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Local Option Tax Commission: LOT Application Presentation
Date I time 5/22/2017 6:00 PM 1 Meeting called to order by Julia Berheim, LOT Administrator
In Attendance
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk 1 Roger Snodgrass, Chairs Lisa Wood, Vice Chair 1 Helen Eimers
Jerame Petry 1 Phillip Roth 1 Marta Frost
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by Roger Snodgrass.
Approval of Minutes
Local Option Tax (LOT) Commission Chair Roger Snodgrass asked for a motion to approve the _
April 11th, 2017 minutes. Commissioner Eimers moved to approve the April 11, 2017 commission
minutes and Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. In a voice vote all commissioners voted
aye and the motion carried.
Chair will explain rules
Commissioner Chair Snodgrass explained that everyone would have 5 minutes to do their
presentations. If there was more than one application per presenter each application received 5
minutes.
Chair Snodgrass conducted the introduction of the Commissioners.
18-03 Elk Creek Church — Student Center
No presenter.
18-04 Payette Lakes Ski Club — Bear Basin Operations
Colby Nielsen & Ed Roper presented. Bear Basin had received funding from LOT for several years.
The funds go towards grooming every day, which in resultgets people out to Bear Basin.
Purchasing season and day passes also helps with funding. In the summer, the club focuses on trail
work by cutting small trees and bushes in preparation for low snow. seasons. LOT also pays for
fuel, and time in labor of maintaining equipment.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-05 Payette Lakes Ski Club — Snowmobile Groomer Replacement
Colby Nielsen & Ed Roper presented. LOT funds would go toward replacing their Ginzu groomer
which is towed behind the snowmobile. The groomer helps with efficient touch up of trails. They
recently sold their snowmobile and Ginzu groomer as a packaged deal for $8,500.00. The
replacement snowmobile and Ginzu groomer together will total $21,000.00 ($15,000.00 for
snowmobile and $6,000 for Ginzu Groomer). FY16 LOT will purchase the new snowmobile. They
try to replace the snowmobile and groomer every 3-4 years as the maintenance costs increase and
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the equipment drops in value. There will be a new warming structure out at Bear Basin thanks to
LOT and IDPR.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for applicant. The presenters clarified that
attendance has gone up and pass sales have increased.
18-06 Treasure Valley Transit — Public Transit Bus Routes Service the City of McCall
Judy Watson. Volunteer Board Member, for 15 years presented. TVT was awarded $452,959 in
Rural Grant Funding for 2017-2018 and they need to match $195,526. Match money comes from
various sources; City of McCall, Cascade, and Cascade School District. Bus fares are not
considered as a match. The majority of match comes from Medicaid dollars which comes from
Nampa and Canyon County. Ms. Watson explained that bus boarding's are up over 1300 from last
year. The Red Line Bus services McCall 7 days a week and the Green Line Bus services the
commuter route to and from Cascade 5 days a week.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for applicant.
18-07 Treasure Valley Transit — (2) Public Transit Buses — Serving the City of McCall
Judy Watson presented. She stated that TVT was having difficulty getting a bus bid. The buses
will not be ready till next spring. The buses they currently have are past their useful life. The
maintenance cost is going up as they break down and need more work. They are hoping to get the
buses this year.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for applicant. Ms. Watson explained that TVT
was awarded $205,000 for the buses and they need to match $51,000.
18-11 McCall Area Snowmobilers — Snowmobile Trail Grooming
Mark Wood presented. The funds they have requested goes to enhance the snowmobile grooming
program by providing finances for fuel, labor and maintenance to operate the groomers and snow
removal equipment longer into the season along with parking lot upkeep and maintenance. Mr.
Wood explained that they have 5 parking lots which 3 of them had previously been done by the
Valley County Road Department. Due to funding and man power issues they had to eliminate
those 3 from their plowing schedule. The grooming program has acquired a new piece of snow
removal equipment which provides the man power to operate. Mr. Wood stated that two of the
parking lots are in Adams County close to the McCall Area and effect the McCall Businesses.
Adams County does financially support some of the lots.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions.
18-12 Manchester Ice & Event Centre — Water Heater Replacement
John Barth presented. He stated that Manchester Ice and Event Centre is privately funded by the
Sabala Foundation. The LOT funds have helped in the past with improvements of the building,
paint, stereo system, lights, and theater curtains. They had asked for funds in the past for the heater
but did not receive any so "band aids" were applied in the meantime. This year they really need to
replace it by next June. They have two water heaters and a pressure relief tank which is about a
$40,000 job.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions. Mr. Barth explained if they do not receive LOT
funds then the foundation will fund it.
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18-14 Idaho Hockey Foundation — McCall Idaho Jr. Steelheads
Robert Lyons presented. Idaho Jr. Steelheads are a youth league age 17-20. They are the only team
to travel 100 miles one way for their home game. They stay and practice in Boise. They have
played 7 straight championship games which they have won 5 times. The amount asked is for the
cost of transportation of coming to McCall.
