HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.12.07 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/07/2016 6:00pm
McCall Public Library - McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Irwin Mulnick, Brigid Lawrence, Matt Linde, Michele Hughes, Corey Nelson, and Forrest Stanley
Staff Member Present: Kurt Wolf
Welcome- Irwin Mulnick called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
Public Comment- No public comment.
Agenda Review & Updates- Nothing was added to the agenda, Irwin Mulnick mentioned there will be a Ski Mountaineering Race at
Brundage on December 16. (Northwest Passage Race)
Introduction of Guests: It was decided that the December meeting might be pre -mature to have Steve Millemann present the Alpine
Village Townhouse project — opted to bring that topic to the committees January meeting.
Review minutes from previous meeting: Minutes were reviewed and approved as read. Forest Stanley made motion to approve,
Matt Linde second and all were in favor.
Old Business:
1. New Hires: Kurt gave an update on the application process for the Parks Superintendent position — Twelve applicants to
date. Kurt discussed with committee the possibility of having Matt Linde sit in on the interview panel.
2. IDPR WIF Grant Application for public docks at Rotary Park: Kurt informed committee that after a careful review of the
original deed for that property we are not allowed to construct docks on that property. Committee discussed the need for
improvements to the existing docks at Legacy Park and were in favor of shifting grant funding to make those improvements
and would endorse a letter of support for the project.
3. Rotary Park Construction Update. Kurt gave an update on the construction status of Rotary Park stating that a portion of the
CIP funds for improvements to Brown Park will be re -allocated to Rotary in the spring to finish landscaping and irrigation
while the parking lot is being re -paved: Noting thigt Brown Park construction estimates came in below projections.
4. Recreation District Discussion: On going conversation regarding the push for the West Central Mountains Recreation District.
Bridgid Lawrence and Kurt Wolf gave committee an overview of both the meeting held on November 21 with city staff and
the public meeting held on December 06 at Idaho First Bank. Committee discussed the pros and cons of the idea and
proposed inviting Andrew Mentzer to the next meeting. Committee decided to make it a works session during the January
meeting. Kurt Wolf encourage committee members to organize and outline their thoughts prior to the next meeting and
possibly reach out to community members for their thoughts and concerns.
5. Winter Recreation Programs, Online Guide, and Potential Programs: Forest made motion to punt these agenda items to
the next meeting in January. Corey Nelson second and all were in favor of the motion.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/07/2016 6:oopm
McCall Public Library- McCall, Idaho
New Business:
1. Alpine Village Townhome Project: Kurt gave the committee and update and overview of the Alpine Village Town House.
Project and how it will trigger a parks requirement during the PUD process. Kurt encouraged the committee members to visit
the site and familiarize themselves with the requirement. Kurt Wolf will forward those code sections to the committee
members for review prior to the meeting.
2. New Play Structure at Brown Park: Kurt Wolf informed the committee that staff will be reaching out for public comment
regarding what the community would like to see for a new play structure and site improvements at Brown Park. Project has
been funded as a CIP project for FY17.
3. Concessions in public parks — application deadlines: Kurt Wolf informed committee that the department must advertise
during the month of December for concession applications in public parks and that we receive and review applications each
winter to avoid conflicts during the busy summer months. That process has begun and is being advertised. Committee will
be asked to review in applications in March if we receive them.
4. Recreation dept. vehicle purchase — graphic wrap: Kurt Wolf informed committee that the Recreation Department was
budgeted for a new vehicle purchase to replace the van. Kurt Wolf has tasked Tara Woods with pricing out new and used
vehicles in hopes of freeing up enough money on the purchase to do a fun graphic wrap that markets the recreation
department.
Next meeting- Committee chose to move the next scheduled meeting date to Wednesday, January 11 so that Delta James (City
Planner) could attend the discussion with developer regarding the Alpine Village Townhouse Project. Next meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, December 07 at 6:oopm in Legion Hall
Meeting adjourned . 8:12 PM.
Signe
Irwin Muln ck - Chair
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Attest:
Kurt Wolf — Parks and Recreation Director