HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/27/1993CITY OF FORT COLLINS
CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Councilman Gerry Horak
STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jerry P. Brown, Assistant to the Director,
and Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide II
MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- January 27, 1993
President Bob McCloskey called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. The meeting was
held at the Mulberry Pool in the Class Room.
AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 9,
1992 were unanimously approved on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by Roger
Tarum.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No citizen participation.
REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Assistant to the Director Jerry P. Brown introduced Tom Gallier, Technical
Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Department. He explained that the City
purchased a 160-acre piece of property between Fort Collins and Windsor for a
future wastewater treatment plant to be developed in the year 2000 or 2002. Of
this property, 47 acres will be used for the treatment plant and the remainder
will be used for passive recreational/open space purposed. Tom showed the Board
the five maps that indicates five alternative uses for the land surrounding the
treatment plant. The alternatives indicated an environmental/natural area that
could be used for hunting; picnic rest areas; future bike trail on the east side
of the river. Tom asked K-Lynn Cameron what the County's Master Plan shows for
this area. She replied that the County Parks plan shows this area as a greenbelt
as is indicated on the maps presented tonight.
Councilman Gerry Horak said Council has discussed using a portion of this land
for controlled hunting for disabled citizens. He complimented Tom's committee
for looking into all the alternative uses for this land. K-Lynn asked if there
would be pipelines going to this treatment plant, why not incorporate this right-
of-way for a trail access. Gerry Horak said the committee should look at the
benefits of a trail to this area. John Barnett said if this is looked at on a
larger scale the City and County could cooperate in this and focus on the surface
use of the right-of-way. Mike Powers said he and Rich Shannon (Utilities
Director) have discussed this in their River Guidance Team meetings that is
incorporating all the City's master plans together. Mary Ness asked how far this
land is from the Weld County boundaries? Tom replied that it is one mile. Mary
also questions hunting in this area because it is too close to the two county
roads. He would like to see handicap access for fishing in this area. Cathy
Mulcahy asked if the adjacent property owners have any problems with this
project? Tom said that there is very little development in this area. The
Ptarmigan neighborhood has been made aware of this, and so far, no concerns have
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been raised. Bob McCluskey asked if Tom needed a recommendation from the Parks
and Recreation Board tonight? Tom said that this was an informational
presentation and that after input from all the Boards, the committee will make
a recommendation to City Council.
1992 ANNUAL REPORT
Jackie Rael had previously mailed copies of the Parks and Recreation Board's 1992
Annual Report for their review. On a motion by John Barnett, seconded by K-Lynn
Cameron, the Board voted unanimously (9-0) to accept the annual report as
submitted by staff.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Elery Wilmarth questioned the Trails section in the Parks and Recreation
Update Report. He would like to see more detail in this section. Staff
will follow up on this.
- Bob McCluskey would 1•ike to share minutes with the Transportation Board.
John Barnett agreed that the two Boards need to work together, especially in
the area of commuter trails and recreational trail systems. He stated the
Lottery money, along with the ISTEA money could fund these projects.
BOARD MEMBERS/STAFF COMMENTS
Jean Helburg gave an update on the senior center. We are in the design
development phase. Plans are to break ground in early fall 1993 and
completion in the fall of 1994.
Diane Thies referred to the Update Report and questioned the limited gym
space. Jean said this has been a growing problem over the years with Poudre
R-1 gym space availability. She said staff is looking into other options.
The problem lies with adult sports and the fact that it is too dangerous for
them to use the elementary gyms. Poudre R-1 Representative Dave Danielson
said programs are growing and there will be additional gyms built at Rocky
Mountain High School and Poudre High School, along with weight rooms.
K-Lynn Cameron said she will present the Larimer County Parks Master Plan at
the February Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
On a motion by Elery Wilmarth, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Jean Helburg gave the Board a tour of the renovated Mulberry Pool.
espectfull su ted,
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Administrative Aide
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Meeting Attendance
Board Minutes
BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUESTS
Bob McCluskey
Roger Tarum
K-Lynn Cameron
Marilyn Barnes
John Barnett
Cathy Mulcahy
Mary Ness
Diane Thies
Elery Wilmarth
Dave Danielson, Poudre R-1 Rep.
Mike Powers
Jerry P. Brown
Jean Helburg
Tom Gallier
Jackie Rael
Gerry Horak
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