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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 11/27/1984CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - November 27, 1984 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Indoor Pool by President Bill Loy. Chuck Solano called and could not attend. Guests in attendance included Mayor Gerry Horak, 21 students from CSU Outdoor Recreation Class-463, and Ron McClary from Poudre R-1. Board members and guests toured the Community Indoor Pool facility. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, were approved unanimously as corrected (date listed was October 24) on a motion by Mike ImMasche, seconded by Cathy Mulcahy. Community Indoor Pool After the tour, board members, the mayor, and staff participated in a question and answer session. Barb Schoenberger, Andy McRoberts and Mary Ann Easterling of the pool staff were asked their opinions of pool storage space, the renovation of a few years ago, and their programs. Bob Aukerman asked about the future of the facility and what position the board should take. Mike ImMasche asked about the time frame for the board to take a position. Mayor Horak stated that the board should know what the community need is regarding the question of the facility. H. R. Phillips provided some history of the need. Bill Loy asked about any immediate financial need. Poudre R-1 Board Representative Ron McClary briefly talked about participation by the schools. After further discussion, President Loy requested staff to provide data to the board regarding needs. Barb Schoenberger then invited everyone to the "Dippin' For a Decade" event on December 15. This is 10 years to the day that the pool was dedicated in 1974. Report on Pool/Ice Arena Project Project Manager Jack Gianola gave an update on the project. He explained the timetable and stated that the total conceptual cost for the project is $7.2 million, with actual construction costs of $5.6 million. Several conceptual drawings of the site were reviewed. Preliminary design should be completed in March 1985, and construction should be completed in late fall 1986, with doors opening December 25, 1986. There will be another public meeting next month and the board will again review the project in January/February. Board members were generally pleased thus far with the status of the project. Proposed Archery Range at Sludge Farm Property H. R. Phillips presented information on the proposed archery range at the Sludge Farm Open Space Property. The board reviewed a conceptual site drawing and projected costs utilizing Lottery funds. Board members concurred that tying in this project to the future Strauss Cabin Trail extension on the river was appropriate and were favorable to the project. Advertising Committee Report Mike ImMasche discussed the recent Advertising Committee meeting and what direction they were taking. Several different policies are needed for outdoor parks and for indoor facilities. The committee and staff will provide a written policy statement for full board review in January. Ron McClary talked about the Poudre R-1 policy on advertising, as well as the potential usage of corporate sponsorship of school and recreational activities. Status of Capital Projects H. R. updated the board on various capital projects including: Lee Martinez Park Farm, Leisure Park, Landings Park, Woodwest North Detention Park, the trails rip rap on the lower Poudre, Spring Creek Trail undercrossing on Lemay, and the Foothills Trail. H. R. told board members that Council had approved the punccase of the Rogers Park site, and that a tour of the Foothills Trail with Dr. Austin of CSU was planned for December 13 at 10:30 a.m. Board members are welcome to attend. David Shands asked about the possibility of extending the Spring Creek Trail past Edora Park east nearer to Timberline. H. R. explained about the problem with crossing the railroad tracks, but staff would investigate. December 25 Meeting The next scheduled meeting of the board is Tuesday, December 25. After much discussion, the board voted unanimously to cancel that meeting, and to add a special meeting for Tuesday, January 8, 1985, as the next meeting. We will also meet January 22, 1985, as well. Board members do not desire a December meeting at this time. Other Business -Karen Schubert reported on the one-half day workshop committee research of other cities' Parks and Recreation Boards. She and Chuck Solano will continue to pursue the project. -Ron McClary talked about the good working relationship between Parks and Recreation and the Poudre R-1 School District. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mike ImMasche Board Secretary Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Bill Loy H. R. Phillips Mayor Gerry Horak Cathy Mulcahy Jerry P. Brown Ron McClary Mike ImMasche Jean Helburg Ann Schroeder Barb Schoenberger CSU Students -Class 463 Karen Schubert Andy McRoberts Glenn Brackett Fran Bujack Mary Ann Easterling Leslie Clark Bob Aukerman Jack Gianola Jerry Cook David Shands Anthony Doneson Ryan Eggelton James Engel David Green Mark Little Gretchen Mitterer Teresa Romero Liz Schrader Laura Slater JoAnna Wagschal Pam Wanek Daniel Weber Andrew Wirth Adam Clarke Beth Steinkoenig Richard Belcher Sherri Paricio Polly Woodbury