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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/25/1989CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: October 25, 1989 President Cathy Mulcahy called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Agenda Review: Staff added one item VB to the printed Agenda entitled NRPA Conference Report. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1989 were approved unanimously (after corrected by Administrative Aide Jackie Rael to read as follows on Page 2 paragraph 3, line 4 should read "Transportation is working on ... Greg responded that the Transportation Department ... multi model should be changed to mulit modal") on a motion by Roger Tarum, seconded by Bob McCluskey. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation Introductions: Jerry P. Brown introduced Keith Goosman, the newly appointed Poudre R-1 representative to the Parks and Recreation Board. Keith has worked for PR-1 for 24 years. Randy Balok said that he has worked closely with Keith over the years and welcomes him to the Board. All Board members introduced themselves to Keith. President Cathy Mulcahy expressed her appreciation of Keith's appointment to the Board representing Poudre R-1. Capital Projects Status Update Superintendent of Park Planning and Development Randy Balok reviewed the memo staff previously sent to the Board updating them on the Capital Projects for Parks and Recreation. He reported that Lottery funds were down this year by $117,000. The City of Fort Collins was projected to receive $300,000, but received $183,000. Projections for 1990 are that the City will receive $300,000. Some Board members questioned the difference in Parkland Fund, Conservation Trust, and Capital Projects Fund. Randy explained that the Parkland Fund money comes from the $625 for each new dwelling in Fort Collins that is paid at the time of construction. The Conservation Trust Fund money is the Lottery proceeds; and the Capital Projects Fund is generally funded through the General Fund 1/4 cent capital sales tax money. Bob Aukerman asked if the Board will be reviewing the Parkland Fee before he retires from his position on the Board. Jerry said it will be an item on the 1990 Work Plan. Elery Wilmarth questioned what criteria is followed to transfer money from one account to another. He and other Board members felt that the funding for the "Greenbelt Corridor" should be transferred to be utilized in a more appropriate project. Randy addressed their concern stating that the money will probably be reappropriated in the Five Year Trails Plan. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 25, 1989 Page Two Board member John Barnett questioned why the plan for Creekside Park (adjacent to Dairy Queen on College Avenue) had not come before the Board for their review. Staff explained to the Board that this project is being paid for and completed by Storm Drainage. They were responsible for moving the trailers and relocating the residents as part of their project. In the realm of all of this relocation of storm water in this area, the Parks and Recreation Department will acquire the maintenance of this area adjacent to the trail. After much discussion, Roger Tarum and Bob Aukerman agreed that the Parks and Recreation Board should not be involved in the projects that other City departments are working on. The inundation of paper work would be'overwhelming and the Board would need to meet more than once a month. Cathy Mulcahy agreed and said that it is staff's determination as to what projects relating to Parks and Recreation are brought to this Board for review. Common Issues with Natural Resources Board Bob Wilkinson, Resources Associate, from the City's Department of Natural Resources met with the Board to discuss a possible joint meeting with the Natural Resources Board about the mutual concerns regarding the Timberline extension and how it would affect the Riverbend Ponds or about other issues of common concern. Bob said that after Greg Lanning from the Engineering Department met with the Natural Resources Board, the two Boards might want to have a joint meeting. Staff will keep the Boards abreast of the project. Bob reiterated the fact that Natural Resources and Parks and Recreation are not always asked for input into other City department's projects. Bob passed out a copy of the Natural Resources Advisory Board's 1989 goals. Potential Land Trade with The Faith Evangelical Free Church Civil Engineer Craig Foreman and Randy Balok explained to the Board that the Faith Evangelical Free Church on Drake Road owns land adjacent to the Ross Open Space. The church wants to construct a parking lot and would like to make a trade with us which would give them access to their land for parking and in return we would have a trail right-of-way to Dunbar Street. After much discussion, the Board felt they do not have enough information on this equal land swap and are concerned about what might be built on the north west corner. On a motion by Elery, seconded by John Barnett, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to table this land trade until more details are brought forth. John Barnett also noted that he is concerned about the storm water quality in the Spring Creek from this area. Board Retreat Report Elery said that it was a good retreat and he enjoyed hosting it. All Board members who attended agreed that it was a wonderful "mental health day." 9 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 25, 1989 Page Three NRPA Conference Report Cathy Mulcahy reported on her trip to San Antonio for the National Recreation and Parks Association convention. She attended many workshops and conferences in the Board's section. She said the majority of the Boards represented were policy making instead of advisory. She said that Jean Helburg's acceptance speech was humble and recognized the many volunteers in our City. Cathy also noted that the Gold Medal recipient for the 20,000 - 50,0000 population this year was Loveland. Staff will prepare a letter of congratulations to the Loveland Parks and Recreation Department from the Board. November/December Board Meeting Jerry noted that these two meetings fall the day before Thanksgiving and during Christmas break. He suggested that the November and December meetings be combined to one meeting on Wednesday. December 6, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meetings Time Change John Barnett suggested that the starting time of the meetings be changed to 7:00 p.m. as the 6:30 time is inconvenient for him because he works out of town. The Board members were concerned about the meetings running too late, but decided unanimously to try it. Therefore, meetings of the Parks and Recreation Board will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Other Business The Quail Hollow Sub -Division status was questioned by Elery Wilmarth. Staff said that it has been approved by City Council. Jerry asked Karen Schubert the status of the Poudre R-1 Facilities Committee Report as she served on this committee. She said that the report is supposed to be completed in November. Keith said he would see to it that all Board members receive a copy of the report. John Barnett asked where the Board wants to go from here on the NRA study. Roger Tarum said that the County Commissioners have recommended that the project have an eastern termination point of I-25. Staff will ask Leslie Beckmann (Park Planner) to contact Kari Van Meter to update staff on the Council Worksession Tuesday night. Leslie will then bring the Board up-to- date on the project. The Board will determine what stand they would like to take on their position with this project. Cathy Mulcahy said that she and Mike Powers were invited to a luncheon hosted by Anheuiser-Busch at which time the Anheuiser-Busch Foundation donated $55,000 to Northside Aztlan Community Center for improvements at the Center. $27,500 was donated this year with a matched donation next year. E Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 25, 1989 Page Four - Cathy asked if Board members could have name tags to wear when they are publicly representing the Parks and Recreation Board. Staff will order tags this week. - Cathy suggested a time limitation on each topic for Board review of 30 minutes per item. Board members agreed that 30 minutes was adequate. Meeting Adjournment - On a motion by Elery, seconded by Bob McCluskey, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. ctfully submitted, IiW Rael inistrative Aide Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Cathy Mulcahy Jerry P. Brown Keith Goosman, PR-1 Roger Tarum Randy Balok Josh Hadachak, UNC Student John Barnett Craig Foreman Elery Wilmarth Jackie Rael Bob Aukerman Karen Schubert Bob McCluskey Reminder: Next Board Meeting will be Wednesday. December 6. at 7:00 p.m.