HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.05.17 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
5/17/2023 4:OOpm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Gusti Laidlaw, Paul Christensen, Larry Hauder, Steven Johnson,
Avi Azoulay, Donna Bush, and Dave Petty.
Staff Members Present: Stefanie Bork
Guests Present Brian Parker, Community Development and Shellan Rodriguez
Welcome: Called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Public Comment:
Agenda Review & Updates:
Review Minutes: March minutes Gusti motions, seconded by Larry Hauder, all in favor.
Boydstun Parks Requirement:
Shellan Rodriguez representing SMR Development gave a brief overview of the Boydstun
Development proposing 14 units (zoned for 14 units) though not required to do local housing
incentive the developer is committed to providing and dedicating one unit as solely a deed
restricted unit to a full-time working resident. Gust! questioned the additional units and how they
will be sold. Shellan said the other 13 units will be more affordable by design as townhome units
and will be slightly more affordable.
When the committee was first presented with this project in August the recommendation was to
determine the appraised value of the .38-acre park requirement and the cost associated with
developing the parcel to park standard with furnishings as the in -lieu fee.
SMR is now proposing an in -lieu fee of $20,700 in comparison to Big Horn and Broken Ridge
Developments in -lieu fees given to the city. Or an average value of a pathway improvement cost
of 20,500 S.F. of pathway examples of Black Bear or Running Horse.
Avi spoke to the thought process behind the committee's initial recommendation and the current
lack of funds provided historically for in -lieu funds. Avi mentioned the funds are necessary to
accommodate the needs of the public and the value of creating a park for the residents the
development will house. Brian mentioned that the city does hope to move towards an impact
fee in the future and an impact fee study will be held. The committee encourages this because
under the current code the PRAC committee does not see the necessary park in -lieu fees to
maintain and develop parks.
Dave questioned the value of the total property and the value of a .38-acre park requirement.
Shellan responded that the value of that portion would be roughly equal to $250,000 and an
additional $30,000 to develop the park parcel with grading, landscaping, and furnishings per
code. Shellan would like to make a recommendation based off past in -lieu funds. Larry spoke to
the committee about the struggles of getting appropriate funding from developers. The
committee agreed. Avi Azoulay motioned the developers to provide in lieu funds as they are
outlined in the city code, Dave Petty seconded, Gusti Laidlaw opposed, motion passes 6 to 1.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
5/17/2023 4:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
PROS PLAN:
Stefanie provided an update on the PROS plan process and the results of phase 3 outreach.
Overall, the phase 3 questionnaire received 295 responses and Stefanie found that the Arbor Day
event provided a great venue to engage with the public. Edits have been made to the PROS plan
speaking to some of the concerns voiced about Riverfront Park and Davis Beach, Stefanie will
send the link of the current updated PROS Plan to the committee to review the edits. The Plan
will be taken to the Council on May 26th for a final work session before the Committee's meeting
on June 14th. At the June 14th meeting staffs hope is the committee will feel the document is
ready for recommendation of adoption to City Council.
Recreation/Park Updates:
Stefanie updated the committee on the current recreation programming opening for spring
including youth baseball and girls' wellness series, both programs are currently full. Summer
registration opened May 1st with the first registration coming in at twelve am and continuing
through the early morning until most programs were waitlisted by end of day.
Upcoming events for the department include Liberty Fest and fireworks, Movie by the Lake
series, Mile High Mile Swim, and Wooden Boat Show. Stefanie is currently working on the
recreation events for Liberty fest and coordinating vendors with the Clerk's department. The
department will move forward with a contract for a fireworks display provided by Garden State
Fireworks on the 4th of July lasting around 20 minutes for $25,000. The city will use $10,000 in
LOT funds originally awarded to McCall Chamber for the display and will seek
sponsorship/donations if needed but hope to get creative to cover the remaining within the city's
budget.
Current parks projects include the Rotary bathroom remodel, assistant fire warden's house
remodel at the museum site. The house will be used as a city staff housing unit when complete.
The dock expansion and boat ramp renovations have begun and should be complete by the
beginning of June. Helical piers have been driven and the framing of the boardwalk has begun.
Additional spring maintenance and ground keeping has begun in preparation for summer.
Next Meeting Business: June 14th, 4:00pm, PROS Plan, Department Updates
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm moved by Larry, seconded by Gusti.
Sign e ;' Attest:
Committee — Chair City Staff Liaison
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