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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - June 25, 1985
The Annual Board Dinner Meeting was called to order at Ann Schroeder's
house at 7:40 p.m. by President Bill Loy. Board Members had dinner
from 6:00 to 7:40 p.m. Bob Aukerman called to say he could not attend.
Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation
Minutes: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 1985, were
approve unanimously (8:0) as submitted, on a motion by David Shands,
seconded by Karen Schubert.
Corridor Alternatives
At the May 28 meeting, the Board voted unanimously (8:0) to table this
item to the June meeting, and request a representative from the
Community Development Department attend our meeting to respond to
questions. Jan Shepard from Community Development updated the Board on
the Corridor Alternatives Report, noting that the Task Force endorsed
Option #4, with two separate City sales tax ballot questions from
Loveland and Fort Collins and no County -wide tax issue. The Fort
Collins City Council and Larimer County Commissioners agreed that Fort
Collins could send a one -quarter cent sales tax to voters (maybe) with
the County contributing an estimated $500,000 from Lottery funds over
the next several years. Loveland would then have the option to
"buy -in" at a later date.
Chuck Solano stated he is not certain that it is necessarily bad for
the two cities to grow together. Mike ImMasche mentioned that the
issue was if the corridor comes into existence, then Parks and
Recreation and the Board should be consulted in terms of usage and
programming of open space. Some Board Members expressed "doubt" that
voters would pass such a sales tax at this time. Jan answered several
other questions.
After further discussion, the Board, on a motion by Mike ImMasche,
seconded by David Shands, voted unanimously (8:0) to recommend that the
Parks and Recreation Board and staff be involved and consulted on the
use of the corridor if in fact it becomes a reality; and that all
recreational purposes be considered acceptable in the corridor open
space area with no restrictions imposed at this time. Jan Shepard
restated that Community Development and Parks and Recreation will be
heavily involved in the planning of the corridor if it comes to pass.
Foothills Trail Update
Randy Balok stated that the Foothills Trail is closer to becoming a
reality, and that CSU has revised its proposal to push the trail more
up the foothills. This plan will require the purchase of a private
parcel of property. Staff has prepared a Request For Proposal (RFP )
to hire a consultant for effectively a turn -key operation; managing the
entire Foothills Trail project through land acquisition, design and
construction. Board Members agreed with this approach and stated they
feel strongly that the land acquisition should be aggressively pursued
so that the trail can be completed.
Other Business
- Vice -President Cathy Mulcahy will represent the Board at the July 2
City Council Meeting to receive the "July Is National Parks and
.Recreation Month" proclamation.
- Jerry P. Brown provided an update on the Board endorsed Parkland
Development criteria, as discussed by City Council at its
worksession today. Councilman Horak still does not totally agree
with the Board's findings.
- Jerry summarized Resolution 85-92 concerning development of future
community centers in Fort Collins, wherein Council requests the
Board to begin working on the plans and programs and funding for a
complete system of community centers.
- David Shands asked about the closing of the swimming area at Dixon
Dam at Horsetooth. Randy Balok said that is the responsibility of
Larimer County, not the City. Virgil Taylor said he understood the
closure was because of serious liability problems. Cathy Mulcahy
suggested David contact Larimer County Recreation Director John
MacFarlane.
- Cathy Mulcahy asked about the possible cancellation of the July
Board Meeting. All members except Bill Loy said they could attend.
- Chuck Solano mentioned that the Farm at Lee Martinez Park looked
good and is very impressive.
- Jerry stated that on behalf of the entire Parks and Recreation
Department that we are all very appreciative of Chuck Solano and
Fran Bujack for their time and contributions to the Board. This is
their last meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike ImMasche
Board Secretary