HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.11.16 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
11/16/2016 6:OOpm
Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho
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Committee Members Present: Irwin Mulnick, Brigid Lawrence, Austin Shotwell, Matt Linde, and Forrest Stanley
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf
Welcome- Irwin Mulnick called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM.
Public Comment- No public comment.
Annual Report Update- Irwin presented the annual report at the October 20 City Council meeting. Irwin gave the committee an
overview of the presentation with council and informed the committee that council was supportive of the committee's efforts and
time and appreciates all they do.
Advisory Committee Issues/Concerns-
1. New Hires: Kurt gave an update on the hiring process for the part time administrative assistant and the full time Parks
Superintendent position. Staff, interviewed five applicants for the admin position and chose to hire Stephanie Romero -Bork
for that position, Stephanie will start with the department on January 03 following the holiday season. The job description
has been reviewed and updated for the Parks Superintendent position and will be opened and advertised no later than
November, 21. Staff hopes to fill that position as quickly as possible.
2. Parks Update: Parks and facilities have all been winterized. Rotary Park construction contract is 95% complete, waiting on
concrete sub -contractor to finish stairs to complete the contracted project. Staff will re -allocated funds to fully complete
work on Rotary Park in conjunction with the re -surfacing of the parking lot next spring.
3. IDPR Grant Opportunities: Rotary Park Docks — Kurt informed committee that staff would like to apply for a IDPR Waterways
Improvement Fund Grant to purchase and install docks at Rotary Park. The goal being to construct a dock system that would
extend out, across, and return back to shore to allow significant boat moorage on the outside edge and create a wave break
for the beach area and swim area on the inside. The dimensions of this configuration would allow for regulation length swim
lanes on the inside, creating an outdoor competition length swimming pool in addition to protecting swimmers using the park
and beach. Committee was very supportive of the idea and offered to write and sign a letter of support for the grant
application process.
4. Recreation Update: Kurt gave summary of fall programming and an update on winter programs and event ideas. Staff is
researching a youth golf program and opportunities for young kids (ages 2-5) and older demographics (senior) which are
areas we feel the department could better serve. Committee also discussed the benefit of staffs efforts to market the
department and programs and discussed other ideas and ways to better get the word out.
S. Recreation Dept. Vehicle Purchase: Kurt informed committee that the department is budgeted for a new vehicle for the
recreation department to replace the existing van. Staff is researching ideas and costs with the anticipation of buying used
to save money which could be applied to a graphic wrap on the vehicle to advertise the department and possibly purchase a
mini truck as well if savings permit. Forest recommended that we also look into electric vehicles, after a brief discussion Kurt
informed committee that we will do the research on electric vehicles and report back.
6. Recreation District Update: There was little to report on this topic and discussion. Kurt informed committee that staff will
be meeting with Sherry Maupin to further discuss details, plans, and ways forward regarding the recreation district. That
meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21. Bridget expressed interest in attending that meeting, especially since Tara
Woods will not be able to attend. Kurt will follow up and determine if this meeting is the most appropriate time for that
interaction.
Next meeting- Committee chose to move the next scheduled meeting date to December 07 to avoid conflicts with the holidays. Next
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 07 at 6:00pm in Legion Hall
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.
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rwin Mulnic -Chair
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