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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/26/1986CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - February 26, 1986 The meeting was called to order at the Community Indoor Pool, 424 South Sherwood Street, at 6:35 p.m. by President Cathy Mulcahy. Board Member Bob Aukerman was absent as he is on an excused six-month leave of absence. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Minutes: The minutes of the last regular meeting of January 22, 1986, were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Karen Schubert, seconded by Mike ImMasche. Name Recommendation for Pool/Ice Arena The pool/ice arena naming committee, composed of Jack Luther, John Wigdahl, Gerry Horak, Karen Schubert, and Cathy Mulcahy submitted the name EPIC (Edora Pool Ice Center) to the Board for consideration. After brief discussion, the Board, on a motion by Bill Loy, seconded by Mike ImMasche, voted unanimously (8:0) to name the new pool/ice arena EPIC (Edora Pool Ice Center). Status and Future of Community Indoor Pool Many citizens attended this portion of the meeting to listen to the discussion and view the slide and statistical presentation. Dave Pike, Pool Technician, represented the Recreation staff and made the presentation.He reviewed the current programming and demands that are currently unmet. If we close the existing pool and move all the activities to the new pool/ice arena complex, we would start out at 60 percent capacity. By 1991, we should reach 100 percent capacity at the new pool, but wouldn't reach that capacity until 2015 if both pools are still in operation. Two pools are necessary in order to: 1. Meet unmet demands of over 5,000 hours; 2. Not reach swimming capacity until 2015 instead of 1991; 3. Better serve individual needs; 4. Geographic considerations of north and northwest Fort Collins and northwest Poudre R-1 utilizing the current pool, and southeast and northeast Fort Collins and the Poudre Hospital, Oak Brook Senior Housing and convention hotels utilizing the new pool complex. Cathy Mulcahy asked about the various priorities if in fact both pools are operated. Staff answered as to current policy needs. Bill Loy Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--2 February 26, 1986 asked about special population and geographical area, and how this would work with two pools. Because the pools are not the same, they can accommodate a more diverse population providing services to many people for activities. Karen Schubert stated that the life expectancy of the current pool would not make 2015. H. R. Phillips responded that the pool would need to be upgraded significantly to make 2015, but would probably last only a few more years without major renovation. Karen then asked Ron McClary of Poudre R-1 about hours and swim teams. Ron stated that a real need exists for more swim time from a school district perspective, however, he could not speak on any financial agreements. H. R. informed the Board that today he met with the Mayor, Interim City Manager, School Board President, and Superintendent of Schools regarding the resolution of the indoor pool problem. Discussions are positive at this point as all want to solve the concerns. The Council has guaranteed to leave the Community Pool in operation for at least one year after the new pool opens as to make an actual needs assessment at that time. Ann Schroeder asked if the community really thought that the current pool would be closed after the new pool is operational? Mike ImMasche stated that from a recreational standpoint that there is no question to keep the current pool open and operational. H. R. asked the Board to not take action at this time, but wait for the proper time to address this issue. Board members agreed with the suggestion from H. R. so no motion was made. However, the Board strongly endorses the concept of keeping both facilities open and to address the immediate maintenance needs (financial) of the existing pool, such as locker room conditions, worn out carpets, physical plant operation problems, etc. Bill Loy requested that staff keep the Board updated to see if any action is taken. The Board took a 10-minute break at this point in the meeting. Most of the audience left at this time. Alta Vista Park Improvements Randy Balok talked about the upgrades to the park site. Mike ImMasche commented that he thought it was interesting that one letter to the Editor of The COLORADOAN prompted this kind of action. Leslie (Stumpe) Beckmann presented the improvements plan which included the one -eighth (1/8) acre recently donated from Neighbor -to -Neighbor adjacent to the existing park. Staff has applied for CDBG funds of $21,000. If approved, final drawings by next winter with 1987 spring construction. Bill Loy asked if any adjacent land is available. Leslie said possibly, but we have no money for land acquisition. Greenbriar Park located north of Alta Vista will not totally address the needs of this area. Bill suggested the Board go on record supporting the CDBG funds application. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes-- 3 February 26, 1986 Rick Ramirez asked if the notification letter was written in Spanish and asked what expectations of the letter were since there were only three citizens present at the public meeting. Leslie said we wanted to find the concerns of the neighborhood before putting together the basic park design. We were told that a letter written in Spanish was unnecessary. Staff will now proceed with the intent of completing this project by next year. Laurel School Meeting (Eastside Neighborhood Park) Leslie talked about the neighborhood meeting recently held. There was not much support for a Laurel School/Park site at this meeting of approximately 50 people as the majority of those attending were senior citizens. The group generally seemed to fear that a park would only add to the problems already existing with the school. Mike ImMasche stated a dilemma of programming a park adjacent to the school of activity versus an older neighborhood population that wants passive activities. The two groups have divergent recreational needs. Volunteer Mounted Patrol Program H. R. previously distributed a draft agreement regarding a volunteer mounted patrol program. Randy Balok reviewed the proposal and explained the advantages as well as some concerns expressed by our Police Department. Our Risk Management staff will also review this proposal. Cathy Mulcahy asked if they would carry guns. H. R. said no guns and they would only use the public -relations approach. They will contact the proper law enforcement officers, if necessary. Board members generally concurred to proceed with fully examining this proposal. Update on Dixon Reservoir Lease Issue H. R. updated the Board on this issue. He wants to be sure on the liability question because of the way the contract is worded. The state is only liable for fishing activities. After much discussion, the Board concurred to not pursue this action at this time as it has no real advantages to the City. Michaud Lane Trail Parking Concern Randy Balok updated the Board of the current status on the Michaud area property which will probably be needed to complete the trail loop and provide proper parking. H. R. stated there will be no street parking on Michaud Lane initially. Raintree Easement Adjacent to Moore Park H. R. explained the negotiations on this issue and the location of the easement. There should be no impact to Moore Park as the easement is Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--4 February 26, 1986 actually on the Ross open space land. There was no objection by Board members. 1987 Conservation Trust Fund Projected Budget Staff previously distributed the proposed budget as well as the status of current Lottery fund appropriations and projects. The Board is now the Open Space Committee and will follow the guidelines adopted by the original Council Sub -Committee. Staff asked Board members to review the proposed budget as we will hopefully approve it at the March meeting. Other Business - Jeff King provided the Board with conceptual advertising revenues for the pool/ice arena. As based upon what other Colorado area facilities get for advertising fees, Jeff projects $1,500 per year for the Zamboni, $1,500 per year for the scoreboard, $1,000 per year for the dasherboards, and up to $500 annually for banners. This is a potential total of $4,500 per year, however, we are very uncertain what the competitive Fort Collins bid market will bring. Jeff feels it is important to explore all revenue sources. - H. R. distributed a draft Parks Master Plan proposal for the Board to review. Call H. R. by mid -March with comments. - Staff distributed copies of Board members meeting attendance during 1985. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Meeting Attendance Board Members Cathy Mulcahy Karen Schubert Mike ImMasche Bill Loy John Rabun Richard Ramirez Ricki Slack Ann Schroeder Respectfully submitted, Mike ImMasche, Board Secretary H. R. Phillips Jerry P. Brown Jeff King Randy Balok Leslie Beckmann Dave Pike Barbara Schoenberger Andy McRoberts Margie Getts Pam Dick Elva Alden Alyce Nierman Guests Mark Radtke (KCOL) Daniel Q. Thompson Edith Thompson Fred Castor Jeannine Pike Ron McClary (Poudre R-1) Sarah Haegestedt