HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 12/09/1992CITY 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 -- December 9, 1992
President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. The meeting was
held at the Parks Maintenance Center Conference Room, 413 South Bryan Avenue.
Board Member Mary Ness and Poudre R-1 Representative Dave Danielson called to say
they would not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 28,
1992 were unanimously approved on a motion by Diane Thies, seconded by Cathy
Mulcahy.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No citizen participation.
CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER LANDSCAPE OPPORTUNITIES STUDY PHASE 2
Assistant to the Director Jerry P. Brown briefly discussed this item. Board
Members have previously received copies of the Phase I report, and received at
tonight's meeting copies of the press release and agenda regarding the Phase 2
open working meeting scheduled for Friday, December 11, 1992, from 9:00 a.m. to
noon, at the Cherokee Park Room in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State
University. The Poudre River LOS addresses the river corridor between Mulberry
Avenue and Harmony Road, with the intention to generate ideas resulting in
actions to protect and enhance the environmental, cultural, and economic features
of the river, with special emphasis on the CSU Environmental Learning Center.
The purpose of the open working meeting is to establish a steering committee and
task groups for LOS Phase 2.
Board Members John Barnett and K-Lynn Cameron previously expressed their interest
and plan on attending the meeting. All other Board members are invited to
attend. John said that this consensus building is an excellent participatory
process, with good materials out of the initial work shop. It integrates well
with various master plans and community projects. Randy Balok, Manager of Park
Planning and Development, and Jerry briefly discussed the relationship of the
recently passed 1/4 cent sales tax for natural areas, and with the Natural
Heritage Corridor project.
ACQUISITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE
Randy Balok previously sent a confidential memorandum (as this is a land
acquisition matter) to the Board describing this proposed purchase of a
neighborhood park site in southeast Fort Collins near Linton Elementary School.
We are negotiating to purchase a total of approximately 12 acres from two
different property owners. Randy showed the Board a site map and noted that this
site fits into our neighborhood park criteria. Pending the Board's
recommendation and Council approval, the purchase would take place in February
1993. Parkland Fund money has been appropriated in the 1993 budget to cover the
purchase. Randy noted the cost per acre and stated that one of the two
landowners has fully agreed to our price. The other land owner has not yet
responded, however, we don't necessarily need to acquire that land at this time,
and we really don't anticipate any problems with the acquisition. John Barnett
asked about potential hazardous materials on the site and if a study was being
done? Randy replied that Natural Resources would provide this service.
Board Member K-Lynn Cameron arrived at the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
After further discussion, the Board, on a motion by John Barnett, seconded by
Roger Tarum, voted unanimously (6:0) (with K-Lynn Cameron abstaining) to
recommend approval of the acquisition of this neighborhood park site, subject to
environmental review findings.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Bob McCluskey asked staff about the Energy Policy Issue report he received
from the Natural Resources Department. Jerry noted it was listed on the
Board's Work Plan for 1993 under "Other Possible Items."
- John Barnett reported he recently met with citizens in the general
neighborhood around Overland Trail and noted it seemed to be a very
productive meeting.
- Jerry distributed the Project Report Update as prepared by Jackie Rael.
- Cathy Mulcahy reminded everyone about the open house to view plans for the
new Senior Center, which is scheduled for December 16 at the Raintree
Shopping Center.
- Board members were invited to tour the Parks Maintenance Center when the
meeting concluded.
On a motion by Elery Wilmarth, the Board meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry rown
Assistant to the Director/CLRS
Meeting Attendance
BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUESTS
Bob McCluskey
Roger Tarum
K-Lynn Cameron
John Barnett
Cathy Mulcahy
Diane Thies
Elery Wilmarth
Jerry P. Brown
Randy Balok
Tim Buchanan
Chuck Ainsworth
Bill Bartran