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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks And Recreation Board - Minutes - 11/20/1973{ FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MREING % - November 20, 1973 The regular meeting of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board was called to order by the president, Mrs. Gladys Eddy, at 7:00 P.M., November 20, 1973, is the Parks and Recreation office. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented with corrections. Mrs. Gladyn Eddy iatrcae:ced Mrs. Nancy Cray who will be the representative from the City Council on the Parke and Recreation Board. Mr. Tom Frazier introduced Mr. Mike Cathcart who will be working for the Parke and Recreation Department. He will be working with the boys' and men's sports. Mrs. Eddy presented past members of the board with certificates in recognition Of the may years of dedicated service to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Charles Paterson, De. Al Pettine, and Dr. Rbbert Pike were present to accept their certificates. Mr. Bob Dunn was unable to be present, but was also recognized as an outstanding member of the past Advisory Board. Dr. Al Pett9ae ask`,d about the 50% reduction for senior citizen's fees for prograa13 offered by the Parks and Ree%'eation Department. It was eap3ained that the reason for this reduction is that MaaJ people cannot afford some of the fees for the arts and crafts programs. It was also explained that the reduction is to include only the arts and cr:,fta and other specific senior citizen programs offered through the Parks and Recreation, but does not include other programs such as golf, skiing, / etc. Dr. Pettine asked if this would be a flat reduction without regard to income and ability to pay. It was explained that this is a flat reduction. The staff was asked to monitor this reduction anad to bring any criticism to the board. Mx. Tom Frazier announced that an effort is being made to coordinate all the various senior citizen groups and programs. He feels that we should have a center that all senior citi.nen groups can use. 11a. Eddy talked about the energy crisis and the possibility of the schools being closed. This could affect the recreation programs, 11r. H.R. Phillips said that temperatures of 65 and 68 degrees would not create a problem for basketball games. Programs that are not ahtletic in nature probably would not be held because of the cold temperature. No definite plans have been established yet to deal with the enemy crisis, but the Parks and Recreation office will stay in issue. formed on the Mr. Frazier said that Mr. Norm Chung has set up a recreation program for the handicapped. The progr&m was not budgeted for the coming year. Mr. Chung has received financial support for the program from other areas. The Community Centered Board will subsidize transportation. The Senior Citizens' board in Parks and Recreation had a dance and bake sale and raised $100.00 for the handicapped recreation program. This is a pilot program and will cost about $558.84. The total Progrr-m would cast about $2,000.00. Mr. H.R. Phillips stated that work is continuing on the tennis courts in order to finish the protects before the weather gets too bad. The indoor awrl=Ing Pool Will be bid. November 28th. Improvements will be made on the outdoor swimming pzo? . The Par'ce and Recreation Board has asked that the Parks and Recreation Department run a contest to acme the new indoor swimming pool if the board does sot hear otherwise from the City Council. _2_ Designing Tomorrow Today has asked if.4te board would like to have a task force help with the location for a new outdoor swimming pool. It was stated that the pool needs to be where we have property and also not near the present pool locations. Mr. Phillips will present a map of present park locations to the board. Mr. Dave Phillips moved that the board ask DT2 to appoint a task force to study locations for a new outdoor swimming pool. Mr. Ray French seconded the motion and it was carried. Mr. Ray French was asked to be the liaison between the task force and the Parks and Recreation board. Parka and Recreation Board will receive recommendations from the DT2 task force and the final decision on the location of the pool will be made by the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Eddy will contact Mrs. Val Ogden to ask that a task force work on the pool location. Mrs. Eddy asked if anyone had final ideas or suggestions for the Board. Mr. Peterson stated that Fort Collins gets more per dollar in its recreation programs than any other town and thanked Mr. Phillips for his dedication to the recreation program. Mr. Don Southwick asked what the old Post Office building will be used for and discussion of different possibilities followed. Mr. Frazier asked that the Board begin thinking about community education and how it should be Implemented. There will be no meeting in December. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Clara Donohoe,.Secretary Present: Nancy Gray Donna Beard Gladys Eddy Clara Donohoe Al Pettine Chuck Peterson Torn Frazier Mike Cathcart Dave Phillips Don Southwick H.R. Phillips Ray French Bob Hunt Robert Pike '