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Regular Meeting
January 17, 1977-11: 3) A. M.
Present : members- Tallace, Bell, Macy, Gerdes, Jensen, Youngblood,
Conger.
The meeting was called to order in the Council chambers by Secretary
Shirley Conger.
New members, Steve Jensen and Rick Youngblood were introduced and
welcomed.
Minutes of the meetings of November 23, 29, 30, and Dec. 20, 1976
were read and approved as read .
Jess Payne arrived at 11:40 a. m.
Elections- Bob Gerdes and Shirley Conger were nominated for chair-
man. Steve Jensen moved norinations cease. Seconded by Alma Pell.
Passed. Voting and other elections were postponed until later in
the meeting.
Trees- It was ann ,unced that the amendments to the tree ordinance
were passed on third reading on Dec. 21, 1976. Jess payne reported
that work under the ordinances is going well. All owners having
trees reoved have agreed to replanting. There are 7 or 3 more
trees to be removed as soon as weather permits. When that work is
done, the total number removed will be about 40 and all dead Elm
trees in Caldwell will have been removed. Jess further reported
that interest has been shown in what Caldwell is doing by a group
e") in Cour d' Alene that is drafting a. state law to be presented to
the Legislature. He has also received an application for recognition
from "Green City USA" which he will follow through with.
12:05 p.m.-Marilyn Bauman arrived.
Councilwoman Bauman reported that the proposed city budget includes
150,000 for forestry. This figure includes a forestry foreman,
2 part time crewman, sprayer maintenance & supplies , and the
ourchasing of trees for a city nursery.
12:20 pm. - Bobbie Rankin arrived
Railroad Decot & 7th St. Project- Councilwoman Bauman stated that
because the 7th street project is dependent on no loss of parking,
plans cann t proceed without Union Pacific support. She read the
attached letter from the City of Caldwell to the Union Pacific
superintendent at Pocatello and reported no reply has yet been receive:
P!a.rilyn further reported that the project committee made up of Miyor
?'asley, Bob Gerdes, Don Horan, Bob Bushnell, Dave Benson, and herself
have discussed asking the College of Idaho Art Department to assist
drawing up a design for which the City would be willing to pay $100.00.
If the City receives a favorable response from Union Pacific, the
committee will then proceed to meet with the Art Department and
property owners. Commis ion members noted that design sketches prior
to meeting with property owners would b helpful and that public
restrooms should be incorparated in the project.
Elections (continued )- Val Wa11-ice & Bob Gerdes were nominated
for vice-chairmn. Bobbie Rankin moved the nominations cease.
Seconded by Mar7e M .cy. Pa -sed.
r'arrre Macy was nom's nated. for secretary but declined . Alma Bell
eqN and Val '.fallace were nominated for secretary. Steve Jensen moved
the nominations cease. Seconded by Bobbie Rankin. Passed.
Discussion was held on the advisability of electing co-secretaries.
Members were instructed to vote for 2 names if they wished co-
secretaries.
The following were elected :
Ohairman-Shirley Conger
Vice-chairman- Bob Gerdes
Co-secretaries-Val Wallace
Alma Bell
Appointments- The following appointments were made for 1977 :
Telephone committee-Marge Macy
Spring Cleanup-Val Wallace
Small Projects-Bobbie Rankin
Liason to Parks & Recreation Commission-Bobbie Rankin
Advisory Council on Lawns & Garden,,-Large Lacy
Liason to Planning & Zoning Commission-Steve Jensen
& Shirley Conger.
Bob Gerdes is to continue on the 7th st. project Committee
12:40 Rick Youngblood was excused.
Meeting Time- A motion was made by Bobbie Rankin and seconded by
Val Wallace to change the meeting time to 12:00 instead of 11:30. Passed.
Comprehensive Plan- The plan was discussed and Marilyn Bauman reported
she presented 3 points to the city council as follows : The neighborhood
plan development should encourage city residents to donate gifts
for park acquisitions in neighborhoods. Charge developers for land
price acquisitions in developments for park areas and said costs
could be passed on to buyers. Inventory of city owned lands to
determine what is available for parks. This Commission a.-geed in
theoe7 with these suggestions and will study them. Any further
suggestions should be submitted by Feb. 1st from members.
Commendations- It was suggested after discussion, that the city limits
be observed in recommendation to the council for ap-,roval. Val ;Wallace
moved the attached commendation procedures be anuroved. Seconded by
Marge Macy. Passed. The first nomination and votinm was held on
recognising The Production Credit Association and Magic Mirror
Beauty Shop for aporoval of overall design, landscaping, & adequate
off-street parking. Passed unanimously . This will be sent to the
Council for approval.
Jefferson Jr. Hir-,11 Community Center- Val Wallace reported on the
meeting last week. Don Horan had discussed Innovative Plant Grant
and its potential merits. Jefferson complex could be center of
all-inclusive planning for the community. The Eeautification Commission
should note ideas for the Flar CrFrts . The plan needs socia. J.11C1
develoomtuu Iles, 5uca d5 UlKeWciyv, etc.
Quiet Parks- Shirley Conger reported that the Rotary Club was
basically interested and needs more information. The property on
Maple & Ohio is ready to be improved and has the approval of all
departments concerned. Bobbie Rankin and Jess Payne will draw
up recommendations to be presented to the meeting of Ratary on
reqN Friday. Bobbie will present these suggestions at the meeting.
The secretary was requested to write to Mr. Rip Gledhill
notifying him of the Commission' s approved policy March 15, 1976
and requesting that he send a request for excused absence leave ,
or replacement on the committee.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p. m.
Alma Bell
Co-Secretary