HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 - Parks And Recreation Board - Work Plan2008 WORK PLAN
City of Fort Collins
Culture, Parks, Recreation and Environment
Parks and Recreation Board
2008 Work Plan and Meeting Schedule
The Parks and Recreation Board consists of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council.
The Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to Culture, Parks,
Recreation and Environment Service Unit and the City Council for their approval as to rules,
regulations, policies, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation,
excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City -owned golf courses and
cemeteries. The Board assists the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other
organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. Members serve
four-year terms, and they serve without compensation.
All regular Parks and Recreation Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each
month at 215 North Mason Street in the Community Room, at 5:30 p.m. The Board may choose to
meet in other locations that will be publicly announced. The 2008 meeting schedule is as follows:
January 23
May 28 September 24
February 27
June 25 October 22
March 26
July 23 December 3
April 23
August 27
2008 Proposed Agenda Items
• Update of the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan
Neiahborhood Parks
• Review design and construction of Provincetown Park
• Review design for Registry Ridge Park
• Provide recommendations on parkland acquisition options
• Review Management Plans for neighborhood parks and make recommendations on park
improvements
Community Parks
• Review the Management Plans for community parks and make recommendations on park
improvements
• Review community parkland acquisition options
Trails
• Continue to review the location and construction of new trails, including the expansion of the
Poudre River Trail, Fossil Creek Trail, and Power Trail
• Support trail funding through Conservation Trust Funds, Natural Areas sales tax, grants, impact
fees, and other funding sources
• Keep the Board and staff updated on any Trails Subcommittee meetings
• Review regional trail plans
Other Proiects/Proerams
• Natural areas issues as they relate to Parks and Recreation
• Provide recommendations for regional recreational opportunities related to the Open Lands
Program
• Provide recommendations for the Water Craft Course design at the Old Power Plant
• Support grants and other outside funding opportunities for P&R programs and facilities
• Provide input on P&R fees