HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.03.15 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
3/15/2023 4:OOpm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Gusti Laidlaw, Paul Christensen, Larry Hauder, Steven Johnson,
Donna Bush, Avi Azoulay, Dave Petty.
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf, Delta James, and Stefanie Bork
Guests Present Kristina Kachur and Jana Simpson with Logan Simpson
Welcome: Called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Public Comment:
Agenda Review & Updates:
Review Minutes: February minutes were moved by Donna Bush, seconded by Steven Johnson,
all in favor.
PROS PLAN:
Kristina gave a brief overview of the agenda items, draft review, outreach phase 3, master plan
maps, and funding prioritization.
Phase 3 outreach will consist of online feedback April 12-30 and a hybrid public meeting April
19th. Kristina asked PRAC to register for meeting and bring a friend to the public meeting.
Stefanie and staff will promote the zoom registration link and pubic meeting on social, web, print,
textmygov, etc.
Kristina gave a quick overview of the chapters of draft plan consisting of: Introduction, Existing
Conditions, Needs Assessment, Recommendations, and Action Plan.
Masterplan Maps were previously emailed to committee members and were provided as a
handout to members for review. Kristina reviewed them virtually during the meeting. Maps
consist of North and South area, walkability, and park deficient areas. Dave questioned the tan
marked areas on the North Area map and what they represented, Kristina responded they are
privately owned areas. Edits will be made to reflect on the map legend. Steven questioned the
IDL-80 marked on the South Area map and if that was something in the works that he was not
aware of? Kurt responded that it has potential but would require land acquisition and it is not
city owned property however through public input it has been mentioned so we would like to
recognize it within the plan. Dave questioned the dotted circles and what they represent? They
represent the determined park deficient areas. Gusti questioned how the park deficient areas
were determined? Delta and Kristina mentioned the industry standard is % mile walk coupled
with residential density to access a public park. They park deficient areas will be removed from
the map or more clearly labeled and identified for readability. Pathways Map South Area when
reviewed Delta commented edit map to show "desired bike lane" and not existing for the Wooley
connection to boardwalk.
Master Plan costs Kristina and Jana gave a breakdown of potential capital costs and operational/
maintenance costs. Each project page will give an estimated range of cost per project. Following
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potential funding sources (Capital Expansion Fee, Recreation District (property tax) associated
with school district boundaries, Property/Sales LOT (City tax), Boat Launch Fees) Steven voiced
concern about the capital expansion fee that could be associated per unit and the expense range
of $13,860-$43,000 this fee would be based off the current level of service and an impact fee
study would be completed before this funding mechanism would be used. Steven questioned if
PRAC is supportive of this funding recommendation.
Kristina had the committee partake in a menti poll exercise. PRAC members were asked to
prioritize their top 5 projects based upon current funding, top priority was pathway connections,
followed by North of the Marina, Payette/River Access, and Riverfront Park Improvements. Next
committee members were asked to rank their level of support for funding tools, rankings with
the most support were LOT lodging, new LOT tax, boat launch fees or (user fee), followed by
recreation district, least favored were capital expansion fees and a new bond measure. Last
question asked of the committee was, "If additional funding is available which would you
choose?". Recreation Center (indoor practice area) was top priority, with almost equal value
placed on the Aquatics Center with no votes towards community rooms. Consultants and staff
will ask the same questions to help prioritize the projects that were voiced throughout outreach
efforts. In close Kristina mentioned next steps in the schedule City Council work sessions, draft
plan outreach and recommendations adoption. Kurt mentioned the document is a valuable tool
that can be altered and updated but is a valuable guiding document.
Concessionaire Proposals:
Intermountain Surf and Wake Charter proposal was previously emailed for review to committee
members. Avi mentioned that he reviewed the waterway masterplan that was just adopted by
Valley County and did not feel like it aligned well with the goals of the plan. The committee would
like to continue to focus and support what was communicated by the public during PROS
outreach efforts of prioritizing non -motorized concessionaires. Donna questioned if anyone can
conduct business by the lake outside of Cheap Thrills? Kurt responded no transactions can take
place in a public area without a concessionaire agreement. Steven motioned to not recommend
the Intermountain Surf and Wake Charter concessionaire proposal for approval to council, Gusti
seconded, and all were in favor.
Hot Rockk sauna, committee and staff voiced concern of limited parking at Rotary Park and which
becomes greatly reduced in the winter months due to snow storage. Avi questioned the potential
of Riverfront Park as a location and that the more natural and undeveloped park next to the river
may be a good fit. Gusti mentioned that it may be ideal on private property and doesn't fit the
needs or desires of the overall community. Committee recommends denial of the Hott Rockk
sauna proposal, Larry Motioned, Avi seconded, all in favor.
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Recreation/Park Updates:
Kurt gave a brief update on some of the current or upcoming projects. Cimba Flight Path
Jump/Bike project located between Stibnite and Dienhard In., the track would run adjacent to
the pathway and then offer advanced and intermediate drop lines.
Bear Basin Connector path, escrow funds were used on engineering and design the project is now
shovel ready for the pathway connection of Lardo Bridge to existing connector path. Challenges
will be faced when developing in front of Shore Lodge.
Samson Trail project will be designed in ROW from middle school to Pearson lane and is a
partnership project with the County and Valley County Pathways committee.
South Payette Rive Trail is a future connection and will be noted in the PROS plan document
located on the west side of Payette River.
Mile High Marina update, 404 permitting is being reviewed and should be obtained by end of the
summer following the marina will begin the CUP (Conditional Use Permit) process in fall. Kurt
shared conceptual images that would replace the log boom and extend the marina by one finger
of docking. Kurt spoke to some of the benefits of additional slips reducing the number of daily
launches or ramp congestion. Avi questioned the funding, there will be a public private
partnership with Parks and Recreation where we might be responsible for the surface
maintenance but many of these items will be determined during the CUP process. Larry
questioned liability and Kurt mentioned there would be no more risk or challenges than already
existing at the Legacy docks.
Farmers Market, parks and recreation, and community development are working together to
move and relocate the market in the downtown core on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Parks is renovating restrooms at Rotary Park in phases bringing them up to ADA compliance.
Brown Park restroom will also be renovated in the spring/summer of this year.
Stefanie shared an update on closed programming and the success of Tots and Tykes, Indoor
Soccer and TIM Treks. Indoor soccer was very well attended and additional weeks were requested
by attendees. Spring and summer programming will be released April 211 in the summer guide
and registration opening May 1st. Upcoming events will include Arbor Day and Liberty
Fest/Fireworks planning efforts. Stefanie closed with a report on the IRPA conference and the
success of the event. Currently staff is collecting feedback from attendees and vendors to provide
to the IRPA association and Lewiston Parks and Recreation Planning committee to guide future
conferences. Overall, 52 attendees registered, and twenty vendor reps attended the conference.
Majority of feedback has been positive and constructive. The night of the banquet dinner two
staff members Todd Wheaton and Stefanie Bork were recognized as Outstanding Parks and
Recreation Professionals and Brown Park was selected as the Outstanding Park/Facility for 2023
by the Idaho Recreation and Parks Association.
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Next Meeting Business: Public Outreach meeting at community center for PROS plan, Brown
Park Rentals, Farmers Market, Fireworks/Liberty Fest updates.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm moved by Steven, seconded by Avi.
Md Attest:
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Committee — Chair City Staff Liaison
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