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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 05/24/1989CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: May 24, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Cathy Mulcahy. Ann Schroeder called to say she would be out of town and wouldn't be able to attend the meeting. Agenda Review: Staff added NRA recommendation to the printed agenda after the discussion on gravel mining. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1989 were unanimously approved on a motion by Roger Tarum, seconded by John Barnett. Citizen Participation: Roy Beauchamp attended the meeting on behalf of the Commission on Disability. He said a northbound trail is needed, and asked that it be considered. Jerry P. Brown said that there isn't any funding for a bike path going north. Roger Tarum said that he is supportive of a trail north/south. Mr. Beauchamp talked about a possible trail adjacent to Redwood Drive. John Barnett said that one of the basic problems is that there is no pedestrian linkage with the north/south area. He said the City needs to look at pedestrian travel north/south. Jerry said that the City is putting in a handicap sidewalk at Edora between the ballfields and a handicap drinking fountain per Mr. Beauchamp's input during the Choices 95 process. Although it wasn't approved in Choices 95, the department felt it was needed and construction is underway. Skateboarding Jerry reminded the Board that at their last meeting, they discussed the skateboarding issue. Staff sent the Board skateboarding packets of information for their review. Bill and Holly Wright, owners of Wright Life, were present. They said that their clients are looking for a place to skate where they won't be harassed by merchants and police. Elery Wilmarth asked about the liability in other communities. Bill said that the liability is very minimal. Taken into consideration that the skateboarders utilizing a skateboard facility would have to use protective gear and the environment would be safe. Cathy asked if this is a trend. Bill thinks that it is a very viable sport/recreation. Rick Ramirez said that there is a growing involvement other than team sports at the schools. He said that it is an excellent opportunity for kids for recreational involvement. Rick complimented the Wrights on how the kids speak so highly of Bill and that he is teaching the kids good ethics. Rick asked what the Recreation Division's stand is on this issue. Jean addressed his question saying that we are open, however there is not any money to develop a park. Bill asked if there could be a private/public partnership plan where the City could lease the land to a private individual. He said an individual has moved to Fort • .• Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--2 May 24, 1989 Collins and wants to build a skateboard park. Dave Mosnik said the major expense is the cost of the land. Dave also added that if this park is build that the user fees would have to pay for it. Karen said that the Board feels the problems are the liability and the second concern is numbers -- what is the demand; and the third is funding. Jean said that one idea is that EPIC needs another sheet of ice. If constructed outside, it could be utilized as a skateboard park in the summer. On June 4, there will be a skateboarding demonstration at Block 31 Parking Lot. Mike said that if this investor who Bill talked about is interested that he put together a proposal and come to us. Mike said that we need to get through the legal side and then the political side. The best approach is the public/private partnership. Board Member Elery Wilmarth had to leave at this time. Gravel Mining Issue Ken Ashley spoke on behalf of the County Parks and Recreation Board. They have a concern about the time a mining company receives a mining permit until they are completed with the area. These mines are open ended as to the time frame of mining these areas. Permits are issued by the State of Colorado. He asked that the Parks and Recreation Board, the Natural Resources Board, and the County Board get together on this. John Barnett said that in Boulder the City received land from Flatiron after reclamation was done to the City's specifications. John Barnett felt this is something that the Board should be involved in. Roger asked how much of this has been discussed with the mining companies. Ken said that he talked with one of the mining companies that indicated that they are doing what they are required to do. John suggested the County Commissioners should get with the mining companies to develop a mineral extraction master plan. Mike said the biggest fear is that there will be a conflict with the mining companies. The City does receive amenities from the mining companies in donating primary river land. He said that there is a possibility that the mining companies could be turned over to a London based company, and the fact that they are remote, they might not donate land to the community. Generally the Board felt supportive of the County Board's position. Mike suggested Mr. Ashley talk to the Flatiron people in Boulder and he should contact Randy Balok, Superintendent of Park Planning and Development for the City of Fort Collins. The Board unanimously appointed John Barnett to represent the Parks and Recreation Board on this issue. He will meet with the County Board representatives and will proceed with their study. NRA Cache La Poudre River Study Board Representative to the NRA Study John Barnett reported on the study. This NRA will be unique in that it will provide recreation amenities with little money from the community. Suggestion was raised that Board representatives to the NRA Parks and Recreation Board Minutes--3 May 24, 1989 Karen and John prepare a position paper with their recommendations to the other Board members. Copies of the executive summary is included with these minutes for the Board. Board Nomination for C-BM Professional Excellence Award Elery Wilmarth at the last meeting suggested that the Board nominate a staff member for this award. The Board voted unanimously to nominate Recreation Superintendent Jean Helburg on a motion by Roger Tarum, seconded by John Barnett. Staff members Dave Warner and Jerry Brown will put the application together. Other Business - Jerry said that the "next Board meeting on Wednesday, June 22, is the traditional board dinner meeting. He said that if John Rabun is in town, he will be invited. This will be the last meeting for Ann Schroeder and Rick Ramirez. Board Members and Staff Comments - Karen said she served as a director of a CSU softball tournament and that Park Technician Larry Hallaert deserves recognition for the field preparations. She said there were many favorable comments about Rolland Moore Park. - Rick Ramirez said that favorable comments should be directed towards the EPIC staff. He said that Blevins Junior High held a communications workshop at EPIC and the staff was very supportive. - Rick also commented on the excellent ice show at EPIC last weekend. He said it was amazing to see the talent we have locally. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ,Res-p- fully submi ted, c i Rael, Administrative Aide Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Cathy Mulcahy Mike Powers Bill and Holly Wright Roger Tarum Jerry P. Brown Roy Beauchamp John Barnett Jean Helburg Debby Browne Rick Ramirez Dave Mosnik Kenneth Ashley Karen Schubert Jeff King Robert Udall Elery Wilmarth Jackie Rael Clint Wasser