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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 10/08/1990E COMMISSION OF DISABILITY Minutes October S, 1990 - 1:00 P.M. - C. I. C. Room MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Jackson Gregory Funk Roy Beauchamp Mike Wilson Lori Gehricke Heather Heafer Shirley Reichenbach Angela Byrne Arne Andersen Jeanne Morris (excused) Mark Fetter Debra Kaestner Anne Beauchamp The minutes of the September 10th meeting were unanimously approved with the following changes: page 1, 3rd paragraph, Poudre Valley should not be listed as having good accessibility, although they do have good parking and page 1, 2nd paragraph add "Arne's committee is still working on the press release, presentation and utility billing letter". OLD BUSINESS Debra replayed a video tape of the Mayor's Awards that took place at the Council Chambers, Tuesday, October 2, 1990. Awards went to Lisa Staggs, Richard Nolte, Shirley Reichenbach, and Bill Way, recipient of the Dorothy Lasley Memorial Award. A reception followed the ceremony. Debra received a phone call from Mayor Kirkpatrick concerning the success of the Awards ceremony. Debra also wanted to thank Jeanne for suggesting and arranging for the signer for the hearing impaired during the ceremony. Arne asked that members take a copy of the draft snow removal program home and proof read it. He would like any input members may have in order to come up with a final draft to include with these minutes, or to do a separate mailing. One suggestion was to add "strollers" to the 2nd paragraph with wheelchairs, etc.. Nancy is working on a story for the "City News" included with the utility bills and has a rough draft. Debra stated that a final draft would need to be put together and then sent to the City Managers office for editing & printing. The Public Service announcements are written. Debra sent a copy to Andrea Rieger and John Ruiz with Streets asking if it was okay to list Streets as a contact. COD Minutes October 8, 1990 Page 2 Arne scheduled another meeting for the Snow Removal Committee, 3:30, Monday, October 15th at 281 N. College, Building Inspection Conference Room. Debra suggested that Arne call Mark Fetter to see if he will be taking slides or if he wishes to be involved. Debra also asked Roy Beauchamp to think of some good examples of access. Roy suggested "Soundtrack Warehouse" and "Amigos". Roy mentioned the problem that exists when the sidewalks are blocked by road construction signs. Debra stated that those jobs are contracted out by the City and suggested sending a letter to the Safety Barricade Co. to point out the problem they create and ask them to amend this problem. Debra will draft a letter and check with Engineering to see who the letters should go to. Arne asked if there has been any response to the letters that were sent out to the snow removal contractors? At this time, there has been no response. Roy Beauchamp asked who was the person to contact on curb cuts. Debra stated it is Craig Kitzman with Engineering, 221-6605. Shirley mentioned Parking Reminders and it was discussed as to whether or not people were keeping a log. She suggested next time the reminders are printed to alter the design to provide a perforated section that can be ripped off to make it easier to keep a log. Nancy mentioned the fact that there is no handicap access ramp in front of the handicap parking space located at the "Opera Galleria". Steve Burkett was informed of the problem and made a note of it. Debra will contact Craig Kitzman. NEW BUSINESS Senior Citizen Center Project input forms were passed out. Jeanne is serving on a committee to gather input for disability related groups and is requesting these forms be completed by COD members and returned to her no later than October 26. She will compile them and pass them on to Jean Helburg, Recreation Manager for the City. Shirley has not yet received notice from NOD concerning this years NOD Award. It was discussed as to whether or not COD would like to apply this year, the 2 categories available being Total Achievement Award and Project Award. Shirley suggested that the Snow Removal Program might be a good NOD Award nominee. The application would need to be in by the end of January (last years deadline). Greg stated that it would be much simpler to focus on 1 project. Nancy stated that Loveland had included information on COD's Snow Removal Project in their last 0 • COD Minutes October 8, 1990 Page 3 set of minutes and that they were very interested in the project. Heather mentioned that C.S.U. has a program for snow removal for elderly and handicapped. Roy suggested that the City News story might include information