HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/25/1974Special Meeting
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
October 25, 1974
A special meeting of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board was called to order by the President, Gladys Eddy, at 7:30 P.H. in
the Parks and Recreation office.
Mr. Bob Brunton stated that the new folders for the Parks and Rec-
reation programs need to be printed immediately and that the board should
consider what fees should be charged. It was pointed out that council feels
that adult fees must be raised in order to keep youth fees down. Costs for
basketball teams have doubled and it was felt that fees should be raised to
bring this sport in line with other team sports. Mr. Ray French moved that
the fee schedule, which was presented, be approved and recommended as the
schedule for fees to be presented to council. Mr. Don Southwick seconded
the motion and it was passed. (A copy of the recommended fee schedule is
included with these minutes.)
Mr. Brunton suggested that Rolland E. Moore be the name recommended
for the new park on the Aranci property. He stated that Mr. Moore had
worked for the city for 46 years. Mr. Ray French moved that Holland E.
Moore be the name of the now park and Don Southwick seconded the motion.
The Board voted that this is the name which it endorses for the Aranci property.
It was recommended that H. R. Phillips make a list of parks which will
be opening in the future and that the Parks Board be thinking of names for
these parks.
Mr. Bill Holmes, who is in charge of land acquisitions for the city,
gave a report on the Fort Collins Coloradoan building. He stated that the
city is interested in purchasing the building for possible use by the Parks
and Recreation Department. He stated that the building is well constructed
and that it is in excellent condition. It has administrative space, con-
ference rooms, and is very adaptable. There are 24 parking spaces available
and additional parking might be acquired. The building contains 22,800 sq.
feet and is on an 18,000 sq. foot site. The appraised value of the building
Is $185,000 and it is anticipated that another $100,000 would be needed for
remodeling.
The Parks and Recreation Board toured the Coloradoan building. Mr.
Dave Philips moved that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the
city council that the Coloradoan building be purchased for use by the Parks
and Recreation Department. Mr. Bob Hunt seconded the motion and it was
unanimously passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.H.
Those present:
H. R. Phillips
Ray French
Gladys Eddy
Lela Ryder
Dave Philipp.
Clara Donohoe
Bob Hunt
Bob Brunton
Don Southwick
Bill Holmes
Respectfully submitted,
Clara Donohoe