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Home My WebLink About2025 - PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - ANNUAL REPORT1 ANNUAL REPORT City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2024 Annual Report The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held 10 regular meetings in 2024 at 413 S Bryan Avenue, Twin Silo Park, The Fort Collins Senior Center, and Northside Aztlan Community Center. Meetings were held in-person with hybrid/virtual options available when technology allowed. The 2024 Board members were Nick Armstrong, Meghan Willis, Josh Durand, Ken Christensen, Paul Baker, Marcia Richards, Mike Novell, John Mola, and Lorena Falcon. The Board elected its officers in April. Nick Armstrong was elected as Board Chair, with Meghan Willis elected as Vice-Chair and Josh Durand elected as Secretary. Susan Gutowsky was appointed as the City Council liaison to the Board for 2024. The Parks Director, Mike Calhoon, and Recreation Director, LeAnn Williams, served as Staff Liaisons to the Board. Rachel Eich, Business Support III, served as staff support. Advocacy • Work with staff to promote awareness and stewardship of the City’s parks, trails, and recreation facilities as part of a holistic public space network. o Implement ways to regularly share the story of parks and recreation in the community  January 2024: Discussed the desire for a public dashboard on donor/charitable funding for Parks and Recreation projects  February 2024: Completed Recreator article regarding the new Dovetail Park and future Bacon Park development  April 2024: Discussed the plan for a future public dashboard to document infrastructure replacement projects  May 2024: Completed Recreator article regarding the history of the Farm at Lee Martinez Park  July 2024: Discussed a need for yard signs at 2050 tax project sites  September 2024: Completed Recreator article regarding pollinators  September 2024: Approved letters of support for the Urban Forest Strategic Plan update and Budgeting for Outcomes process  October 2024: Approved a letter of support for the Northern Colorado Trails Summit effort o Focus on improving communication with other Boards to achieve common goals  March 2024: Board members attended the March Boards and Commissions Super Issues meeting and discussed interest from Board chairs to gather and discuss agendas  July 2024: Board members attended the June Boards and Commissions Super Issues meeting  December 2024: Board members attended the November Boards and Commissions Super Issues meeting o Encourage continued dialogue and awareness of public safety and vandalism concerns  January 2024: Staff reported on the installation of new cameras at Crescent Park to help curb vandalism  February 2024: Update from staff on the process for hiring a fourth Park Ranger  May 2024: Update from staff on Twin Silo Park vandalism concerns and repair costs  July 2024: Discussed recent officer involved shooting near City Park and Grandview Cemetery and line of communication with staff  August 2024: Update from staff on the active shooter communication and safety plan  September 2024: Update from staff on the emergency response plans in the 2 organization for Park and Recreation facilities  October 2024: Update from staff on the emergency response plans in the organization for Parks and Recreation o Encourage and review efforts to improve access to, and participation in, City programs and facilities for historically under-served populations  March 2024: Discussion on how interest groups can expand their collaboration with the indigenous/native groups regarding the Hughes stadium site  September 2024: Update from staff on adaptive inclusion group hosted golf event and launch of an Adaptive Golf Program  October 2024: Update from staff on the status of the Youth Golf Scholarship Fund • Collaborate on communication with Neighborhood Services, City departments, and external partners for available activities with Parks and Recreation o January 2024: Update from staff on IGA with PSD and Library District for the future Southeast Community Center o February 2024: Discussion with community member and local bike group representative on potential inclusion of planning efforts for a bike park and/or bike park facilities for Fort Collins youth o March 2024: Presentation from external group on desire for proposing a wildlife and nature campus on City property o May 2024: Report from board member on UDisc software for Disc Golf tracking in Fort Collins o August 2024: Citizen input from adult hockey league representatives regarding ice time allocation opportunities and challenges at EPIC o September 2024: Citizen input and update from staff regarding ice time allocation opportunities and challenges at EPIC o October 2024: Citizen input from figure skating program user regarding ice time allocation opportunities and challenges at EPIC o October 2024: Update from staff on Golf Division programs and end-of-season report o December 2024: Citizen input from figure skating program user regarding ice time allocation opportunities and challenges at EPIC • Support collaboration between various departments to better align their strategic plans such as Parks, Recreation, Urban Forestry, Trails, Active Modes, Transportation, and Natural Areas o January 2024: Nick Armstrong and Marcia Richards appointed as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representatives for the Strategic Trails Plan Community Working Group o February 2024: Touchpoint from Natural Areas staff regarding level of engagement for the Natural Areas Strategic Framework update o February 2024: Board member attendance at the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan public open house o March 