Votes at a glance: council approves library design selection, sublease, solar grant application and several appointments

The McCall City Council recorded multiple routine approvals at its March 28, 2025 meeting. Key actions included selection of a design consultant for the library children’s garden, approval of a museum sublease, authorization to apply for a national library solar grant, approval of a ceremonial proclamation and confirmations/appointments to city boards.

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.