HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.12.20 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/20/2023 4:OOpm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Gusti Laidlaw, Paul Christensen, Dave Petty, Larry Hauder, and
Avi Azoulay.
Staff Members Present: Kurt Wolf, Stefanie Bork
Guests Present Steve Noyes
Welcome: David Petty called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Public Comment:
Agenda Review & Updates:
Review Minutes: November minutes were reviewed Larry Hauder motioned, seconded by Paul
Christensen, all were in favor.
Annual Report
Kurt gave a brief review of the drafted annual report for 2023. Dave confirmed that he will be
present to present at city council on December 281h. The annual report will highlight
programming, projects, and accomplishments during the 2023 fiscal year. Dave brought a few
questions to attention that he would like additional information to present to council: the
difference of registrations from 22' to 23', total amount of waitlisted children, range of facility
rental fees. Avi questioned speaking to specific projects and partnership highlights. Stefanie will
update and share the final draft with committee members and submit it for the council packet.
Open Seats
Dave welcomed Steve Noyes and let him give a brief introduction of himself and his interest in
joining the advisory committee. Steve recently moved to McCall fulltime but prior was a
parttime resident. His experience relates to working/volunteering in the City of Eagle as a trails
coordinator/planner and organization of events like classic car shows. Dave Petty's term has
expired, and he has submitted interest in remaining on the board but stepping down as the
Chair of the committee. Steve Johnson's term is also expiring and does not intend to renew his
term. Letters of interest will be accepted till December 29th
Recreation/Parks Updates
Stefanie gave an update on closed and current recreation programming. Closed programming
consisted of youth basketball for grades 3rd through 6th grade. Program surveys were released,
and feedback has been positive, some would like to see a longer season this will be considered
for the 2024 winter season.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
12/20/2023 4:00pm
Legion Hall/Virtual Meeting- McCall, Idaho
The annual tree lighting was a successful event with 100s in attendance. Santa visited with
several children. The City giveaways consisted of mini stocking, candy cane, and squishy toy,
126 were given away within the first 45 minutes.
Kurt spoke to current facilities maintenance for example updating changing tables within public
restrooms, refurbishing picnic tables, historic museum site improvements, Legacy Park boat
ramp railing being welded in-house by Eddie Heider, Roosevelt pocket park improvements and
expending the remainder of funds on mobile landscape/nursery raised containers.
Donation agreement with CIMBA to City Council for review scheduled on December 28tn
Currently the property has been surveyed and The Land Group has created a design rendering
pro-bono.
TAF grant for Wooley pathway extension and completion is currently being applied for. Paul
Christensen has drafted a letter of support representing the committee's support of the grant
application. We also have received letters of support from Val Berg, MDSD- Barbara R. Morgan
Elementary Principal focused on safe routes to school and prioritizing completing this missing
portion of pathway.
Conceptual drawings are being drafted by Kurt in house for Davis Beach improvements for
spring/fall 2024 with a focus on erosion management and ADA pathway access for the site. The
water intake building improvements have been completed through public works.
The museum lease has been amended and renewed for a year. The museum board is not
interested in leasing the property any longer but only managing the museum in the future as
they are unable to keep up with facility maintenance portion of the buildings.
Next Meeting Business Elect new chairman, Winter Carnival information, recommendation of
open seats.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm moved by Avi Azoulay, seconded by Larry
Hauder committee will meet next on January 17th.
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