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Home My WebLink About09/15/2025 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular MeetingDisability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins CO Teams – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER a. (TIME STARTED) 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a. Shane Brodie 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 18, 2025 Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. You may also join online via Teams, using this link: Meeting ID: 210 808 079 044 Passcode: Ap6Ud3Ea Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm, June 16, 2025. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 5:30 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Team session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Budget 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Dexter Rowe, City of Fort Collins Police Department-Blue Envelope 8. OTHER BUSINESS (15 Minutes) • Award Ceremony • Final Program Details • Invite List • Nominee List • Approval for decorations • rocks 20.00 • hearts $90.00 • Candles 15.00 9. ADJOURNMENT a. (TIME ENDED) 8/18/25– MINUTES Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 18, 2025 – 5:30 PM 300 Laporte Avenue and Microsoft Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:34 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – Amber Kelley (Chair), Daisy Montgomery (Vice Chair), Matthew Cicanese, Amanda Morgan, Anais Campbell, Scott Winnegrad, Linda Drees, Cassidy Dellemonache b. Board Members Absent – c. Staff Members Present – Jan Reece, Cortney Geary, Kristy Bruce, David Hanson, Dana Hornkohl, James Reed d. Guest(s) – Liri 3. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 21, 2025 Morgan made a motion, seconded by Cicanese, to approve the July 21, 2025 minutes as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Budget – Jan Reece Reece stated the budget is currently $4,473.71. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Cortney Geary – FC Moves Safer Streets Northwest Study Cortney Geary, Active Modes Manager, stated the Safer Streets Northwest Study builds on the City’s Active Modes Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan and is funded by a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. She stated the focus of 8/18/25– MINUTES the study is on the arterial roadways in the northwest quadrant of the City, which was chosen as it has the strongest overlap between high injury network corridors, recommendations for high priority separated bike lanes, and historically underrepresented communities. Geary outlined the timeline for the study and discussed the work that has been done to date, including initial data gathering, review of relevant plans, development of a vision statement and goals, drafting of a public involvement plan, completion of corridor screening and preparation of safety audits, and selection of corridor segments. She stated the vision statement is “the streets in northwest Fort Collins are safe, convenient, comfortable, and joyful for everyone,” and the goals are that the recommendations should be safe, convenient, comfortable, representative, feasible, and competitive for funding. Geary outlined the negotiable and non-negotiable considerations with negotiable items being motor vehicle travel times and capacity, protected bike lanes versus shared-use paths, and non-mobility benefits, and non-negotiable items being City values, context sensitivity, transit integration, and gridlock prevention. She went on to provide highlights of the public involvement plan, which include a technical advisory committee, stakeholder interviews, presentations to City bodies, and pop-ups at community events and destinations. Geary stated the project team identified the following corridors for further study: Shields Street between Mulberry and Lake, Shields Street between Stuart and Swallow, and Taft Hill Road between Mulberry and the Spring Creek Trail. Geary stated the current phase of engagement involves asking people about specific safety issues in the identified corridors, conducing road safety audits, and identifying safety countermeasures. She requested feedback from members regarding their experiences walking, biking, or rolling on the identified corridors. Vice Chair Montgomery commented on biking safety concerns on Prospect Road. Morgan commented on bicyclists riding on sidewalks because they do not feel safe on roadways and stated she sometimes has to use the bike lane in her wheelchair to allow cyclists to use sidewalks. Members commented on dangerous conditions on Riverside and Elizabeth. Chair Kelley commented on people not feeling safe at intersections. Liri commented on the Shields and Elizabeth crossing. Chair Kelley asked if education events are well attended. Geary replied people do attend, though the audience may not be made up of people who need the education. Campbell suggested offering safety classes to the unhoused population. 