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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/24/1990M CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting of October 24, 1990 President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the 281 Conference Room. All Board Members were present. Agenda Review: Staff added "Indoor Pool Discussion" by Mike Powers to Other Business. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 1990 were unanimously approved (9-0) on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by Mary Ness. Citizen Participation: No Citizen participation. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Natural Resources Director Tom Shoemaker came before the Board to highlight the areas of the Environmental Management Plan that would be of concern to the Parks and Recreation Board. Tom stated that City Council reviewed the plan at their August 28 meeting. They asked the Natural Resources staff to get input from the various Boards. Tom pointed out the areas that would impact Parks and Recreation as follows: - Transportation: The EMP addresses a need for alternative transportation in the City of Fort Collins. This would impact the trails system. Although the Board agrees that the lead department should be Transportation, they also felt that the Parks and Recreation Board should serve as in an advisory capacity on this issue. - Natural Areas Acquisition Program: This program would enhance the already existing open space land and wetlands and any future acquisitions. $200,000 has been budgeted by Council for such enhancements and the money has been placed in the Conservation Trust Fund as a separate line item. - Poudre River Guidance Team: This plan continues the efforts to achieve the National Heritage Corridor along the Poudre River. This is a reaffirmation of the City's conservation of the Poudre River as a natural area. - Mineral Resources: Gravel mining is a common activity in Fort Collins in developing land and mining land reclamation. This plan would recommend focusing on policies and programs to ensure that resource extraction activities, and subsequent reclamation are consistent with the values of the Poudre River corridor. Board Member K-Lynn Cameron said the County Parks and Recreation Board is concerned about the same issue of reclamation and that the Natural Resources staff should contact them for their input. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 24, 1990 Page 2 Integrated Pest Management Policy: Tom said that the Forestry Division is the lead on this project. Jerry P. Brown said that City Forester Tim Buchanan prepared a plan which will be presented to City Council November 6. On a motion by John Barnett, seconded by Bob McCluskey, the Board voted unanimously (9-0) to endorse the Environmental Management Plan as submitted by the Natural Resources Department staff noting that their concerns are the issues that were discussed tonight. President Bob McCluskey will write a letter on behalf of the Board to City Council endorsing this plan and stating the concerns expressed by the Board. Land Donation Park Planning and Development Civil Engineer Craig Foreman explained to the Board that Mr. Williams would like to donate to the City of Fort Collins a 1.4 acre parcel of land near the intersection of Highway 14 and Lemay. This land would be ideal for a trail parking lot. The lot would accommodate 15 to 20 parking places with enhanced landscaping that would improve the site. The Board felt that this falls into the standards of the development of the Poudre River Corridor. The Board is concerned about the billboard sign on the property. Craig said negotiations with Mr Williams to potentially remove the sign within the next 10 years are taking place. John Barnett suggested that the donation be accepted on the basis that an environmental review of the land be completed. Craig said the City staff is in the process of that. Therefore, on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by John Barnett, the Board voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend City Council accept the Williams land donation. Senior Center Board Member Karen Schubert is the Board liaison for the Senior Committee. The Board together filled out a questionnaire on what they would like the amenities of the new center to be comprised of if funding is available. Recreation Manager Jean Helburg said the project team will have a report to the Board by January. John Barnett said that if there is any way a horticulture center can be incorporated in this center, it should be considered. He reiterated that was one of the Choices 95 projects that didn't get funded. Board Retreat The Board Members finalized their plans for their annual retreat on Sunday, October 28, at Elery Wilmarth's "mountain cabin." Other Business - Community Indoor Pool: Mike Powers explained that during the Choices 95 projects, funding was approved for the indoor pool renovation at $1,400,000. After the consultant performed the preliminary testing on the pool and building, it was determined that the renovation would cost at least an 0 0 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 24, 1990 Page 3 additional $300,000. Last night (October 23) the City Council's consensus at the worksession was to proceed with the plans to renovate the indoor pool and to look for any additional funds after the bids are received. Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports - Board Member Mary Ness reported that Jack Salisbury contacted him regarding the contract for the square dancers at City Park Center. Jean Helburg advised that the contracts should have been signed in September and that she would follow-up on this. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. fAullly. 0sub ' d, Rael, Administrative Aide Meeting Attendance: Board Members Staff Bob McCluskey Mike Powers Elery Wilmarth Jerry P. Brown Roger Tarum Jean Helburg Robert Alexander Craig Foreman John Barnett Tom Shoemaker K-Lynn Cameron Jackie Rael Rene' Clements Copney Mary Ness Karen Schubert