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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 04/23/2008Council Liaison: Kelly Ohlson President: Michael Chalona Staff Liaison: Craig Foreman, 221-661 Phone: 490-2335 (home) 472-8954 (work) Call Meeting to Order: Mike Chalona called meeting to order 5:35pm Agenda Review: Craig Foreman noted that the Council Work Session went well, and overall they accepted the Board recommendation. Council would like some numbers and a bit more information, but it's looking good. Jean Helburg shared with the Board that the Northside Aztlan Community Center was awarded the Gold Leed Certification. Michael Chalona announced that Kathy Kipp officially resigned her position with the P&R Board. Citizen Participation: None Approval of Minutes: William Pickering Approved, Mark Leuker Seconded — Approved 7:0 Guest Sneaker: Rich Knolls & Bill Wright — Disc Golf Disc Golf would like to partner with the City to improve disc golf in Fort Collins. Bill Wright is an expert at creating disc golf courses. The course at Edora Park is the second oldest course in the Country, so it's been a part of Fort Collins for a long time. The courses in Fort Collins include: 1, 18-hole, champion course at Edora Park, and 3, 9-hole, courses Boltz Jr. High, Fort Collins High School and CSU. If there was another 18-hole course in Fort Collins, or the general area, it would help take the pressure off of Edora. There will be "kick- off' meeting with Disc Golf, CSU, Pourdre R-1 School and the City to identify possible sites. Code requirements exclude the use of any Natural Areas due to bird sanctuaries and other habitat values. A site also has to have the ability to provide adequate parking, restroom facilities and drinking fountains. Even if a space is a large open space currently, there are things they can do to create challenges, some thoughts would be to contract with a local artist for sculptures. As meetings take place, the P&R Board will be kept in the loop. Updates: Policy Plan — Craig thanked the Board for a good job and great support. It was easy to present the recommendation to Council with all the work that was done by the P&R Board. Operations & Maintenance will be funded in "Price of Government", but as discussed, specific dollars will not be allocated to Parks. Parks will have to go through the BFO process for the funds. Council wants information on park standards and how those standards are established, practices employed to reduce O&M, cost saving practices, and green practices, P&R Board Minutes Pagel of 2 timeframe of when new parks will be established, and how parks O&M is funded in other communities. This information will be provided to Council by June. There is a plan for an open -house in June to discuss the Parks, Trails, and Recreational needs with the public. Greenplay will be back for the May P&R Board meeting. Council should adopt the Plan in July. Project Updates Provincetown Park — We are planning another open house with sketches and boards to show the layout of the park. It's a great way to get neighborhood suggestions on what they would like to see in the park. Glade Reservoir — EIS comes out May 1 at which time the City will have 90 days to review and respond. John Stokes feels it will take his team until July/August to go through the data. He will bring a presentation to the P&R Board meeting in July/August, so you'll be able to include your recommendation to Council. Trail System — Keenland Drive underpass should be completed in 2009. We're waiting on a grant for the Power Trail, which will probably be started in 2009. There is a bid out for North 38E Trail up to Spring Canyon Park, except for the underpass which will be done later due to the high cost. Other Business JR noted that the Gardens on Spring Creek have doubled their visitation from last year. The new bridge should be in place by May 1, and the entry way will be planted with lots of flowers this Spring. Michelle Provaznik will be scheduled to speak at the May meeting. Jean updated the Board on the $4 million recreation received from B.O.B. (Building On Business), which they will be using to expand the Senior Center. There is also a volunteer group that will be helping to raise funds turn Club Tico into a recreation facility. One of the Board members made mention that some of the chairs in Oak Street Plaza are missing. Correspondence — None Adjournment— Board adjourned: 6:29pm Respectfully submitted, Carol Rankin Administrative Support Supervisor Board Attendance /j Parks Department C ppP� z' j �,(_) Board Members: Mary Carlson, Ann Hunt, Mark Leuker, Jessica MacMillan, Greg Miller, Michael Chalona, William Pickering Staff: Craig Foreman, J.R. Schnelzer, Carol Rankin, Jean Helburg Guests: Rich Knolls, Bill Wright - Disc Golf P&R Board Minutes Page 2 of 2