Minutes - 2021 - Parks Pathways & Recreation Commission - 01/21/2021 - RegularOF T THE CITY OF EAGLE
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PARKS, PATHWAYS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane
"cLE I January 21, 20215:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:28 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: BLAINE, CROCKETT, DECKERS, ELWER, HUFFAKER, MINCH, STIRRAT
LIAISON: COUNCIL MEMBER BAUN
Absent: DECKERS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of November 19, 2020
Chairman Huffaker moved to approve the minutes of November 19, 2020, as written.
Seconded by Vice Chairman Stirrat. ALL AYES... MOTION CARRIES.
A. Minutes of December 3, 2020
Chairman Huffaker moved to approve the minutes of December 3, 2020, as written.
Seconded by Vice Chairman Stirrat. ALL AYES... MOTION CARRIES.
4. Commissioner Crocket makes a motion to continue Chairman Huffaker and Vice Chairman
Stirrat for the next year. Seconded by Commissioner Elwer. ALL AYES ... MOTION
CARRIES.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Steve Pisani — 1022 S. Clearlake Pl. Eagle. — Expressed concerns regarding the bike park with dogs off
leash, bags of dog feces left on the trail and bike ruts.
Steve Noyes stated it's an enforcement issue. This subject was discussed several years ago with Police
Chief Pat Kelly and the department does not have the resources. Steve Noyes suggested a Ranger Program.
Signs are already posted at all the access points of the trails except for Ada County property.
Chairman Huffaker asked Bill Vaughan his opinion in regard to fines and dogs off leash. Bill Vaughan
stated to refer to the City Code and the City Attorney who is attending this meeting. Also, to defer to the
Code Enforcement Officers and Police.
Chairman Huffaker and Steve Noyes discussed the Volunteer Ranger Program.
Bill Vaughn clarified Eagle City Code Title 4, Chapter 5, 4.5.1 deals with dogs and leash law.
General Discussion
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. City Attorney Victor Villegas to discuss legal concepts pertaining to easements.
City Attorney Victor Villegas explains legal concepts and to answer any questions regarding irrigation
easements along right-of-ways. For the record, conditioning an easement does not mean the city or the
developer gets to build, a license agreement is still required from the user of the right-of-way in order to
construct a permanent structure.
Commissioner Deckers asked, why does the city need a license agreement with the canal company if their
right-of-way is non-exclusive. Victor Villegas stated that the license agreement allows the city to get around
the statute.
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Chairman Huffaker stated they have a non-exclusive easement for themselves, would it be non-exclusive and
if the developer gives the city an easement on top of their easement, can the developer say no to allowing the
city to install a pathway. Victor Villegas stated the city needs to comply with the statute. Chairman Huffaker
asked, what if the pathway is natural materials and doesn't get in the way with maintenance, can the developer
still say no. Victor Villegas asks, does it fall under the list that are numerated in the statute and if not, then
the city should be fine and suggests the city should attain a masters pathway agreement.
Steve Noyes stated if crushed aggregate is placed on the natural surface pathway and then compacted and
crusher finds are placed on top, it falls under other construction or placement of objects.
Commissioner Minch asked, does the City of Eagle have a pathway easement on top of the bike line easement
and are there any peculiarities of that arrangement. Steve Noyes stated that the stretch from Mace Rd. to the
river, the City of Eagle does have an easement. Commissioner Minch was aware of the pipeline easement but
not with the pathway easement.
Vice Chairman Stirrat asked if the City of Eagle has been dealing with the developer coming before the city
stating that the canal company has a non-exclusive easement pursuant to the statute. Steve Noyes stated that
he has yet to see an exclusive easement to a canal company.
Commissioner Deckers asked, how does the City of Eagle deal with periods of conflicting use when the canal
companies are maintaining the canals and dirt is placed on the easement itself. Steve Noyes stated that the
City of Meridian handles it with signage and awareness and with an advantage that most of their canals have
access from either side. Many of the City of Eagle potential pathways will be on one side as well as the
access.
B. Parks and Recreation Handbooks.
Brandon Johnson presented the Camp Counselor Manual, Camp Handbook, Class Submission Handbook, and
Vendor Handbook.
Paige Thomas presented on the updated Vendor Handbook for 2021.
Vice Chairman Stirrat asked, if the vendors that continue to come back year after year, do they get first choice
of the spot they want. Paige Thomas stated that vendors can request a certain spot but depending on the
history of that vendor such as, is that vendor on time to the market each Saturday, is the vendor paying the
booth fee but they don't show, and if the vendors are following the procedures in the vendor handbook.
