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McCall Redevelopment Agency
Minutes
Special Meeting
April 10, 2018 — 8:00 am
Legion Hall
216 E. Park Street
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Bob Youde, Bob Giles, Monty Moore, and Colby Nielsen, Rick Fereday, Shelly Johnson, and Nic
Swanson were all present as well as Community Development Director Michelle Groenevelt, Permit
Tech Rachel Santiago-Govier and consultant Phil Kushlan.
NEW BUSINESS
• Request to .approve Professional Service Agreement for On Call Services
• Request to approve Scope of Work For Consulting Services - Kushlan Associates
Ms. Groenevelt introduced Mr. Kushlan who gave a brief introduction and synopsis of his experience
with Urban Renewal.
Ms. Groenevelt reviewed the need to create a new district. The current district will endrin the next 3 to 4
years. The board asked staff at the last meeting to procure professional services for the creation of a
new district.
Mr. Kushlan discussed the eligibility report and defining boundaries. He would like to limit owner
residence properties, because they are exempt and do not generate revenue. Kushlan get feedback from
the Board on the district study area and then examine it for eligibility. Base value of the new and old
district cannot exceed the value of 10% of the district if they are created at the same time. If the old
district sunsets than that is a non -issue. There can be more than one district as long as there is only one
board.
Chairman Moore asked about the State Legislatures viewpoint on Urban Renewal. Mr. Kushlan
described that the State legislature has not been favorable towards Urban Renewal Districts. They have
created some limiting rules that have caused difficulty and limitations for Urban Renewal Boards in
general. Legislation surrounding Urban Renewal may change by the end of the year, and he suggested it
would be best that the Board act before then. Legislation has changed the maximum number of years a
district can exist from 30 to 20 years. Legislation has also limited Urban Renewal by geography, can only
annex once. If the current plans are ever modified than the base assessment is reset. Urban Renewal
Districts have to be very specific as to their goals, and they may not be added to or altered after being
initially laid out.
McCall Redevelopment Agency April 10, 2018
Minutes
Chairman Fereday spoke to the history of some Idaho Urban Renewal Agencies and that there were a
few bad actors in a few URA's in the past. This cast a bad light on agencies in general and the state
legislature has passed legislation to regulate that behavior. In the case of McCall, the URA has been
great for McCall and accomplished important and transformative projects.
Member Youde asked about the funding of this consulting and whether it should come from the URA or
the City Council because UR funds must be spent within the district.
Mr. Kushlan stated that there can be an administrative budget for the operations of the board and the
funds can come from there without upsetting and bond holders. It is a,loan that can be paid back once
the new district is established.
Chairman Fereday asked who Mr. Kushlan's associates are in his firm. His wife is the Associate.
Member Swanson asked about the deliverables. There will be three; he will be presenting a map, a
report for the board, and a written attachment for the plan.
CH2Hill had previously provided a delineation for a 3`d street urban renewal area as requested by a
previous McCall City Council. Ms. Groenevelt had provided that historical analysis of the development
along the corridor to the board and to Mr. Kushlan.
Member Youde made a Motion to approve the draft scope of work and Professional Service Agreement
for On Call Services from Kushlan in the amount not to exceed $18,000.00. Member Swanson seconded
the motion. A roll call vote was held. Member Youde — Aye. Member Moore —Aye. Member Nielson —
Aye. Member Swanson —Aye. Member Johnson —Aye. Chairman Fereday — Aye.
NEXT MEETING
• May 15 , 2018
Member Swanson asked about a geotechnical study for the parking garage and whether or not URB
approved that at the last meeting. The board did not approve anything and Ms. Groenevelt will be
looking into if there was a previous study with public works and with CH2Hill.
Member Swanson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Youde seconded the motion. All
members voted aye and the meeting was adjourned.
Signed: May 15, 2018
Rick Fereday
MRA Chair
Attest:
Michelle Groenevelt, AICP
Community Development Director
McCall Redevelopment Agency
Minutes
April 10, 2018
DRAFT
McCall Urban Renewal Agency
Urban Renewal District Development
Scope of Work For Consulting Services
Kushlan I Associates
April 2018
Task MURA 1A:
Consultant will support URA Staff and Board of Commissioners in defining an
area to be analyzed with respect toits eligibility for establishing a second
urban renewal district in McCall.. . .
