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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/26/1994i • CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Councilman Gerry Horak STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide and Jerry P. Brown, Assistant to the Director MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- October 26, 1994 CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Board President Roger Tarum. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the last regular meeting of September 28, 1994 were unanimously approved on a motion by Mary Ness, seconded by Rebecca Chavez. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: ANIMAL ORDINANCE No citizen participation. Karen Manci, Environmental Planner and a member of the Animal Ordinance Team, discussed the proposed changes to the Animal Ordinances. She said the team seeks the Board's vote of approval of the proposed changes as they will affect Parks and Recreation. The Board talked about the City hiring rangers to police the parks, trails, open space areas to enforce these ordinances. On page 6 -- License fees -- Diane Thies questioned how that criteria is judged? Lisa Sadar, Humane Society of Larimer County, responded by saying that there is a state law stating that you cannot charge a fee for animals for people who have disabilities. Section 4.71 Removal of Animal Waste Required. Jessica MacMillan said that there should be something in this document that the dog feces should be disposed of properly in a closed container. Lisa said public education needs to take place first; then officers will ask pet owners in the parks if they know that they should be responsible for their dog's waste. On a motion by Jessica MacMillan, seconded by Sylvia Cranmer, the Board voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend that 4.71 of the Animal Ordinance be adopted with the addition "...and dispose of it in a sanitary manner." Section 4.73 Limitation on Possession and Feeding Wild or Exotic Animals. Four interested citizens attended the meeting to express their concerns about the limitation of exotic birds one can have in their possession as they are exotic bird breeders. Lisa Sadar said 0 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 26, 1994 Page 2 the attorneys are looking into this further (exotic birds). The group is looking for "what exotic is". On a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded by Diane Thies, the Board voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend that this be added to the animal ordinance as it relates to wild animals, i.e., ducks and geese in the parks, trails, and open spaces. FOSSIL CREEK ESTATES EASEMENT Karen Manci explained the reasoning for the easement. The developer will donate the wetland in exchange for the easement. Carter Ewing, Fossil Creek Partners, said that the easement is .9 acres and this amount would be traded for a 25 ft public easement around the wetland which amounts to a total donation of 3.5 acres in exchange for the .9 acre easement. On a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded by Sylvia Cranmer, the Board voted unanimously (9- 0) to recommend that the easement be accepted as presented tonight. Mary Ness said it is a very good trade off. UPDATE ON RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES Jean Helburg updated the Board on the Recreation fees and charges. The Council normally adopts fees and charges at their second budget meeting in November. This year the fees and charges were adopted in October at the first budget hearing. Therefore the timing wasn't conducive to bringing them to the Board prior to Council. Jean said that the only rates that changed significantly were the rental rates for rooms at the Senior Center which are comparable with Lincoln Center's rates. Rebecca Chavez asked what warrants the raising of some fees and not others? Jean said direct expenses warrant raises in fees. She added that in 1996, the department will have to pay for water and therefore the fees will be raised accordingly. Marilyn Barnes asked what is considered the age for senior citizens discounts? Jean said at age 60 seniors will receive a 10 percent discount which goes up incrementally at age 70 and then at age 80 years old. Diane Thies said she would like to go on record that discounts should be based upon needs not age. Jerry P. Brown added that for 15 years, he has dealt with this issue in golf. He said this year Senior fees will be raised higher than before. Rich Feller asked about the gymnasium rental at Northside versus the Senior Center? Jean responded by stating that there are two courts at the Senior Center and the charge will be $3.00 more per court than Northside. Jessica MacMillan questioned with water fees being charged to the facilities in 1996, how much will the fees go up? Jean said that she doesn't know. The Water Department is monitoring some of the facilities and will determine the usage impact. Jessica said those facilities need to be Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 26, 1994 Page 3 affordable to the community. Eric Reno asked if Recreation is considered an enterprize fund? Jean said no because Recreation is subsidized by the General Fund. Rich Feller questioned a non- residential fee. Jean said we haven't monitored that because there are Poudre R-1 school boundaries, people who live in and work in both cities (Loveland/Fort Collins), and spend tax dollars in both cities it is difficult to institute a non-resident fee. Jerry said that Golf Board is wrestling with this issue of non-resident fees also. MASTER PLAN UPDATE Jerry said that Park Planner Janet Meisel asked him to speak to the Board tonight about the Citizen Committee representation for the Master Plan. Staff would like one member of the Parks and Recreation Board to be on this committee. This will involve approximately three meetings in the next six months. Jessica MacMillan volunteered to be the representative for the Parks and Recreation Board. Diane Thies showed interest, but since the meetings will be during the day she asked that Jessica represent her interests in ADA and that it is a priority in the Master Plan. WORKPLAN AND MEETING DATES Jackie Rael discussed the draft workplan and meeting dates with the Board for 1995. Marilyn said that the Parkland Fee philosophy needs to be discussed. Eric said the master plan should drive the rest of these projects. Diane said skateboard facilities in various parks around the city should be added and that trails and proposed open space areas should be discussed fairly early in the year. Also, the Southwest Community Park should be added. On a motion by Diane Thies, seconded by Rebecca Chavez, the Board voted unanimously (8-0) to accept the Parks and Recreation Board 1995 workplan and Meeting Schedule as presented by staff with the additions and corrections made at tonight's meeting. Note: Rich Feller had to leave before the 1995 workplan was discussed. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS - Discussion was raised regarding EPIC thefts. Staff will follow- up on this at a future meeting. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 26, 1994 Page 4 The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide II Meeting Attendance BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUEST Roger Tarum Mary Ness Marilyn Barnes Rebecca Chavez Sylvia Cranmer Rich Feller Jessica MacMillan Eric Reno Diane Thies Jerry Garretson, Jerry P. Brown Jean Helburg Karen Manci Jackie Rael Poudre R-1 Rep. Lisa Sadar, Humane Society Carter Ewing, Fossil Creek Partners Citizens: Susan Cochran Tim Facer Ron Davis