There were no questions from the Commission.
18-24 McCall Area Chamber of Commerce — 2018 Winter Carnival Fireworks
McKenzie Kraemer presented. She stated that the Chamber split the budget so they can do 2 shows
at the beginning and end of Winter Carnival to keep the people here longer in town. Budget for
fireworks is $15,000 but they are asking $10,000 from LOT and then the Chamber will cover the
remainder.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for applicant.
18-25 McCall Area Chamber of Commerce --2018 Fourth of July Fireworks
McKenzie Kraemer presented. She stated that the focus of the Fourth of July is family friendly.
The minimum budget the fireworks company will do is $15,000.
18-26 McCall Area Chamber of Commerce — ITC Grant Match
McKenzie Kraemer presented. Idaho Travel Council (ITC) Grant, every year the amount that they
receive has been going up. Last year was a banner year for tourism. Lodging tax funds are going
up in the State. The Chamber has multiple sources of funding and different accounts are set up so
they are not cross pollinating. For the ITC Grant, advertising has to be within a 100 miles radius.
Local advertising does not count. Mrs. Kramer explained how digital advertising works and stated
that the click through rates are up. McCall hosted 40 journalists and have had some great media
mentions. The Chamber has applied for $295,000 in ITC grant funding this year and will know
what they receive in August.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-27 McCall Community Garden — McCall Community Garden/ Brown Park
Robin Armstrong presented. The McCall Community Garden is volunteer based and has been
around since 2009. The first location was south of town behind the Once Again Antiques Store.
The McCall Community Garden has partnered with the City of McCall Parks and Recreation
Department in locating a new location for the Community Garden. The McCall Community
Garden is relocating to the unused area east of the playground and restrooms at Brown Park. The
McCall Community Garden project is a part of the Site Improvement Plan. Phase 1— Garden which
includes raised bed, and soils. There is a total of 3 phases to the McCall Community Garden. This
new location will be an ADA compliant area. The McCall Community Garden is not ran to make
money, it is volunteer/community based. Once all of the produce is harvested, the remainder not
picked up will go to the food bank. Anyone can join "membership" as long as they work in the
garden. To detour wildlife and vandalism, the Community Garden will put up fences around the
garden with an unlocked gate.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
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18-28 Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association — Payette Lake Trail — Phase 1
Dave Bingaman presented. The Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA) is a group of
volunteers that work to maintain trails, not just mountain bike trails. There will be 3 phases to this
project that goes around Payette Lake and connects with the Bear Basin Trail. The trails will be a
dirt track with mostly non -motorized multi -use areas. These areas will be for bicyclists, walkers
and runners. CIMBA has received permitting from Department of Lands for phase 1 and the project
will start at North Beach. Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association will need to hire a trail
contractor to build 4 miles of the trail. Other funding CIMBA has applied for and received are a
few grants from REI, Rotary, Keen and Clifbar. CIMBA received a Silver Ride Status in their first
year.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-29 Alpine Playhouse — Extension of Backstage Area
Judy Anderson presented. Alpine Playhouse has been around since 1969 and has been remodeled
twice thanks to LOT. The LOT funds will go to expanding the back area of the playhouse. The
Alpine Playhouse consists of an all -volunteer operation. They will still have to apply to the City
for permitting.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-31 McCall Ice Skating Association (Heartland Youth Hockey) — Home Hockey
Tournament Funding
Kayla Tanner presented. Heartland Youth Hockey consist of Ages 4 -18. McCall Ice Skating
Association has 100 kids in the program. The Heartland Youth Hockey is a 100% • Volunteer
Program. There were3000 volunteer hours logged last season. The coaches take it upon themselves
to fund their training with USA hockey rules, on ice training, background check and take classes.
LOT Funds will help bring more tournaments to McCall by covering the cost for ice time. Last
year the Heartland Youth Hockey had 5 youth tournaments and are looking to double next season.
Heartland Youth Hockey wants to be the central hockey location for the Hockey tournaments in
the state. The other teams have committed to using McCall for the central location if the ice time
fee is covered. The McCall Ice Skating Association raises funds in the community by selling
fireworks during the 4th of July and coupon books which offer discounts for shopping and services
throughout the community.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant. The current hockey season is
October — March and the season could be extended if they had additional tournaments. If Heartland
Youth Hockey did . receive. the LOT funds to cover additional ice time it would not cut into the
Public Skate. The Ice Rink has certain times that the Public Skate is scheduled and the tournaments
would be played around them.