Estimated Time: 10 Hours
Estimated Cost: Not to Exceed $1, 0
Task MURA 1B:
Consultant will prepark
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statutory requirements fc.
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Commission and the City Council
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Estimated Time: 50 hours
Estimated Cost: Not to Exceed $7,500
Task MURA 1C:
If, based upon the findings of the Eligibility Report prepared under Task
MURA 1B, the Agency and City Council direct the creation of an Urban
Renewal Plan, consultant will prepare the required economic feasibility
report to be included as part of the Plan.
Consultant will work with City and Agency staff in defining a specific plan .of
improvements and development assumptions impacting the financial
feasibility of the proposed district.
Estimated Time: 65 Hours
Estimated Cost: Not to Exceed $9,750
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EXPERIENCE:
Kushlan I Associates provides planning and management
services to Idaho communities and • non -profits. The
foundation of the firm is experience and expertise that can
address the unique challenges of local government in Idaho.
A full range of services is provided including: urban renewal,
strategic planning, project management, municipal finance,
general planning and ,zoning, community outreach and
organizational development.
Kushlan I Associates, Principal (July 2011— present)
Boise, ID
Eligibility Report for North Urban Renewal Area Annexation, _Sandpoint Urban Renewal
Agency, Sandpoint, ID: (Current). Provide initial review of an area under consideration for the
annexation of an area to an existing urban renewal area for of the Sandpoint Urban Renewal
Agency.
Eligibility Report for District 5, Jerome Urban Renewal Agency,Jerome, ID: (Current) Provide
initial review of an area under consideration for the establishment of the Jerome Urban
Renewal Agency's fifth urban renewal district.
Economic Feasibility Analysis for the Northgate Urban Renewal Plan, Pocatello Development
Authority, Pocatello, ID: (Current): Provide statutorily required economic. feasibility analysis for
the Pocatello Development Authority's fifth urban renewal district.
Eligibility Report for Northgate Urban Renewal District, Pocatello, Development Authority,
Pocatello, ID: (Current) Provided initial review of -an area under consideration for the
establishment of the Pocatello Development Authority's fifth urban renewal district.
Eligibility Report for Jackson Hole Junction Urban Renewal District, Idaho Falls Redevelopment
Agency, Idaho Falls, ID: (2017) Provided initial review of an are under consideration for the
establishment of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency's fifth urban renewal district.
Economic Feasibility Analysis for the Jackson Hole Junction Urban Renewal Plan, Idaho Falls
Redevelopment Agency, Idaho Falls, ID (Current):. Provided statutorily required economic
feasibility analysis for the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency's fifth urban renewal district.
Eligibility Report for Jackson Hole Junction Urban Renewal District, Idaho Falls Redevelopment
Agency, Idaho Falls, ID: (2017) Provided initial review of an area under consideration for the
establishment of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency's fifth urban renewal district.
Eligibility Report for 41.st Street Urban Renewal District, Garden City Urban Renewal Agency,
Garden City, ID (2017): Provided initial review of an area under consideration for the
establishment of Garden City's second urban renewal district.
Update of Twin Falls Community Strategic Plan, City of Twin Falls, ID (Current): Facilitate the
update of the City's Strategic Plan.
On -Call consultation on urban renewal issues, Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency, Twin Falls, ID
(2016 -2017): Provide on -going professionalservices on an as -needed basis to the urban
renewal agency
Interim Executive Director, Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency, Twin Falls, ID (January 2016 —
September 2016): Served as Interim Executive Director for the urban renewal agency during the
recruitment and selection of the City's new Economic Development Director. Provided
oversight to the of design and process for implementation of the Main Avenue redevelopment
project, restructured agency finances and initiated work on a downtown housing initiative.
Economic Feasibility Analysis for the Front Street Urban Renewal Plan, Driggs Urban Renewal
Agency, Driggs, ID (2016): Provided statutorily required economic feasibility analysis for Driggs
URA's new urban renewal district.
