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2009 WORK PLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
The Parks and Recreation Board consist of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council. The
Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to the Cultural, 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, except for the meetings in September and November/December. The meetings are held at
the Parks and Forestry Maintenance Building, 413 South Bryan Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. Note: The
Board may choose to meet in other locations that will be publicly announced. The 2009 meeting
schedule is as follows:
January 28
May 27 September 16
February 25
June 24 October 28
March 25
July 22 December 2 (November/December)
April 22
August 26
2009 Proposed Aeenda Items
• Review matters associated with the 2010 and 2011 City budget process.
• Review matters associated with the expenditure of Building on Basics Funds for park
improvements.
• Review matters associated with the development of disc golf courses.
• Review matters associated with the Parks Maintenance Plan update.
• Review matters associated with the Recreation Strategic Plan
• Review matters associated with park and trail impacts of the Museum/Science Center project.
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Neighborhood Parks
• Review matters related to the construction of Provincetown Park.
• Review matters related to the design/construction of Registry Ridge Park.
• Provide recommendations on parkland acquisition options.
• Review Management Plans for neighborhood parks.
Community Parks
• Review the Management Plans for community parks.
• 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, and
other funding sources.
• Review regional trail plans.
Other Projects/Programs
• Provide input on natural area 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.
• Support grants and other outside funding opportunities for P&R programs and facilities.
• Provide input on Park and Recreation fees.
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