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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD —1 _
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - September 28, 1982
The Board met at the Parks and Recreation Administration Buil ng
TOUR of New Development
Board members were driven on a tour of Rolland Moore Park, Edora Park, and along
the newly opened 2.8 mile Poudre River Trails segment from Mulberry to Prospect.
H. R. Phillips updated Board members as to the development status of each project.
Following the tour, Board members and staff arrived at Applegates Landing
Restaurant for dinner.
Business Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 5:55 P.M. by Chairman, Mike ImMasche.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 31, 1982, were unanimously
approved as submitted, on a motion by Dave Adamson, Seconded by Mary Elson.
Larimer County Parks and Open Space Program Update
A copy of the report (discussed at the last meeting) was forwarded to the City
Manager. There has been no formal response, except that Depaty City Manager, Jim
Meitl, agreed with our opinion that the funding distribution formula is inadequate.
He agreed that the general concept has some merit. H. R. said that since the County
has decided to pursue a 1% sales tax increase for streets, it appears that the
Parks and Open Space Program funding study has been put on the 'back burner' for
now. Staff will keep the Board informed on this issue.
Water Slide Proposal
H. R. reported that a Mr. John Canepari, a developer from Salt Lake City, Utah, has
proposed to the City to build a water slide adjacent to the outdoor pool at City
Park. He would construct the slide, according to city codes, and we would operate
and maintain it. We would enter into a 20-year agreement, and we would split the
profits 65% for him and 35% for us. He claims that our revenues from the outdoor
pool/slide would increase a minimum of 20% because of the slide. The pool and
slide would operate together.
H. R. and Jerry explained some of the proposed details. Our main concerns are the
problems associated with overcrowding the pool, and parking in City Park. Mr.
Canepari will consider no other site in Fort Collins, and he is interested in
starting the project as soon as possible, as to be open next spring. H. R. said
a water slide is a good recreational activity, but City Park may not be the best
location. Bob Aukerman concurred. There were further questions and answers. No
specific action was taken at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 P.M. on a motion by Chuck Solano, seconded by
Cathy Mulcahy. Passed unanimously.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Mike ImMasche Ann Schroeder
Cathy Mulcahy Frances Bujack
Chuck Solano Dave Adamson
Bob Aukerman Mary Elson
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ELSON, Secretary
Jan Sheppard
Ron McClary
(Poudre R-I)
Staff
H. R. Phillips
Jerry P. Brown
Jean Helburg
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