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Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Via Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:40 PM
2. ROLL CALL –
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Mandy
Morgan, Linda Drees, Amber Kelley, Kristin White, Joseph Tiner (late arrival)
b. Board Members Absent – Scott Winnegrad, Jaclyn Menendez
c. Staff Members Present – Jan Reece, DEI Office; Melissa Matsunaka, Sr.
Project Coordinator, CDNS
d. Guest(s) – Dr. William Walton; Jennifer Torrey, Sr. Landscape Architect,
Amanda Castelli, Landscape Architect, Park Planning and Development, City
of Fort Collins
3. AGENDA REVIEW – There were no changes to the published Agenda.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION – None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
a. March 21, 2024 – The Board noted proposed changes to the draft minutes.
Chair Schlicting moved to approve the March 21, 2024, minutes with proposed
changes. Board member Drees seconded. The motion passed 6-0.
6. GUEST PRESENTATIONS –
a. Dr. William Walton, community member, presented his concerns with the
Lincoln Center’s ADA Compliance.
• Dr. Walton discussed his experiences with accessibility at the Lincoln
Center and the City’s responsiveness to his concerns.
• He noted that parking is difficult and lacks a drop-off lane. He
indicated that there isn’t reasonable ingress or egress to the
accessible seating within the auditorium.
• Dr. Walton and the Board discussed that the lines of site for
spectators seated in wheelchairs are below grade. Dr. Walton
presented data on the Lincoln Center patrons’ Mobility Equity Gap.
• Dr. Walton, Ms. Reece, and the Board discussed recommendations
and actions the City should take to alleviate their concerns.
b. Jennifer Torrey and Amanda Castelli, Park Planning and Development,
discussed the design for the future Schoolside Park adjacent to Bacon
Elementary School.
• Ms. Torrey presented information regarding the Park Planning &
Development department in the City, including recent ADA Projects
such as City Park ramp improvement, Buckingham basketball ADA
access, and Stewart Case poured-in-place project. She discussed
future projects including a Strategic Trail Plan.
• Ms. Castelli presented information regarding the new Schoolside
Park, adjacent to Timberline Road. She described the existing
conditions, unique shape of the park, pedestrian connections, and
views of Horsetooth and Longs Peak. She noted that Bacon
Elementary has a Center Based Autism Program that has unique
needs they are considering.
• The Board and Ms. Torrey discussed the programming of the
preferred Concept A, including the planned sensory path, materials
on site, and compliance with accessibility standards. The Board
suggested adding an accessible hammock area and incorporating
adult-sized changing tables in the restroom. They discussed
accessible playground equipment.
7. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES – Autism Acceptance Day Reception and
Proclamation held on April 2, 2024
a. Chair Schlicting provided a report of the event. He noted that the event was
very positive, had a great atmosphere, and was well attended. Ms. Reece
noted that a beautiful poem was read and that she has permission to send it
out to the Board.
8. ADJOURNMENT
a. 7:29 PM
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