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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/26/1985CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Bill Loy. All board members were present except Cathy Mulcahy. Agenda Review: Several additional items will be discussed under "Other Business" were not on the printed agenda. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, were approved unanimouslyiously as submitted, on a motion by Mike ImMasche, seconded by Bob Aukerman. Status Report on Projects H. R. Phillips discussed the pool/ice arena. The preliminary was approved at the February 25 Planning and Zoning Board. The preliminary plan should go to Council in March. No major cuts in the facility are planned at this time. Karen Schubert inquired about the breakdown of the road and bridge costs, which she didn't believe should be a part of the true project. H. R. said they were legitimate costs, and told her these would be itemized in the final costs. Randy Balok updated on the foothills trail and negotiations with CSU. The CSU Physical Development Committee people could finalize no clear cut consensus on "Right -of -Way" for the trail segment near LaPorte Avenue. Staff is continuing to work on this problem. Neighborhood Park Site Acquisition The board is familiar with both the Evergreen and Greenbriar neighborhood park sites in northeast Fort Collins. Randy Balok provided both groups latest offers. Jim Scavo presented the Greenbriar timetable for development and answered several questions. Randy relayed the Evergreen proposal which was changed at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. Board members asked further questions. Staff reminded the board that the bylaws allow them to go into executive sessions regarding land acquisition matters if they desire. After much more discussion, the board, on a motion by David Shands, seconded by Bob Aukerman, voted unanimously (8:0) to recommend to Council the purchase of the 21 acre Greenbriar site for a future neighborhood park. This recommendation is contingent upon the seller securing all necessary approvals and meeting all agreed upon conditions, including the final price. Essentially, Greenbriar was chosen because of its better price, it is further from the proposed by-pass, it conforms with the Open Space Plan, and is not as close to commercial development in the area. Parks and Recreation Board February 26, 1985 Page Two Response on Parks and Recreation Board Involvement The City Manager has responded to the recent request from the board for involvement with other committees/commissions that impact recreation and parks. The board president will write a letter to the Mayor requesting that Chuck Solano be appointed to the "Art in the Park" committee, and that Ann Schroeder be appointed as a liaison representative to the "Poudre River Trust" (Karen Schubert is her alternate). The board president will also ask the Mayor to finalize the board as the review body for open space. Other Business H. R. provided an update on the farm at Lee Martinez Park. Construction should be complete by June, and the dedication/opening ceremonies is scheduled for July 20. Dale Brown was hired as farm manager. The tentative operation schedule is Wednesday through Sunday for the general public, approximately eight months of the year, plus Christmas. - H. R. asked board members to begin looking at the process for the naming of the new pool/ice arena. - H. R. discussed concerns that staff has been receiving about geese pollution. He distributed information and asked for input. - Jerry P. Brown discussed tonight's correspondence, including the report on board members meeting attendance during 1984, and the memorandum from the Mayor on open space funds. Board members appreciated the response from the Mayor. - Bill Loy asked about the proposed south side recreation center. H. R. responded that we have again included the project in our 1986-1990 capital unfunded budget requests. Bill also asked about the major park (theme) concept proposal. Nothing further has occurred since last year. Finally, Bill asked about rest rooms on the trails that have been previously discussed. He said the need is there. However, staff has many concerns such as financing, access, 0&M costs, vandalism potential, and determining if there really is a need. Staff will investigate. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mike ImMasche Board Secretary ! Parks and Recreation Board February 26, 1985 Page Three Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Bill Loy Chuck Solano Bob Aukerman Karen Schubert Mike ImMasche Ann Schroeder David Shands Fran Bujack H. R. Phillips Ron Kresl Jerry P. Brown Jim Scavo Randy Balok Dana Ertel Peggy Asplund