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Minutes - 2011 - Development Impact Fee Committee - 06/21/2011 - Joint CITY OF EAGLE PARKS AND PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Joint Meeting Minutes June 21, 2011 The Parks and Pathways Development Commission and the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee met in a joint meeting on June 21, 2011, at Eagle City Hall, Chairman Talbert presiding. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM. 2. ROLL CALL: Present – Ferguson, Stockton and Talbert. Absent – Aaron, Brown-Olson, McColl, Walker and Zollinger. Due to the lack of a quorum, there are no minutes for this meeting. West Valley Little League representatives were in attendance and shared their thoughts and ideas with those in attendance. Kellie McCombs Recording Clerk c:\\users\\esmith\\appdata\\local\\temp\\ppdc_difac-06-21-11min no quorum_21626\\ppdc_difac-06-21-11min no quorum.doc Notes from the 6-21-11 discussion Paul Venosdel and Terry Fesler from West Valley Little League were in attendance at the meeting. WVLL is a 100% volunteer organization. They have funds in a “field development” account that can only be used for the development of fields and they are interested in partnering with the City. They would like to propose a multiple phase project and begin the process as soon as possible. They would like to develop 12 fields at a maximum, using approximately 25 acres. They can do without field lights although those would be a nice addition. They would like to plan for a concession stand which would continue to add to their funding source for continued development and upkeep. With 12 fully developed fields they would host tournaments as well as regular season games. Presently, WVLL has the largest little league in the state of Idaho. Commission members present were favorable about the idea of a partnership with WVLL. The WVLL Board has a meeting and Paul and/or Terry will report back after they have talked further with their board. There was discussion on the future development of “Beagle” Park. Consideration of placing all soccer fields in one park and all baseball/softball fields in another park or would one park be better suited for each activity or should they be combined. The water table at “Beagle” Park was mentioned. Michael Echeita reported that budget meetings are being held and that the account for parks development has just over $313k. It is recommended that general budget ideas be provided by the members and those will be considered for City Council approval. Smaller projects during the year can be adjusted between the line items but larger projects after budget approval will need to be considered by the City Council. The paths in the bike park area at the Eagle Sports Complex can be funded because it is within the park. Due to the lack of a quorum, commission member budget suggestions will need to be th made via email as the July 19 meeting may be too late for consideration. c:\\users\\esmith\\appdata\\local\\temp\\ppdc_difac-06-21-11min no quorum_21626\\ppdc_difac-06-21-11min no quorum.doc Notes from the 6-21-11 discussion Paul Venosdel and Terry Fesler from West Valley Little League were in attendance at the meeting. 4- WVLL is a 100% volunteer organization. They have funds in a "field development" account that can only be used for the development of fields and they are interested in partnering with the City. 4- They would like to propose a multiple phase project and begin the process as soon as possible. 4- They would like to develop 12 fields at a maximum, using approximately 25 acres. 4. They can do without field lights although those would be a nice addition. 4- They would like to plan for a concession stand which would continue to add to their funding source for continued development and upkeep. 4. With 12 fully developed fields they would host tournaments as well as regular season games. 4- Presently, WVLL has the largest little league in the state of Idaho. 4- Commission members present were favorable about the idea of a partnership with WVLL. 4 The WVLL Board has a meeting and Paul and/or Terry will report back after they have talked further with their board. 4. There was discussion on the future development of "Beagle" Park. 4- Consideration of placing all soccer fields in one park and all baseball/softball fields in another park or would one park be better suited for each activity or should they be combined. 4 The water table at "Beagle" Park was mentioned. 4 Michael Echeita reported that budget meetings are being held and that the account for parks development has just over $313k. 4 It is recommended that general budget ideas be provided by the members and those will be considered for City Council approval. 4- Smaller projects during the year can be adjusted between the line items but larger projects after budget approval will need to be considered by the City Council. 4. The paths in the bike park area at the Eagle Sports Complex can be funded because it is within the park. 4 Due to the lack of a quorum, commission member budget suggestions will need to be made via email as the July 19th meeting may be too late for consideration. WEST VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE: BASEBALL FIELD DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND: West Valley Little League (WVLL) is actively seeking partnership opportunities for a new baseball field facility. WVLL is currently experiencing a shortage of ball fields for practice and games. Established in 1994, WVLL is a 501c3 non-profit in good standing with the IRS. WVLL boundaries include the cities of Eagle and Star. WVLL has approximately 700 girls and boys that participate in the 100 percent volunteer organization. TALKING POINTS: (j WVLL has an active new field development financial account • WVLL is aggressively fundraising for the new fields project • WVLL has an immediate need for youth ball fields re) WVLL seeks one central location for ball fields ---currently kids practice and play games at six different locations in the valley • WVLL volunteers include specialists in finance, landscape, architecture and construction ACTION REQUEST: West Valley Little League is actively seeking partnership opportunities to establish new youth fields to practice and play baseball games. The City of Eagle Sports Complex located on Old Horseshoe Bend Road is an ideal location for ball fields. The Sports Complex has parking and partial infrastructure as well as the Comprehensive Plan identifies ball fields. West Valley Little League seeks twelve fields including t -ball, softball, majors and minors regulation specifications, hitting facility, playground and concession stands. A multi -phase project is preferable. Seek to begin play on new fields for the 2012 season. Existing Skate Park Trail Head Mountain Bike Short Track BMX Park BMX Seating Velodrome Jumps Grassed Seating 4 Cross/Dual Slalom Course Skills Park Stands Plaza 12,000 SF Building '47 •, Floating Feather