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Minutes
March 12, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roy Beauchamp
Greg Funk
Shirley Reichenbach
Nancy Cisar
Nancy Jackson
Arne Andersen
Bobbie Guye
MEMBERS ABSENT: Heather Heafer (Excused)
Lori Gehricke (Excused)
Carol Rice
Gary Nation
STAFF PRESENT: Debra Kaestner
Debbie Zeigler
The minutes of the February 12, 1990 were approved. Shirley
Reichenbach pointed out the minutes reflected certain individuals
efforts regarding the NOD award. She wanted the entire commission
recognized for their efforts.
Yvonne Myers, a member of the Senior Advisory Board, appeared
before the Board requesting a volunteer to help plan the new senior
center. The budget is $3 million and it is slated to start
construction in 1993. Meetings are starting soon in order for the
architect to get input before the actual design occurs. Volunteers
would be required to attend meetings from April to August with
other agencies and businesses, getting their ideas. The meetings
would be once a month lasting approximately two hours each. The
first meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 15th. Bobbie Guye
and Roy Beauchamp volunteered.
The Commission on the Status of Women asked a
Board and Commission to attend a general meeting
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
be asked to explain what their particular Board
is to encourage women to apply for positions on
and Commissions. Arnie will attend and if
attending, Bobbie Guye will be glad to attend.
member from each
on March 29th from
Each person will
does. The purpose
the various Boards
he has a problem
Information Fair Debriefing - Nancy Jackson questioned whether the
fair was received well. It appeared to her there was not a good
level of attendance. She felt the Old Towne event in 1988 had
benefited from increased visability. Although Occupational Therapy
also had an obstacle course that did have a good turnout. Part of
the problem was the weather. It was a nice day and there weren't
many people at the mall.
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March 12, 1990
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Greg said the obstacle course didn't work well and thought a purely
informational booth would be better. Bobbie said the Commission
might consider changing the time again to Oktoberfest in Old Town
or in May for Handicap Awareness Month.
The consensus was not to participate in the Handicap Information
Fair as far as the obstacle course goes. But try to focus on
accomplishments of the commission through pictures and with
information only.
Snow Removal Sub -committee - Decided
write an ordinance. COD will draft a
input. Shirley had 38 slides taken fc
showing impossible accessibility. C
Susan Kirkpatrick and Council, and a
to show to the city planners, local
maintenance people.
it was premature for COD to
memo to council and get their
our days after the March storm
!OD would like to show it to
lso thought it would be good
. architects and parking lot
Letter to Motor Vehicle - The letter was not written. After
reviewing State regulations, it was deemed unnecessary. The State
provisions allow for two vehicles, and obtaining placards to be
used when riding with other people.
Quality of Life survey - Regi Robnett (221-0158) had passed out
a draft of a survey to COD members in February and asked them to
look at it and respond on how they felt about the survey. In the
past occupational therapist always treated patients based upon
standardized thinking on what their "quality of life" should be.
Regi is a graduate student in OT and said after running into the
term "Quality of Life" so many times, she decided that it was a
generic term and it would mean something different to everyone.
Shirley Reichenbach thought it was very good. She said she had to
do some real soul searching to complete it. Nancy Jackson thought
the number rating system was confusing. Regi thanked everyone for
the information and said it would help her design a form that was
easy to understand.
1990 Engineering ramp program - Guest - Kerrie Ashbeck, Engineer -
Kerry said there is $40,000 in the ramp program this year and she
is trying to get a priority list. Everyone told her they had
earmarked areas of concern on a big map for Dick Valdez a couple
of years ago. If she can find that map, it will help. Blevins and
Rocky Mountain High were brought up. She asked that suggestions
be submitted by the end of the month. Roy Beauchamp volunteered
to go out with Kerrie and show her some problems with current
ramp design. COD members were invited to call Kerrie directly with
input at 221-6605.
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March 12, 1990
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OLD BUSINESS
Pik n Save Update from Shirley.
Tickler File -
North side of Square - not fixed yet
County Cork - two handicap parking spaces - bldg. not accessible
McDonald's, South College - no striping yet
County Courthouse - bathroom fixed
Hospital - nice handrail on temporary ramp
Spring Creek Shopping Center will be added to Tickler File. It
does not have handicap spaces.
Parking at Library - Shirley said they talked to Jane Davis two
years ago and she indicated the handicap parking space problem
would be fixed. At this time, nothing has been done about it.
Shirley suggested a memo be drafted to Jane Davis. Debra will
draft the memo.
Parking Reminders - COD members agreed to keep a log of where, when
and the license plate number where the reminder was placed. Greg
will put it on a computer file.
Plan Review - Amigos - didn't know where parking spaces would be
at this time. The mezzanine is not accessible, but it is not a
problem that can be solved. Not enough room in the women's
bathroom - made notes on the plans.
UBC Committee -Shirley reported the control panel in elevators will
be lowered. The push/pull requirement on commercial doors is
currently 30 pounds. Mike Gebo has measured certain doors in town
and finds that 17 pounds is very hard to open. There may be an
amendment lowering that to 8 pounds as suggested in ANSI.
The Colorado Share Program was discussed - with two hours of
community service and $13 - a recipient can receive between $30
and $35 of pre -packaged food. Payment in advance is required. The
pick up is the last Saturday of each month. Nancy Daniels,
Catholic Community Services is in charge of this program. Further
information can be obtained by calling 1-800-933-SHARE.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Funk, Chairman
Debra Kaestner, Staff Liaison