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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005.12.13 PRAC MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES December 13`h, 2005 — Parks and Recreation Department — 6:00 PM I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER Kevin Briem, John Rygh, Ron Rooth, Cynthia Feeley and Jim Clarke were present. Scotty Davenport and Dave Faurot were absent. II. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Chuck and Peggy Whitescarver Darrel Cobb Minutes were approved for November III. OLD BUSINESS PARKS a.) Boat dock launch special use permits — Final Draft The committee reviewed the draft RFP and talked about these key issues. Use of the beach area for no longer than 7:30 am until 8:00 pm. Cheap Thrills and McCall Power Sports have asked to change the hours until 10:00 pm. Their concerns were on a limited basis some returns do not happen until later in the evening. They did not want to be forced to losing their agreement if one return came in very late and they had to pick up the rental after 8 p.m. The Committee agreed and changed the time until 10 p.m. The second area of concerns was All repair work will be completed off -site. Both agencies were concerned with having to fix a screw or a some type of malfunction that only took a second and wouldn't do any damage that they may their agreement because it says no repair work do at the site. The Committee agreed and changed it to read All repair work will be completed off -site, unless work can be done quickly, with no damage to the lake or surrounding area. We talked for some time on monetary value of the beach area. The difficultly with coming up with an amount is how do you establish a price for that area. The committee decided on using Mile High Marina's lease agreement. The City receives payment for three slips at $900 each adding up to $2700 a year. Mile High Marina runs for five months, the rental agencies rent for two and half months. We took the $2700 and divided that in half ($1350). The beach area for jet skis, kayaks, etc, for rent is 143 feet. We divided $1350 by the 143 feet and came up with $9.44 a foot. When the agencies present their proposal they will inform that committee that they would like to use so many feet (example 100 feet) of space and that be multiplied by $9.44 a foot equaling $944. The committee thought that was adequate to help pay for any damages, signage, additional beach sand etc. to that area. Ron Rooth thought it was important not to only put a price on utilization of the beach area but also the cost reflected to the number of vehicles on the beach. The committee agreed and determined that the state licensing fee is $29. They determined that half of that was sufficient. I informed the Committee not to get caught up in a dollar amount the importance of doing this request for proposal is address the lack of control at Legacy Beach. b.) Riverfront Park — Citizen Group and Purpose The Committee would like to establish a separate group from the Advisory Committee to head Riverfront Park. Their concerns are we have so many other areas that we are focusing on and we do not want Riverfront Park to get pushed back as it always does. I informed the Committee once the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is approved by Council and once impact fees are in place Riverfront Park should begin to pick up speed. IV. NEW BUSINESS PARKS a.) Skate park donation I informed the Committee that the McCall Skate Park Association has received $360,000 from a private donor to add to the skate park this following summer. b.) Removal of old piling on Payette Lake The Watershed Advisory Committee has approved to help pay for the removal of some of the old piling located north of Legacy Park. We will wait until mid summer to remove any pilings. c.) Open Position — Advisory Board Ron Rooth made the motion that we remove Scotty Davenport from the Committee due to lack of coming to meetings. Kevin Briem seconded the motion. All were in favor. I informed the Committee that this will go to City Council for their approval or disapproval and Kevin will present that information to them. I informed the Committee that we have one individual apply for the option position of the Committee. I had asked the Committee to wait for one month to see if more individuals would apply. We received four calls asking about the position and we were waiting for a letter of interest from them. The Committee agreed. d.) Request for Proposal — New Marina e.) IDPR Grant (Pilot Project) I Informed the Committee that Carol Coyle (Grant Writer/Community Planner) and I are beginning the steps towards pursuing a grant from the Waterways Improvement Fund. We have talked about a launch fee and other potential ways of helping with the recognized need for assistance at the City of McCall Public boat launch during the summer months, particularly on weekends. The use at the launch has increased, and parking of trailers and loading and unloading boats has caused unnecessary conflict among users. "Clean vessels" are also a concern, as Eurasian milfoil continues to be a noxious weed problem, particularly near the boat launch area. The funding would allow the City to hire a part-time boating ambassador, who would work at the boat launch and provide information for boaters, do boating safety inspections, perform "clean vessel" inspections, provide public information to users, alleviate traffic congestion by assisting with loading and unloading as needed, and direct users to appropriate boat trailer parking locations. The ambassador could also provide general public information to users, such as other activities and sites of interest in and around the McCall area. The project proposal has received support from the staff at IDPR, and has received endorsement from the Valley County Waterways Committee, and Valley County Sheriffs Department. The Parks and Recreation Director would provide training and supervision, and the Valley County Sheriffs Department Marine Deputy Supervisor would provide training on specific boating laws, inspections, and other pertinent boating issues. RECREATION a.) 3/4 and 5/6 Grade Basketball The program has begun with practices and games begin in the middle January. We have about 50 kids and the numbers keep growing. We are working closely with the High School and Middle School for facilities and coaches. This is going to be a very successful program in the winter for years to come. b.) After School Program The after school program will begin its new semester in January. We still have 10 kids and will be running the program Monday through Friday. V. SET NEXT MEETING AND AGENDA Meeting Adorned at 8 pm. Next meeting will be on January 11th, 2006. 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, Brock Heasley Parks and Recreation Director City of McCall 634-3006