HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/24/1981FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES - Regular Meeting: February 24, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M. by Chairman Chuck Mayhugh.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 1981, were approved unanimously
on a motion by Wes Sargent, seconded by Mike ImMasche.
CITY PARK TRAFFIC STUDY
A written report as prepared by Transplan Associates was reviewed and discussed.
On a motion by Ken Nelson, seconded by Wes Sargent, the Board unanimously approved
the recommendation of Alternate #3, as modified.
STATUS OF COMMUNITY PARKS BOND ISSUE
Chairman Mayhugh discussed the statement Council added regarding increased taxes
for 0&M costs involved with the Bond Issue items. A presentation has been made to
Eye -Openers Kiwanis Club. - Triangle Review and Columbine Cable T.V. both are to
do interviews with Chuck on Wednesday, February 25; -Chuck reviewed his general
approach on the interviews and got the Board's general consent of approval. A
list of Clubs and Organizations was distributed and members will review it for
any possible connections to arrange presentations supporting the Bond Issue.
-A breakfast meeting for Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00 A.M., was scheduled to further
plan strategy. -It is understood that no city money nor city staff time can be
used supporting the Bond Issue. Also, the Board, as a City sponsored Advisory
Commission, cannot campaign for the Bonds, but we may all be involved as individual
citizens.
SOFTBALL LIMITATION QUESTIONS
Board, at the meeting of January 27, 1981, asked staff to prepare a written
response to the City Council answering their questions. Staff prepared such a
memorandum, and on a motion by Ken Nelson, seconded by Mike ImMasche, the Board
unanimously approved the finalized response.
OTHER BUSINESS
-H.R. discussed the "Art -in -the -Park" program, which is a department goal for 1981.
A meeting has been held with Ellen Thexton, City Cultural Affairs representative,
and C.S.U. including Mr. Peter Jacobs of the Art Department. Staff is developing
alternatives for future discussion. Chuck Mayhugh mentioned the possibility of
Architects serving as judges, etc.
-Received and filed resignation letters
-Received and filed Service Club Project
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Chuck Mayhugh Chuck Solano
Mike ImMasche Ken Nelson
Wes Sargent
from Chuck Basham and Bob Crockett.
list.
Respectfully submitted,
KEN NELSON, Secretary
Staff
H. R. Phillips
Jerry P. Brown