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MINUTES- May 9, 2000
I.ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hall called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Committee members Dave Faurot, Neil
Thompson and Scotty Davenport were present. Chair declared a quorum. Superintendent Pillard,
Bill Murphy and Kerry Greene were not present Also present were Director Peckham and Curt
Spalding.
II.NEW BUSINESS
Spalding gave an update on the McCall Improvement Committee and a project priority list.
Discussion was on those items pertaining to parks.
Faurot made a motion to nominate Carol Coyle for the vacant position on the parks/rec.
committee. Davenport seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Coyle declined to accept
the position stating she was too busy.
The committee agreed to have a public hearing on the war memorial at Community Park. Chair
Hall was concerned what impact the jail cell may have on the memorial and potential downtown
improvement ideas for the site. The committee agrees that the memorial is a good idea but
maybe the size is too big, may not be the best location and lack of restrooms in the downtown
area. Chair Hall suggested that the hearing be on 2 separate topics: 1. Memorial 2.Location.
Discussion on the Parks/Rec Master Plan was tabled until fall.
Davenport made a motion to nominate Faurot for president of the parks/rec. committee.
Thompson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for September 2000.
V.ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hall moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Faurot seconded and the motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Faurot
Chair
May 9, 2000
McCall Parks & Recreation Commission
City Hall
Park Street
McCall ID 83638
Dear Commissioners:
We would like to provide you with your copy of the Action Plan for the
McCall Improvement Committee. It serves as a blueprint for near -term
community development and improvement projects. We will update it
periodically to reflect changing priorities.
Many of these 38 listed projects have partial or substantial recreation or
parks components. We call your attention especially to Item 3 on page 3, under
"Ongoing Projects":
3. COORDINATE. Communicate with the Chamber of
Commerce, Planning and Zoning Commission, Transportation
Advisory Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission, Urban
Renewal Agency, and other groups to develop a common set of
goals for improvements in our community.
In this spirit of coordination, we would like to begin regular
communication and cooperation with your Commission toward achieving our
common goals.
Sincerely,
Curtis Spalding Judy Drake
Co-chairs
McCall Improvement Committee
Attachment: Action Plan: Project Priorities
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recde t
From: "Lindley Kirkpatrick, AICP" <planner@mccall.id.us>
To: "'recdept"' <recdept@micron.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 9:24 AM
Subject: RE: p/r master plan
I thought that Kirk Hall had resigned and moved away?
The Comp Plan is not done - far from it. The Planning & Zoning Commissions are having a public hearing on
April 25. They will make a recommendation to the City Council and County Commissioners. Council and the
Commissioners will hold a public hearing sometime (maybe in June?) and ultimately adopt the Comp Plan
Depending on the comments received and the mood of the Council and Commissioners, I am hoping that we
can get the Plan adopted by mid -summer.
I think that you need to look really hard at the recreation section of the Comp Plan and see if it adequately
expresses the Committee's goals and plans for future growth. It probably does not, although it does contain
most of what you need. You will probably just want to develop an implementation plan - identify priorities,
assign costs and responsibilities. We can talk about it.
lsk
Original Message
From: recdept [mailto:recdept@micron.net]
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 8:43 PM
To: Lindley Kirkpatrick, AICP
Subject: p/r master plan
Yes, it's that time. Kirk Hall wanted me to check with you to get your feelings on a
Parks/Rec Master Plan since the Comp Plan is done. Does it really need to be done?
What's your feelings? etc thanks bob - we have a meeting May 9th , 6:30p
4/18/00
McCall Improvement Committee
Project Priorities
2000-2001
April 24, 2000
McCall's Action Plan
for the
Gem Communities Program
McCall Improvement Committee
Project Priorities List
2000-2001
April 24, 2000
The McCall Improvement Committee is a group of local residents and businesses owners
interesting in enhancing the infrastructure, appearance, and economy of McCall. Formerly the
Downtown Improvement Committee, the Committee expanded its scope to the entire city in late
1999. To build on the success of the downtown renovation project of 1999, the committee has
completed a strategic planning effort.
During the winter of 1999-2000, the Committee developed a list of proposed projects that would
focus its efforts for the next year. The Committee held a public meeting March 16 to hear
comments from the community on the draft project list. It then finalized and prioritized this list,
which it now presents to the City Council for endorsement. Once approved, the list will be the
guiding plan the Committee undertakes in the near term to help accomplish its goals of
enhancing McCall's public, aesthetic, and economic environment.