Eligibility Report for consideration of Crossroads Point 2 Urban Renewal District, Jerome
County Urban Renewal Agency, Jerome, ID (2016): Provided initial review of an area under
consideration for the establishment of Jerome County's second urban renewal district.
Economic Development Initiative, Garden City Urban Renewal Agency, Garden City, ID (2016):
Provide support to the Urban Renewal Agency in exploring mechanisms to support and expand
the growing winery, and brewery industry locating in Garden City.
Ten Mile Interchange Urban Renewal District, City of Meridian, ID (2016): Provide'expertise
and support to City and Urban Renewal Agency in their consideration of the community's
second urban renewal district. Eligibility Report accepted by the Urban Renewal Agency Board
of Commissioners. City Council consideration scheduled for February, 2016.
Ada County Strategic Business Plan, Ada County, Boise, ID (2016): As part of the process to
update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, we are executing a collaborative process for the
development and ultimate adoption of the County's first -ever Strategic Business Plan.
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Downtown Revitalization Project, City of Jerome, ID (Current): Support the Mayor, City
Administrator and Economic Development officials in activities to revitalize downtown Jerome.
Canyon Springs Road Improvement Community Involvement, City of Twin Falls, ID (Current):
Provide support for City staff, design consultant and Citizen Ad Hoc Committee to explore
alternatives for improvements to the single roadway serving multiple uses located in the Snake
River Canyon. .
Organizational Development, City of Twin Falls, Idaho (2015): Provide support to the City
Manager and senior staff in reviewing and making recommendations regarding organizational
structure and processes that better align with the Community Strategic Plan and providing
coaching to the City Manager.
City Budget Review, Jerome, Idaho (2015): Provide support for the City Administrator in
reviewing and recommending improvements to the process for developing and executing the
City's annual budget.
Strategic Plan for the City of Jerome, Idaho (2015): Working with the City Staff and Council in
• developing a community -based strategic Plan to guide municipal decision -making. City Council
. selected our firm and work on the project will commence in the new fiscal year.
Urban Renewal Plan for Eagle Ridge Urban Renewal Area, Idaho Falls, Idaho (2014): In concert
with Agency Counsel, developing urban renewal plan consistent with statutory requirements for
consideration by the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency Commission and City Council
Eligibility Report for the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (July, 2014): Analyzed the eligibility
of properties for inclusion in the proposed Eagle Ridge Urban Renewal Area located in Idaho
Falls, Idaho. Reviewed historic, assessor and geological data regarding the area and compared
findings to statutory requirements for creating an urban renewal area. Presented findings to
the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners.
Urban Renewal Plans for the City of Jerome, Idaho Urban Renewal Agency (2013): In concert
with Agency Counsel, developing urban renewal plans consistent with statutory requirements
for consideration by the Jerome Urban Renewal Agency Commission and City Council
Eligibility Report for the City of Jerome, Idaho Urban Renewal Agency (December 2013 - April
2014): Analyzed the eligibility of properties for inclusion in the city's proposed third and fourth
urban renewal districts. Working with the city, county assessor and previous planning efforts,
the report identifies the boundaries of .two geographicalareas with properties that meet the
.criteria for inclusion in an urban renewal district under Idaho Statutes. Prepared Supplemental
Eligibility Report for Area 3 in response to property owner interest in being included in the
proposed district.
Urban Renewal Plan for the City of Halley, Idaho Urban Renewal Agency (April 2013 — June
2013): Worked with The Urban Renewal Agency Commission, staff and legal counsel developing•
an urban renewal plan that met the requirements of state law. Plan adopted in November
2013.
Eligibility Report for the City of Halley, Idaho Urban Renewal Agency (December 2012 — May
2013): Analyzed the eligibility of properties for inclusion in the city's first proposed urban
renewal district. Working with the city, county assessor and previous planning efforts, the report
identifies the boundaries of a geographical area with properties that meet .the.: criteria for
inclusion in an urban renewal district under Idaho Statutes.
Strategic plan for the City of Twin Falls, Idaho (2012): The project began with an intensive
public involvement program including in-depth interviews with over thirty community leaders,
public meeting, social media interaction with the community, and junior high school workshop.
