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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 12/04/19910 • CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- December 4, 1991 The meeting was called to order at the Fort Collins Community Pool Conference Room at 7:05 p.m. by President Bob McCluskey, Jr. Board Member Mary Ness and Poudre R-1 Representative Dave Danielson both called to say they could not attend the meeting. Board Member Marilyn Barnes arrived at 7:30 p.m. Board Secretary K-Lynn Cameron took the minutes in the absence of Jackie Rael. Agenda Review: Staff requested rearranging the printed agenda moving the Indoor Pool Project Update and Tour to be the last Agenda Item. There were no objections. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 1991 were unanimously approved (7:0) as submitted, on a motion by Bob Alexander, seconded by Roger Tarum. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. 1992 Parks and Recreation Board Work Plan Staff prepared a rough draft of a proposed 1992 Work Plan/Meeting Schedule for Board review and comments. Jerry P. Brown noted that the January 22 meeting will also be a public meeting at EPIC, and the May 27 meeting will include a tour of Parks and Recreation Projects/Facilities. The January meeting will be advertised in the newspaper. Karen Schubert likes the idea of the public meeting scheduled for EPIC and the fact that it will be advertised. Bob McCluskey requested a tour of EPIC that night for Board members if there is enough time. After some other comments, John Barnett moved and Bob Alexander seconded to adopt the 1992 Parks and Recreation Board Work Plan/Meeting schedule as submitted. The vote was unanimous (7:0) to adopt the work plan. Report on the 1992 Approved Budget and Recreation Fees and Charges Mike Powers reviewed the 1992 approved budget. Mike thanked Bob McCluskey for attending the Council meeting and commenting on the Board's position with regard to Recreation fees and charges. Bob's presentation was important to the success of the night, as Council unanimously adopted the entire Recreation Fee Package. Council felt it important to maintain the financial integrity of the Recreation Fee Policy. In addition, $200,000 was added to wetlands in the Conservation Trust Fund budget on top of the $200,000 added in 1991. Also, $18,000 was added to the Trails Maintenance Budget, as well as funding for maintenance of Creekside Park. Council also approved funding the City's share of the Boltz Junior High School/Park Site construction project and added $15,000 for maintenance. Youth Parks and Recreation Board Minutes December 4, 1991 Page 2 Baseball, Youth Soccer, and Poudre R-1 will also contribute to this project. Bob McCluskey felt the Council really listened to the Parks and Recreation Board. Other Business - Senior Citizen Center: Bob Alexander and Mike Powers reported on the December 4 meeting of the Senior Center Building Team. Staff presented seven possible sites for the new Senior Center plus several other sites not being considered. The committee will narrow the selection to three or four sites, both City -owned and non City -owned land. The Board will review these sites for a recommendation at the January meeting, and Council will review this at their February worksession. Bob said the Building Team meeting was very interesting. - Staff distributed an update report from Leslie Bryson on Greenbriar Park. The Board is scheduled to review the Master Plan in January. K-Lynn Cameron noted she was pleased with EDAW, the consultant on the Greenbriar project. - Roger Tarum asked if solar orientation opportunities are considered in the design of Parks and Recreation facilities? He encouraged staff to look at passive solar in our facilities, especially in light of City Council's action on December 3. Indoor Pool Proiect Update and Tour Facility Manager Jeff King and Recreation Supervisor Janet Robinson explained to the Board the basic details of the upcoming Community Indoor Pool Renovation Project. $1,900,000 has been appropriated by Council from Choices 95 funds. We are now in the final design process with City review by mid -February. Bids should go out by the end of February and the pool will close on May 18. The project should be completed by next December and the pool should re -open on January 1, 1993. Improvements included in the renovation project include an elevator, family changing room, offices, reception area, second floor access, and the zero depth area of the pool will be located adjacent to the Women's Locker Room. The depth of the main pool will be increased near the starting blocks and the diving area will be reduced, but will be divided from the main pool with an "island." The project does not include new lockers, new lighting, and does not provide for water toys/play equipment. In addition, after the project funding was finalized, the Poudre Fire Authority identified improvements needed for Chlorine recovery and storage. Depending upon bid, we may need to ask Council for additional funding. Jeff stated we have had discussions with Poudre R-1 with the intent to try and relocate all competitive swimming to EPIC. Roger Tarum asked about the original structural problems of the building and Jeff explained. Karen Schubert Parks and Recreation Board Minutes December 4, 1991 Page 3 questioned the diving board situation. Swim teams will need to be more flexible and Jeff said it is possible CSU will allow some practices depending upon their schedules. The major swim season starts around November so the impact should be minimal. Janet and Jeff then provided a tour of the facility for Board members. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, K-Lynn Cameron, Board Secretary Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Bob McCluskey Bob Alexander Marilyn Barnes John Barnett K-Lynn Cameron Karen Schubert Roger Tarum Elery Wilmarth Mike Powers Jerry P. Brown Jeff King Janet Robinson Adrian Portillo