The McCall Improvement Committee serves as the Gem Community Action Committee for the
city. Therefore, this list of projects also represents a plan that serves as McCall's Community
Action Plan, under the provisions of the State of Idaho's Gem Community Program through the
Department of Commerce. As approved by the City Council, the Action Plan represents those
improvement projects the community of McCall officially supports and recommends for further
government and community backing including grants, agreements, and partnerships.
The projects in the list on the following pages fall into three categories:
A. Projects by the McCall Improvement Committee
B. Projects by Partners
C. Projects by Non -Profit Organizations
Any questions or comments on this priority list are invited and can be directed to Lindley
Kirkpatrick, City Planner (634-7142); or Judy Drake (634-3481) or Curt Spalding (634-2383),
co-chairs of the McCall Improvement Committee.
A. PROJECTS BY THE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
The Committee plans to undertake these projects in the next 1-2 years. They are in two
categories, future projects and ongoing projects. Future projects are in order of initial priority as
of April 2000. However, the Committee recognizes it will adjust relative priorities periodically
as circumstances change.
McCall Improvement Committee - Project List 1
McCall Improvement Committee
Future Projects
Number
Status*
Category
Project
1
A
STREETSCAPE
South Corridor: Extend complete street improvements on 3`d
Street between downtown and Deinhard Lane
2
A
STREETSCAPE
West Corridor: Extend complete street improvements on 3'd
Street between downtown and Lardo/Shore Lodge area.
3
A
PUBLIC
PARKING
Implement recommendations of the Downtown Master Plan
(1997) for new public parking facilities. Identify possible
public parking areas, such as the lot behind Paul's. Better
utilize and promote the public parking behind City Hall.
4
A
KEY PROPERTIES
Support the McCall Ice Rink and Events Center and
encourage the implementation of the Committee's goals for
streetscape improvements and design elements.
5
N
WAYFINDING
Provide general location, orientation, and directional signs
and maps to help tourists and visitors to better travel within
and through the community. Replace the green
informational signs throughout town.
6
N
GATEWAYS
Define entry points at Deinhard Lane and the Lardo area.
Install welcome signs, landscaping, and other visual cues
that you are entering McCall. Prepare for new "gateways"
before Highway 55 Alternate is constructed.
7
N
STREETSCAPE
Bury the cables, remove power poles, fix infrastructure in
the downtown alleyway between l' and 3`d streets.
8
N
GATEWAYS
Improve the appearance of the airport, one of the first things
most visitors see when they arrive in McCall.
9
N
PAYETTE LAKE
Develop a viewing pavilion in Legacy park, providing
historical information on the community and information
about the surrounding mountains. Coordinate with other
interpretive sites in McCall.
10
N
GATEWAYS
Install a Chamber of Commerce tourist welcome center or
kiosk near the Deinhard Lane -Third Street intersection.
11
N
STREETSCAPE
and WAYFINDING
Use design elements such as public signs, lighting, banners,
and street trees to create a more defined sense of continuity
within McCall. Identify a different standard for other
corridors (Spring Mountain Blvd, Warren Wagon Road,
Lick Creek Road, Boydston, and East-West Loop, etc.)
reflecting their residential character, such as reduced or no
street lighting, bike paths or lanes, etc. Develop similar
elements of continuity for other areas of the community.
12
A
COORDINATE
Educate the public about the benefits of an attractive and
well -designed built environment. Promote public support
for the Committee's goals.
13
N
PAYETTE LAKE
Consider a lakeside boardwalk in the downtown.
14
N
KEY PROPERTIES
Work to relocate or improve incompatible structures and
uses in the downtown, such as Citizens Telephone building.
15
A
ENVIRONMENT
Shore up eroding lakeshore including Mill Park.
16
A
STREETSCAPE
and WAYFINDING
Complete the city bike path system including missing links.
Ensure new roadways have bike paths. Extend walkway-
bikepath between Middle School and Shavers intersection.
* A = Action. N = Needs Action.
McCall Improvement Committee - Project List
2
Ongoing Projects
These are continuing activities that are already underway under the Committee's jurisdiction or
with its cooperation.
Number
Category
Project
1
KEY PROPERTIES
Resolve the property dispute holding up Old Jail grant project.
2
STREETSCAPE
Provide handbook identifying the elements of continuity,
including sidewalks, decorative lighting, benches, planters,
banners, etc.
3
COORDINATE
Communicate with the Chamber of Commerce, Planning and
Zoning Commission, -Transportation Advisory Committee,
`Parks &Recreation Commission, Urban Renewal Agency, and
other groups to develop a common set of goals for
improvements in the community.
