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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 07/24/19910 a CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- July 24, 1991 A reception was held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. for the Landmark Preservation Commission members and Parks and Recreation Board members. President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All Board members were present. He introduced new Board Member Marilyn Barnes. Marilyn replaces Rene' Clements Cooney who accepted a position on the Planning and Zoning Board. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 1991 were unanimously approved on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by Mary Ness. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Discussion with Landmark Preservation Commission Members Rae Todd spoke on behalf of the Landmark Preservation Commission giving the Parks and Recreation Board members a background of their commission and explained their function. Bob McCluskey asked how our Boards can work together on a functional basis? Carol Tunner replied that when a park is being constructed if there is a historical value to any buildings on the land, the Landmark Preservation Commission would like to be notified. Ruth Weatherford spoke about the development of a historical park moving various buildings in the city that would be preserved and/or restored. If there was such a park, perhaps the Rhodes House would have been saved. She mentioned that one of the main tourist draws around the United States is historical attractions. City Council allocated $200,000 for historical purposes. A portion of this money will be used for a study that will include residential architecture, the central business district, a preservation plan, and survey of 125 historical landmarks in Fort Collins. Jennifer Carpenter said that when and if the National Heritage corridor is developed that time would be important for a cross involvement of the two Boards. Bob McCluskey asked if a historical park is declared, where would the money come from to move the houses? Carol said various grants, City funding, private sector and possibly proceeds from Small Stakes Gambling in Mountain Communities. Recommendation on the Indoor Pool Staff distributed a draft of an agenda item summary on renovation or replacement of the indoor pool for the Board's review. Mike Powers presented the options that were given to Council at the July 9 worksession. Mike then reviewed the Council's discussion and direction to bring a resolution authorizing renovation of the indoor pool to the August 6 Council meeting. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes July 24, 1991 Page 2 The Board discussed the item and reviewed the following points. - Council appears to be ignoring the study (costing $40,000) that was performed last summer determining the condition of the indoor pool. - Renovation of the pool would alter plans for the Cultural Plan with the Lincoln Center. - Develop pool into the Senior Center program for now and then build a third pool as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (adopted in 1988). - The City needs to look at the long-range needs of the community and adding the pool to the Senior Center would be the first step. After much discussion, Karen Schubert said the Board needs to make a recommendation based on the above points and that Board members need to lobby individual Council members emphasizing the long-term effects of renovation of the indoor pool. On a motion by Karen Schubert, seconded by John Barnett, the Board voted unanimously (8-0, -- Elery Wilmarth left before this discussion) to recommend to City Council to add the pool to the senior center for the following reasons. • With the money currently available for renovation, we would end up with a pool projected to last 15 years, while the building may serve only 10 years. This might put the City in the position of having to add money periodically because it would be difficult to replace this facility if part of it has a significant useful life left to serve. • Given that the money will be used to renovate only a portion of the building, we are afraid that the City would still be in the position that it has been for years with respect to this pool. This pool has been a financial drain on the City for many years. The City has had to add money to continually shore up the infrastructure of this facility. We are afraid that this partial renovation will perpetuate this history of continuing to add money to this pool in years to come. • We believe this issue can be considered as an economic decision. With the renovation, we would be providing 15 years of swimming to the community for $1,928,573. By combining with the senior center, we can provide more years of service for the same price. • One of the fastest growing demographic groups in Fort Collins is the senior population. By combining this pool with the senior center and designing for their needs, we are anticipating future needs of the community. • If Council accepts our recommendation, we believe the pool should not be the driving force for the senior center location. A larger pool added to the center will change some of the site requirements, however, senior center needs should be the driving force in these decisions. 0 • Parks and Recreation Board Minutes July 24, 1991 Page 3 • A recent survey of senior groups and organizations responded that they would prefer to have this money added to the senior center project and a larger pool constructed. However, they expressed concerns that need to be mitigated if this combination takes place. • Most of the concerns of the seniors can be mitigated with the additional $452,000 that would need to be added for renovation. While adding money to a project is always negative, we believe that this combination will be much less controversial if these concerns can be mitigated. • The long-term swimming needs of the community will eventually require a third indoor pool in Fort Collins. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted in 1988, recommends the addition of a third pool. The merger of this money with the senior center will position the City for the development of this third pool. Again, this helps the City to plan for its future. Other Business - Park City, Utah representatives will visit Fort Collins next month. If Board members are interested in participating, contact Kari Henderson. - A reception for Laurie Mathews, new director of the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, will be held on Thursday, August 22, at Boyd Lake. Invitations will be sent to Parks and Recreation Board members. Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports - Bob McCluskey read a note that Rene' Clements Cooney wrote to staff and the Board acknowledging her appreciation of staff and Board members investment of time and talent to the Parks and Recreation Board. - Jerry P. Brown distributed correspondence for the Board's review: • Board Members Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Expiration of Terms • Staff Members Addresses and Phone Numbers • Letter from Recreation Supervisor Dave Mosnik to Skate Board Enthusiasts • Letter from City Engineer Greg Lanning on the Stuart/Stover Channel ization - Small Wonders Park - Mike Powers reported that staff will be building a small pocket park in this area. Construction will start in September. This site will be a low -maintenance, low -budget park with pavers, park benches, trees/shrubs and flowers. - Recreation Manager Jean Helburg reported that EPIC pool has been closed for the last 10 days because the main water pump was broken. The pool had to be drained and it was being filled Wednesday night. - The RFP has been issued for the computer registration. The new system will be running before next summer. - The air circulation system at Northside Aztlan Center has been installed thanks to the donation by Anheuser Busch Corporation. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes July 24, 1991 Page 4 - Jean also reported that Youth Baseball is interested in the City taking over the Youth Baseball Program. Two Recreation staff members will attend the next Youth Baseball meeting. Bob McCluskey asked the Board Members to think about the value of meeting with the Landmark Preservation Commission tonight and the possibility of Joint meetin4s with other boards and commissions. Karen Schubert is an assistant coach for Pony Tail Softball this year. Her daughter is the coach. Karen wished to take this time to commend Recreation Supervisor Dave Mosnik on his professionalism in hiring coaches and the orientation process he formulates for this program. He does an outstanding job serving more than 300 girls in this program. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. �ctfully submitted,) i� Rael, Admin' tive Aide II Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Bob McCluskey Bob Alexander Marilyn Barnes John Barnett K-Lynn Cameron Mary Ness Karen Schubert Roger Tarum Elery Wilmarth Mike Powers Jerry P. Brown Jean Helburg Jeff King Jackie Rael Landmark Preservation Commission Members: Rae Todd Jennifer Carpenter Ruth Weatherford Carol Tunner, Staff Liaison