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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 07/22/1992CITY 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 -- July 22, 1992 President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Board Members Mary Ness and Cathy Mulcahy called to say they would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. New member Diane Thies was welcomed to the Board. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1992 were approved unanimously on a motion by John Barnett, seconded by Roger Tarum. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No citizen participation. FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND BASEBALL ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL Rick Zier, President of the Fort Collins -Loveland Baseball Association, reviewed last month's meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. Tonight Rick is asking for a motion by the Board to support their proposal. As a point of reference, in his recent meeting with City Manager Steve Burkett, Mr. Burkett asked that the Association also look at Provincetown (south of SouthRidge Golf Course). Provincetown was the Association's second choice as it is in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, however it may not be attractive to Loveland. It could create a conflict with the two cities in a joint effort for this project. The Association is still in favor of the proposed area on the West side of 287 between Loveland and Fort Collins. The Association is recommending that Fort Collins' share of $2,000,000 for Phase I be taken from City reserves and Choices 95 money ($1.4 million) that has been earmarked for a Southwest Community Park/Youth Sports Complex. Diane Thies asked for clarification of Choices 95. Jerry P. Brown explained the process that took place in 1989. The voters chose to tax themselves with a 1/4 cent sales tax to raise money for capital projects. Of this money, $7,500,000 has been designated for Parks and Recreation projects with the Senior Center's $4,700,000 being the largest project. The Southwest Community Park/Youth Sports Complex acquisition money is scheduled for 1996. Board Member John Barnett abstained from opinions/conversation on this matter because of his position as Larimer County Planning Director. K-Lynn Cameron asked if the proposal meets the criteria of the Southwest Community Park/Youth Sports Complex? Jerry replied that the Choices 95 money would allow us to acquire between 100 and 180 acres of land, and then we would have to request money for development in a future capital construction program. Rick Zier said that collections on Choices 95 has been greater than anticipated. Council would have to redirect the funding to move the Southwest Community Park/Youth Sports Complex allocation from 1996 to 1993/1994. Roger Tarum asked, assuming that the Fort Collins' share is $2,000,000, would the amenities be greater than if the City built a sports complex itself? Jerry said spending the money to acquire the 80 acres and development of Phase I (4 ballfields, 4 soccer fields, tennis, etc.) Parks and Recreation Bo 1 Minutes July 22, 1992 Page 2 would be a better deal than if it was a sole venture by the City of Fort Collins. Roger said he spoke with several youth sports representatives and this location is not favorable for the little league children. Rick said this is not intended for little league. It would be programmed for older baseball/soccer kids. Bob McCluskey said the plus is that we would have more than the Choices 95 money could give us. With the needs assessment, Bob feels comfortable asking Council to pursue this bi-community sports park. Elery Wilmarth has mixed feelings about this and feels this would be building a park for the benefit of a private sector interest. K-Lynn Cameron said the joint efforts of Loveland and Fort Collins is a great opportunity and the Youth Sports Complex is a plus since there is such a demand for youth fields. She doesn't want this project to interfere with the completion of the trail system or other park priorities. Roger Tarum said he feels much more comfortable about this proposal this month since he has had time to discuss this and think about the amenities this would offer. After discussion, the Board, on a motion by Roger Tarum, seconded by Marilyn Barnes, supports the concept of the specific proposal submitted by the Fort Collins -Loveland Baseball Association, and supports the concept of working jointly with the City of Loveland and the private sector on the site identified; and further supports the concept of the linking of this proposal with other priority Parks and Recreation needs and ideas such as the Youth Sports Complex/Southwest Community Park, and/or other Parks and Recreation programs/activities; and recommends to City Council the use of Choices 95 and City reserves for this purpose. The motion passed 5-1-1 (K-Lynn Cameron, Marilyn Barnes, Diane Thies, Roger Tarum, Bob McCluskey, yes; Elery Wilmarth, no; and John Barnett, abstained). Jerry P. Brown complimented Rick Zier and the Association for their hard work and the progress they have made on this project. ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF CITY CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FACILITIES Mike Powers addressed the Board on this issue. In 1988, the City Council adopted by ordinance; rules and regulations governing the use of parks, trails, and open space. The proposed ordinance as presented tonight would include Recreation facilities, Golf Courses, the Library, Lincoln Center, and the Museum. On a motion by Marilyn Barnes, seconded by K-Lynn Cameron, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to accept these rules and regulations. OTHER BUSINESS Jerry P. Brown, as a staff member of the Legislative Review Committee, spoke to the Board about the City's position on Greater Outdoors Colorado. He said that the committee will recommend a neutral position on this to City Council because of the capital construction projects that could affect CSU. Therefore, this becomes a community issue for the City. Jerry said the Parks and Recreation Board's September meeting coincides with the State Parks and Recreation Fall Conference meeting in Colorado Springs. He asked the Board if they could meet on September 30 (the fifth Wednesday)? All Board members agreed that the 5th Wednesday in September would work in their schedules. Parks and Recreatio0ard Minutes • July 22, 1992 Page 3 Mike refreshed the Board's memory on the life cycle renovation and replacement project for Parks, Cemeteries, and Forestry. He recalled the presentation staff made to the Board last September. Channel 27 will feature a taped presentation on this subject prior to the August 25 City Council Worksession when they discuss this Life Cycle Program. Bob McCluskey asked if Parkland Fees could be raised to accommodate these costs? Roger Tarum asked if a fee could be added for parks such as storm water? Mike said staff will study these suggestions and keep the Board informed. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS K-Lynn Cameron, referring to the July Update Report, asked about the trail to LaPorte. Mike said it would enable LaPorte to hook into our trail. The route is still open for discussion with area residents. Diane Thies said there aren't any handicap accessibility routes on both ends of Stuart and Spring Creek. Jerry replied that this is not our trail and is either a part of the Homeowners Association or a Streets project. He will check into this, and he assured Diane that all of our Parks and Recreation trails (with the exception of the Foothills Trail and several highway bridge ramps) are handicap accessible. Roger said we need to redesign the Foothills Trail before encouraging more intense use by mountain bikes. This would be affected once the trail loop is complete. Jerry reminded Board members to put the September 17 (6:30 p.m.) Boards and Commissions Workshop on their calendars. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ly submitted, 1, Administrative Aide II Meeting Attendance BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUESTS Bob McCluskey Mike Powers Rick Zier John Barnett Jerry P. Brown Marilyn Barnes Jackie Rael K-Lynn Cameron Roger Tarum Diane Thies Elery Wilmarth