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Library children’s garden design: Council approved the selection of Laidlaw Design Company to design and provide design‑build services for the library children’s garden project. Staff said the Library Foundation committed significant funds and the project budget (as provided in the packet) calls for staying within the $2.35X + $38.90X line items described in the RFP; the council authorized staff to prepare a contract to return in April 2025. A roll call vote recorded approval (council members voting yes as recorded).

Central Idaho Historical Museum sublease: Council approved a revised sublease agreement between the Central Idaho Historical Museum and the Southern Idaho Timber Collective Association (CIPA) for the museum’s bunkhouse second floor to generate seasonal revenue. Staff said CIPA invested in renovations and the museum may use the rooms for seasonal help when not occupied. The motion passed by roll call vote.

Library solar grant submittal: Donald James, the economic development planner, presented an opportunity to apply for an EBSCO solar grant. The library requested permission to submit a $100,000 application; a technical proposal from EGT Solar showed an 80‑panel system (about 33 kW) that could offset approximately 60–70% of the library’s energy use based on initial usage data. The council authorized submittal of the grant application and allowed the mayor to sign required documents; the motion passed by roll call vote.

Military Caregivers Day proclamation: The council approved a proclamation designating March 28, 2025 as Military Caregivers Day in McCall, opting for a ceremonial proclamation (which does not obligate city staff to new programs). Staff noted the county is pursuing a broader resolution that includes program commitments and referral resources.

Appointments and confirmations: The council confirmed the city manager’s appointment of Randy Curios as the city’s finance director effective March 31, 2025. The council appointed Sharon Frederick and Jennifer Sizemore to three‑year terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (terms expiring April 2028). The Historic Preservation Commission reappointed Samantha Westendorp to a second three‑year term. All appointments and confirmations passed by roll call vote.

Why it matters: the approvals move forward several near‑term city projects (library design and possible solar installation), standardize seasonal housing revenue for the historical museum site, and fill advisory and executive roles needed for city operations.

Provenance: each action is recorded in the meeting transcript in the staff presentations and roll‑call votes captured in the March 28 meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting 3.27.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The McCall City Council approved a package of routine actions on March 28, including selecting Laidlaw Design Company for the library children’s garden, approving a museum bunkhouse sublease, authorizing a library solar grant application, and confirming appointments to boards.","taxTitle","McCall, Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51057,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620759,"Council approves resolution authorizing eminent domain for Brown Park waterfront parcel",216,3370000,3586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844&start=3370&end=3586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844/thumbnail_3370000.jpg","/articles/6620759/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Council-approves-resolution-authorizing-eminent-domain-for-Brown-Park-waterfront-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620759-13513c3dbe5ad64a02a4fe1889b41b10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011766&Signature=c5CjnZIGvHPS2jZAHUuOUtKZGbCOowsIXObiPa6TVvP75e5XQfnA1XKVDTUeBBnYBeYGOmf~hpu4iOm1T-84pTT42Gu919STSApogTjn7BsR0Q8P29~pgIavrJtjh3rBBtRfWIF8olVxvYL8Mp6cUUcKr47LS~QL8VyyF18aIGlPXnURpIEAlvJfPiA4xTEFnd6VsHrhKtU4w9j17LugI0NVBvnMqwLT4AnP1WdbCITmZh6wbVQzHCPpXoR-KueThdEJ2ne26fWljk15zbhYb-PqBjrrbRaPFtMsFagT5ECA6hPptUl3adyu6jwsoI1QjNXyTh3dsgbpUQ0cAD38gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McCall City Council approved Resolution 25‑07 authorizing city staff and agents to exercise the city’s right of eminent domain for additional tidelands/bridal property adjacent to East Lake Street in the Brown Park area.

Kurt (Kirk) Wolf, the city’s parks and recreation director, told council the subject parcel is an awkward strip between the west edge of the road asphalt and the ordinary high watermark north of Marina Avenue. “The original McCall’s first edition, the original flat there, it's not specifically defined high watermark,” Wolf said, and noted that because the high watermark is not clearly defined, the state lands agency typically controls encroachment permits for public improvements on that waterfront.

Wolf said a reference survey prepared by C‑Section Engineering and a legal description of the parcel were included in the council packet. Staff asked the council to authorize the resolution as a first step in pursuing formal action on the property acquisition.

Council moved and seconded approval of Resolution 25‑07. The council took a roll call vote: Council Member Machesek — yes; Council Member Nelson — yes; Mayor Giles — yes; Council Member Nielsen — yes. The mayor confirmed the motion carried.

Why it matters: acquiring the parcel and resolving the waterfront boundary is intended to clear title and permit public improvements in Brown Park. Wolf emphasized that any encroachment work will require coordination with state lands given the unclear ordinary high watermark.

