HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008.11.12 PRAC MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
November 12th, 2008 — Legion Hall, McCall, Idaho 83638 — 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Jenny Ruemmele called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present were Brigit
Wiking, Nathan Stewart, Jenny Ruemmele and Carl Barrett. Jim Clarke and Shawn
Treasure were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes to approve
III. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
Joe Standar
IV. OLD BUSINESS
RECREATION
a.) Website
Nathan Stewart asked to add an article in the Star News about the new website.
PARKS
a.) Legacy Park — remodel
Parks and Recreation Director gave a quick update on the remodel of the new park.
V. NEW BUSINESS
RECREATION
a.) Recreation Programs — Recreation Supervisor (Joe Standar)
Joe Standar, Recreation Supervisor updated Committee about the new website, receiving
a grant for new equipment, winter programs that will be starting shortly, and the need for
gym facilities.
b.) Advisory Members term of service completed
Nathan Stewart December 2009
Jenny Ruemmele October 2009
c.) Grants — Carol Coyle presenting
Carol Coyle presented a grant writing opportunity through Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation for a restroom in the boat trailer parking area north of Legacy Park. Mrs. Coyle
additionally discussed the Recreational Trails program for the Deinhard pathway or the Samson
Trail pathway to be paved and also the Lick Creek Davis intersection reconstruction and the
Land and Water application for purchasing the 5 acres owned by the USFS across from the
Smokejumper base at Riverfront Park. The committee agreed to support each of the projects.
Brigit Wiking agreed to write a letter on behalf of the committee to support the projects.
Nathan Stewart made the motion that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee supports
these projects and the committee will provide letters of support for each. Brigit Wiking seconded
the motion, all were in favor. Nathan Stewart asked staff to send him the parking layout of the
boat trailer parking lot.
PARKS
a.) Projects — Brown Park Beach, Scoreboard, Downtown Holiday Lights
Staff is working on small beach project located at Brown Park. Grading and base material
has been completed. Sand and liner for the project will be completed in mid spring. The
scoreboard has been installed at Fairway Park and staff is waiting on the electrician to
complete his work. Holiday lights are up and running.
VI. SET NEXT MEETING AND AGENDA
December 10th, 2008, 6 p.m. located at Legion Hall
The City of McCall's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meetings are held open to the
public and handicapped accessible. If you need help in attending a meeting, please contact
City Hall, 634-7142.
Sincerely,
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Brock Heasley
Parks and Recreation Director
City of McCall