HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.07.21 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
7/21/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86#
Committee Members Present: Dave Petty, Paul Christensen, Donna Bush, and
Larry Hauder,
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf, Stefanie Bork (short time)
Welcome- Dave Petty, chairperson, at 6:03 called the meeting to order.
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests: Sasha Childs representing Verita St. Development (VSD)
and Brian Parker, McCall City Planner (P&Z)
Review Minutes: June 2021, minutes were reviewed, motioned to approve, Donna
Bush, and seconded by Larry Hauder.
Business:
1. Parks Requirement in Verita St Development (VSD): Background
discussion between Sasha Childs, agent for VSD, Brian Parker representing
Community Development, the P&R Advisory Board and Kurt Wolf: VSD, is
zoned R-8, a 2.8 acre, 12 lot development off West Valley Rd intended by VSD
as "affordable housing," each lot is 5000 s/f. Home footprints are between
1000 --1500 s/f. No final selling price estimates were provided. No profit
margins for the developer were referenced. Following a lengthy conversation
about the meaning of "affordability," the question for the advisory committee
focused on accepting a "contribution" from VSD in lieu of a small park space
code requirement on the 2.8 acres that would be designated a "neighborhood
park." Sasha Childs stated her preference for making a contribution rather
than develop a very small "neighborhood park." Kurt Wolf agreed, McCall
doesn't need another small park. Reasons given for this park not being
favorable included: 1. The space is quite small. 2.The designated parkland is
not easily accessible by the public. 3. The park, if developed would be
maintained by a future HOA and may or may not be maintained. 4. The space
is basically a 700' long path at the back of the proposed development. The
value of this narrow strip of park designated land, according to in VSD, is
approximately $52,000. However, P&R Advisory Committee learned the
amount of the cash contribution a developer gives in lieu of land for a park is
very difficult to determine and settle upon, and cannot be perceived as a
requirement or assessment by the city. VSD came prepared to offer the city
$25,000 in lieu of the "neighborhood park" requirement.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
7/21/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86#
A motion to accept no less than $25,000 cash, in lieu of designated park
ground, to be placed in escrow and used in a Parks and Recreation CIP
was made by Donna Bush and seconded by Paul Christensen. The
motion passed. The developer was encouraged to coordinate with the
adjacent development and a recent conversation regarding a park
contribution associated with that project. The cash contribution associated
with this project could possibly be designated and/or applied to a nearby
P&R parking lot in the Michael Jobes land development project.
2. Budget Update: Kurt gave a brief budget update. The department's budget
appears to be balanced for the upcoming fiscal year, but not without some
stress in the process. Also, funding for a new P&R master plan has promise of
being funded for the coming year. The city manager and city planner see the
importance of this funding priority. It goes without saying that more is being
required of P&R staff, with fewer resources. A case in point was tonight's
conversation related to the proposed Verita St Development.
3. Shop Relocation Update: Kurt provided background on the challenges
facing his department's need to relocate the maintenance shop. The current
cost estimates for a very basic 4-5000 s/f metal building with a cement floor
are $1.5 million and significantly over the original estimated building
relocation costs. Options for how this vital P&R building project is going to
move forward seem limited, leaving P&R staff with much uncertainty.
4. Waterfront Improvements Project and Brown Park: The project appears
to be on schedule with a completion date for mid -November. Kurt continues
to carry a very full responsibility load overseeing this project, the
maintenance shop relocation, along with the expanded development of
McCall.
5. Next Agenda Items:
• Update on the VSD development cash donation and the connection to the
nearby Michael Jobes development.
• Waterfront Improvements Project Update
• Park update near Roosevelt and Railroad St. (Kempthorne Property)
• Shop Relocation update
• Master Plan update
• LOT and CIP updates
6. Meeting motioned to adjourn by Larry Hauder, second by Dave Petty at
7:15 PM
Next meeting is scheduled for August 25.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
7/21/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86#
Signed:
Committee - Chair
Attest:
City Staff Liaison