; Michelle Groenevelt, Planning Manager; Dennis Coyle, Parks & Recreation Director; Bradley Kraushaar, City Planner; and Lorraine Brush, Administrative Assistant Public Works. Nathan Cleaver and Stillman Norton of Keller Associates, and Richard Coonts representing the Transportation Advisory Committee and McCall Transit, were also present. 2. WORK SESSION — DISCUSS CONCEPT PLANS Nathan Cleaver of Keller Associates led the discussion about the concept plans for street and pedestrian improvements within the Urban Renewal District (Pine Street, Mill Street, East Lake Street, and Fir Street). Discussion followed the topic outline provided on the agenda. A. East Lake Street a. There was agreement to reverse traffic flow as proposed b. There was general discussion about on street parking vs. sidewalk c. There was overall layout approval, with agreement to use only the southern 2/3 of the street for the boat cue lane and to consider implementing moveable signs that could adjust the designated boat cue lane as needed to maximize other parking, particularly for Brown Park. It was also discussed that the future project of a sidewalk from Legacy Park to Brown Park should be a wide promenade. B. Mill Road a. It was agreed that Mill Road would be two-way b. The importance of signage to direct boat trailers was discussed c. It was agreed the sidewalk should be on the east side of street d. It was agreed the sidewalk should be as wide as possible e. Nathan will provide options for curb types f. Nathan will provide a plan for addressing storm drainage. It was also noted that protecting the Lake is a primary goal and should be stated on drawings. C. Fir Street boat launch area a. It was agreed that the sidewalks should be 12 ft b. It was agreed that there should be 3 lanes. This will accommodate the wider sidewalks. City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency page 1 of 2 Minutes of November 09, 2009 D. Parking lot a. It was agreed sidewalk should be located as proposed b. Nathan will continue to work on options for the approach onto Roosevelt c. Traffic circulation concept in parking lot was approved E. Pine Street a. There was discussion about intersections, pedestrian safety, traffic calming b. Nathan will provide additional plans for Mountain Monkey/Java access and parking c. Cross walk locations & pedestrian safety were discussed F. Other issues a. It was discussed to show the sidewalk on Roosevelt for a concept plan, even if not part of the current project. b. The Pine/Roosevelt intersection was discussed. Future changes could include a turn lane and changes to the stop signs. Nathan recommended a traffic study. 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 am. Rick Fereday Chairman City of McCall Urban Renewal Agency page 2 of 2 Minutes of November 09, 2009