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FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 26, 1980
Meeting was called to order by President Mayhugh at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of
the January 27, 1980 meeting were presented and accepted without change.
The "Recommended Standards for Parks and Recreation" proposal was presented.
H.R. reviewed this document, stating that Pages 26 &.27 were recommendations
from staff, while much of the rest was taken from Dwain's report to the City
of two years ago. There was considerable discussion over the differences
between N.R.P.A. Standards and those recommended for Fort Collins. President
Mayhugh asked each member to review this document carefully and come to the
March meeting prepared to make whatever changes might be deemed necessary,
so it could be adopted.
Curt Smith, Chief Planner for the City of Ft. Collins, reviewed some
thoughts developed by the Planning Department regarding concepts on
developing and financing recreation areas and facilities. He then solicited
members reaction to these concepts. The result of the discussion was a
concensus of the Board, asking for the facts establishing the actual cost
per dwelling unit required of.new development to pay their own way. With
this information, more definite guidelines can be established.
Larry Brooks presented a proposed fee schedule for the Northside Community
Center. Bob Crockett moved that the schedule be approved as presented;
Seconded by Miller; passed unanimously.
H.R. reported that the Tennis Club strongly recommended that court size not
be reduced on newly constructed facilities. Several members continued to
question this philosophy. Nelson moved to support staff's recommendation
for the tennis courts proposed at Warren Park. Miller seconded; passed
unanimously. Construction on these courts is to start almost immediately.
Reid moved that the Secretary draft a letter of appreciation to Tim Buchanan
regarding the "Tree City" designation award and that a copy be sent to the
City Manager. Seconded by Miller; passed unanimously.
H.R. reviewed the State's Lottery Program and explained that it is now
written in compliance with State of Colorado regulations. It has been
approved by Legislation and is to be placed as a statewide referendum on
the November ballot.
The Board then proceeded on individual review of various park master plans:
EDORA PARK: Crockett moved to defer approval because some of the
facilities proposed are not now viable. Basham seconded;
passed unanimously.
GOLDEN MEADOWS. PARK: Crockett moved approval; Reid seconded; passed
unanimously.
LANDINGS PARK: Miller moved to re -design the park, eliminating parking
and reducing tennis courts to two. Crockett seconded; passed
unanimously.
OVEiU iND PARK-:=c Nelson moved,approval; Miller seconded; passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30P.M.
Respect€ally eub teed,_;
KEN NELSON; Secretary's
PRESENT: STAFF
Charles Basham H. R. Phillips
Charles Mayhugh Virgil Taylor
Donna Beard Randy Balok
Dwain Miller Jerry P. Brown
Bob Crockett Larry Brooks
Grant Reid
Ken Nelson
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday - March 25, 1980-7:30-P.M.
Downstairs Conference Room
145 E.. Mountain Ave.