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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 11/26/1985r 0 CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - November 26, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Cathy Mulcahy. The meeting was held at the Power Plant Visual Arts Center. Board Member Bob Aukerman called to say he could not attend. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 1985, were approved unanimously, as amended, on a motion by Karen Schubert, seconded ,by Bill Loy. The minutes were amended under "Lottery Slide Show" to read ...The consensus of the Board is to leave Lottery funds for trails and open space. Introduction to Power Plant Roz Spencer gave an overview of the power plant to the Board. She also talked about a potential art day camp concept that would be housed in the power plant and at Lee Martinez Park Farm for programming from June 15 to August 15. She has had preliminary discussions with Poudre R-1 officials and they have been positive. Cathy Mulcahy asked Roz about the cost. She replied that no definite figures have been estimated yet and that the City's responsibility should only be promotion and registration. H. R. Phillips expressed caution on adding any new programs if it requires new staff. Mike ImMasche recommended that Roz continue to work with staff and when more tangible information is gathered then return to Board for response. Roz then took the Board and staff on a tour of the power plant. Old Fort Site in Riverside Park Alyce Milton, Chair of the Cultural Resources Board and staff member Edwina Echevarria, presented this issue to the Board for conceptual support. Board members received a written report in advance for review. Alyce stated the 1968 Resolution designating Riverside Park as the original Fort site was technically wrong as the true site is closer to Linden and Jefferson, near Sear's Trostel Lumber. The Cultural Resources Board wants to call attention of the correct Fort site to the citizenry. A suggestion is to possibly rename Riverside Park with a Fort commemorative structure. After further discussion, the Board, on a motion by Bill Loy, seconded by Ricki Slack, voted unanimously to endorse the concept as proposed by the Cultural Resources Board. Poudre River Concept Report Ann Schroeder, our Parks and Recreation Board liaison to the Poudre River Trust, updated the Board on its progress. H. R. reviewed our departmental involvement. City Council discussed this at a worksession today. Ann also noted a proposed canoe race on the Poudre is being planned for June 15. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--2 November 26, 1985 "Walt Brown Property" Board members received a written report in advance for review. Randy Balok updated the Board on this proposed land acquisition in the Foothills. The old owner (Walt Brown) offered this 10.5 acres to the City last year for around $160,000. We rejected it as it was too costly. The new owner (Athens Investment Company of Montana) has again offered it to the City for $100,000. Staff firmly believes that $10,000 per acre is still way too overpriced considering we just purchased better foothills land (Campeau property) for only $2,000 per acre. Staff thinks that maybe five or six acres in the front half at $2,000 to $3,000 per acre could be realistically considered. Some Board members looked at the land recently, and agree it is not a prime spot, and is difficult to see from any distance. Randy said staff ranked the property according to the Council Open Space Sub -committee standards, and it came out around sixth. Board members concurred that staff should continue to 'pursue' this property under the previously mentioned conditions. Potential Acquisition of Property at 618 North College Randy presented information on this approximate 13,000 square foot site, now owned by the Aragon family. They would like to sell it to the City for $100,000. Randy said the property does not fit into our parks plans or as a trail site very well. It could serve as potential river open space, but doesn't rate highly with us. Ann Schroeder will present this proposal to the Poudre River Trust for their reaction, since it appears to fit into their plans. Parkland for the East Side Neighborhood/Parkland in Older Areas H. R. updated the Board on the east side neighborhood parkland concept. Board members received a written report on this in advance for review. The Citizens' group has recommended acquisition of a neighborhood park. There are many options for a site -- maybe add to the Laurel School property. There seems to be a need for some more park development in older areas when possible. Staff will continue to work on this and bring it back to the Board. Lottery Education/Lobby Campaign President Mulcahy sent a letter to the Council informing them of our intent to actively lobby with local legislators for continuing Lottery money usage for Parks and Recreation purposes. Bill Loy recommended drafting a letter to go to the legislators stating our belief that the Lottery money now allocated to Parks and Recreation should remain in the current format, and not redirect any additional monies away from Parks and Recreation. Cates Mulcahy, John Rabun and Ann Schroeder will work as a committee with staff on this project. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--3 November 26, 1485 Other Business - The Board unanimously agreed to cancel the next meeting scheduled for December 24. - There has been concern expressed for several months that our regular meeting night of the fourth Tuesday conflicts with City Council. Board members discussed the various options. Bill Loy made a motion, seconded by Ann Schroeder, to change the night of our regular meeting to the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., beginning in January. This passed unanimously. - Jeff King provided an update on the status of the pool/ice arena. Structural steel is up in some areas. Supplies/equipment budget was reduced and bleachers were cut, but can be added later. - Bill Loy asked if the temporary ice rink can again be located in the Edora Park area. H. R. will investigate. He noted that the Lee Martinez skating area has been enlarged and is close to being ready. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Meeting Attendance r Cathy Mulcahy Karen Schubert Mike ImMasche Bill Loy John Rabun Richard Ramirez Ricki Slack Ann Schroeder Staff H. R. Phillips Jerry P. Brown Randy Balok Jeff King Respectfully submitted, Mike ImMasche, Board Secretary Guests Roz Spencer Alyce Milton Edwina Echevarria