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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/22/1985CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - October 22, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Cathy Mulcahy. All Board members were present. Also in attendance were 22 CSU students from Dr. Aukerman's Recreation Class. Agenda Review: Staff added three items to the printed agenda: 1. Foothills Trails Update/Campeau Property Purchase 2. YMCA Proposal 3. Name the Facility Contest Update New Board Member John Rabun was introduced. He replaces David Shands and his term expires July 1, 1988. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 1985, were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Bill Loy, seconded by Ricki Slack. Lottery Slide Show Jean Helburg presented a 10-minute slide show on the usage of Colorado Lottery funds throughout the state. It was recommended that City Council be given the opportunity to also see the slide presentation. Bill Loy asked about using the Lottery funds for other parks and recreation functions and maybe re-evaluate the existing narrow use of the funds for open space only. Bob Aukerman expressed concern about the future of Lottery funds for non -parks and recreation uses when the Legislature votes on it again in 1987. He recommended that local legislators view our projects prior to 1987, and thinks the Board should take the lead in fighting to preserve the percentage of money designated for parks and recreation purposes. This fight could include Loveland, Greeley, Larimer County and the State people in our area. After further discussion, it was unanimously decided that the Board should request a meeting with Mayor Rutstein and Councilman Horak to discuss this issue conceptually before taking it to a full City Council work session. Older Adult Center at Prospect and Lemay H. R. Phillips provided the background. Nancy Luttropp discussed this in detail, including how this facility could generate revenues, which is a top priority. Nancy noted that this location sits in the middle of this community demographically for seniors; it's directly on the r� u 0 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--2 Transfort routes; and has separate buildings, which enhances the multiple senior age group uses. Currently older adults between 50 and 65 do not participate much. Mike ImMasche asked further about revenue generating programs, including how much and how realistic. Bill Loy asked about the RangeView experiment and about participation from that group. Nancy noted that there are 150 parking spaces, which will be very adequate. Bob Aukerman asked about the current Downtown Senior Center and what our plans are. Nancy responded that ideally we could keep both or convert this building to another use. Cathy Mulcahy asked about costs. H. R. said the owner wants $2.1 million, plus it will probably cost $1 million or so in improvements. The general Board's feeling is very positive that we need it. Foothills Trail Update/Campeau Property Purchase Randy Balok updated the Board on the status of the Foothills Trail and our desire to proceed with the purchase of the 120 acre Campeau property to serve as a trailhead and provide a marvelous addition of open space land. Ted Rutledge talked about the revisions of the route that occurred after a recent neighborhood meeting. This new route gets the trail off Michaud Land and provides a potential future access to Lory State Park. Bob Aukerman complimented staff on solving CSU's problems and other property owners' concerns. After further discussion, the Board, on a motion by Bob Aukerman, seconded by Bill Loy, voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend the purchase of the Campeau property and approve the redesign of the trailhead location, and recommend the same to the City Council. Poudre River Trust Report Ann Schroeder reported on the status of the Poudre River Trust and some ideas that they have. These include a possible bridge from the power plant to across the river. All the Board members desire to see the updated plans and renderings, so Ann will try to arrange for our November Board meeting to be held at the Power Plant. YMCA Proposal H. R. updated the Board on his recent meeting with this committee. Staff has concerns about program duplication and facility usage (the YMCA currently has no facility). H. R. will continue to inform the Board of progress and discussions. The YMCA people have requested that a Parks and Recreation Board member be a member of their group. Naming the Facility Contest Jean Helburg distributed the flier that has been printed, and told the Board KCOL wants to be involved. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--3 Other Business - Jerry P. Brown informed the Board about an upcoming agenda item concerning the request by the Cultural Resources Board to get a historical designation for the fort site near Riverside Park. - Rich Ramirez asked about the status of the Northside Aztlan project. H. R. said it is going slower than hoped and the contractor is running into lots of problems. - Cathy Mulcahy asked the Future Community Centers Committee to meet on developing their basic plan. Mike ImMasche will join Bob Aukerman and Bill Loy on that committee. - Karen Schubert updated the Board on the Natural Resources Board meeting last night which discussed the proposed Poudre River Trail from Fort Collins to Greeley. Four Board members and staff attended that meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mike ImMasche Board Secretary Meetinq Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Cathy Mulcahy H. R. Phillips Ron McClary (Poudre R-1) Karen Schubert Jerry P. Brown CSU Students: Mike ImMasche Jean Helburg Greg— Roberts Bob Aukerman Randy Balok Polly Murray Bill Loy Nancy Luttropp Raymond Douglas John Rabun Ted Rutledge Stephanie Chapman Richard Ramirez Jeff King Darcy Burroughs Ricki Slack Janet MacIver Ann Schroeder Mary Beth McKinney Sandi Elkind Sara Balding Sydney Smith Laur McMarlin Jackie Henman Nancy Metzgui Tammi Waite Bruce Rice Cindy Sebring Philip McKee Matt Gluhoski Colleen Pillman Julie Dunham Bill Armstrong Kathy Stevens