Facilitated a city council retreat and meetings with the city staff leadership.
Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), the Urban Renewal Agency for Boise City, Executive
Director (1999 — 2011) Boise, ID
Served as Chief Executive, Officer of the urban renewal agency serving Boise, Idaho..
Responsibilities. included directing the staff of 14 professionals and support staff, providing
professional level staff support to the nine -member Board of Commissioners, providing strategic
planning advise and processes, conducting board and organizational development programs,
operating and capital budget development and execution, development agreement
negotiations, community liaison activities, interagency -coordination and state and federal.
legislative representation.
Washington State Public Stadium Authority, Executive Director (August 1997 to July 1999)
Seattle, WA .
Served as the Executive Director of the Authority. The Public Stadium Authority (PSA) is a public
entity created to oversee the construction of a new, voter approved professional 72,000-seat
football and soccer stadium and 325,000 square foot exhibition hall in Seattle, Washington. The
executive director responsibilities included supporting a seven -member Board of Directors,
administering a staff of ten and overseeing the environmental and design processes, negotiating
the development agreement and master lease with the NLF Team Affiliate, acquiring the
property and structuring the financing for the project.
Phillip K. Kushlan and Associates, President (February 1995 to July 1999) Bellevue, WA
Phillip K. Kushlan and Associates was a consulting firm specializing in working with government
agencies to find management, policy and planning solutions to current problems. Projects
included capital improvement financing and development; organizational assessment and
improvements; goal setting and retreat facilitation; annexation and incorporation studies; and
executive recruitment.
City of Bellevue, Washington, City Manager (February 1985 — February 1995)
Served as Chief Executive Officer of City Government. With 105,000 residents, Bellevue was the
fourth largest city in Washington. In 1994, Bellevue had an annual operating budget of $132
million, and an annual capital budget of $40 million. With nine General Fund departments and
three utilities, the City employed 1,100 city workers.
City of Bellevue, Washington; Deputy City Manager (August 1981 to February 1985)
Key responsibilities as Deputy City Manager included the oversight of all City operations.
City of Cottage Grove, Oregon City Manager (December 1973 to July 1981)
Cottage Grove had a 1981 population of 7,200. At that time, the city had 83 employees, a $7
million budget and operated police, fire, and public works departments, ambulance services,
water and sewer utilities, and parks and library services.
City of Springfield, Oregon, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager (June 1970 to December
1973)
Supported the City Manager of a city of 25,000 that had a $10 million operating budget and 250
employees. .
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
University of Oregon, Eugene, 1970
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Local Officials' Study Tour of the Soviet 'Union, July 1990
2. Senior Executive Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 1986
3. Rocky Mountain Program for Senior Executives in the Public Service, University of
Colorado, August 1984.
ASSOCIATIONS:
• Member, New Market Tax Credit Advisory Panel, Idaho / Montana CDC (Present)
• International•City/ County Management Association, Member, 1970 to Present
• Urban Land Institute, Member, 1999 to 2011; Public / Private Partnership Council, 2003 — 2007;
Idaho District Council Vice Chair 2004-2006 .
• International Downtown Association; Member, 2003 - 2011
• Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce; Member, 2000 - Present; Board of Directors — 2004 - 2009
• Boise Valley Economic Partnership; Board of Directors, 2002 - 2010
• Downtown Boise Association, Member, Board of Directors, 2000 -July 2011
• Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho; Board of Directors, 1999 - July 2011
• Valley Regional Transit Agency, Board of Directors, 2000 - 2003
• Association of Idaho Cities, Legislative Committee, 2000 - 2003.
• Western Idaho Fair Advisory Board, Member, 2002 - 2005
• Association of Washington Cities, Member 1981-1999
• Municipal League of Seattle, Member, 1981 -1999
• Bellevue Sister Cities Association, Member, 1985 - 2002; Chair, Kladno, Czech Republic Committee,
1996 - 1999; Vice President, 1998 -1999 .
• Washington City/County Management Association, Member, 1981 - 1999, Board of Directors, 1989 -
1990
• Bellevue, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board of Directors, 1985-1992
• Washington State Transportation Policy institute; Board of Directors, 1992 —1995
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