Demographic advisory committee

Thursday, November 01, 2007, 8:30 a.m.

COMPASS Conference Room

Meridian, ID

**MINUTES**

attendees:Mary Berent, City of Middleton, Chair

Brian Billingsley, City of Caldwell

Matt Ellsworth, City of Meridian

Jorge Garcia, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Norm Holm, City of Nampa

Leon Jensen, Canyon County Development

For Bonnie Ford-LeCompte

Kathy Knapp, for Tim Richard, Association of Canyon County Highway Districts

Susan Mason, BoiseState University

Christy Richardson, Ada County Highway District

Eric Shannon, Chamber of Commerce-Canyon County

Mary Shaw Taylor, City of Star

Deanna Smith, Public Participation Committee

Jenah Thornborrow, City of Garden City

Leslie Toombs, Ada County Development Services

Mike Wardle, Brighton Corporation, Vice Chair

Stacey Yarrington, City of Kuna

members absent:Nichoel Baird Spencer, City of Eagle

Kelli Fairless, Valley Regional Transit

Paul Hiller, Chamber of Commerce-Ada County

Barr Smith, Idaho Power Company

Jennifer Tomlinson, City of Boise

others present:Eric Adolfson, COMPASS

Phil Choate, Idaho Transportation Department

Rick Domas, CH2M Hill

Joe Guenther, CH2M Hill

Ryan Head, COMPASS

Carl Miller, COMPASS

Marilyn Sampson, COMPASS

Timothy Wagner, CH2M Hill

call to order:

Chair Mary Berent called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.

agenda additions/changes

None.

open discussion/announcements

None.

consent agenda

Mike Wardle moved and Jenah Thornborrow seconded approval of the August 16, 2007 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Information/Discussion Items

A. Review Infill Land Survey

Carl Miller introduced the Infill Land Survey and reviewedthe maps regarding infill and redevelopment of residential properties. The purpose is two-fold:

1.The land use model (UPlan) requires input of redevelopment properties:

  • This can be derived from properties that are under-utilized and could be redeveloped at a higher density.
  • It is important to identify those properties and get a realistic anticipation of redevelopment for the land use model.

2. A requested buildout requires:

  • A realistic look at what areas can be redeveloped to meet their zoning potential; and
  • Properties not used to their zoning potential are identified.

Mike Wardle said typically there are 3½ to 4 units on a standard subdivision acre. The additional capacity of 4-8 units is probably functionally impossible to redevelop. A trend density as well as a maximum capacity should be considered.

Leslie Toombs stated that zoning is not a good indicator because many of the rezones have development agreements limiting what goes into those areas and zoning is constantly changing. Improvement to land values would be the most useful.

Carl Miller said he would implement the feedback into the land use model and buildout scenario. While this activity focused on Ada County maps, Canyon County would also be reviewed.

B.Guidance on Homebuyers Report

Carl Miller explained the Homebuyers Survey provided information about purchasers of residential properties inthe area and additional research is necessary and asked for Committee input to identify which study would be most beneficial:

  • a construction report,
  • development of an economic model,
  • report on housing diversity and affordability,
  • an infill and redevelopment survey,
  • a survey and report on the retirement population, or,
  • avacancy rate survey.

Committee comments were:

  • A report on housing diversity and affordability showing patterns would be a natural transition from the Homebuyers Report. Although the economic model sounds good it will deplete the available funds before completion.
  • The economic model would be helpful because it most closely approximates finding out where people are actually living and where they are working.

C.Guidance on Performance Monitoring Quarterly Report

Carl Miller stated the annual Performance Monitoring Report evaluates how we’re making progress towards the Communities In Motion goals. COMPASS will be providing quarterly updates to the report and would like Committee input on options:

  • Option 1 is quarterly updates which would track changes since the last quarter. This would provide consistency, frequency and be automated.
  • Option 2 would provide updates in a thematic approach. Each theme would be more comprehensive and provide more meaningful results.

Leslie Toombs preferred the themed approach and asked about increased costs. Carl Miller said most costs would be absorbed because the data is updated on an ongoing basis.

Matt Ellsworth asked how much change was expected on a quarterly basis. Carl Miller said some data would see change on a quarterly basis, but some data would not change and there would be very little to report on.

Mary Shaw Taylor preferred a combination of Option 1 and Option 2. Carl Miller said it would increase staff time and the report would become larger, but that is an option.

Susan Mason asked if these reports could complement other reports COMPASS provides instead of duplicating information. Mary Berent commented that COMPASS is starting to look more globally at all the studies that are being done and eliminate overlap.

D.Review CIM Implementation Guidebook

The CIM Implementation Guidebook is a tool to provide strategy for implementing Communities in Motion. COMPASS is requesting specific comments to Carl Miller or John Cunningham by November 17, 2007. The comments will be implemented into the revision.

E.Update on 2010 Census LUCA

Carl Miller provided an update on the status of the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) stating the concept was taken to the Regional Geographic Advisory Committee (RGAC) who voted tocoordinate with local agencies to update the census addresses. Most member agencies indicated that COMPASS will take the lead role in reviewing those addresses and they will review the corrections at RGAC meetings. Carl said RGAC will be the lead committee in updating the addresses. DAC will be review demographic trends after the 2010 Census results have been tabulated.

Jenah Thornborrow asked about confidentiality issues. Carl Miller responded that a signed confidentially agreement is required to allow agencies to review the corrections and provide input to the LUCA program.

Other

None.

adjournment

The next meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2008. This meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.