HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 03/28/1978*COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATIONIOARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting - March 28, 1978
The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
1. A proposed tennis reservation system was presented by Jean Helburg.
The proposal was accepted with the following revisions:
No. 4 - A person may sign up for a maximum of two time seats
a day, either consecutive or non-consecutive.
No. 10 - A refund on rain checks must be requested the next
business day following the time rained out.
No. 11 - A season pass can be purchased for $30.00 - good for
15 times per pass. Pass will be punched when court is
reserved. Multiple pass can be purchased.
The courts times will be closed for Tennis Club tournaments and
special events.
2. A letter of appreciation for custodians was presented by Dave. The
motion was made by Dwain Miller to send the letter and the Board
voted unanimous to send it.
H. R. will send names to Bob Crockett, Bob will type them and Dave
will mail them to each custodian.
Nel Van Driel presented letters to the Board concerning the removal of rose
and lilac bushes from medians along Mountain Avenue.
H. R. answered questions concerning the trees planted and problem of removal
of bushes.
Charles Basham presented information concerning the median strips with relationship
to cost, beautification, traffic, etc.
Board will read letters and matter will be on the agenda the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Solicitation of citizen input
1. This is one way we, as a Board, can receive ideas that would serve the
community better.
2. Dave and Eldon will have a plan on the mechanics for such a meeting to
be presented next meeting.
B. Committee Reports
1. Bob asked H. R. to name the ways he'll spend $516.00 in the budget.
H. R. Gave these ways:
a. They are hiring an Associate Engineer qualified in design and
draftsman.
b. Two parking lots to be constructed
c. Bid for the engineering and design for Rolland Moore Park
d. 5 CETA.people for playground work
e. Renovating backstops and fences after this season
f. Work on Warren Park
2.
2. Charles Basham suggested H. R. look into hiring a Landscape Designer.
C. Staff Reports
1. H. R. reported his Department had responsibility to construct and
bid on trails.
2. Pointed out problem of division of land for trails at Horsetooth land.
3. H. R. showed a map for a "20 Exercise Station Fit Trail" at Lee Martinez
Park.
4. H. R. will have an update of open space and trails at May meeting.
D. Comprehensive Plan
1. The book on Goals and Objectives will be reviewed by Dwain and
committee and will be reported on how it affects our Board.
E. Dwain will have a pamphlet next meeting with information on a field trip
his Department is taking Oct. 5, 6, 7, & 8th.
F. The next meeting time has been changed to 7:30 P.M. instead of 7:00 P.M.
NEXT MEETING: April 25th
TIME: 7:30 P.M. 'PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE'
Please call, if you cannot attend.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
IRENE TOLIVER, Secretary
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Bob Crockett
H. R. Phillips - — -
Jean Helburg
Dave Philips
Charles Basham
Dwain Miller
Ken Nelson
Eldon Ghent
Irene Toliver
Nel VanDriel
Brad Yeager, CSU Student