HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 - Parks And Recreation Board - Work Plan2006 WORK PLAN
City of Fort Collins
Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services
Parks and Recreation Board
2006 Work Plan and Meeting Schedule
The Parks and Recreation Board consists of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council.
The Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to Cultural, Library,
and Recreational Services and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies,
and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation, excluding matters
relating to the operation and maintenance of City -owned golf courses and cemeteries. The Board
assists the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other organizations and
individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. Members serve four-year terms,
and they serve without compensation.
All regular Parks and Recreation Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each
month at the Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services Administrative Offices, 215 North Mason
Street in the Community Room, at 5:30 p.m. The Board may choose to meet in other locations that
will be publicly announced. The 2006 meeting schedule is as follows:
January 25
May 24 September 27
February 22
June 28 October 25
March 22
July 26 November 29 (November/December)
April 26
August 23
2006 Proposed Agenda Items
• Update of the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan
Building Community Choices Capital Improvement Proeram
• Review matters associated with the construction of the new Northside Aztlan Community
Center
• Review Regional trail plans
Neighborhood Parks
• Review designs for Provincetown Park
• Review matters related to the construction of Case Park final phase, and Oak Street Plaza
• Provide recommendations on parkland acquisition
• Review Management Plans for neighborhood parks and make recommendations on nark
improvements
Community Parks
Review Final design details and matters related to the construction of Spring Canyon Community
Park
Review the Management Plans for City Park and Lee Martinez Park and make recommendations
on park improvements
Review community parkland acquisition options
Trails
• Fossil Creek Trail —College to Shields design
• Continue to review the location and construction of new trails, including the expansion of the
Poudre River Trail, Fossil Creek Trail, and Power Trail
• Support trail funding through Conservation Trust Funds, Natural Areas sales tax, grants, impact
fees, and other funding sources
• Keep the Board and staff updated on the Trails Subcommittee meetings
Other Proiects/Proerams
• Natural Areas Issues as they relate to Parks and Recreation
• Provide recommendations for regional recreational opportunities related to the Open Lands
Program
• Support grants and other outside funding opportunities for P&R programs and facilities
• Review P&R fees