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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/28/19870 f CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - October 28, 1987 President Karen Schubert called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Board Members Ann Schroeder, Rick Ramirez and Mike ImMasche called to say they could not attend the meeting. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda New Board Member Roger Tarum was introduced. He gave some background on himself and was welcomed to the Board by everyone. Staff presented him with his Board notebook and orientation information. Minutes: The minutes of the Regular meeting of September 23, 1987, were approved unanimously as submitted, on a motion by John Rabun, seconded by Bill Loy. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation Natural Resources Presentation Bob Wilkinson from the City's Department of Natural Resources made a presentation to the Board. He showed slides and discussed the Wildlife Habitat Program, their mapping and classification system, and their low, medium and high concerns. The City was the first in the nation to be designated as an urban wildlife sanctuary. Bob discussed the various classifications, criteria, mitigation options, etc. He showed a map of the sites to be considered. He expressed a need to work with Parks and Recreation in the selection of parks to integrate natural areas and wetlands. Bob Aukerman asked about the recent situation at Benson Lake and other Board members made comments and asked questions. The Board's reaction was positive to working together. Recreation Fees and Charges Staff informed the Board that City Council had adopted the 1988 Recreation fees and charges as recommended by staff, but NOT recommended by the Board. The Council had decided to table the portion of the resolution dealing with affiliated user groups, directing staff specifically to negotiate with FAST and Youth Baseball toward an equitable solution. At the October 20 Council meeting one Councilmember stated he wished that the Board had made more specific recommendations on how to raise dollars other than through fee increases. He stated he thought fees were heading in the right direction. The Board was basically pleased that at least they have now been given some direction by Council, but Bill Loy asked why Councilman Maxey (the Parks and Recreation Board liaison) had not attended Board meetings, and was therefore unable to explain the Board's position to Council. Bill was Parks and Recreation Board October 28, 1987 Page Two upset that the Board was not represented by a Board member at the October 20 Council meeting. He said the Board should have been informed of the meeting and been represented. Jerry and H. R. said prior to the Council meeting they were not aware of any questions or discussions about the fees and charges that criticized the Board. Karen Schubert said that she and other Board members will attempt to meet with Loren Maxey and Gerry Horak to explain the importance of the Board's rejection of the fees. Several Board members expressed concerns that Councilman Maxey needs to attend Board meetings. Other Business - H. R. reported on the continuing discussions regarding the possible acquisition of the Kim Stuart open space area south of Pineridge. - Karen questioned a temporary fence on the Southwest portion of the open space south of Rolland Moore Park. Staff will investigate. - Karen also asked for comments on the recent newspaper articles on EPIC. H. R. informed the Board of some of the problems at EPIC including tile, sound system, and some other concerns. Staff is working with the architect and contractor to try to correct these. The pool will have to be closed next May/June for several weeks to do the work. - Jerry noted that the November Board meeting is scheduled for the day before Thanksgiving and suggested we agree to cancel that meeting unless a meeting is deemed necessary. There were no objections. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bob Aukerman Board Secretary Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Karen Schubert John Rabun Bob Aukerman Bill Loy Cathy Mulcahy Roger Tarum H. R. Phillips Dustin Rabun Jerry P. Brown Lance Stallings