HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/11/2004YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular meeting —February 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaisons: Peggy Bowers, Recreation, 221-6357
John VanderVliet, Police, 416-6095
Board Members Present: Adrienne Pickett, Erin Rooney, Brendon Votipka, Ryann Peats,
Abby Zier, Ryan Hennig
Board Member(s) Absent: Jonathan Fanning, Ashley Stephenson, Amy Flug
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
John VanderVliet, Staff Liaison — Police Department
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Admin. Support Suprv. — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Jerry Marin from CSU's Environmental Learning Center
NOTE: This meeting was postponed from February 4 due to inclement weather.
Call Meetine to Order:
Meeting called to order by Abby Zier at 7:06 p.m.
Approval of Minutes from January 7, 2004
On a motion by Ryann Peats and seconded by Adrienne Pickett, the minutes of January 7, 2004
were approved unanimously (6-0).
Aeenda Review:
No changes.
Citizen Participation:
Jerry Marin from CSU's Environmental Learning Center addressed the Board regarding a
program they are offering that combines service learning with outdoor adventures. Funding for
this program comes from a grant they received at the end of 2003 to provide a service to the
community. ELC staff would like to recruit individuals ages 12-18 and has requested the Youth
Advisory Board's help in doing so. Board members suggested that flyers be distributed to
National Honor societies at the high schools as well as at the IB programs.
Agenda:
CAPITAL PROJECTS DISCUSSION (REVIEW & FEEDBACK)
Board members discussed at length the projects being considered for funding by the continuation
of the Capital Sales Tax Proposal. The four projects were given ratings of 1-5 (5 being the
highest) in the categories of feasibility, urgency, need, and desirability. The ratings and
summaries are as follows:
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Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion
Feasibility: 4.8
Urgency: 4
Need: 4.7
Desirability: 4.8
The Youth Advisory Board felt strongly that the Senior Center should be open to more age
groups whereas the current name of the facility lends an air of exclusiveness. They proposed
that a more inclusive name be considered to change this perception. Board members also felt
that any expansion to the Senior Center should have an emphasis on visual arts (i.e. pottery,
photography). They felt that art and parking were more important than a fitness component of
the expansion.
Sports Park
Feasibility: 5
Urgency: 4.5
Need: 4.7
Desirability: 4
The project information summary that was given to Board members for their review described
the sports park as including 8 lighted baseball/softball fields on 25 acres ...... a concept they had
difficulty understanding. Apparently "25 acres" is incorrect, so Board members did not have an
accurate number with which to work. Board members did agree that a sports park would
definitely enhance the city's ability to provide adequate sports fields for the expected increase in
what is currently a high demand.
Recreation Center
Feasibility: 4.9
Urgency: 4.7
Need: 4.7
Desirability: 4.9
Board members did not make a determination regarding location (southeast vs southwest), but
rated a "recreation center" in general with site to be determined. They did decide, however, that
only one of the two recreation centers should be considered, not two. Because the city lacks a
multi -generational multi -use facility and since the growth of the city is predominantly in the
south end of the city, Board members felt strongly that this project needs to be funded in a timely
manner. They also felt that such a facility would be more costly if deferred, so time is of the
essence.
Of the three projects being considered, the Recreation Center received the highest overall rating
by Board members. The results of the Board's discussion will be forwarded to the City
Manager.
DISCUSS MEETING WITH LOVELAND YOUTH COMMISSION
Youth Advisory Board members have been invited to attend the Loveland Commission's
meeting on Wednesday, February 18 for idea sharing. Dave Mosnik will drive a van that will
depart from the Youth Activity Center at 6:00 PM. Board members Brendon Votipka, Adrienne
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Pickett and Ryann Peats will attend. Janet Urban will contact the three missing Board members
to see if they might want to attend as well.
S UB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
Inspirational park. Brendon has drafted a letter that will be sent to high schools to gauge their
interest in being part of a fund-raising competition among schools. The Mayor has offered to
speak to schools to promote this fund-raising campaign (details to be decided) if needed. The
City has approved a large part of the funding for the park, so the overall need has decreased.
Adult/teen trust. Adrienne reported that their sub -committee is planning an ice cream social at
the Youth Activity Center on March 28. Ice breaker activities, a motivational speaker, door
prizes and refreshments will be included for the event that will hopefully "bridge the gap"
between adults and teens. A flyer is being designed and will be sent to all senior and junior high
schools.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE/FUND-RAISING
The January participation report and February calendar were distributed. Dave Mosnik reported
that the recent cold weather has increased participation at the Youth Activity Center. The pool
league on Monday nitts is going; climbing wall participation has increased; Club 56 on
February 6 had 135 5` and 6`h graders attending; participation in Sunday's family hours has
increased, so Saturday has been added to the family hours schedule. A creative writing class is
being offered on Mondays after school at the YAC and taught by a CSU English class. Ski trips
to Winter Park have been popular with each one being filled. Dave reported that a lot of new
kids are coming to the YAC as well as some returnees from a couple of years ago.
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Peggy Bowers distributed a flyer about NACC's tutoring program.
OTHER BUSINESS
Staff distributed the 2003 Year End Report as well as the Boards and Commissions Manual for
2004.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Adrienne Pickett and seconded by Brendon Votipka, the Board voted
unanimously (6-0) to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully suAmitted,
Jet Urban, Administrative Support Supervisor — Recreation