HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 09/27/1977PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of Meeting
September 27, 1977
The regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was
called to order by President Bob Crockett on Tuesday, September 27th at
7:15 P.M. Previous month's minutes were approved.
OLD_ BUSINESS:
Eldon Chent is re -assigned to the Public Relations sub -committee
Capital Improvement: Bob Crockett asked about the cost of accelerating
the spending for Rolland Moore Park. Revenue projections for housing units
in 1977 is $339,000.00 (1,400 units) or $120,000 in revenue more than
planned. 1,200 units are planned for 1978. A request has been made by
this committee to see cost projections for operations and maintenance far
enough ahead so that decisions to build can be made more intelligently.
Planning and Acquisition: Dwain Miller's report with results from city
survey, was distributed. Advisory Board members and staff were asked to
give reactions at later meeting. What does the survey tell us? Which
results are good recommendations: [,That can be acted upon?
Chuck Mayhugh and client will prepare a conceptual sketch of property at
Cunningham Corner with input from Planning and Zoning Board and Parks and
Recreation staff, concerning building facilities on a lease -back program to
city; e.g. ice arena, indoor pool and tennis courts.
Randy Balok reported on current and pending land acquisition:
1. West Neighborhood Park - 9 acres - under new ownership; BOR grant
is available for purchase of property.
2. Alta Vista Park - BOR applications have been approved for two
federal grants for the play area, one for property acquisition
and one for developing.
3. South of Rolland Moore Park (along Spring Creek) - seven (7)
additional acres with 29 additional acres over 3 years at
$1,000 an acre would bring Rolland Moore Park to total of
105 acres.
4. Suitts property - 50 acres across from Flatirons donation (Riverbend
area) is for sale at $1,800 an acres; this property has access
to Mulberry and will tie into Flatirons property. No decision
as yet by City Council.
5. Ditches north of Rolland Moore Park - 11 acres between two irrigation
ditches; negotiations are in process; area will be useable as
trails to Rolland Moore and then to Spring Creek.
6. Woodwest - with newest filing, developers have to provide for detention
ponds. Three acres will be available at no cost to city, possibly
as a neighborhood playground, with one acre serving as an active
area.
7. Near Beattie School - possibility of 10 acres to serve as detention
pond; no cost to city for the land.
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8. Additional properties being looked at - south of Collindale and
also property south of Warren Lake.
9. Bike lane and trail - looking into using easement land under
power line and along railroad - vicinity of Timberline Road
and Edora Park.
10. Lindenwood area - possibly looking at proposed park sites in
Lindenmeier area, and also southeast of there.
11. Flatiron property - additional property donations north and
south of Flatiron land could be coming in 2 to 3 years,
rather than 6 to 8 years.
Public Relations: A suggestion was made to distribute a map of all city
parks, along with recreation program brochure to newcomers via Welcome
Wagon. According to H.R., the Department could underwrite cost of maps.
Chuck Mayhugh suggested approaching the new insurance company's home
office to give out to their new employees.
NEW BUSINESS:
Review of Budget: According to H. R. Phillips, proposed operating
and maintenance budgets were well received by Council. Budgets were
prepared using the zero -base budget system with service level #1
representing 75% of 1977 budget. Most departments had three service levels;
some had five. Service level analysis gives services available for certain
number of dollars.
It was decided that
this Advisory Board would be
sub -divided
to look at
three budget areas.
They are -
FORESTRY
PARKS:
RECREATION
Ken Nelson, Chairman
Chuck Mayhugh, Chairman Donna
Beard, Chairman
Eldon Ghent
Charles Basham
David
Philips
Dwain Miller
Irene
Toliver
Bob Crockett
Written recommendations will then be presented to City Council prior to the
October 18th hearing.
STAFF REPORT
Jim Roberts was introduced as the Administrative Aide for Parks and
Recreation Department. His duties will include work on swimming pools,
tennis, cemeteries, assessments, etc.
A letter from Bob Morris, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, was read
asking for support for purchase of land, adding to Lory State Park. This
additional land will provide trails that would connect Horsetooth Mountain
and Arthur's Rock. A motion was made by Chuck Mayhugh and seconded by
Eldon Ghent that this Advisory Board send a letter endorsing the land purchase
to State legislators and the State Park Board. Motion carried.
H. R. Phillips reported that bids have been accepted on Lee Martinez and
Buckingham Parks for shelters, restroom and plaza. Sewer is in at Buckingham.
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Election of officers was held; they will hold office through June 30th.
President - - - - Bob Crockett
Vice -President - Donna Beard
Secretary - - Irene Toliver
The annual meeting for Commission and Board members of Colorado Park
and Recreation Departments will be held at Vail, November 2, 3 & 4.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Due to holidays, November and December meetings will be scheduled
November 15th and December 13th.
PRESENT
Bob Crockett
Eldon Ghent
Donna Beard
Ken Nelson
Chuck Mayhugh
Irene Toliver
H. R. Phillips
Tom Frazier
Randy Balok
Jim Roberts
Respectfully submitted,
DONNA BEARD, Secretary
Next Meeting: October 25th - 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. Report from long range recreation programs sub -committee