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2011 WORK PLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
The Parks and Recreation Board consist of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council. The
Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to the Cultural, Parks,
Recreation and Environment Service Unit and the City Council for their approval as to rules,
regulations, policies, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation,
excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and
cemeteries. The Board assists the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other
organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. Members
serve four-year terms, and they serve without compensation.
All regular Parks and Recreation Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of
each month, except for the meetings in September and November/December. The location of
the meetings are held throughout the City at various Park & Recreation venues at 5:30pm.
Please check the public calendar at fcgov.com for location information or contact Carol Rankin
at the Park Shop at 970-221-6261. The 2011 meeting schedule is as follows:
2011 Proposed Agenda Items
• Work on sustainable funding source options for O&M in Parks & Recreation.
• Review matters associated with the 2011 and 2012 City budget process.
• Develop an outreach/marketing program in education/stewardship of Parks & Recreation
Facilities.
• Explore promoting Parks & Recreation accomplishments through media.
• Review the pedestrian bridge relocation project along the Poudre.
• Review NISP Revisions.
• Review matters associated with the development of disc golf courses.
• Review matters associated with the Environmental Best Management Practices Manual.
• Review matters associated with the Parks Maintenance Plan update.
• Review matters, including scholarship funding, associated with Recreation’s Strategic Plan.
• Review matters associated with park and trail impacts of the Museum/Science Center
project.
January 26 May 25 September 14
February 23 June 22 October 26
March 23 July 27 December 7 (November/December)
April 27 August 24
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Neighborhood Parks
• Review matters related to the construction of Provincetown Park.
• Review matters related to the construction of Registry Ridge Park.
• Review matters related to the design of Staley Park
• Review recommendations on parkland acquisition options.
• Review Management Plans for neighborhood parks.
Community Parks
• Review Management Plans for community parks.
• Review community parkland acquisition options.
Trails
• Continue to review the location and construction of new trails, including the expansion of
the Poudre River Trail, Fossil Creek Trail, and Power Trail.
• Support trail funding through Conservation Trust Funds, Natural Areas Sales tax, grants,
and other funding sources.
• Review regional trail plans.
Other Projects/Programs
• Provide input on natural area issues as they relate to Parks and Recreation.
• Provide recommendations for regional recreational opportunities related to the Open
Lands Program.
• Provide recommendations for the Water Craft Course design.
• Support grants and other outside funding opportunities for P&R programs and facilities.
• Provide input on Park and Recreation fees.