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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 05/25/1988• CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: May 25, 1988 President Karen Schubert called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. In the absence of Board Secretary Bob Aukerman, Bill Loy took the minutes of the meeting. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, 1988 were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Cathy Mulcahy, seconded by John Rabun. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation Presentation on the Cache La Poudre River National Recreation Area Study Kari Van Meter from the City's Planning Department made the presentation. The study is mandated by Federal Law. She distributed information to the Board and showed a map explaining the details of the study. Basically, there is an 18.5 mile corridor being considered for NRA designation. The lower Poudre criteria is its regional drawing power and high capacity use potential. There is a $75,000 Federal grant to finance the study. At this time it is not clear who will manage (and maintain) the corridor. The Poudre River Trust supports the designation, and this designation will be the first of its kind. Kari said that a member from the Parks and Recreation Board will need to be appointed to the NRA Study Committee. The appointment will occur at a later meeting. Board members generally supported the concept as it was presented. Rossborouah Park Master Plan At the April 27 meeting, the Board voted 3-3-1, which rejected the Rossborough Park Master Plan as submitted by staff. The staff feels that a 3-3-1 vote, though technically a rejection, is not definitive enough to clearly establish a clear cut position. Rejection of the plan by the Board may result in a public meeting with the Rossborough Neighborhood. Another alternative is for staff to wait until a new Board is appointed in July and try again. Staff believes that the neighborhood has clearly identified their desires as per the established public input process regarding the proposed passive design for the park. This park meets their needs, and they have been reasonable in their requests. Jerry P. Brown then distributed copies of Resolution 81-152, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Board to approve master plans for park development. The resolution outlines procedures for appealing decisions of the Board. Rossborough Park has some unique location features. Staff reminded the Board that all four sides of this park are surrounded by homes. Staff also Parks and Recreation Board Minutes May 25, 1988 Page Two stated that the Choices 95 Parks and Open Space Subcommittee has identified as their Number 1 priority the acquisition of 120 acres for a combined youth sports fields complex/southwest community park site (at an estimated cost of $1.8 million). More than likely Rossborough Park will have 'informal' youth soccer/softball, anyway. The design of this neighborhood park is consistent with all policies and procedures, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as adopted by the Board. After further discussion, John Rabun moved previous meeting. Roger Tarum seconded. (7-0). Vigorous discussion followed. John Rossborough Park Master Plan as submitted. motion carried on a 5-0-2 vote (with abstaining). Other Business to reconsider the vote of the The vote carried unanimously Rabun then moved to adopt the Ann Schroeder seconded. The Cathy Mulcahy and Bill Loy - There was brief discussion on the impact of the School Board's decision to eliminate junior high school (7th and 8th Grade) athletics, as well as the elimination of the swimming program. - Cathy Mulcahy has contacted Loren Maxey about attending Board meetings. Staff noted that Council has recently appointed Bob Winokur as the new liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board. - Cathy asked who do citizens contact regarding the private contractor maintaining parks. Jerry said they should contact Virgil Taylor with any concerns, as the City is responsible. - John Rabun noted he is happy with the City Council decision to retain the Golf Board. - Ann Schroeder agreed to again host the annual June Board meeting/dinner at her "palatial mansion" overlooking the City on June 22. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bill Loy Acting Board Secretary Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Karen Schubert John Rabun Jerry P. Brown Bob McCluskey Bill Loy Cathy Mulcahy Randy Balok Bill Theisem Rick Ramirez Roger Tarum Leslie Beckmann Ann Schroeder Kari Van Meter (Planning)