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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 05/25/1982FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMEN f z��I PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ELL , MINUTES: Regular Meeting - May 25, 1982 CITY CLERK The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M. by Janet Sheppard, Acting Chairperson for tonight's meeting. Board member, Ken Nelson, cannot attend tonight's meeting, and Chairman Mike ImMasche is ill. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, 1982 were unanimously approved as submitted, on a motion by Frances Bujack; seconded by Dave Adamson. Rocky Ridge Presentation A non-scheduled Agenda item was presented at this time by a group of citizens support- ing the Rocky Ridge Recreational Area. Jerry White, Larry Moore, Pat Duncan and Jane Mitchell were present. Mr. White gave a brief background of the area and the problems and concerns. Basically, a private water company owns the area and has a lease with the State Division of Wildlife through 1986. In 1977, houses began being built in the area, and complaints of noise, litter, vandalism, etc. makes the area now more visible. The Division of Wildlife apparently does not want to deal with the problem, and originally decided to give up its lease on July 1, 1982. They have since extended that date to December 1, 1982, but are still not interested in operating a recreational area. The citizens group circulated petitions and gathered 4,000 signatures supporting keeping Rocky Ridge open to the public. However, there does not appear to be anyone able to operate it. The County or State are the two most logical managers, but neither of them appear interested. What the citizens group is seeking Is local support (both philosophically, as well as financially) to ask the State Division of Wildlife to extend termination of the lease at least until December 31, 1983, to give them time to develop a management plan through Colorado State University. The plan would help determine costs. H. R. Phillips pointed out that the City Parks and Recreation Department does not have money for Rocky Ridge, even though we professionally support the need for more public recreation areas. It is outside of our jurisdiction, as well. Jerry P. Brown informed the Board that as an advisory body to the City Council, the Board could not make a policy statement directly supporting or opposing this or any other issue. The role of the Board is to advise and make recommendations to Council, and they have final determination. After many excellent questions and answers and further discussion, the Board, on a motion by Dave Adamson; seconded by Mary Elson, voted unanimously (7:0) to recommend to Council that the City 1.) strongly encourage keeping Rocky Ridge open at least until December 31, 1983 as a multi -recreational purpose area; 2.) to strongly support efforts to develop a County Management Plan; and 3.) through whatever means necessary, ask all parties interested (both public and private) to demonstrate real support for this purpose. LI E The group intends June 1st meeting, to make a decision concern. Art in the Park to bring this issue because the State is . The Board thanked to the attention of City Council at their scheduled to meet on June 3rrd in Denver the people present for their interest and H. R. explained the motivation and direction for the project, which he originally discussed with the Board at the January and February 1981 meetings. Jerry read to the Board from the "City Council Policies Handbook" on Art in Public Places (the General Statement and Art in the Park). H. R. stated that C.S.U. students brought several sculptures to the Committee appointed to review and make recommen- dations. The one recommended was prepared by Larry Levenberger. A model was shown to the Board. The final product is 9 feet high, generally triangular shaped. H. R. passed around a copy of the written sculpture proposal document explaining the sculpture, methodology and costs, etc. All of the final sculptures probably were prepared by the students according to the directions given them. Some Board members expressed that this particular sculpture does not appear to represent anything of itself except art for the sake of art. Others stated that Art in a Park setting should blend into the park and be in 'tune' with the activities of the park. Most said that the sculpture brought before them tonight is not acceptable under that criteria. After further debate and discussion, the Board, on a motion by Frances Bujack; seconded by Ann Schroeder, voted unanimously (7:0) that 1.) the Board supports the concept of "Art in the Park", but art should be natural, functional, warm and welcoming, or a landscaped style to be considered in a park; 2.) Art in Parks should fit more of a recreational theme; 3.) to spe- cifically reject the Committee recommended sculpture for any parks setting and suggest it be located near a building site, such as Lincoln Center; and 4.) suggest opening up to the general public a method to gain input on what is really wanted. 1983 Budget Proposals, Supplementals and Cost Curtailments All budget material was distributed to Board members in the agenda packet. Jerry and H. R. answered specific questions. The Board will continue to study all of the data and information, and will provide input to staff and City Council when appropriate. Other Business - Jerry again invited all Board members to the Warren Park Dedication on June 2nd, 9:30 A.M., and to the Moore Park Groundbreaking on June 22nd, 9:30 A.M. - H. R. briefly recapped the Greenbelt River/Trail clean-up program of last week. - Chairman ImMasche will represent the Board at the June 1st City Council meeting to receive a "June is Parks and Recreation Month" proclamation. All other Board members are invited to attend. - Ann Schroeder told of Video game contests offered through the Gillette, Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department. Jerry told the Board that our recreation facilities would also soon be offering Video games. We will be closely monitor- ing the situation. -2- - There were 22 applicants for the two Board positions whose terms expire June 30th. Appointments will be made next week by City Council, Bob Aukerman has re -applied, and Ken Nelson has chosen to retire from the Board after seven years of service. He has served as Board Secretary for many of those years. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M. on a motion by Frances Bujack; seconded by Bob Aukerman. Passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted JERRY P. BROWN Assistant to the Director MEETING ATTENDANCE Board Members Staff Guests Jan Sheppard H. R. Phillips Jan Mitchell Mary Elson Jerry P. Brown Pat Duncan Ann Schroeder Andy McRoberts Jerry White Dave Adamson Larry Moore Frances Bujack Bob Aukerman Chuck Solano -3-