Minutes - 2020 - Parks Pathways & Recreation Commission - 12/03/2020 - SpecialFT THE CITY OF EAGLE
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PARKS, PATHWAYS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
* ` * SPECIAL MEETING
Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane
December 3, 2020 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:32 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: BLAINE, CROCKETT, DECKERS, ELWER, HUFFAKER, MINCH, STIRRAT
LIAISON: COUNCIL MEMBER BAUN
Absent: CROCKETT AND ELWER
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from November 19, 2020 have not been completed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Virtual Comment - Judy Hart 2248 N Foudy Ave. Eagle, ID 83616. Concerned about parks and open space
in West Eagle.
Chairman Huffaker stated this issue has been discussed multiple times within PPRC and City Council and
encourages Judy Hart to attend a Council Meeting to express her concerns.
Council Member Baun is working with PPRC and P&Z to emphasize open space and recreation.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
The Land Group — Doug Russell 462 E. Shore Dr. Eagle, presented on Kingfisher Cove Townhomes.
Chairman Huffaker asked about the sidewalk that is identified in option B, what is the width of the sidewalk.
Doug Russell stated it is a 5ft ACHD sidewalk with an 8ft green strip between the sidewalk and the street.
Chairman Huffaker asked if option A was to be done, would it be on the south side of the berm. Doug Russell
stated it would be on the south side of the property line.
Chairman Huffaker stated that what has been proposed by staff, option C, it would be on the north side or on
the berm. Doug Russell stated it would be taking up the first 16ft, from the property line 16ft in.
General Discussion
Doug Russell stated that The Land Group does not plan to implement the pathway on the south side within
the right of way, but wanted to express that the pathway, in the way that the commission is requesting it, was
in direct conflict with the City of Eagle City Code and not allowing The Land Group to achieve the
requirements of Eagle City Code by putting the sidewalk in the required buffer.
Chairman Huffaker asked in addition to addressing the right of way issue, does the Land Group expect the
city to be responsible for construction. Doug Russell states, he thinks so.
General Discussion
Vice Chair Stirrat makes a motion that we would approve staffs recommendation of the figure 1, the
green path on Mr. Noyes aerial with the exception that it does not include the blue conductivity lines,
the ones provided between the dwellings and the pathway except for the one by the pool and that, that
pathway be in conformity with the regional pathway requirements set forth in figure 5 of the
attachment or in the alternative the developer be able to make the pathway along the north side in
conjunction with its sidewalk except that the sidewalk would then be a loft regional pathway. Seconded
by Commissioner Deckers.
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Commissioner Deckers asked for clarification, with this motion we are giving the applicant two
alternatives. Chairman Huffaker stated correct, this is not a have to take this one if you can do it, it's
giving them the option to do either one. Commissioner Deckers asked if the client decides to go with
their option B, option B would be a loft sidewalk in place of the ACHD.
Doug Russell asked for clarification, The Land Group will put in a loft sidewalk on the north side of
the buffer or put in a loft ACHD sidewalk. Chairman Huffaker stated it would be the south side of the
buffer or the loft wide concrete path on the sidewalk was the motion, along the roadway. ALL
AYES ... MOTION CARRIES.
Chairman Huffaker amended agenda item# 9 and #8B up before #6
6. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Eric Ziegenfuss stated the biggest project currently is city hall expansion with construction starting in June
but hoping to break ground in April/May. Two modular buildings have been placed in the parking lot for
Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning staff to be moved into temporarily during construction.
Pamela Baker Park has a goose problem and looking into goose mitigation. The City of Boise sent out
notifications and the land split is complete with 6.2 acres deeded to the City of Eagle from the Pamela Baker
Foundation and Denise Baker.
The Dog Park broke ground as of Monday and the landscaping crew has been removing and limbing up trees.
Sod should be going down in January if the weather is acceptable.
The council approved siding repair of the museum and will be submitting a landscaping plan to design review.
Charlie Woods Park and Mace Parking Lot, an RFP is being put together for a logistics study of the area.
The Christmas lights are up on the buildings and tree at Heritage Park along with the banners. There is a
discussion about bringing the Indian Creek (Caldwell) feel with lights and decorations to Eagle.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT:
Paige Thomas reported on the 2020 Saturday Market season which runs from the first Saturday in May to the
first Saturday in October, 9:00am — 2:00pm. The opening of the market was pushed back one week due to
Covid. Parks and Recreation received a record number of vendor applications, approximately 330 due to
Covid and many events being cancelled.
Harvest Festival (Market) attendees were down but money spent was increased from last year.
Vendor spotlights are being done on social media.
Paige Thomas presented on gross sales from the Saturday Market with separate categories of Art, Food, and
Produce.
Vice Chairman Stirrat stated that a survey was done in 2019 showing that radio was not something to invest
in for events and wondering if Eagle Parks and Recreation is going to continue using radio for advertising.
Paige Thomas stated that it was used for the 2020 season and that she was not involved in the survey process.
Brandon Johnson stated that after Jael left her position, it was decided that advertising with radio would
continue due to insufficient data.
Council Member Baun stated that Google Popups and Facebook is the most cost-effective way to advertise.
Applications for the 2021 market season will open March 1St
Chairman Huffaker would like to see more food vendors especially farmers at the market for 2021.
7. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORT:
Council Member Baun stated the PPRC members to the Concept Plan, the list needs to be submitted to the
Mayor. The official list consists of Sam Blaine, Ken Elwer and Shelly Stirrat.
An RFP was approved today for doing city wide master planning with updating the level of services.
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8. TRAIL SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Steve Noyes presented virtually. Draft easement was completed with exhibits from JUB. FEMA application
is complete. Molinari Park will be requesting an extension. Cory Village, a small pathway will be going to
Planning and Zoning.
Chairman Huffaker asked about the timeline for the Newman property and going from Mike Williams to the
Mayor for his signature and for the Newman's to be aware that the application has been submitted and to grant
the easement. Steve Noyes stated the major factor is the Newman's accepting the document in draft form and
then it goes to their attorney.
9. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT:
Brandon Johnson presented the monthly report and discussed moving forward with events and classes.
Commissioner Blaine asked regarding team sports, will the participants playing wear masks and those sitting
on the bench, will it be suggested or required to wear a mask. Brandon Johnson stated the City of Eagle is
not requiring participants to wear a mask during game time and participants will be asked to wear one if social
distancing cannot be done.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Brandon Johnson presented on CIP and Capital Projects.
General Discussion.
11. PPRC LIAISON ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Chairman Huffaker stated that he met with Steve Deckers and Robert Minch as a PPRC Sub -Committee for
recommendations for ACHD.
General Discussion of project list.
Shelly Stirrat makes a motion that the priority list as described in your email today be submitted to the
city as a recommendation from our commission on the pathways with priority and that we nominate
Mr. Chairman Huffaker to work with Nicole to submit it in a proper format to the city for its
consideration and that included with the list is the 4 objectives that you have described so that whoever
is reading it understands where we are coming from with this recommendation on the twelve priorities.
Chairman Huffaker stated your motion would include the change that Steve Deckers indicated. Vice
Chairman Stirrat stated yes. Seconded by Commissioner Minch. ALL AYES ... MOTION PASSES.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjournment made by Chairman Huffaker at 8:02pm
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Respectfully submitted:
CHRISTINA GARCI
CLERK OF THE MEETING
APPROVED:
MICHAEL HUFFAK
CHAIRMAN
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