HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/06/2006YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular meeting — September 6, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Kurt Kastein I Staff Liaison: Peggy Bowers, Recreation, 221
Board Members Present: Kai Stuckey, Laura Lamb, Matt Strauch, Ryan Hennig
Board Member(s) Absent: Erin Rooney, David Saperstone, Lee Swanson
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
Steve Budner, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Staff Support — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Anita Basham
Steve Budner, who will replace Peggy Bowers as the staff liaison to the Board, was introduced, and
Board members introduced themselves:
Call meeting to Order:
The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board
Chairperson Ryan Hennig.
Approval of Minutes from May 3.2006:
Matt Strauch noted that he had contacted Kurt Kastein after the May meeting to encourage reducing
the number of Board members from 9 to 7. Peggy Bowers stated that the proposed change was
approved by City Council in July, 2006.
On a motion by Matt Strauch and seconded by Laura Lamb, the minutes of the regular meeting on May
3, 2006 were approved unanimously (4-0).
Agenda Review:
No changes in agenda.
Citizen Participation:
No citizen participation.
Agenda:
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Tia Raamot, regional transportation planner with the North Front Range 2035 Regional Transportation
Plan and Dixie Schmatz, public participation manager/consultant for the 2035 transportation plan gave
a PowerPoint presentation on the current/future transportation issue.
The presenters added that charrettes will be held in Fort Collins (8:45 a.m.-Noon September 23 at
Harmony Library), Loveland (September 30 at the Senior Center) and Greeley (October 7 at the
Recreation Center). At that time maps and pieces to add to maps for transportation improvements will
be available for attendees to manipulate.
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The presenters then opened the floor to Board members' suggestions/topics to be considered:
Bicycle lanes, public transit, improve areas near schools
Connect bike lanes with Loveland and Greeley, add bike lane south on 287, bike lane to Wellington
Design truck lane on I-25
Improve timing of traffic signals
Provide a minimum of 1 overpass over train tracks
Lengthen left turn spaces where concrete medians are present so more cars can queue up for the turn
Public transit systems to be more responsive to faster growth areas
Pedestrian/bike overpass over Harmony (at least 1, maybe more... Timberline and Lemay suggested)
Link parallel road to Denver
Allow room for growth on I-25
Improve Windsor exit off I-25
Questions that Board members asked included "what is happening with Super Slab?" and "how are
other modes of transportation being encouraged?".
Board members were asked to forward additional thoughts directly to the two presenters.
PRELIMINARY WORK PLAN DISCUSSION
With the Board's work plan being due to City Council by November 30, a preliminary discussion was
held. One item to be included is the completion of the facilities/programs inventory that was begun in
2005. Other thoughts were to continue the speakers series with the possibility of changing
locations/times of day. The series would highlight topics of interest to teens/youths with the possibility
of kicking off the series in January. Panel discussions are a possibility as is a return engagement by
Magistrate Berenato. Board members are to think about this as possible work plan ideas as well as
how and who to target.
YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATE
This item was tabled until the October meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Budget. On the topic of closing the YAC, it was reported by staff that City Council has been
getting a lot of feedback from citizens to keep it open. Another proposed budget cut is S 19,100
in the RAD Van program, thereby reducing hourly staff money and most likely requiring
additional sponsorships/donations to keep the program running at its current level. Another
potential budget cut that Board members might want to comment on is the reduction in dollars
for Dial -A -Ride.
Laura Lamb moved to draft a final letter to City Cotincil from the Board restating the reasons
the YAC should remain open. Matt Strauch seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously
(4-0).
Staff will send RAD Van information to Board members, and a follow-up discussion will take
place at the October meeting. A motion was made by Matt Strauch and seconded by Ryan
Hennig to draft a letter regarding the RAD Van budget cut. The motion passed unanimously
(4-0). The letter will be brought to the October meeting and amended as needed.
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The Board would also like more information regarding the proposed Dial -A -Ride budget cut.
Is there an impact on youth?
Staff is also to provide the Board with anything on the budget cut list that is youth -related.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Kai Stuckey and seconded by Laura Lamb, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to
adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
R�spectful�ubmitt�
J et Urban, Administrative Support Supervisor — Recreation
Next meeting October 4, 2006 at the Youth Activity Center