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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 10/23/1991CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- October 23, 1991 President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Agenda Review: Staff added one item to the printed agenda under Other Business -- Budget Update Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 1991 were unanimously approved on a motion by Elery Wilmarth, seconded by Bob Alexander. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Review of Prospect Road Streetscape Design Program As part of the citizen input phase of this project, Janet Meisel, Project Manager for the Planning Department, presented the Prospect Road Streetscape Design program to the Board. This project is part of the City Council's work plan. This plan will address streetscape design guidelines, standards, and implementation strategies as they relate to Prospect as a gateway to Fort Collins. The Prospect gateway is the main I-25 exchange entrance to the City. This design will address building design, landscape, trail connections, and the bikeways. After citizen input, a preliminary design will be brought back to the Board in January. Elery Wilmarth asked for Randy Balok's input on this project. Randy said he has reviewed the plan, and Parks and Recreation has several projects on the drawing board for this area. Staff is looking at future open space areas on both sides of this project. CSU has property on Prospect that they intend to turn into an environmental learning center. They have received a $27,000 donation from Coors to be used for landscaping this project. The Riverbend Ponds area is a popular location for citizens in the summer months. Randy said that Parks and Recreation Staff and Planning will work closely on this project. Jerry P. Brown added that in talking to City Forester Tim Buchanan, the 0&M for landscaping must be identified before this project is in final design. Janet reiterated to the Board that she will bring back the preliminary design plan in January for their review. The planning design timeline is about six to eight months and hopes to have a final design by June 1992. Funding for this plan has not been determined. Boltz Athletics Fields Project Mike Powers reported to the Board that the School District and City are negotiating a cooperative agreement for Boltz Junior High School Athletics Fields project. This 15-acre parcel would be a cooperative effort from various user Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 23, 1991 Page 2 groups and the two governmental agencies to develop two to four ball fields, several soccer fields, re -align the football field, and add a restroom to the school for.public use and access. The School District will designate $50,000 for this project; Youth Baseball, $30,000 to $50,000; Youth Soccer, $7,500. In addition, the City Council will add $45,000 with $15,000 for annual maintenance fees. There are a few problems to work out as far as working agreements of usage and management of the property. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Poudre R-1 would be the owner of the fields, and the City Parks and Recreation will program the fields. Poudre R-1 and the City staff are meeting with the user groups on Thursday, October 24. Staff will keep the Board updated on the progress. Developer Built and Donated Neighborhood Park at Fossil Ridge A developer from the Fossil Ridge area (south of SouthRidge Golf Course) has talked to Randy Balok about building a park in the center of his proposed development to use as a marketing tool to sell 180 adjacent homes, and then donate the park to the City. This concept is acceptable according to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The parkland fees for these 180 homes would amount to $112,500, and the cost for the City to build a neighborhood park in this area would be about $450,000. Randy said staff would have the developer build the park to specifications set for other neighborhood parks and that the general public would have to have access to the park. The developer doesn't want this park to be programmed for team sports. Park Planner Leslie Bryson added that the developer will receive money from Storm Drainage for improvements on the land. John Barnett said that homes build adjacent to open space land are priced 20 to 30 percent higher. Staff will keep the Board advised on the plan. Appointment of Transportation Plan Board Representative Jerry received a call from Wil Smith, Chair of the Natural Resources Board, who is forming an ad hoc committee for the Transportation Plan. They would like member(s) of the Parks and Recreation Board to serve on this subcommittee. Roger Tarbm and John Barnett volunteered for these positions. Jerry will advise Wil and Tom Shoemaker of the Natural Resources Department. Other Business Mike Powers reported that the 1992 proposed budget was presented to Council on first reading last week. There have been cuts made to the budget because the Council has decided to take a conservative approach to the revenue projections for 1992. Council asked us to break down the Recreation Fee Policy into the following categories of Low Income, 0&M Reserves, No Raises in Fees, and Lower Parks and Recreation Board Minutes October 23, 1991 Page 3 Fees. Councilperson Ann Azari suggested the first three phases be adopted, however it was voted down. The Council voted in only the Low Income Policy. On November 19, staff will present the Recreation Fee increases to City Council. At the September 25, 1991 meeting, the Board voted against staff's recommendation to increase fees for 1992, and therefore has decided to have President Bob McCluskey appear before City Council on November 19 to stress their feelings on raising fees. Mary Ness wants it noted at that time that it should be mentioned that businesses cannot afford to sponsor softball teams any longer with these increases. Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports An American Youth and Sports survey was sent to the Board in their packets. Jerry wanted the Board to see this survey that emphasizes the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation philosophy on youth sports. A copy of this survey was also sent to Columbine Cable TV, and they plan to do a segment on it. Jerry noted that the November meeting is scheduled the day before Thanksgiving. In prior years, we have combined the November and December meetings to meet the first week in December. The Board agreed that the next meeting of the Board should be Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Indoor Pool, 424 South Sherwood. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Resp tfull�y submit a ie Rael, Admini Meeting Attendance tive Aide II Board Members Staff Guests Bob McCluskey Bob Alexander Marilyn Barnes John Barnett K-Lynn Cameron Mary Ness Karen Schubert Roger Tarum Elery Wilmarth Mike Powers Jerry P. Brown Randy Balok Leslie Bryson Janet Meisel Jackie Rael Chryss Cada, Coloradoan