HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 03/23/1982FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular meeting - March 23, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M. by Chairman, Mike ImMasche.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 1982, were unanimously
approved as submitted, on a motion by Frances Bujack; seconded by Ken Nelson.
NAMING OF NEW COMMUNITY PARK
After short discussion, Frances Bujack moved that the new Community Park be
named FOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK. Mary Elson seconded; passed unanimously.
DOGS IN PARKS
H. R. reported on the dogs in the parks problem. He has reviewed the matter
with both Chief of Police, Ralph Smith, and the Humane Society. Chief Smith
said Police would help with any serious situation, but they are reluctant to
intervene on a regular basis. Humane Society would like very much to try a
concentrated educational program to try and solve the problem. This would
include posting some signs emphasizing the rules and regulations in this regard.
The Society agreed to place special emphasis this spring on policing City Park.
The Board supports this approach and will follow, with interest, the progress.
POUDRE AREA RIVER CONCEPT
H. R. stated that on April 12th, there will be a Planning meeting at Lincoln
Center to talk about the Cleanup Project scheduled for the Poudre River on
May 23rd. The Brownies and Girl Scouts will also be doing it sometime in
April. Jerry advised that the City welcomes any comments or suggestions on
this subject.
1983 PARKLAND FEE
Staff and Board are very concerned with the local economy, and especially the
housing market in Fort Collins. In consideration for these issues, staff
recommends that the Parkland Fee for 1983 be held at its present 1982 level
of $550.00 per each new dwelling unit. This would be our 'fair share' to
encourage housing development locally. Bob Aukerman moved, seconded by Ken
Nelson, to accept the staff recommendation. Passed unanimously.
ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR THE 1983 BUDGET
Jerry reviewed the Alternative Policies for the 1983 Budget, which were passed
out to the Board. The Council is encouraging public input in the 1983 budget
process.
OTHER BUSINESS
Thirteen applications have been received for the present vacancy on the Board.
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Hopefully a replacement will be selected by next meeting.
- Ken requested an update on construction activity. H. R. reported good
progress at City Park. Ballfields should be completed in about one week.
Bleachers should arrive soon. Work is started on the curbs and streets.
One-half of the Park will be closed at a time, during this construction.
Scout House is done. All lights are to be replaced at City Park and Edora.
Savings will more than pay for the cost of the lights in 5 years.
Edora Park is close to being started. Expect completion by July. Rolland
Moore Park is out for bid. Bids to be opened April 14th. A ground
breaking ceremony will be scheduled soon.
Progress on Trails continues. The Lower Poudre segment will go to bid in
near future.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. on a motion by Mary Elson, seconded by
Bob Aukerman. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
KEN NELSON, Secretary
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members Staff
Mike ImMasche H. R. Phillips
Ken Nelson Jerry P. Brown
Mary Elson Randy Balok
Frances Bujack Doreen Brady
Bob Aukerman