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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 11/28/19900 0 CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - November 28, 1990 President Bob McCluskey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Board Member K-Lynn Cameron called to say she was ill and could not attend the meeting. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed Agenda. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 1990 were approved unanimously (8-0) on a motion by John Barnett, seconded by Roger Tarum. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Choice City Cycling Coalition IC4) Mary Lou Shean, a member of t Board as a representative o Coalition is an organization working with the City on Transportation Planner/Bike opinion. Therefore, the grou tonight to fill out. ie Choice City Cycling Coalition (C4), spoke to the the Transportation Committee. The Choice City that promotes cycling in Fort Collins. They are the 20-year Transportation Plan. Rita Davis' Way Planner, suggested that they obtain public p developed a survey that they are asking the Board The C4 is trying to develop a value of cycling in Fort Collins. They would like to see more maintenance on bike lanes; wider lanes; lanes on Harmony Road; a North/South Trail; connection of CSU to a bike system. John Barnett added that Taft Hill is a definite problem for bicyclists. John also asked how Transportation is funded. Jerry P. Brown responded he understands that the bicycle lanes are funded in the General Fund. However, bicycle trails (off street) are funded through the Lottery. In filling out the questionnaires, the Board Members made the following comments on how the City should support or promote bicycling as transportation in Fort Collins: Tax dollars subsidize automobiles, but not bicyclists; there should be recognition of bicycle transportation as an alternate mode of transportation by employers in Fort Collins; development of commercial property should be made around bus stops; the City needs to be more aggressive on bicycle transportation; College Avenue is a definite barrier for bicyclists. After completion of the questionnaires and much discussion, the Board went on record as supporters of bicycling as a mode of transportation in Fort Collins. Introduction: Recreation Supervisor Dave Mosnik introduced Poudre R-1 Athletic Director Dave Danielson, the new Poudre R-1 representative to the Parks and Recreation Board. Keith Goosman will be Dave's alternate. Downtown Community Pool Mike Powers gave a background on the indoor pool. Through the Choices 95 process, it was determined that the indoor pool be renovated for $1,400,000. The City is now rethinking the renovation with the following as factors in this decision: P 0 0 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes November 28, 1990 Page 2 The renovation will cost $1,700,000 Consideration to build a new pool along with the Senior Center - The existing pool land could be used for the extension of the Lincoln Center. Council's concern is that the citizens voted to renovate the pool. Mary Ness doesn't think the citizens will be critical of the City making a smart business decision to not renovate the pool as long as they see the money is used for a pool. John Barnett said the problem Council is facing is the same as when EPIC was constructed. The original figures and the actual construction costs were not the same. This produces a politically sensitive issue. Jean Helburg said we will not close the indoor pool in May as scheduled unless facility circumstances with the boiler or the main drainage force the closure. The indoor pool is presently losing 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water daily. John Barnett said laying out this information to the citizens as Mike did tonight is a good approach. Jerry Brown said the Choices 95 Subcommittee voted to budget $2,400,000 for the renovation or relocation of the pool. Karen Schubert remembered that when Rocky Mountain High School was constructed in 1974, the plans incorporated a future addition of a pool. She thought it might be a good idea for the City to give the School District $1,400,000 towards a pool for Rocky Mountain High School as a joint City/School project. Mike summarized by saying because this is politically sensitive, Council will hear from: - People who use the existing pool and they are a very vocal group. - Seniors who don't want anyone else in their facility. Location groups. Revised Work Plan Jerry distributed copies of the Board's revised work plan for 1991. The Board approved the plan as submitted. Cancellation of December Meeting The Board agreed that because of the Christmas Holiday, the regular December Board meeting is canceled. If there is need to hold a meeting, it could be scheduled the December 19 or January 9. Other Business - Edora Park Disc Golf Course: Dave Mosnik reported that this Choices 95 project is complete (under budget) and is getting high usage. There is a local group "Grateful Disc Club" that will be hosting tournaments. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes November 28, 1990 Page 3 Clarendon Hills Park: Mike Powers updated the Board on the status. Staff in 1985 were looking at a 12-acre parcel of land for a park site. The developer wanted $30,000 an acre for the land, which was too high. The most the City has paid is $15,000 an acre for parkland. The Parkland Fund for this area is $220,000. Staff is negotiating and will report back to the Board. Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports - Jean Helburg updated the Board on Recreation programs that are occurring during the Holiday season. The EPIC ice show will be the weekend of December 14 with four performances. Christmas at the Farm is underway with a craft sale, wreath -making classes, Santa, Christmas Tree sales, etc. December 8 at Northside Aztlan Center is gift wrapping for Toys for Tots program. Mike said that when Harold Fisher donated the 20-acre parcel of land at Highway 14 and Lemay, staff put an ad in the paper thanking Harold. Staff has taken that ad and is writing a letter based on the theme "donate land and become a legacy to Fort Collins." This letter will be sent to all land owners from Overland Trail to I-25 on the River. John Barnett said that Craig Forema underpass to the Poudre River Trust. Poudre River Trust is in the process o along the area by the pickle factory cuttings will take place in the early the City Forestry Division. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Meeting Attendance n gave a presentation on Highway 14 He said Craig did a great job. The f a program to stabilize the river bank Planting of willow and cottonwood Spring, hopefully in coordination with ctfully ted, ie Rael, Admi ive Aide Board Members Staff Guests Bob McCluskey Michael Powers Elery Wilmartgh Jerry P. Brown Roger Tarum Jean Helburg Robert Alexander Dave Mosnik John Barnett Jackie Rael Rene' Clements Cooney Mary Ness Karen Schubert Mary Lou Shean Andy White Dave Danielson, PR-1