HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.01.18 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
1/18/2023 6:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Avi Azoulay, Gusti Laidlaw, Paul Christensen, Larry Hauder, and
Dave Petty.
Staff Members Present: Stefanie Bork
Guests Present NA
Welcome: Called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comment:
Agenda Review & Updates:
Review Minutes: December minutes were moved by Paul and seconded by Larry, all in favor.
PROS PLAN:
Stefanie gave an update on the current poll questions. Poll #1 has seen great success with over
300 taking the survey and continuing onto poll #2 and #3. Logan Simpson and staff are pleased
with the results. Poll #2 will officially release next week and Poll# 3 following the week after,
closing the polls on February 13th. The polls are asking questions based upon Riverfront Park
concept, neighborhood park parcels Broken Ridge, Lick Creek. Colorado St., and Open Space. Next
steps will include discussions on Capital Improvement fees, prioritizing, and budgeting. Logan
Simpson will give a formal update in February of the results to the committee at the regularly
scheduled meeting and then present to council during the February 24 th work session. Gusti
questioned the work done to date on public engagement and Stefanie will send her the summary
reports of Public Outreach 1 and Summary of Outreach 2 to date.
Recreation Department Programs and Events:
Stefanie gave a brief update on the status of winter programming: Tots and Tykes, PLCA
afterschool program swim trips, indoor soccer, and the upcoming tiki torch treks. Stefanie
mentioned two dates February 10th and March gth as volunteer opportunities to assist the
department lighting the torches. Paul asked about volunteer opportunities for the Remastered
Ski Race this coming weekend, Stefanie is going .to see who the best contact is and direct them
to Paul.
The IRPA Conference continues to be a main department focus. As mentioned previously venues
have been established for learning sessions including, Best Western, North fork Lodge, and The
Glass House including more offsite fieldtrip/session locations. Registrations still are low 6 weeks
out; 29 attendees are registered and 11 vendors/exhibits with representatives will be onsite
increasing the number to 39 overall parks and recreation professionals in attendance. Tara and
Stefanie are currently finalizing session speakers, sponsorships, donations, catering, and social
outings. Stefanie mentioned there will be volunteer opportunities for the board to assist with
set-up, room hosts, and more.
Park's Department Projects and Maintenance Update:
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Current focus of the parks department is maintenance, downtown sidewalk, and pathway snow
removal. Additionally, the parks crew has been coordinating with the Chamber on Winter
Carnival events for the first and second weekend. Winter Carnival will be based on 2nd street and
E. Lake St.
Next Meeting Business: PROS plan Outreach, High School Representative, Parks Requirements
and In -lieu funds.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm
Committee — Chair
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