Next steps: with the resolution approved staff may proceed with property acquisition actions and coordinate required encroachment permits and surveys prior to any public-improvement work.","The City Council approved Resolution 25‑07 authorizing city staff to pursue eminent domain for a parcel adjacent to East Lake Street in the Brown Park area; staff said the parcel spans an undefined ordinary high watermark and state land encroachment permits may be required.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620764,"Council continues public hearing on St. Luke’s/McCall Memorial development agreement to April 10",189,3179000,3368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844&start=3179&end=3368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844/thumbnail_3179000.jpg","/articles/6620764/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Council-continues-public-hearing-on-St-LukesMcCall-Memorial-development-agreement-to-April-10","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620764-17c248267daf0064e3f9e5cc1b228a47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011766&Signature=lj7V9Cx16RpJ3Z0nw7dR7Pl~ADpo~FbqHHit~hehKoRY4WSTqP1vgVbAoaXj3SN8ykDQAZO6S3Ngtq0jUb0fQfR~dzn9Q3XiFwEP1A9Yxu~awvQDNSVEW6OfwhlAjoSS9bFhTimvqNwniN23GHSCdxhtA3qZDu5nlDqnbym7lHQnOVvXcgEFrAOvTui6O-FJVIk1jZc2QfiVMh2AE~r3QP4uZT-k64R98JB-9oWr5LUzMXN1sz-bRQCrge2szP71zP3vjoiIcE5QQ7ZySSekO4LTMmWUoxhGf-Zj6VyDVv-YgKbkFJokIJep-xp1lVn~qU5zN6yxY4VxjAPBMv1ZpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McCall City Council voted to continue the public hearing on Development Agreement 25‑52, submitted by the St. Luke’s McCall Foundation and the McCall Memorial Hospital District, to April 10, 2025, so staff and the applicant’s counsel can finalize the draft agreement.

Meredith Todd, the city’s sustainability and planning staffer, told the council staff and legal counsel are still resolving document language after the council’s extensive deliberations at the prior meeting. “For the purpose of tonight, we would ask you to continue the open public hearing to the date specific of 04/10/2025, so that staff can work with the applicant legal counsel on getting those documents reviewed for your final touch and blessing on that date,” Todd said.

Todd also noted no one had signed up to provide formal virtual testimony; a small number of people were in the council chamber but none asked to speak. Council members moved and seconded a motion to continue the hearing; a voice vote carried and the public hearing was kept open and continued to the April 10, 2025 meeting.

Why it matters: the development agreement governs how the hospital district and St. Luke’s will develop the site and likely contains conditions, phasing and infrastructure commitments. Council members had previously asked staff and counsel for changes; the extra time is to ensure the written findings, conclusions and the agreement reflect that direction before final approval.

What happens next: staff will work with the applicant’s attorney to provide a revised development agreement and the council will take final action at the April 10, 2025 meeting. If members of the public want to testify, they can sign up for the hearing when it is re-noticed.

Provenance: key statements and the request to continue the hearing appear in the meeting record where Meredith Todd presented the request to continue (transcript start ~3179.21) and the council motion and vote to continue appear later in the same hearing segment (~3338.95–3368.21).","City staff and the applicant asked the City Council to keep the public hearing open so legal counsel can finish drafting the development agreement for the St. Luke’s McCall Foundation and McCall Memorial Hospital District; no virtual commenters had signed up and the hearing was continued to April 10, 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620750,"Golf community reports strong season and demand to council during public comment",468,2446000,2914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844&start=2446&end=2914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804365-02cee2935ebe72677a2cdf197ad24844/thumbnail_2446000.jpg","/articles/6620750/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Golf-community-reports-strong-season-and-demand-to-council-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620750-c04128410ed958b75bac8b41340329f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011766&Signature=ZjMlEJAsh-NPWnQ4LpTnh5tVF9Thnks~Xh8cssXYYHBLf26369z3AqhLJ~uFjFYGkdXgkU~4AIyAyHfiw1jm-SEMx7T~RTz81mNja16mWqqofrq6UcVx73iOi502RwIMnaUivZLiLhZEy6IOP~5yat4aitXHevvPgjgb4MPbokpR-Ul4IzydBADn4wOyZMCPcWu1Yp5djsAdyvUFdHSp9UrmUwFkkzw3etoFGF4zy~W7Y2n55L3tpEx4mFH0syMb568lEde76yYzh7JvUosPe-s0q43Bh0wO4oShQ5pCBe3RhXcNwjnkSrFB~gk4iTFEmbqGsGgv9z-HbVEmPu90vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment portion of the March 28 McCall City Council meeting a member of the golf course advisory community thanked the council for support and reported a strong season for the municipal course.

The speaker said the course saw about 30,000 rounds this season, described that number as “a darn good number” given a roughly five‑month playable season, and noted the course had been partially closed for renovation earlier in the year. He said renewal of a superintendent and staff adjustments contributed to higher play and that there were long wait lists for tournaments: “we had 300 people on the wait list,” he said.

The speaker told council the men’s association and other community groups will contribute financially to youth programming and first‑tee initiatives for non‑high‑school golfers. He also praised recent restaurant and simulator businesses on the site for generating revenue and increasing activity.

Why it matters: the comments provide council with community perspective on course usage, revenue and programming demand; the advisory board’s report highlights potential opportunities for expanded play and youth outreach. No formal action was taken during public comment.

Provenance: the public comment is recorded at the start of the meeting transcript (approximate transcript time ~2446.8–2966.8), where the speaker provided the seasonal metrics, wait-list numbers and program notes.","An advisory board member spoke during public comment to thank the council for support of the municipal golf course, reported roughly 30,000 rounds this season, a large wait list for tournaments, and plans to expand youth programming; the speaker credited management and upcoming superintendent changes for improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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