HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.08.25 PRAC Minutes (2)Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
8/25/2021 6:00prn
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference ID: 376 068 86#
Committee Members Present: Dave Petty, Paul Christensen, Terry Edvalson, Steve
Anderson, and Larry Hauder.
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf and Stefanie Bork
Welcome- Dave Petty, chairperson, at 6:01 called the meeting to order.
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- None
Introduction of Guests: Brian Parker, McCall City Planner (P&Z)
Review Minutes: July 2021, minutes were reviewed, Larry Hauder motioned to
approve, seconded by Paul Christensen, all were in favor.
Business:
1. Parks Requirement Black Bear Condos PUD21
Brian spoke to the 2019 Black Bear Condo Project that is now under new
ownership the new entity has resubmitted the same documentation for
review. Brian spoke to the minutes on file with prior discussion about
pathway connection near airport. Terry spoke to the benefit and focus of
safety and an area that several people already use to cut across the airport
right of way. Kurt Wolf spoke to the 2019 market compared to the current
market. The committee would like to ask the new applicants present to the
PRAC Committee prior to recommendation. Terry motioned the committee
recommend the pathway be built as proposed in the previous application and
additional funds in lieu TBD based on current property value for parks
improvements, Steve Seconded. Terry made a second motion to encourage
City Council review codes that apply to Parks Requirement, Paul seconded;
all were in favor.
2. PRAC Annual Report -
Dave will present to Council September 9th Annual Report based off our 2021
programming and events. The committee would like to see the following
mentioned in the annual report:
• Letter to council for Master Plan and compliment of approved CIP
funding.
• Question, what would council like to see in the Master Plan?
e Terry would like to challenge Council on what our expectations are for
our Parks and Recreation Department.
• Economic Benefits of the Parks- the draw of our parks for visitors.
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• 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 -
Tild Torch Treks & Outdoor Rink.
3. Roosevelt & Railroad St, Kempthorne Project
Kurt shared an aerial map of Ro osevelt 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.
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Minutes
8/25/2021 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
+1 208-634-8900,37606886# Phone Conference [D: 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 but at the loss
of other CIP funding projects. L63 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: MasterpIan, 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 is scheduled for September 15.
Committee - Chair
Attest:
City Staff Liaison