4
COORDINATE
Explore partnerships with private developers to ensure mutual
compatibility and benefit for the development as well as the
community.
5
COMMUNITY FACILITY
Explore use of school facilities on evenings, weekends, and
off-season. Involve high school students in the project.
6
COMMUNITY FACILITY
Develop a Community Center. Plan jointly with Recreation
Department, School District, Police Department. Involve high
school students in the project.
7
COORDINATE
Utilize available funding sources in strategic manner. Avoid
conflicts between projects. Schedule grant applications in
advance including Community Development Block Grant,
Enhancement Grant.
8
COORDINATE
Work with City Council and staff on completing remaining
loose ends & details of 1999 downtown renovation project.
B. PROJECTS BY PARTNERS
These are projects that the City, partners, and other community groups are spearheading. The
McCall Improvement Committee fully supports these projects, in its capacity as Gem
Community Action Committee, and will lend assistance as appropriate, but does not have a lead
role in them at this time.
Number
Category
Project
1
KEY PROPERTIES
Develop a Master Plan for the new Riverside Park.
2
KEY PROPERTIES
Implement the Ponderosa Park Master Plan, including the
proposed new Visitor Center.
3
WAYFINDING
Develop convenient, accessible trailheads near town
connecting with recreational trails out of town.
4
KEY PROPERTIES
Expand the McCall Library, including a new Historical Room
5
PAYETTE LAKE
Implement the Payette Lake Water Quality Control Plan.
6
KEY PROPERTIES
Relocate the downtown Fire Station to the Airport.
7
ENVIRONMENT
Participate in the Lake Fork Creek corridor protection project.
8
ENVIRONMENT
Eradicate noxious weeds from McCall and vicinity.
9
KEY PROPERTIES
Support the Little Ski Hill and its improvement efforts.
10
WAYFINDING
Develop local heritage tours, eco-tours, and visitor guides.
McCall Improvement Committee - Project List
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C. PROJECTS BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
These are projects local non-profit groups are spearheading. The McCall Improvement
Committee, in its capacity as Gem Community Action Committee, also supports these projects
and will lend assistance as appropriate, but does not have a lead role in them.
INTERMOUNTAIN REGIONAL LEARNING CENTER (IRLC)
The IRLC's three projects are:
Number
Title
Description
1
Summer Community
Education Project
Make available to residents and summer visitors classes &
workshops on local interest topics: geology, botany,
wildlife, ecology, natural history, human history, resource
management. Intermountain Regional Learning Center
(IRLC) will conduct needs assessment & market research,
arrange potential instructors, provide planning,
scheduling, advertising & promotion, and monitor and
evaluate the courses.
2
Needs Assessment for
Life -Long Learning.
In cooperation with U of I and BSU, IRLC will conduct a
needs assessment for continuing education for residents of
Adams, Valley, and southern Idaho County. Continues
work underway in partnership with U of I.
3
Community Education Summit
For Life -Long Learning.
IRLC will host community summit of entities providing,
and interested in providing, continuing education and
training to residents of the region. Summit would
disseminate data from the above assessment (item 2) and
start planning delivery of needed and feasible services.
CENTRAL IDAHO CULTURAL CENTER (CICC)
The CICC project is an eight -component project:
Number
Title
Description
1
Implement Central Idaho
The Central Idaho Cultural Center (CICC) has 8 component
Cultural Center Site Plan,
Phase 2
projects in Phase 2 of their Site Plan. Each component project
will develop a facility on (or linked to) its historic 4-acre
property, the old SITPA Site, on State Street, McCall.
1. Renovate Carpenter's Shop.
2. Renovate north bay of Machine Shop.
3. Restore 10-bay garage, create 8 curated displays inside.
4. Restore East Mountain Lookout on its original site for
use as mountain -top interpretive site.
5. Create Arboretum, Forester's Walk, picnic area.
6. Restore utilities to Fire Warden's House.
7. Restore Oil Shed, convert to workshop for new exhibits.
8. Install walkways connecting buildings on site.
end
McCall Improvement Committee - Project List
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
May 9, 2000 — MCCALL CITY HALL AMERICAN LEGION HALL— 6:30 PM
I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS
III.
a.) Vote on New Board Member
b.) War Memorial at Community Park — Public Hearing
c.) Parks/Rec Master Plan Status
d.) Open Discussion
III OLD BUSINESS
IV SET NEXT MEETING AND AGENDA
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, contact the McCall
Recreation Program at (208) 634-3006.