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COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall, City Offices Building, 215 North Mason
Thursday March 8, 2018
Board Members Present: Sherri Reichow, Mandy Morgan, Michael Marr, Jan Barela-Smith,
John Morris, Arianna Kilmer, Terry Schlictling
City Liaison Present: Carol Thomas
City Officials Present: Matt Day & Kurt Friesen - Park, Planning & Development
Jeff Minelich & Todd Dangerfield - Downtown Development Authority
Others Present: Chauncy Billups, John Beggs
Call to Order: 12:25 pm
1. Introductions: All Board members, City Liaison, and all others present introduced
themselves. All were welcomed.
2. Approval of Minutes: Michael made a motion to approve the minutes as is, Jan seconded
the motion. All were in favor, and the minutes were approved.
3. Open Discussion:
a. Kurt Friesen with Parks, Planning & Development put on a presentation for the
Commission overviewing the Poudre River Whitewater Park project. Afterwards, Kurt and Matt
fielded questions pertaining to the park’s accessibility for persons with disabilities.
The COD unanimously recommended approval of construction of the additional
features as part of the initial phase of development and further recommends that Council
spend the additional monies for these improvements. The Commission further recommends
the construction of an ADA accessible restroom facility with changing tables for both children
and adults as soon as is practical. Mandy suggested adding grab bars from the bathroom
entry doors to the ADA bathrooms themselves, as people will likely be walking with wet feet in
addition to having to mitigate mobility issues.
b. Todd Dangerfield and Jeff Mihelich with the City’s Downtown Development Authority
led a presentation and spoke about the 2018 Alley Project. Specifically addressed were the
Old Firehouse Alley East and West Mountain Avenue. We discussed pavers and alley paving
surfaces, pedestrian lighting, consolidated trash enclosures, noncompliant parking, plants/
landscaping, and more. A short Q & A followed. The COD enthusiastically endorsed this
project fully, and Terry suggested adding anything to slow down traffic on Mountain Avenue.
4. New Business:
a. Michael was able to get the CSU Ballroom for the Mayor’s Awards venue! Way to go
Michael!!! Michael reminded all that a date needs to be set for the 2018 Awards to reserve the
Ballroom. Carol confirmed that the 10/18/2018 date has been confirmed with the Mayor’s
schedule. Terry will reserve the ballroom, under the “Commission On Disabilities” name.
Michael will work directly with the Event Planning staff to confirm rental fees for this event.
b. Discussion took place regarding the time frame of the 2017 COD’s Mayor Awards,
to determine what changes need to be made to the 2018 COD’s Mayor Awards. Carol sent an
email to all COD members with the 2017 after-action report and order of ceremony for use as a
reference.
c. Mandy stated that she experienced an unsafe situation at the City Park Pool, along
the corridor from the pool area to the women’s locker and shower area. Mandy said that she
would like to see a grab rail installed along that corridor to help mediate this crossing- which is
often slick with standing water. The COD decided to draft a letter to Council about this
situation, with the recommendation of installing a safety grab rail. Mandy will start the process
by drafting a letter of her personal experience, which the COD will review and revise as
necessary.
5. Unfinished Business: See #6
6. Community News and Updates
a. The meeting did not lend itself as having enough time to address either Unfinished
Business or Community News and Updates this month.
Arianna made a motion to adjourn. Michael seconded the motion. The motion passed and the
meeting adjourned at 2:11 pm.
Submitted by Sherri Reichow.