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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/04/2002Call Meeting to Order: President Paul Van Valkenburg called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda Items of Note: Board Member Mary Carlson called to say she would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. Citizen Participation: Citizen Peter Johannsen said he is very interested in becoming a Board member and came to observe the Board meeting. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Lance Freeman, seconded by Mike Gavin, the Board unanimously (7-0) approved the minutes of the October 23, 2002 meeting. EPIC Advertising Jean Helburg said we developed an advertising policy in 1986 prior to the EPIC's opening. We adopted the policy in 1988 and we are now updating it to address the legal language of 2002 and language to allow us to advertise on the second sheet of ice. She is asking the Board to approve the policy as staff will bring it before Council in January. Jean reviewed the statement of policy. Ross questioned Ld which prohibits "Advertising of any product or service primarily related to sexual or violent activities, or advertising of any product or service in a manner that is sexually suggestive, that displays or suggests violence, or is inappropriate for minors." Ross thinks that statement would dismiss "planned parenthood" and other counseling services that would relate to teenagers. The Board would like clarification. Del asked what is the amount of annual advertising revenue for Recreation? Jean explained that we receive approximately $12,000 annually. Twice the Ice is advertising as a fundraiser, which goes towards the second sheet of ice construction. Thev have raised $20.000 a vear in Parks and Recreation Board nutes December 4, 2002 Page 2 advertising revenue. Mike Gavin asked if there is an electronic board advertising upcoming events? Jean said no, however, we do allow groups to display banners advertising their upcoming event. Marty explained that we are very restrictive about advertising in outdoor spaces. However, ice arenas fit more in the advertising mode. Lance said that when Twice the Ice's contract comes due in February, he would like the Board to review this. Marty said that they (Twice the Ice) would like to be able to advertise on the second sheet of ice to raise the remainder of their portion of the Building Community Choices funding. Dean said that this could be an excellent revenue source for Parks and Recreation. On a motion by Lance Freeman, seconded by Mike Gavin, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to adopt the policy as written by staff with the review of "Ld". Northside Aztlan Communitv Center Site Contamination Issues Marty showed a conceptual plan of the proposed site. The old coal gassification plant has leaked and the contamination is leaking into the river. This whole plume is leaking slowly. Margit Hentschel, Natural Resources' Senior Environmental Planner, has contacted the EPA for consult. Until we have a determination from the EPA if we can go forth with the project, we have to halt the project. The critical point is the leakage to the river. We are still very hopeful that we can use this site. Lance said the concern is that if we build there, what will the ramifications be to clean up the site, and will it cost so much that we can only afford to construct half the size of the building planned? Fossil Creek Trail at Paragon Point Craig Foreman explained that when the development was proposed, the approved Overall Development Plan (OPD) for Paragon Point Development showed the City's Fossil Creek Trail would extend through the development. It was the intent of the developer and the City that the City trail be developed as shown on the ODP. The developer was responsible to construct a seven -foot wide trail. The city participated $40,000 to widen the trail to 10-feet. When plans began to connect the trail to Fossil Creek Community Park, we discovered that this trail easement area was never platted and therefore the City does not have a recorded easement for the current trail in Paragon Point Open Space. Currently some citizens in this neighborhood have objected to connecting the trail to the City's public trail system. Craig explained the City is at some legal exposure and possible cost to keep the trail in its present location. Lance Freeman said that this is a bad deal. Mike Gavin said that this trail alteration along Lemay and Trilby Road is a safety issue. Paul Hudnut says he has a problem in that we made an agreement with the developer. Dean Hoag said that he feels this sets precedence to other trail developments. Mike said the mission of trails is to get it off the streets and Lemay is a major street. Lance Freeman made a motion that the trail should stay where it is located. The motion was seconded by Ross Cunniff. Keep the trail where it is currently located. The motion passed Parks and Recreation Be Minutes • December 4, 2002 Page 5 submitted, Rael, Executive Administrative Assistant Meeting Attendance Board Members: Ross Cunniff, Lance Freeman, Mike Gavin, Dean Hoag, Paul Hudnut, Ann Hunt, Del Price, and Paul Van Valkenburg Staff: Craig Foreman, Marty Heffernan, Jean Helburg, and Jackie Rael Guest: Peter Johannsen