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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 04/26/1989,. CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: April 26, 1989 The meeting, held at the Parks Maintenance Conference Room, was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by President Cathy Mulcahy. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 1989 were approved unanimously on a motion by Karen Schubert, seconded by John Barnett. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation, however, in the audience were 18 CSU students from Dr. Aukerman's Outdoor Recreation Class 463. Trails and Open Space Update Superintendent of Park Planning and Development Randy Balok presented his division's quarterly report to the Board. For the benefit of the 18 CSU students he detailed his report giving an update of acquisition, design, and development. He reviewed the division's current projects: - Playground Rehabilitation -- Park Planner Leslie Beckmann is coordinating this project with Park Technician Tom Merkey. - Park Development at Rossborough -- This is a 15-acre project southwest of Rocky Mountain High School. - Trail Under College Avenue at Spring Creek -- Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. He stated the design costs were $28,000 and construction costs were $140,000. Project Engineer Craig Foreman did an excellent job on this project. - Trail to CSU Nature Center. This is a 1.1 mile trail extension. The two bridges cost $45,000 and the trail construction cost will be approximately $140,000, saving on design fees by having Craig Foreman doing the work in- house. - Trail under East Mulberry will be started late this summer - Rails to Trails -- Mike Powers, Director of Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services, gave an update on the rails to trails project. John Barnett asked if there was a public comment period during the ICC approval. Randy said no. - Department Signage Program -- A landscape architect is preparing a study on our signage in the department. The goal is to come up with a cohesive signage program. Once implemented, this will be a three year program. John Barnett mentioned that with the issues regarding natural resources and open space land throughout the community that he would like to suggest having a meeting with the Natural Resources Board, the Storm Drainage Board, and Parks and Recreation Board Minutes April 26, 1989 Page Two perhaps the County Parks Board to provide an update on these types of projects in the community. Overland Park has been reseeded; tree transplanting has been done by the effort of the JC's. Participation Figures for Youth Sports In Jean's absence, Jerry passed out a memo from her. He explained the participation figures are partially up with the rise in population. Karen said her major concern was with the fees going up, if the participation figures were down. Statistics indicate that participation figures are not down. To clear up the rumor of Parks and Recreation taking over junior high sports is not true. We have not heard anything from Poudre R-1 and we are not in a position to take over these programs. Jerry said that the Poudre R-1 deletion of 4th Grade Swimming has had an impact on participation figures at the Indoor Community Pool. Elery Wilmarth asked what the Council wants us to do regarding the fees and charges policy. Mike Powers addressed that by stating that it has been some time since we restructured our fee policy. He said next year the Board will be extremely involved in finding a community global vision for the fees. 1990 fees will be brought to the Board in August and September. Cathy said that we didn't want to out price ourselves so that youth couldn't participate in our programs. Other Business Cathy asked if there was any feedback on the City's downtown plan. Jerry said there were questions regarding financing. Cathy said that one of the Council people was concerned that the Board does not want to utilize existing parkland for the senior center construction. Jean Helburg is heading a task force for the construction, location, design, and utilization of the Senior Center. Senior population is heavily involved. Summary of Park Rules and Regulations - This will go into a brochure. These are rules and regulations that are most often enforced in our parks, trails, open spaces and facilities. Cathy asked questions regarding alcohol beverages in the parks. The Police Department will enforce the open container law. Bob Aukerman said that over the years, the Police Department said that they would enforce if they had to, now it appears they are going to fully enforce the law. Karen agreed that the no alcohol drinking law needs to be enforced in the parks, along with the no glass container law in parks. Board Members and Staff Comments Reports John Barnett attended the Poudre River NRA Study meeting. He announced that for the May 15 meeting, draft copies of the study will be available at the City Planning Department and the Library. On May 30, June 13, and June 29, Public Comments will be taken at the Library. At the May 15 meeting, the Board should take a stand. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes April 26, 1989 Page Three - According to the Board's work plan, the budget information was scheduled for the May meeting. Because the budget schedule was changed, this information will probably be presented to the Board in June. - Bob Aukerman thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for all the help they have given his Outdoor Recreation Class. Bob said that the College Avenue Underpass is a great addition to the trails. - Elery Wilmarth said that certain Parks and Recreation employees should be nominated for a National Parks and Recreation merit award. He would like to get our people recognized for their outstanding work and dedication. - Elery would like to invite Mr. Bill Wright to one of our meetings to hear his side of the story for skateboarders. Mike felt it is a good time to invite Mr. Wright. Jerry said the hitch lies in the fact that we have $0 for a skateboard park. John Barnett noted that in January we asked skateboarders and Mr. Wright to show us a constituency and we will go forth from there. Mike said that it is hoped that it would be a public/private cooperative venture. The private sector would come up with the initial money and the City could provide the site and maybe the O&M. Jerry suggested the May meeting be devoted to the Skateboard issue. - Cathy questioned if anyone would like to change the meeting nights. She said that apparently the fourth Wednesday night does not fit into Rick Ramirez's schedule. Jerry said that Rick has not reapplied for his position on the Board. The Board agreed that 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday is a good day and time for all. Therefore, the meeting will remain as scheduled. - Jerry said that there are five slots open for the Parks and Recreation Board; the City will appoint two 4-year terms and two 2-year terms, as well as appoint a replacement for John Rabun. Mayor Bob Winokur and another Councilmember will probably be doing the interviewing. - Gravel Mining in Fort Collins - A Larimer County Parks Board Member contacted Cathy and said that they are concerned about the mining done in the City. They asked us to make a comment. Mike said in summary the County Board is asking that we join them. The mining companies are under law to reclamate the land after mining. John Barnett said that if the reclamation is done correctly that it would be a win/win situation for all. He referred to the Boulder area. Mike said that we are doing very well with Sterling and F1atIron with donations. Staff felt that if they want us to support that, we need further detailed documentation. Cathy asked that the memo she received be distributed to all in the next Board packets. - A student asked what is the function of the Board. Staff and several Board Members responded that the Parks and Recreation Board is an advisory board. The parameters are to advise the City Council on Parks and Recreation issues. Parks and Recreation April 26, 1989 Page Four Board Minutes The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Cathy Mulchay Mike Powers Walt Barclay Bob Aukerman Jerry P. Brown Rick Zier John Barnett Randy Balok CSU Students Karen Schubert Craig Foreman Eugene Eihausen Roger Tarum Jackie Rael John Perez Elery Wilmarth Holly Waugh Mark Goodridge Jeff Statey Erik Skos Jan James Scott Johnson Jim Dolan Daniel Dykstra Dawn Evans Lee Majors Tom Guthrie Mary Jo Black Bruce Channell Brett Terrell Mark Langanke Karen Brussell