Vice Chairman Stirrat asked Brandon Johnson that previously it was discussed to possibly divide kids by age
groups for camps and wondering if that will take place. Brandon Johnson stated that Parks and Recreation is
looking into an Adventure Camp for 9 — 12 -year old's which would leave Eagle Fun Camp ages 5 — 11.
7. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORT:
Council Member Baun helped initiate a CEP (Conservation Education Program) with the intent of working
with new developments as they come through.
Council Member Gold is stepping down and moving out of Eagle.
8. TRAIL SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Steve Noyes discussed Brookway North and Moss Creek. The City of Eagle has approximately 32 miles of
public access trails and maintaining approximately 24 miles with staff and volunteers. Currently there are over
7 miles of pathway trails in the development process and none of them will be maintained or paid for by the
City of Eagle.
Steve Noyes discussed the 4 greenbelt counters for 2020 which shows an increase of traffic due to Covid.
The connection to Eagle Island State Park is moving forward.
Lanewood North Trail is almost complete.
Creighton Woods Riverbank has been stripped of vegetation.
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Steve Noyes is getting involved in a bike park design series and expressed a few facts that the CDC stated
before Covid. kids ages 8 — 18 spend 7.5 hours per day in front of a screen. The reason for this information
is that conventional park and playground design is changing due to not being stimulating enough to the newer
generation. The new term, Bike Playground with pump tracks and playgrounds which is cost effective and a
gateway into a life sport.
Commissioner Deckers asked what the city can do at the Eagle Bike Park such as directional trails, junkyard,
and counterclockwise. Steve Noyes stated that a large percentage of the trails are downhill bike only and
don't receive a lot of complaints. The conflicts the city receives are about the Ada County trails.
Commissioner Crockett asked what happened with the All -Season Trail. Steve Noyes stated it didn't rank
high with City Council due to other numerous projects and budget.
9. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT:
Brandon Johnson stated that with the new branding image, Parks and Recreation will start the transition from
the old to new logo.
Paige Thomas presented on new vendor software called Farmspread instead of using Market Works.
Paige Thomas presented on the Art's Commission.
Brandon Johnson presented on team sports.
Daddy Daughter Dance was cancelled but everyone was offered a box with at home games, crafts, and treats.
The six couples that took advantage of the box will also have a guaranteed spot for 2022.
MYAC (Mayors Youth Advisory Commission), the first meeting was held last Thursday, and the commission
will continue to meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4t1i Thursdays. There are 6 students that were chosen, and
the Mayor would like the youth to see what all the commissions are doing and possibly becoming liaisons to
other commissions.
Jess Bradley is no longer with the City of Eagle.
10. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Eric Ziegenfuss discusses parks, trails, and facilities. The dog park infrastructure and irrigation are installed,
waiting to put down sod and install the fence due to weather. Pamela Baker Park has gone through planning
and zoning, currently waiting for the Boise Mayor to sign off.
Goose irritant lights were purchased which has helped with the goose poo problem.
Preparing to do seal protection on the playground at Guerber Park.
Eric has been working with Holly in the Clerks office regarding park vendor agreements and looking to put a
food truck spot at Guerber park while all other parks will continue with the snow -cone agreement. Fees will
also be getting raised to $8.00 during the week and $12.00 for a weekend.
Work will begin on the splash pads with the hours remaining the same, 9:OOam — 9:OOpm. Picnic table
maintenance will start soon. Currently shopping for benches and tables for the trails, Plaza Drive and
Friendship Park.
New bike repair station installed at Pamela Baker park. New trash cans installed off Laguna. The flagpole
will be installed soon at the bike park. Guerber Park trail fence has been installed. Linder Road restroom is
open. Hoping to start city hall expansion in April with a public outreach on February 22nd
Public Works is hiring 7 seasonal positions.
Commissioner Deckers asked, why couldn't steps be put in at Guerber Park for the shortcut. Eric Ziegenfuss
stated because of drainage.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
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12. PPRC LIAISON ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
None
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjournment made by Chairman Huffaker at 8:06pm
AN AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT
WWW.CITYOFEAGLE.ORG
Respectfully submitted:
CHRISTINA GARCIA
CLERK OF THE MEETING
APPROVED:
gfT(EL HUFFAKE
CHAIRMAN
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