8/18/25– MINUTES Morgan suggested signage may be needed for the area near her home alerting people to the large number of wheelchair users. Geary noted feedback on the study will be collected until September 12th. b. Kristy Bruce – Senior Park Planner Rolland Moore Update Kristy Bruce, Senior Park Planner, stated there is an opportunity to redesign and update parks that are at the end of their life cycle with the use of 2050 tax dollars. She stated the updates to Rolland Moore, which was originally built in 1984 prior to some current codes and regulations, will be focused on the tennis complex and playground. Bruce stated the project goals include bringing the areas up to code and standard compliance, expanding programming, completing end of life replacement for assets, aligning with the ReCreate Plan, reducing the current amount of maintenance, improving safety, and making the spaces fun, welcoming, and inviting. Bruce showed photos of the existing tennis facilities and commented specifically on areas that do not meet ADA standards. She discussed the opportunities and constraints of the site and outlined feedback received at an open house event, including improving lighting and court surfacing, improving accessibility, improving parking and wayfinding, adding shade and seating, improving the pro shop, adding practice and park amenities, potentially repurposing the racquetball courts, increasing widths of openings, adding ADA parking, adding mid-court shade, and improving stadium seating areas. David Hansen, Park Planning and Development, noted there are several site constraints that will inform the site plan. He noted there are currently eight tennis courts that will have full surface, lighting, and fencing renovations, two new full-sized courts will be added allowing the facility to host high school tournament events, a new ADA accessible bridge access will be added, new parking spaces will be added, pathways will be enhanced, seating areas will be added, and the pro shop and restrooms will be demolished and reconstructed. Hansen outlined the two possible designs for the new pro shop and restroom facilities. Morgan encouraged the placement of access buttons at restrooms. Drees suggested adult changing tables. Hansen replied that could be considered. Cicanese stated the Grove design could work best from a weather standpoint. Bruce showed photos of the existing playground area and commented on areas that are not accessible. She discussed the opportunities and constraints of the area. She stated feedback received at the open house included improved ADA access, more shade, seating, and picnic areas, better circulation, having a nature-based theme, adding a tall slide and play tower, improving visibility, and updating play equipment. 8/18/25– MINUTES A member commented on the importance of visibility and sight lines to ensure parents with mobility issues can see their children. Cicanese comments on the importance of keeping slopes to a minimum. Hansen showed renderings of two possible playground options: Fort Bumblebranch and Skipping Stones. Morgan suggested including a wheelchair swing. 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Executive Committee Report • Boards and Commission Joint Meeting Chair Kelley reported on a recent joint meeting with representatives from the Human Relations Commission, Senior Advisory Board, and Women and Gender Equity Board to discuss possible future collaborations. She noted the group will meet again on the 29th. b. Government Relations Report • Disability Employment Month Drees noted Disability Employment Month started in 1945 and stated there is an annual proclamation read by the Mayor which will be accepted by Cassidy Dellemonache this year. Chair Kelley read the proclamation. Morgan made a motion, seconded by Cassidy, to approve the proclamation wording. Dana Hornkohl, Engineering Capital Projects Group, stated staff is seeking input from advisory boards regarding upcoming capital projects and past projects’ successes and challenges. Members discussed adding a whereas clause to the proclamation about education and recognition events, including the DAB awards. Cicanese made a motion, seconded by Morgan, to approve the proclamation wording as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Members discussed having translation available for the proclamation presentation. c. Community Recognition • DAB Awards Ceremony update Chair Kelley reviewed the draft program and timeline for the ceremony. Morgan made a motion, seconded by Campbell, to approve the draft program. The motion was approved unanimously. 