HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 04/19/1966MINUTM, OF M EETIDNO
April 19, 1966
The regular meeting of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board was held in the City C'Mncil chambers on April 19, 1966, at 7:30 p.m.
The chairman, Mr. C. W. Peterson, presided.
Air. it. R. Phillips introduced Mr. Schmol, a representative of the Christian
Education Committee of the Fort Collins Council of ChurchYs. Mr. Schmel
rsqueated that the Board roneidsr not havinZ, recreation program activities
for children during the tcro peeks i:viediate]y following the close of the
public schools in order that there be no competing activities with the
vacation Bible schools hold by the different churches. After some dis-
cuasion, the Board decided to postpone any decision for a year, during
which tins the Christian Fducaticn Committee will make a sin-vey as to the
number of children involved and the extent of any time overlap and will then
report back to the Board.
Thn minutes of the March heating were road and approved.
it:. Gene Allen introduced representatives of the Planning and Zoning Board.
l;L then explained the choice of the golf cmirae site which is currently
under option by the City Council. Of the 28 sites: originally ccnsidered,
five were studied irtensi*-rely and the one chosen was considered the most
feasible from all standpoints. The decision to build a golf course and the
exam -of the site are part of a 10 yoar plan of development of parks and
recreation facilities for the city.
Dr. Thomas Bennett, representative from the City Council, expressed appreci-
ation to the members of the comnitteo for their efforts in the cite selection.
A citation which is to be presented to the Fort Collins United Fund from the
Colorado Parks and Recreation Society was read.
Air. Phillips and Mir. Dave Byers reported on the surfer programo Mr. Phillips
reported that correspondence with the concessionaire of the swimming pool
indicates that lie will be willing to sell tickets at the swimming pool for
both admission and basket rental.
A1r. Phillips also announced the state convention to be held on the CSU
campus April 27-29.
The meeting was adjourned.
Present:
Yr. C. 'e4 Peterson
Mrs.Belle Stewart
Bra. Gladys Eddy
Mr, Stewart Case
Mr, Robert Dunn
Mro Gary Garwood
Respectfully submitted,
Gladys-'Fddy, Secretary
Air. H. R. Phillips
Mr. Dave Byers (Mrs. Marcile Wood
Mr. Gene Allen (Mr. Don Stuart
Planning and Zoning representatives( 0eheltrree