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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
January 18, 2011— 8 am
Legion Hall
216 E. Park Street
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Members Bailey, Delaney, Youde and Chairman Fereday were present. City staff
Michelle Groenevelt and Bradley Kraushaar were also present.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Delaney moved to approve the December 14, 2010 as presented. Member
Youde seconded the motion. The motion carried.
3. INVOICES
Staff noted that there was confusion regarding the invoices listed generally on the
agenda, and that they would look into any outstanding invoices for the Agency and
bring them to the next meeting.
To allow for the Star News and White Peterson invoice to be paid, Member Youde
moved to authorize the Chairman to approve and pay the invoice (up to $200 for the
Star News invoice.) Member Delaney seconded the motion. The motion carried.
4. MEMBER BAILEY'S REAPPOINTMENT
The board noted that the reappointment of Member Bailey was a decision for the
McCall City Council.
Member Bailey indicated that he was interested in being reappointed for a period of
one year.
S. TREASURER'S REPORT
City staff Linda Stokes was not present. The board agreed to discuss this item at the
next meeting in February. Staff indicated that the report could be circulated by email
prior to the meeting.
Member Delaney noted that Ms. Stokes needed to be present to explain the report.
6. SUNDIAL PROJECT NOTICE OF AWARD - Parks Director & Staff Engineer
This item was postponed to allow for City staff Dennis Coyle and Nathan Stewart to
arrive.
7. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - Keller & Associates
Nathan Cleaver was not present for this item. This agenda item was skipped.
8. PARKING LOT TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP ISSUE - Mayor Bailey
Member Bailey noted that the process to transfer ownership from MURA to the City
should be initiated. He indicated that deeds of ownership would be needed. He
discussed the various parcels that may or may not be a part of the parking lot parcel.
He further noted an old drawing indicating parcel boundaries and ownership.
Chairman Fereday noted that the boundary of a portion of the district was articulated
in the MOU with McCall Gas Station Inc.
Member Bailey indicated that the City Council and MURA would need to pass
resolutions giving and accepting the property, respectively.
The board asked staff to move forward with gathering the relevant documents and
maps to execute the transfer, and to bring these materials back to the Agency at the
next meeting.
9. MURA BOUNDARY - Mayor Bailey
Member Bailey indicated that the Idaho Statutes regarding the ownership of land by an
Urban Renewal Agency outside of that agency's district boundaries were undefined.
He noted that City Attorney Bill Nichols concurred with this in an email. He proposed
to amend the plan to include the current Nazarene Church and corner parcel within the
physical boundaries, but not within the revenue boundaries.
Chairman Fereday mentioned including the area above Railroad Avenue in the physical
boundary. He also asked if there were any costs associated with expanding the
district.
The board discussed whether or not the church was being taxed.
Member Bailey summed up the likely process for expanding the boundary, indicating
that taxing districts would need to be notified and that there would need to be public
hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the McCall City Council.
10. SUNDIAL PROJECT NOTICE OF AWARD (REVISITED) - Parks Director & Staff Engineer
Staff Engineer Nathan Stewart distributed more detailed information relating to the bid
summaries that were a part of the meeting packets. He explained the difference
between the base bids and the alternative bids. He noted that all of the bidders were
local.
Member Delaney indicated that there was only a small difference between the basic
bid and the alternative bid in regards to price.
Mr. Stewart indicated that the work flow moving forward would be to issue a notice of
award, complete some contract paperwork, get a sample of the proposed granite, and
to sign the final documents.
In response to a question, City staff Dennis Coyle indicated that there was no money
available in the Parks and Recreation budget to address the approximately $13,000
difference between the estimated amount and the lowest bids.
Member Bailey noted that without the late addition of the boulders, the bids were
within $3,000 of the original estimate. He also noted that without a financial
statement, any decision regarding the project should be postponed until the next
meeting.
Member Youde expressed a general sentiment that based upon the quality of the
contractors and the received bids he would be comfortable going with Ruhkala
Masonry Inc.
11. HUCKLEBERRY CORNER DISCUSSION — Rick Fereday
Chairman Fereday noted that the property was coming up for sale and that the Agency
should consider buying it. He noted an upcoming auction in February and wondered
what steps would be necessary before then to allow the Agency to participate.
The members discussed the various properties in town for sale and the possibility of
whether or not the City or MURA could purchase them.
Chairman Fereday noted that it may be wise to acquire the land to bank it for a future
trade or development.
Member Delaney asked if a special meeting would be necessary before the auction to
be prepared.
Staff indicated that they would investigate what steps are necessary to participate in
the auction and email the board.
12. NEXT MEETING- The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2010
13. ADJOURNMENT
Member Youde moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Delaney seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
Rick Fereday
MURA Chair
Attest:
Michelenevelt
Community Development Director