8/18/25– MINUTES Chair Kelley stated there were three bids submitted for providing treats, and Tracey Rogers was selected. She stated the budget is approximately $311 including the setup fee. Drees made a motion, seconded by Morgan, to approve the vendor and budget for the DAB Awards treats. Reece stated there are 24 nominations for the awards and stated she would send out information to members for voting in September. She noted the awards, gift, some decorations and tableware have arrived. Members discussed whether to invite all nominees and their guests to the event. Members decided to invite only award winners and their guests and to send letters to all nominees. d. Public Awareness Report • Daisy Montgomery (**Secretary’s Note: Vice Chair Montgomery had to leave the meeting prior to this part of the agenda.) e. Community Outreach and Education • Anais Campbell – Disability Employment Awareness training Campbell reported the titles and dates have been finalized for the City’s Disability Employment Awareness training, including Employment Support for Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace, Reasonable Accommodation Law and Employee Support in the Workplace, and a panel of City employees who will share their lived experiences. 9. OTHER BUSINESS – Jan Reece Report a. Service Animal Posters Reece reported the service animal posters and brochures have arrived. b. Gift Reece reported the awards gift has arrived. c. Decorations Approval - $35 Campbell made a motion, seconded by Morgan, to approve the $35 decoration budget. The motion was approved unanimously. Reece noted there will only be 30 minutes available to set up the space for the awards ceremony. Members discussed having one DAB member sitting at each table. Cicanese noted November is epilepsy awareness month and stated he has drafted a proclamation. 8/18/25– MINUTES 9. ADJOURNMENT a. 7:16 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board on XX/XX/XX Signature: Disability Advisory Board Award Reception Lincoln Center Columbine Room October 20, 2025 4:00 we arrive and have half an hour to set up Reception from 5-5:30 5:15 DAB group photo Mandy and Anais Greet people Cassidy sets up drink table Liz with slide show that is rolling Mandy host of ceremony DAB members sit at separate tables from one another Event Agenda and Speaking Schedule: 5:00 PM City Leadership and Councilmembers may begin to arrive 5:30 PM Mandy will share her awards celebration story and acknowledge all Councilmembers in attendance by name starting with Mayor Jeni Arndt. Mandy will then introduce the Mayor. 5:32 PM Mayor Jeni Arndt speaks to open awards ceremony. Theme: Power in Action 5:50 PM Jan Reece City of Fort Collins Department of Recognition: Ops Service Supporting disabled veterans and advocating for expanded service – mcrg potluck, assisted with putting up the memorial wall, attended veterans’ proclamation. Digital Accessibility Team, expanding accessibility at the Lincoln center and New Signage at City Hall Transfort-Pat Malloy Digital Accessibility Team and past members certiﬁcates and introduce Anais 6:00 PM Anais speaks and introduces Taylor Wiginton Show 8 minute ﬁlm Taylor Produced and Taylor speaks. Anais introduces Amber Kelley 6:20 PM Amber Kelley announces Educator Trainer Award and introduces Linda 6: 25 PM Linda announces Organization/Team Award and presents award and introduces Daisy Montgomery 6:30 PM Daisy Montgomery announces Dorothy Lasley Award and then introduces Cassidy 6:35 PM Cassidy Dellemonache - Disability Employment Month Proclamation and introduces Scott 6:40 PM Scott Winnegrad and Sterling Winnegrad presents past Board certiﬁcate and then announces Lifetime Achievement Award and introduces Teressa Roche 6:45 PM Teresa introduces the Rose Winkler ﬁlm 10 minutes then introduces Jan 7:00 pm Jan Reece Closing Remarks-Speak on 35th Anniversary ADA Speaking Points Prepared for Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins Mayor- Opening Remarks on 35 th Anniversary of ADA Law and the ﬁrst Disability Pride Talking Points: Story of getting the rock from the DAB and ripple Eﬀect First Pride Proclamation Ripple eﬀect coming from ADA and proclamations is all of the dedicated individuals and organizations making those declarations a reality for people in the Fort Collins community Multiple educational events – training series for city employees, Autistic Joy Event, Daisy presented on Autistic communication in a neurotypical world at the volunteer engagement event Award Name Person Votes Trainer Romie Tobin Amber, Linda, Daisy Adam Shake Anais Organization NAMI Amber, Cassidy, L’Arche Anais, Daisy, Mandy Dorothy Lasley Rose Winkler