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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 02/12/1974PARKS AND FECREt.TZCti ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING © February 12, 1974 The regular meeting of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by the president, Mrs. Gladys Eddy at 7:30 P.M., February 12, 1974 in the reuncil. Chu bexs. Minutes of the previous meeti*sg Caere approved as written. Gu• ,':s at the meeting were from the Fort Collins Planning Staff. Dwain Miller reported on the Rocky Mountain Park proposal meeting which was held recently. He reported that the Park Service is not intending to do away with the Hidden Valley S',•:i area. 'Those in attendance at the meeting were in favor of keeping Hidden Valley as it is, but not to expand it. Dwain said that the proposal was not intended to do ,itr,y with horses in the area, but most people wanted to net the stables out of tlae park area to alleviate congestion. The Park Service does intend to keep roads in tlae area. The proposal includes the suggestion that fishing be prohibited entirely and that the streams be stocked with native f-sh. The Park Service intends to keep campgrounds in the area and to encourage camping, but not the use of trailers. Several historic buildings and areas are under consideration for designation as historical landmarks. Dwain will keep the Board informed on any further developments. Ray French reported on the progress of the outdoor swimming pool site committee, This committee consists of approximatelyIS people who are to study population, location of present pools, location of proposed pools, and possible locations for pools. Mrs. Gladys Eddy announced that the groundbreaking ceremonies had been held at the Lincoln Junior High indoor swimming pool :site. Bill Kane from the City of Fort Collins planning staff and Ted Rodenbeck gave a Slade presentation on the Open Space Plan for Fort Collins. Bill said that there is 3h to 4 million dollars for park land acquisition, for trails, and for land in the foothills. � The meeting was adjourned at 9.00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Clara Donohoe, Secretary Present: Dave Phillips Donna Beard Lela Ryder Ray Pranch Dwain Miller Don Southwick Clara Donoboe E.R. Phillips Gladys Eddy Bill Kane Ted Rodenbeck