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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 05/24/1995r� 9 CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Councilman Bob McCluskey, Jr. STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- May 24, 1995 CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Board Vice President Mary Ness. Board Members Roger Tarum and Eric Reno called to say they would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. Recreation Program Administrator Steve Budner introduced Jennifer Fesperman, who is the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. She gave the Board a background on her experience. Jennifer shared with the Board a Therapeutic Recreation Needs Survey she created to help her determine the needs of the community. She said that in the fall, she will send out another survey. The Board welcomed Jennifer to the community and to Parks and Recreation. Mike Powers introduced Marty Heffernan, Assistant to the Director of Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services. He will assist Mike with policy development, analysis support, City Council agenda items, and special projects. Marty replaces Jerry Brown who will now work solely as the Manager of Golf. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 1995 were unanimously (7-0) approved on a motion by Rebecca Chavez seconded by Diane Thies. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No citizen participation. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes May 24, 1995 Page 2 FOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK AND HUNTINGTON HILLS LAKE AGREEMENT Randy Balok began the discussion by introducing Mark Palkowitch and Brian Schumm, developers for Huntington Hills; Robby Layton, landscape architect; and Dave Osborn, attorney. Park Planning and Development Civil Engineer Craig Foreman explained the process of the plans for the park and the lake as they have been adjusted to compromise with the City and the developer. In the Spring of 1996, the lake would be filled. It would be maintained as an "open space" management style. The developer would also use the lake to store irrigation water for the Huntington Hills open space watering. The City would maintain and ensure the wetlands survive after the initial planting season. He explained that the total cost to develop this community park would be $8,000,000. Therefore, staff is suggesting, if need be, this park be developed in phases. With the first phase being the lake; then Phase 2, for example, would be to build some of the park at a cost of $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. This would entail public access, parking, restroom, playground, turf area, and ballfields. Future phases would be needed to complete the park. Funding source could be: Choices 2000, Conservation Trust reallocation money or GO CO grants. Marilyn Bames asked about the dam? And wondered if we need it or don't need it. Craig said that we don't need it as was originally thought because of redesign. The water surface will be only 20 surface acres so therefore the dam is not needed to control the water. This will be a conventional park and not a water theme park as was originally designed in 1988. Jessica MacMillan said that the phase idea is the best way to go. She further asked how the neighbors feel about the development of a community park in their neighborhood? Mark Palkowitch said that he has received comments from neighborhoods. They were not opposed to the development of the park, but to the additional tax to develop it through the PICK proposal. They were also concerned about the soccer lighted fields. Marilyn said that all these neighbors need to understand that a park will be developed and let's not get into another southwest community park/neighborhood controversy. Dave Osborn said that these new homes will be clearly told that the park will be developed and that the homeowners are asking the Parks and Recreation Department to not run events past 10:30 p.m. Craig showed the final conceptual plan where the lake is extended so that the developers can have more lake front lots; and pointed out the trail through this area and a cove. Jessica asked if the lake will be developed as it shows on the drawing? Craig said yes. Craig reviewed the Agreement Items: Pi Parks and Recreation Board Minutes May 24, 1995 Page 3 Wetlands mitigation for three acres (City has .08 acres) South shore line -- trail structures 3. Lake water surface at a level for fish habitat. 4. Exchange of soil to remove the old top soil that is contaminated with salt from the old water reservoir. 5. Other items: No motorized boats; cost share stability study; surveys; etc. 50 year life of agreement with developer and City 6. Ballfield lights - Develop a management plan along with the final design process. A group consisting of staff, adjacent property owners and user groups could be formed to determine usage and times of park lighted facilities. Funding Sources: 1. Parkland -- neighborhood parks only 2. General Fund -- competing with all other entities 3. Conservation Trust -- Have some savings and question about using this savings with repay for the City's share of the lake development. Randy noted that we used $400,000 from Parkland fees in the early 1980's for the neighborhood element of this community park. Diane Thies asked what funding sources are being identified in the master plan? Community Park fee; bond issue; and should the conservation trust fund be managed differently. Jessica asked if there is anything we can do to generate income consistently. Sylvia asked if we could get regional funding for this park since it is so close to Loveland? Craig thought it would be a stretch. Board members asked staff what their recommendation is? Staff recommends that it is a good way to get the southeast community park developed. Jessica asked about trusts or grants from private individuals. Dave Osborn suggested that Parks and Recreation host a "tea" and invite estate attorneys and accountants and suggest this tax free donation... leave a legacy to the Parks and Recreation Board Minutes May 24, 1995 Page 4 community. On a motion by Marilyn Bames, seconded by Rich Feller, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to enter into a construction agreement for Portner Reservoir and adjacent area between City of Fort Collins and Huntington Hills LLC of Colorado and that the funding source from Conservation Trust of $200,000 to $300,000, shall be repaid from future funding sources for park development. Old Fort Collins High School Mike Powers said that Poudre R-1 School Board will lease Old Fort Collins High for two years to a public entity. This building would be ideal of the youth center and staff is suggesting 40,000 square feet of this building be used for a youth center and the remainder of the first floor for Front Range Community College. The second floor music room area would be the Boys and Girls Club area. They need an isolated space. We would jointly operate the gyms for Parks and Recreation programming. The second and third floors would be used for alternative schools. This proposal is on the agenda for the Council on June 13, asking Council for $200,000 in new money for 1996 and half of that for 1997. Mike asked the Board if they are in support of general fund money for this project? On a motion by Diane Thies, seconded by Marilyn Barnes, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to support Old Fort Collins High School and recommends that City Council appropriate funding $200,000 in 1996 for a youth center and recreation programming as presented by staff tonight. Vince Laso (citizen) asked why the Boys and Girls Club gets preference for space? He feels that there are other youth groups in the community that need space also. OTHER BUSINESS Jessica asked about the development of a trail into Greenstone? Mike showed the Fossil Creek Trail on the map. He further explained that Loveland is extending their trail to meet this at Boyd Lake. Jessica has a concern about the construction debris off of County Road 32/Paragon Point/Green Stone. Diane Thies suggested that the Board write a letter to ask the developers to clean up this in the open space area. The Board wants to go on record stating that they have strong concerns about contractors not complying with clean up at construction sites and is very concerned about the debris littering the wetlands and natural areas. Staff will follow Parks and Recreation Board Minutes May 24, 1995 Page 5 up on this concern and report back to the Board. - Jackie Rael distributed a memo from staff regarding the dedication of the Boltz Disc Golf Course, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5. A formal invitation will be sent to the Board. - Sylvia asked if the Parks and Recreation Department considered a sidewalk around the east side of City Park on Jackson for skateboarders, walkers, and wheelchair accessible. Staff will check with Parks and report back. On a motion by Marilyn Bames, seconded by Rich Feller, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Meetina Attendance BOARD MEMBERS Mary Ness Marilyn Barnes Rebecca Chavez Sylvia Cranmer Rich Feller Jessica MacMillan Diane Thies STAFF Mike Powers Marty Heffernan Randy Balok Craig Foreman Steve Budner Jennifer Fesperman Jackie Rael GUESTS Mark Palkowitch Brian Schumm Robby Layton Dave Osborn Vince Laso