on who to contact for individual snow removal. Arne discussed the Building Review Board meeting of September 27th concerning the variance for handicap accessible units at Fort Ram Village. The state law states 1 in 7 units in a multiple family project should be accessible. The applicants were granted a variance to have 1 in 14, claiming it was a hardship for them to have more accessible units as they rented mostly to C.S.U. students and it was harder to rent an accessible unit. Arne stated the applicants statistics and information were not accurate and COD will probably file an appeal. Members discussed the hardships claimed in the variance. Arne questioned whether or not the trouble should be taken to file an appeal. Shirley felt strongly that it should be done, if nothing else for documentation purposes. Lori and Arne discussed possible discrimination of the handicapped by Fort Ram. Shirley told of her dealings with the leasing office at Fort Ram and how she was not given any information after asking about handicap accessible units. Nancy commented that if the appeal is reversed she would not recommend that the applicant have to make up for past units that were not made accessible, but to make it more dispersed within the project. Debra spoke about Cable 27 programming. She suggested doing the Snow Removal slide show and seminar in front of the Cable 27 programmers and ask them to turn it into a short video to be broadcast for the public. Debra wanted COD members to think about it and she would send a memo to Cable 27 concerning this idea. Nancy commented on her idea of possibly getting nametags for COD members to use at presentations, etc.. She also suggested that they need to make City Council more aware of handicapped persons needs concerning housing, etc. and that it might be a good idea to have people with disabilities go to the council meetings to voice their concerns. She handed out a flier from Fort Collins area United Way concerning town meetings that will be held for people to voice their opinions on human service issues. Shirley will be attending the October 17th meeting at Rocky Mountain High. PLAN REVIEW Greg discussed the plan review meetings of September and October. The September meeting included: Foothills Auto Plaza, 3835 S. October 8, 1990 Page 4 College, Clarendon Hills Sub., Southridge Greens P.U.D., Horsetooth Commons, 3501 S. Shields, 1600 Specht Pt. Dr., and Faith Evangelical Free Church. The problems identified were no access ramps and handicap parking placement. The October meeting included 1600 Specht Pt. again and concerned moving the handicap ramp. Checker Auto Parts, 4100 S. College was also discussed and a problem with the ramp for the parking space was found. Dollar Rent a Car was reviewed and was determined to have a problem with the handicap sign and also needed a handicap ramp. The next Plan Review meeting is scheduled for November 8th. Shirley questioned if it would be possible to send a letter to local architects about recurring problems with handicap access on plans and how to improve that. Debra suggested contacting Sherry Albertson -Clark in planning to get her input concerning this. Debra will invite Sherry to the November 8th Plan Review meeting. TICKLER FILE Drake & Lemay Intersection - Angela had concerns over the island located in the right turning lane at northbound Lemay Avenue. The island does not have a flat surface which makes it difficult to balance a wheelchair on it. State traffic code makes it necessary for the sidewalk to be at that location. It was suggested that Angela use the Swallow & Drake intersection as a crossing point instead. Debra would like her feedback after using this. Members discussed other ways of resolving this problem which Debra will bring up with Rita Davis. Mini Mart, 1801 N. College - The manager asked Debra to write them a letter concerning the concrete bollards and having them removed. The P.U.D. site plan requires providing handicap access. Pic-N-Save - They have improved their handicap parking spaces by changing the 4 original parking spaces into 2 bigger spaces. 1730 S. College, California Suites - There is no handicap ramp on the premises. Debra will see if the site plan shows a ramp. (Note: Debra checked the site plan after the meeting and no ramp was required). Homedco - Angela voiced concerns over their phones not working properly, making it hard for her to place an order for delivery. 0 • COD Minutes October S, 1990 Page 5 The next regular meeting of COD will be held on the second Monday, November 12. Respectfully submitted, ------------------------------- Shirley Reichenbach, Chairman ------------------------------- Debra Kaestner, Staff Liaison or