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan Community Working Group meeting o April 2024: Presentation from staff on the Strategic Trails Plan update o April 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan public open house o May 2024: Presentation from staff on the Urban Forest Strategic Plan update o July 2024: Presentation from staff on the high-level approach to creating and determining alignment of plans in the City o August 2024: Board member attendance at the Urban Forest Strategic Plan update meeting o September 2024: Staff update on the Urban Forest Strategic Plan o September 2024: Board approved official letter of support for the Rooted in Community: Urban Forest Strategic Plan o September 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan Northern Colorado Trails Summit o December 2024: Presentation from staff on the Strategic Trails Plan update • Review information relating to Parks, Recreation, Trails, Forestry, and Golf to share opportunities and concerns with the community and Board o Monthly reports from Parks and Recreation staff on various projects, challenges, and opportunities o March 2024: Early season presentation from Golf Division staff o May 2024: Presentation from Forestry Division staff o May 2024: Presentation from Parks Maintenance Division staff on Twin Silo Park o September 2024: Presentation from Forestry Division staff 3 o October 2024: End-of-season presentation from Golf Division staff o December 2024: Citizen and board member input regarding concerns with Lilac Park trail and park maintenance o December 2024: Update from staff on the installation of new parks signage at Crescent Park • Work toward the successful merger between the Parks and Recreation and Golf Advisory Boards o Review financial status of the Golf fund o Review and support the Youth Golf Scholarship program  March 2024: Update from staff on Golf Division prior to beginning of season  October 2024: Update from staff on Golf Division and status of Youth Golf Scholarship program • Promote environmental stewardship practices that conserve natural resources o February 2024: Touchpoint with Natural Areas staff regarding the level of engagement for the Natural Areas Strategic Framework Plan update • Work with staff to support their efforts to provide a wide variety of high quality of services in partnership with clubs and partner organizations o January 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o February 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o March 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o April 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o April 2024: Update from staff on Pickleball Feasibility Study, funded by the Fort Collins Pickleball Club o April 2024: Update from staff on Rolland Moore ball field renovations in partnership with Triple Crown o May 2024: Update from staff on Pickleball Feasibility Study, funded by the Fort Collins Pickleball Club o July 2024: Update from staff on Pickleball Feasibility Study, funded by the Fort Collins Pickleball Club o July 2024: Update from staff on downtown horticulture program tours in partnership with DDA o August 2024: Citizen participation and discussion regarding ice time allocation and challenges for adult ice hockey leagues o August 2024: Update from staff on Pickleball Feasibility Study, funded by the Fort Collins Pickleball Club o August 2024: Update from staff on partnership with DDA for new downtown alleys o September 2024: Update from staff on adult and private hockey league ice time allocation in response to discussions with adult hockey league representatives o September 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o October 2024: Update from staff and discussion with Golf Division on potential opportunities for partnership with CSU o October 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o December 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o December 2024: Update from staff on the volunteer partnership with CSU group for maintenance work at Twin Silo Park • Encourage continued support and review of the infrastructure replacement for Parks and Recreation assets including pools and aquatics o January 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o January 2024: Update from staff on upcoming court replacement plans from the Infrastructure Replacement Program o February 2024: Staff presentation on status of Infrastructure Replacement Program o February 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o March 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership 4 with CSU o March 2024: Update from staff on the scheduled replacement of the Westfield Tennis courts, as called out in the Infrastructure Replacement Program o April 2024: Presentation from staff on the 2050 Tax relating to the Infrastructure Replacement Program o April 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o April 2024: Update from staff on EPIC facility replacement and maintenance work o May 2024: Update from staff on Westfield Tennis court replacement and Infrastructure Replacement Program related to BFO offers o July 2024: Presentation from staff on 2050 Tax/Infrastructure Replacement Program project updates o September 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o September 2024: Update from staff on sports court replacement and interactive pump control replacement projects, as called out in the Infrastructure Replacement Program o October 2024: Update from staff on Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study in partnership with CSU o October 2024: Update from staff on Spring Canyon pump control and Rolland Moore renovations, as called out in the Infrastructure Replacement Program o December 2024: Update from staff on