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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.04.17 PRAC MinutesParks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 04/17/19 6:00pm Legion Hall- McCall, Idaho Committee Members Present: Forrest Stanley, Cory Nelson, Larry Hauder, David Petty, Terry Edvalson Staff Member Present: Kurt Wolf Welcome- Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. Public Comment- No public comment Agenda Review & Updates- Nothing was added to the agenda. Introduction of Guests: No Guests Review minutes from previous meeting: Minutes were reviewed and approved by Forrest Stanley and Corry Nelson. Business: 1. Welcome new members and review of bylaws: Committee members introduced themselves and discussed the committee's bylaws. Kurt Wolf, Corey Nelson, and Forrest Stanley gave brief overview of the history of the committee and goals for moving forward as a committee in response to the bylaws. 2. Appointment of Committee Chair & Vice Chair: Terry Edvalson motioned that Forrest Stanley be appointed as Chairman given his history with the committee, department, and youth programs. Corry Nelson second the motion and all were in favor. Following a brief discussion on members backgrounds and available schedules, Larry Hauder made motion to nominate Terry Edvalson as the Vice Chair. Forrest Stanley second the motion and all were in favor. 3. Aqua Bike Concession: Following an overview of the guidelines for commercial activity in City Parks the committee reviewed the concession application for Aqua Bikes in City Parks. The discussed the concession proposal and location options for the concession and felt strongly that the limited public waterfront property was in -adequate for a concession of this size given the footprint of the equipment. The committee's recommended the following: (1) An examination of the cities plans and design for waterfront improvements North of the Marina and determine if such a concession could be worked into this design. (B) Would like to see a feasibility study of the potential revenue in comparison to the potential impacts to other user groups. (C) Review other possible locations on either public or private waterfront properties such as the State Park, Church Camps, Resort Properties. Terry Edvalson made the motion that the Cities waterfront properties where not adequate to accommodate the storage of the aqua bikes at this time and reflected the above mentioned as a recommendation from the committee. Forrest second the motion and all were in favor. 4. Review Event Permit Applications: Committee felt the Nez Perce Tribe community event would be beneficial to the community and recommended their full support of the event and proposal. The committee felt the Chevy Car Show event and ice cream social might be a better fit for Depot Park given the time of year and did not feel comfortable shutting the road down during the typically busy weekend they where proposing for the event. 5. Recreation District Discussion: Committee discussed the value of having a representative from the committee attend the upcoming public meetings regarding the recreation district as a citizen voice. Committee felt it to be a good role for the vice chair and Terry Edvalson happily volunteered to attend the meetings. 6. Recreation Spring Programs: Kurt gave the committee and update and overview of the spring summer recreation programs. In addition the committee discussed the success of the Winter and spring 1of1 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes 04/17/19 6:OOpm Legion Hall- McCall, Idaho programs just wrapping up. Kurt will bring copies of the spring summer activity guide to the May meeting for review. 7. Parks Department Projects & Updates: Kurt Wolf gave the committee an update on parks projects and maintenance items. Committee reviewed and discussed the Wooley Boardwalk Easement and had no concern. Kurt will give an update on the CIP process and LOT Application status during the May meeting. 8. IDPR Grant Applications: Kurt Wolf gave the committee an update and overview on the IDPR Grant applications for 2019. (Land and Water Conservation Fund & Waterways Improvement Fund) 9. Earth Day and Arbor Day Events: Kurt Wolf shared the flyers for both the earth day and arbor day events to be held in late April. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Next meeting is scheduled for: May 15, at 6:OOpm in Legion Hall Signed: __� Attest: Committee — Chair City Staff Liaison 2 of 1