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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/28/1992CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Councilman Gerry Horak STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jerry P. Brown, Assistant to the Director, and Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide II MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- October 28, 1992 President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Poudre R-1 Representative Dave Danielson and Board Members Cathy Mulcahy and John Barnett called to say they would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1992 were unanimously approved on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by Marilyn Barnes. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADOPT -A -PROGRAM No citizen participation. Parks Manager Virgil Taylor spoke to the Board about the Adopt -A -Program. He specifically addressed the adopt -a -median program. He said the savings to the department for the three medians that Taco Bell has adopted is over $300 a year. Mary Ness questioned if there is a time table that the adopter must contract to when they accept this responsibility. Virgil said the time table is one year. The responsibilities can range from low maintenance to high maintenance. The maintenance level that Taco Bell has accepted is the same level of maintenance the Parks Division has kept for these medians. Bob McCluskey asked if the adopt - a -trail program is more popular because of the low maintenance responsibilities of the adopter. Virgil said there is more recognition and less work on the trails than the medians. The Parks Division has had several inquiries into the program, however, for various reasons those four or five companies have not come forward to participate in this program. Staff will expand on advertising during the coming year to improve the participation in this program by spring of 1993. NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT Mike Powers updated the Board on this project. The State of Colorado will begin work on replacing the North College Avenue bridge over the Poudre River in 1993. The Park Planning staff has worked closely with the State Engineers on the enhancements of the bridge, as well as the trail passage under the new bridge. As part of this project, the State plans to acquire several pieces of property Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 28, 1992 Page 2 for this bridge right-of-way. While these estimates aren't final, the State anticipates spending $580,000 on this right-of-way acquisition. With significant purchases by the State, City staff began to explore the possibility of creating an even greater gateway amenity into the City of Fort Collins on North College. The City's contribution of $280,000 would redevelop this entire area and enhance this project. The construction for the bridge will start in 1993 and be completed in 1994. Elery questioned if the City's portion of this project has been funded. Mike replied that it has not yet been funded. There are several funding strategies that staff is studying right now. In addition, the City Engineering Department has Federal grant money that they will use to farther enhance North College Avenue. On the East side of College from Willox Lane, a commuter trail will be constructed to run through Redwood again connecting to the Poudre Trail. This will allow a north/south trail on the north end of College Avenue. 1993 BUDGET UPDATE Mike updated the Board on the results of the Council's budget meeting. The Recreation Fee Policy (year 3) for 1993 has been funded in the amount of an additional $145,000. Also, $100,000 for the Parks and Forestry Infrastructure has been allotted for 1993. This will be a good start for this program. In addition, $100,000 has been allotted for natural areas and $70,000 for bike paths in the Front Range Community College area. 1993 WORK PLAN Jerry Brown presented the review. The plan is due to K-Lynn Cameron added to the Roger Tarum would like to members agreed on the work OTHER BUSINESS draft copy of the 1993 work plan for the Board's the City Clerk's office on December 1. After review, February meeting "Larimer County's Park Master Plan." add "Transportation Issues" to the work plan. Board plan and meeting schedule for 1993. Jerry Brown reminded the Board that the December 9 meeting (combination of November and December meetings) will be held at the "Mulberry Street Pool". Staff will give the Board members a tour of the renovated facility at that time. Jerry spoke on the citizen initiated•ordinance for the 1/4 cent sales tax. He said that K-Lynn Cameron spoke to Council on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Board. Also the Natural Resources Advisory Board is an advocate of this ordinance. Mike Powers showed blue prints of the Fort Collins Senior Center. At a 0 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 28, 1992 Page 3 meeting Jean Helburg had this morning, the architect presented these drawings to the building committee and other interested citizens. The architect was able to accommodate 95% of the needs that the citizens asked for in this project. After the architect's presentation, the citizens present showed their appreciation by giving the architects a standing ovation. Mike said one of the main features he asked for when designing this facility was that the rooms could adopt to trends in lifestyle. For example, the next generation perhaps might not be into billiards so that room could be converted to computerized games if the need be. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS Elery Wilmarth said the Board should take a position to encourage citizens and businesses to donate money to Parks and Recreation programs. Marilyn suggested an ad in the Recreator. Jerry P. Brown talked about the funding mechanism we have with the gift catalogue. He said small donations are common, especially with memorial trees in our parks. He also said that our Public Relations Coordinator Donna Visocky has spoken about this same idea and she would like to take on this project. Jerry said he will put this on the agenda for staff to discuss at our service area retreat in December. K-Lynn Cameron wanted to thank the Forestry Division for her neighborhood clean up last Saturday. The Forestry staff brought the wood chipper into the neighborhood and chipped tree branches for the neighborhood use. The neighborhood was very appreciative and felt the efforts from staff made it very successful. Mike Powers will pass on the thanks to the Forestry staff. Bob McCluskey said he attended the Boards and Commissions Workshop presented by City Attorney Steve Roy. Bob said Steve spoke on conflict of interest and steps the Board members need to take if they feel they have a conflict. Bob felt the workshop was beneficial. Diane Thies thanked the staff for their involvement with the Respite House programs. She said that when she took her son to Respite tonight, staff was discussing plans for a challenge baseball game with the kids at Respite. On a motion by Elery Wilmarth, the Board meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully su d, J,a ie Rael, Administrative Aide II Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 28, 1992 Page 4 Meeting Attendance BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUESTS Bob McCluskey Roger Tarum K-Lynn Cameron Marilyn Barnes Mary Ness Diane Thies Elery Wilmart6 Mike Powers Jerry P. Brown Virgil Taylor Jackie Rael