the Mulberry Pool replacement feasibility study project o December 2024: Update from staff on the future EPIC chiller replacement project, to be funded by the 2050 Tax o December 2024: Update from staff on the Wallenburg Spur trail improvements, as called out in the Infrastructure Replacement Program • Work with staff to ensure consistent level of service standards for all parks and recreation assets and amenities o Monthly project reports and discussion from Parks and Recreation staff o December 2024: Update from staff on the installation of a missing sign at Crescent Park Funding • Review sustainable funding initiatives to address infrastructure replacement for Parks, Trails, and Recreation that lack long-term funding and encourage continued discussions of ways to diversify the revenue base and find new revenue sources to support both new and aging infrastructure o January 2024: Presentation from City Give staff on Philanthropic funding initiatives o February 2024: Update from staff on 2050 Tax and Infrastructure Replacement programs o April 2024: Update from staff on 2050 Tax budget process o July 2024: Update from staff on 2050 Tax and Infrastructure Replacement programs • Advocate for long-term consistent funding for Parks, Trails, and Recreation o February 2024: Presentation from staff on 2050 Tax and Infrastructure Replacement program status o April 2024: Presentation update from staff on 2050 Tax budget process o May 2024: Update from staff on 2025/2026 City Budgeting for Outcomes process o July 2024: Presentation from staff on 2025/2026 City Budgeting for Outcomes process o August 2024: Presentation from staff on 2025/2026 City Budgeting for Outcomes Parks and Recreation offers o August 2024: Board discussion on continuing to leverage partnership with other groups to fill community needs o September 2024: Board approved a letter of support for City Council’s 2025/2026 Budget process Operations & Development (New Facilities & Infrastructure Replacement) • Provide feedback and support on matters related to the development of new Parks and Recreation facilities and projects o Southeast Community Center  January 2024: Update from staff on Southeast Community Center Owner’s Rep process  March 2024: Update from staff on Southeast Community Center Owner’s Rep 5 process and design team plans  April 2024: Update from staff on status of Southeast Community Center project  May 2024: Update from staff on status of Southeast Community Center project and plan for LEED Golf sustainability requirements  August 2024: Presentation from staff on status of Southeast Community Center project and discussion of design process  October 2024: Update from staff on the status of the SE Community Center CMGC selection  December 2024: Update from staff on the status of the SE Community Center and upcoming City Council meeting schedule o Implementation of the new software for registration  January 2024: Update from staff on the schedule for the soft launch of the new registration software with board discussion on testing the new software for feedback  March 2024: Update from staff on having to go back to the old registration system due to challenges with the vendor  April 2024: Update from staff on the contract cancellation with new registration software vendor  May 2024: Update from staff on the completion of a LEAN process to identify aspects of registration software that need to be prioritized  September 2024: Update from staff on the implementation of process improvements for the Recreation registration software o New park development (Bacon Park)  January 2024: Update from staff on negotiations for the purchase of land for future park property  February 2024: Update from staff on the open house for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  April 2024: Presentation from staff on the design process for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  July 2024: Update from staff on development and easement process for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  August 2024: Update from staff on the design plan process for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  September 2024: Update from staff on the design plan and easement process for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  October 2024: Update from staff on the development review process for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School  December 2024: Update from staff on upcoming bid schedule for the new future park near Bacon Elementary School o Urban Forest Strategic Plan & Strategic Trails Plan  January 2024: Presentation from staff on the Strategic Trails Plan input opportunities and board approach  January 2024: Nick Armstrong and Marcia Richards appointed as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representatives on the Strategic Trails Plan Community Working Group  February 2024: Board member attendance at the Urban Forest Strategic Plan public open house  March 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan Community Working Group meeting  April 2024: Presentation from staff on the Strategic Trails Plan  April 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan public open house  May 2024: Presentation from staff on the Urban Forest Strategic Plan draft for review  August 2024: Board member attendance at the Urban Forest Strategic Plan update meeting  September 2024: Presentation from staff on the Urban Forest Strategic Plan final draft  September 2024: Board member attendance at the Strategic Trails Plan Northern Colorado Trails Summit  September 2024: Board approved official letter of support for the Rooted in Community: Urban Forest Strategic Plan 6  December 2024: Presentation from staff on the Strategic Trails Plan progress to- date