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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/25/1999Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Lance Freeman. Agenda Review: Two items were added under Other Business: Downtown Maintenance and Memo from City Manager John Fischbach requesting the Board's input for the 2000/2001 budget. Items of Note: Rebecca Chavez called to say she wouldn't be able to attend tonight's meeting Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded by Jessica MacMillan, the Board unanimously (6-0) approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 1999. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Pete Wray, City Planner/Advanced Planning, spoke to the Board regarding the framework for the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and how it relates to parks and trails. Tonight he is asking for a formal recommendation to City Council. He pointed out the plans for a community park of 100 acres, four neighborhood parks, and four mini parks within the future residential areas. He pointed out two natural areas and a 13.5 mile trail network that will take advantage of future stormwater drainage right of ways. The trail system will connect to the Poudre Trail in three areas. In accordance with the presentation by staff outlining the proposed trail and park system and how they enhance the development of the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, the Board on a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded Dean Hoag, voted unanimously (6-0) to endorse the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan. Marilyn asked where the truck route alternatives will be in proximity of this plan? Pete showed the Board the proposed routes. Paul Van Valkenburg said this a good plan and a challen¢e to the Citv with the truck route throueh this area. Janet Meisel added that we Parks and Recreation BoardlGiinutes • February 25, 1999 Page 2 Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Update Janet Meisel -Burns explained to the Board that the updates to the Policy plan are necessary as a result of the updates to the Fossil Creek Reservoir Subarea Plan, Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, and West Central Area Plan. Mountain Vista Plan — Staff illustrated a community park that we relocated to its proper coordinates. In the Mountain Vista area we had originally planned two neighborhood parks and now know that we need four neighborhood parks that are 6 to 10 acres in size. There are trail corridors thorough this area as Pete explained and outlined. Janet referred to parkland tables that need to be updated in the policy plan. Updates to the three acquired parklands in Registry Ridge, Providence Town Park, at Trilby and Lemay; and Waterfield in the MountainVista Subarea. West Central Neighborhood — the neighborhood representatives requested three parks and we replied that we recognize the need for two parks. Fossil Creek Subarea Plan — In 1996, we didn't recognize anything other than regional parks and trails in this area. It is now a part of the UGA and will be higher density. These areas need to meet the City requirements with approximately 12,000 projected population in this area. We will need 80 acres of parkland in that area — 50 acres of community and 30 acres of neighborhood, and an additional trail south of this area (2-1/2 mile). Janet reviewed the regional park area south of Fossil Creek Reservoir area. Staff will present the policy plan updates to the Planing and Zoning Board next week in coordination with the two subarea plans. Last week the Natural Resources Board endorsed the changes. The Policy Plan changes will be presented to City Council on March 16. Del asked about the extension of the trail through the Cathy Fromme area? Janet replied that it has been approved by the neighborhood. On a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded by Paul Van Valkenburg, the Board voted unanimously (6-0) to accept the updates to the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan as presented by staff. Update on Community Horticulture Center On a motion by Lance Freeman, seconded by Del Price, the Board voted unanimously (6-0) to adjourn into Executive session to discuss this item as it relates to negotiations. The Board reconvened at 8:30 p.m. on a motion by Del Price, seconded by Marilyn Barnes. Other Business • Downtown Maintenance — Virgil Taylor wanted to update the Board on the Old Town maintenance that borders Mountain and Walnut. Staff evaluated the maintenance in the downtown area and concluded that the infrastructure is failing. The upgrades to the downtown with the pavers and canopies were built in 1977 and old town upgrades in 1983. k- Parks and Recreation Board'iClinutes • February 25, 1999 Page 3 Some of the infrastructure didn't have a long-term life expectancy. We estimated a need of $1,000,000 for replacement of pavers, benches, electricity, and irrigation. Old Town Square Association requested some help from the City to assume the maintenance. City Manager John Fischbach thinks this is a good idea. The merchants would contribute a set amount and the City would fund the rest of the maintenance. Stormwater has some major work to be done in the downtown area with conduits to flow water to the river. We will coordinate our projects with them. Marilyn asked if we could take some of the money out of the Street Beautification fund from Capital money? Staff is working with the Finance Department to upgrade the infrastructure all at one time. The operation and maintenance for this area would be a significant amount of money for snow removal, litter removal, plantings and flower. Jessica asked how this will be done? Virgil said that it will depend on the other utilities schedule. She said that in talking to the business people downtown, we need to protect the merchants so that they can continue business. • City Budget Preparation — Jackie Rael distributed a copy of a memo from City Manager John Fischbach requesting the Board's input for the 2000-2001 budget process. Mike said staff will review this with the Board at our March meeting and in the meantime the Board can gather their thoughts on input to the City Manager. • Jessica asked about the Spring Creek Trail by the Fort Collins Club. Marty said he will check with Craig. She further questioned the trail by College Avenue. • Jessica also asked about "Air Force Park". Council committed $35,000 if the group could raise matching funds. Placement of the aircraft would be Timberline and Mulberry at the northeast corner. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on a motion by Del Price, seconded by Marilyn Barnes. Meeting Attendance: Board Members Staff Marilyn Barnes Lance Freeman Dean Hoag Jessica MacMillan Del Price Paul Van Valkenburg JanetMeisel Burns Marty Heffernan Mike Powers Jackie Rael Virgil Taylor Pete Wray Rael ive Administrative Assistant