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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.08.25 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8/25/2021 6:00pm Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho +1208-634-8900.37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86# • Dave mentioned the Recreation programming benefits for community members, resident's vs nonresidents and how this issue speaks to additional staffing needs in recreation to accommodate more programming. • Focus on this upcoming year- Challenges faced, developers, and experiences as a community member and committee member. Pandemic year challenges and highlight special events/programs - Tiki Torch Treks & Outdoor Rink. 3. Roosevelt & Railroad St. Kempthorne Project Kurt shared an aerial map of Roosevelt Park. The Kempthorne's own adjacent property and a small portion of property was vacated by the city to close off the access point off WooleyAve. Kurt shared drafted plans for the pocket park improvements. Kurt continues to have conversations with the Kempthorne's and they have been involved in the plans for the $30,000 park funds. 4. Budget-LOT/CIP- Some CIPs were deferred by department choice Kurt said for example, the pathways maintenance application. Kurt mentioned priorities were the Masterplan and Mobilization Equipment for the Park's Fleet which were both approved by council for full CIP request 5. Masterplan -Community Development will assist with Masterplan process and hope to use consultants that the city has used for the Comprehensive Plan and Pathway Masterplan. The Masterplan will go out for RFP and priorities will be reflected. Kurt mentioned that Stefanie will create a spreadsheet documenting our current parks, planned parks, and future development of parks listing park features, ideas or needs, and anticipated costs. Examples to include: outdoor exercise equipment, proposed areas for a dog park North of Marina improvements, and the Event Center & Boat House concept Terry also mentioned it would be beneficial for the committee and department to know how we compare to the National Standards for Parks and Recreation in the context of McCall and other like communities. 6. Waterfront Improvements Project and Brown Park: The project appears to be on schedule with a completion date for mid -November. Kurt spoke too only a couple minor setbacks with concrete access and delayed deliveries due to availability of material, shipping of playground equipment however, majority of park and installation etc. will be set to close LWCF Grant this fall. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8/25/2021 6:00pm Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho +1 208-634-89OO,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86# • Dave mentioned the Recreation programming benefits for community members, resident's vs nonresidents and how this issue speaks to additional staffing needs in recreation to accommodate more programming. • Focus on this upcoming year- Challenges faced, developers, and experiences as a community member and committee member. Pandemic year challenges and highlight special events/programs - Tiki Torch Treks & Outdoor Rink. 3. Roosevelt & Railroad St. Kempthorne Project Kurt shared an aerial map of Roosevelt Park. The Kempthorne's own adjacent property and a small portion of property was vacated by the city to close off the access point off Wooley Ave. Kurt shared drafted plans for the pocket park improvements. Kurt continues to have conversations with the Kempthorne's and they have been involved in the plans for the $30,000 park funds. 4. Budget-LOT/CIP- Some CIPs were deferred by department choice Kurt said for example, the pathways maintenance application. Kurt mentioned priorities were the Masterplan and Mobilization Equipment for the Park's Fleet which were both approved by council for full CIP request 5. Masterplan -Community Development will assist with Masterplan process and hope to use consultants that the city has used for the Comprehensive Plan and Pathway Masterplan. The Masterplan will go out for RFP and priorities will be reflected. Kurt mentioned that Stefanie will create a spreadsheet documenting our current parks, planned parks, and future development of parks listing park features, ideas or needs, and anticipated costs. Examples to include: outdoor exercise equipment, proposed areas for a dog park, North of Marina improvements, and the Event Center & Boat House concept Terry also mentioned it would be beneficial for the committee and department to know how we compare to the National Standards for Parks and Recreation in the context of McCall and other like communities. 6. Waterfront Improvements Project and Brown Park: The project appears to be on schedule with a completion date for mid -November. Kurt spoke too only a couple minor setbacks with concrete access and delayed deliveries due to availability of material, shipping of playground equipment however, majority of park and installation etc. will be set to close LWCF Grant this fall. Committee - Chair Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 8/25/2021 6:00pm Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho +l 'L08 -b34 -89U0.:37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86# Steam Whistle public art is set for a community event night October 28th for soft opening. More to come as the event approaches. 7. Recreation Department Programs & Events: Stefanie updated the committee that summer programming has closed and upcoming fall programming includes -Family Movie Night on Back -to -School Night, Fall Soccer, Recreation Afternoon Fun with the PLCA afterschool program. Programming will be light through September due to Tara and Stefanie attending the National Parks and Recreation Conference the end of September. 8. Parks Department Projects and Maintenance Parks shop continues to face challenges funding is being found butatthe loss of other CIP funding projects. 1.63 million is estimated cost to date, several bids have been rejected and will be reopened for bid this winter. Pending council approval of site prep work at the August 26th meeting. Once approved site prep will begin in September begin inhouse with Parks crew. 9. Next Agenda Items: Masterplan, Black Bear Developers, Department Updates, Annual Report update on presentation 10. Meeting motioned to adjourn Larry Motioned 7:18pm, seconded by Dave, all in favor. Next meeting's scheduled for September 15. Signed: Attest: City Staff Liaison