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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/24/1984CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - October 24, 1984 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Bill Loy. Mike ImMasche and Ann Schroeder called to state they would not be able to attend the meeting. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda Citizen Participation: No citizen participation Guests: Darrell Knoblock, Leadership Fort Collins, and Lisa Wagy, CSU Intern Minutes: The minutes of the last regular meeting of September 25, 1984 were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Cathy Mulcahy seconded by David Shands. Update on Park Acquisitions H. R. Phillips updated the Board on the park sites acquisitions. The first is 6.4 acres of land on West Mulberry, approximately one mile west of City Park. This proposed neighborhood park borders Pearl and Laurel and is owned by Dr. Rogers of Cheyenne. The city negotiated the price to $120,000• There is presently an old house on the property that will be moved for low income housing. An old barn is also located on the property, which will be used for storage or a park shelter. This piece of property has one of the largest oak trees in Fort Collins. The second piece of property is located in North Fort Collins and is known as "Evergreen" property. The asking price for this land after negotiations - $21,000 per acre. Another piece of property is located west of A-B Company and is 15 to 20 acres of land. The next property is located on East Vine. It is not as high priority as the other three. The last piece is located on Everitt Development (south of Harmony off of Lemay). This would be a combination school/park property. Bill Loy asked about a theme park in the A-B area. However, H. R. advised Bill that nothing is planned in the A-B area for a water park. A private sector will probably purchase property to build a wave pool. At this point, H. R. asked the board what their feelings were about naming Fort Collins Parks. With regards to the Roger's property, Dr. Rogers asked that the park be named after his family who resided in Fort Collins for several years. Fran Bujack felt that "Rogers" would be an appropriate name for the park. Question was raised as to how the parks i Parks and Recreation Board--2 in this area are named. H. R. advised that the majority of parks we have acquired in the past 10 years have been named by Randy Balok, Superintendent of Planning and Open Space. The Board unanimously voted (6-0) to have Randy continue naming the parks. Update on Neighborhood Meetings - Pool/Ice Rink Bill Loy reported on the meeting and advised that the majority of people at the meeting were concerned with the traffic flow. H. R. advised that a traffic study is being done. The other concern was with the parking lot on the west side of the building. H. R. pointed out in the new drawings that the parking lot has been moved to the east side of the facility. H. R. then reviewed the drawings - 1979 plans vs. Recommended 1984 plans. The new plans indicate 1,000 seats on each side; warm water pool; handicap access wheelchair/ramp into the water; increased locker rooms; updated handicap standards; upstairs office and classroom; storage under the bleachers; and a bulkhead for the pool. Long-range plans will include handball/racquet ball courts, and a gym. Parks and Recreation Board's Input on Projects Bill Loy opened the discussion pointing out that Parks and Recreation Board should be identified. He felt that suggestions the Board makes should be reviewed in greater detail. For example, he felt that Stuart and Riverside should not connect. He questioned what function is the board serving? H. R. addressed Bill's concerns regarding Stuart and Riverside connecting by stating that staff has had no direction from Council regarding this. The City Manager asked for conceptuals. When preliminary plans are drawn up, then suggestions will be accepted by citizens, P & R Board and then to Council. Bill further stated that the board does not have enough say. He then asked Chuck Solano, former P & R Board President, if he has ever, as President, been asked to address City Council? Chuck replied that 50 percent of the time he has attended City Council meetings has been at the request of Council to act on behalf of the P & R Board. Cathy Mulcahy agreed with Bill. H. R. suggested that dates Council has worksession, the board might want to change their time of meeting so that they can attend the session and to allow their Councilmember to attend the P & R Board meetings. He also reminded Bill that the P & R Board is an advisory board, acting as a sounding board from the public. Bill suggested that the next time the Board has a strong recommendation, they should address concerns to Council and request a reply. Fran Bujack said that the P & R Board is merely an advisory board and that Council has the right to accept or decline our recommendations. Karen suggested that the Board attend Parks and Recreation Board--3 Council meetings when the agenda warrants P & R activities/concerns. Dave suggested that if the school officials are going to represent the schools, that someone come to the meetings as a representative since the present representative is not always able to attend board meetings. H. R. further suggested to Bill that he meet with the Mayor and express his concerns. H. R. will meet with the Superintendent of Purdre R-1 to request a representative to attend Board meetings. Parks and Recreation Board One -Half Day Workshop The board brain stormed ideas for the workshop as follows: - Meeting with Mayor Horak to define goals of the board; ask for his direction - Find out what other communities do (P & R Board) - What does Council expect of P & R Board - Meet with Councilmembers of neighboring cities, and ask what they expect of their board - How can we be more effective - Write other cities asking what Council expects of their board - Effective volunteer workshop - Seminar on how to be more effective - Network with other boards - Board member attend workshop to talk with other cities on their policies Chuck Solano advised that Jerry P. Brown was going to talk to Gerry Horak regarding a workshop. Bill proposed that Chuck, Karen, and Bob form a committee on this project. Bill will contact Gerry Horak to address board. Update on Advertising, Policy/Committee Mike ImMasche, chairman of this committee, was absent and therefore board moved on to the next item on agenda. Other Business - H. R. passed out fall/winter park projects report. - H. R. advised the board of two outdoor ice rinks: one at Edora with a plastic liner and the other at Martinez. - Fran Bujack recommended that railings be installed on concrete steps at Rolland Moore Park. Parks and Recreation Board--4 Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports The next P & R meeting will be held at the Indoor Pool. The board will tour the facility. Fran suggested that the meeting be moved up earlier to 5:30 p.m. since touring would be first. Suggestion was adopted for the upcoming November meeting to meet at the Pool at 5:30 p.m. A CSU Recreational Programming class (30 students) will be attending this meeting. Correspondence - No correspondence The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Those Attending Board Staff Guests Bill Loy Cathy Mulcahy David Shands Karen Schubert Bob Aukerman Fran Bujack H. R. Phillips Jackie Champeney Darrell Knoblock Lisa Wagy