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Minutes
C77/, ! /2018 6:OOpm
Legion Hall- McCall, Idaho
Committee Members Present: Donna Bush, Matt Linde, Forrest Stanley, Cory Nelson, and Irwin Mulnick
Staff Member Present: Kurt Wolf
Welcome- Meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM.
Public Comment- No public comment
Agenda Review & Updates- Nothing was added to the agenda.
Introduction of Guests: Terry Edvelson
Review minutes from previous meeting: Minutes were reviewed and approved
Business:
1. Presentation of Rotary Club tree planting project: Terry Edvelson gave a brief presentation of the Rotary Clubs mission
regarding the tree planting project and the grant award process to purchase trees for the project. Committee discussed the
opportunity to be involved and was supportive of Terry's ideas regarding a legacy project at the Riverfront site.
2. Recreation Program Overview: Kurt gave the committee and update on summer recreation programs. Donna Bush provided
feedback regarding youth Softball. Suggested a coach's clinic to help volunteer coaches in areas she recognized as challenging
moments during the season. (pitching)
3. Conceptual Improvement Plan, North of the Marina & Boat House Concept: Committee again discussed the status of these
project and Kurt gave a quick update on the status of the Shore Lodge dock systems that may be re -purposed for this project.
4. July 3`d Move Night & 4t of July Liberty Fest: Committee discussed and debriefed the activities centered around the event.
Fireworks where a major discussion point as it relates to the negative environmental impacts to the lake and the loud
concussive booms and the negative impacts on the community. (Veterans suffering from PTSD, Environmental fall out, and
Wildlife) In addition, the committee discussed the idea of using new drone and or laser light shows that are growing in
popularity to counter some of these concerns and the need to present these ideas and concerns to Cit Council. Irwin Mulnick
made a motion to take the following concerns to council with recommendations for a solution. . - econd the motion
and all were in favor.
5. Waterfront Improvements Update: Kurt gave the committee a brief update on the status of this project and the pending
request for funds from the McCall Urban Renewal Agency.
6. Grant Application Process: Kurt informed the committee that the department received $15,000 from the Laura Moore
Cunningham Foundation to purchase accessories to the waterfront improvement concept.
7. Meeting time and locations: September 03 — moving meetings to the third Tuesday of each month.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM. Next meeting is scheduled for: Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:OOpm in Legion Hall
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Irwin Mulnick—Chair
Attest:
City Staff Liaison
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