18-33 Central Idaho Historical Museum — Install drainage system around Assistant
Warden's House
Marlee Wilcomb presented. The Central Idaho Historical Museum (CIHM) is the former SITPA
site. The Assistant Warden's House needs a drainage system to protect the building. The building
has had 3 inches of standing water this year. The walls in the Assistant Warden's House need to
be sealed to prevent water from leaking in. The building has a little mold starting to grow in and
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needs to be remediated. Ms. Wilcomb said she believed it could be remediated with borax and
vinegar.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-34 McCall Arts and Humanities Council — Cabin Fever Program
Tracey Kindall presented. MAHC Cabin Fever Program finished its biggest season ever this last
year with 58 different classes from January — April. MACH started in 2009 with 12 classes. A few
different factors that may have helped in attendance is the schedule was out in early November,
the weather was nasty, the chamber did a nice article in the McCall Magazine. The LOT Funds
will be to support outreach, helps keep the costs down and even be able to offer a few free classes.
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council does a survey after every class to find out a little
information on their participants. About 20-25% of participants come from outside McCall,
Donnelly, and New Meadows Circle. MACH would like to increase their social media presence,
and web site presence. The McCall Arts and Humanities Council would like to have local talent
as well as talent from outside of the community to participate in the Cabin Fever Program because
they can bring new talent or projects to the area.
18-35 McCall Winter Sports Club — Alpine Intermountain Division U14 Super G Camp
Katie Morgan presented. MWSC offers 4 events that served about 200 kids. There are two chances
to host the Super G event which will be decided this week at the Intermountain Division Meeting.
The Alpine Intermountain Division participants are ages 12-13. In the Super G event the
participants hit speeds of 60 miles per hour and perform jumps. The McCall Winter Sports Club
would like to regenerate their safety net. The event will be in late February or early March for 4-
5 days. Having the Super G event in McCall could bring in 200 kids. The Alpine Intermountain
Division U14 Super G camp will host 40-80 kids. Last year, LOT funded a different event for ages
8-11.
18-36 McCall Winter Sports Club - Bring Back Biathlon Event
Corey Corbet presented. Corey is the new Coach for the Biathlon program. Biathlon is an Olympic
Sport that combines shooting with cross country skiing. MWSC has 20 kids in the program with a
long waiting list. McCall used to have a shooting range until the property was sold and they took
it down. The LOT Funds will go towards the Bring Back Biathlon Event this coming year. Family
and the kids will be invited to come down and to try out a Biathlon. There will be a rifle safety,
go, ski and shoot, and a test of how well they will do as well as a small race. The funds would also
go towards getting promotional water bottles, marketing and grooming.
18-37 McCall Winter Sports Club — Nordic Intermountain Division Qualifying Race
John Gebhards presented. McCall is on a 3-year rotation cycle for hosting the Nordic
Intermountain Division Qualifying Race. McCall Winter Sports Club will be hosting this race
next year in February. The kid's ages range from 14-18. This race is to qualify at the Jr. Division
level. Funds from LOT will go to timing, trail grooming expenses and certified officials. The last
hosted event brought in around 200 skiers, 40-50 coaches and parents. This race is the last
qualifying race of the season. The McCall Winter Sports Club's focus is to have this year's event
hosted at Jug Mountain. Second runner up is Ponderosa State Park. If the snow conditions do not
cooperate then the event would be at Bear Basin.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
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18-38 McCall Winter Sports Club — Big Mountain Freeride Competition
Mark Beaver presented. The McCall Winter Sports Club unofficial moto is "Keeping the Stoke
Alive" Stoke being excitement. The Big Mountain Freeride Competition is a one -day competition
at Brundage Mountain Resort. The terrain that has powder, cliffs and jumps is blocked off for the
event. The Last two years pre -registration was full and was a big success. The event had a lot of
returning athletes.
18-41 McPaws Regional Animal Shelter — Veterinary and General Operating Expenses
Amber Kostoff presented. The LOT funds are for daily operations, and veterinary costs. McPaws
is focusing on a new community outreach program to not only address the needs of animals but
also the needs of the people that take care of the animals. These are companionship animals and
they need people to be companions too. They offer low to no cost spay/neuter clinics to low income
families in which the clinics are full every month. McPaws also takes in litters of kittens, stray
dogs, helps them reunite strays with their owners, and takes in pets that cannot move into the non -
pet friendly home. McPaws offers veterinary services as well as sells pet food from Zamzows.
The Commission had a few clarifying questions for the applicant.
18-42 McCall Figure Skating — Skate by the Lake Competition
No presenter.
18-43 McCall Senior Citizens — Insulate the Roof
No presenter.
Ordinance Review
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner went over the City Code.
Deliberations
A few applicants werediscussed, and the City Clerk gave some suggestions on a few others.
Adjournment: Next Meeting: 5/23/2017 6:00 PM, McCall City Hall, Legion Hall
Attest:
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essieJo w. gner, City ' lerk
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