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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 - Parks And Recreation Board - Annual Report2010 P&R Board Annual Report Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2010 ANNUAL REPORT The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held 10 Regular Meetings in 2010, with a Special Meeting held February 22 to discuss Plan Fort Collins. The 2010 Board Members were Fred Bitting (resigned April), Rob Cagen (replaced Fred in April), Brian Carroll, Michael Chalona, Shirley Christian, Jessica MacMillan, Greg Miller, Danna Ortiz, William Pickering and Dawn Theis. Annually in February the Board elects its officers, and Danna Ortiz and Jessica MacMillan were elected as Board Co-Presidents along with William Pickering elected as Board Vice President and Dawn Theis as Secretary. Kelly Ohlson served as City Council Liaison to the Board in 2010. Craig Foreman, Park Planning & Development Director, and J.R. Schnelzer, Director of Parks, served as Staff Liaison to the Board, with Carol Rankin, Administrative Support Supervisor, providing staff support to the Board. 2010 Budget The Board was updated on budget issues affecting Parks and Recreation throughout 2010. Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) 2011 and 2012 The Board was very active in the development of the 2011 and 2012 budgets for Parks and Recreation. Resourcing Our Future The Board was informed of the community’s effort to pass a 0.85% sales tax that included new funding for parks and recreation. Parks, Park Planning and Recreation Updates & Accomplishments The Board was updated monthly on projects and programs occurring in Park Maintenance, Park Planning and Development, and Recreation. Plan Fort Collins The Board was active attending meetings and focus groups for the update to City Plan and the City’s Transportation Master Plan. Numerous presentations were made to the Board throughout the year. Discovery/Museum Center The Board supported the development of the Discovery/Museum Center at Lee Martinez Park. Northern Integrated Supply Project The Board was updated on the status of the project by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Parks Department • Forestry Tree Pruning, Removal & Pesticide Application Standards The Board supported the new document “Tree Pruning, Removal and Pesticide Application Standards and Best Management Practices” for regulating tree trimming standards on City property and licenses for arborists. • Gardens on Spring Creek The Board was updated on the new additions, including the outdoor kitchen and success of the Gardens in 2010 with increased visitation and revenue. 2010 P&R Board Annual Report Page 2 of 2 • Richard’s Lake Board was informed of agreement with Richard’s Lake neighborhood and the placement of playground equipment. Several members attended the neighborhood meeting. • Archery Range Board was made aware of the changes in operations to include a fee area to help cover the costs of operations. Representatives from the archery range also spoke at one of the Board meetings. Recreation Department • Advertising at Recreation Facilities The Board discussed this issue and supported the proposed advertisement plan for recreation facilities as requested by Recreation in accordance with current advertising done at EPIC and designated for target audiences. Park Planning and Development • Waters Way Neighborhood Park Board members were supportive of the design for the park and the coordination with the rehab of Benson Reservoir Dam and supported delaying construction due to budget issues. • Registry Neighborhood Park The Board was informed of the park’s final design and supported delaying construction due to budget issues. • Edora Community Park Disc Golf and BMX Course The Board was active in discussions about disc golf options at the park and the potential partnership with CSU at Hughes Stadium; and was supportive of the relocation of the BMX Course to Southeast Community Park. • Poudre Trail The Board was also advised about the continued effort to remove the remaining sections old asphalt trail and replacement with concrete. The plans to adjust the Poudre Trail at Lemay Avenue and avoid the steep ramps at Riverside Avenue were discussed with the Board. The project is a partnership with Colorado Department of Transportation as they construct a new bridge across the Poudre River on Highway # 14. The Board was informed of the preliminary planning effort to develop the trail from the historical Strauss Cabin area to Timnath including an underpass of I-25. • Fossil Creek Trail Staff updated the Board on the trail to connect with Spring Canyon Community Park with the underpass of County Road #38E. Also plans connecting the Power Trail to the Fossil Creek Trail at Trilby Road were discussed with the Board. This trail segment will include an underpass of Trilby Road and will complete the trail to Carpenter Road. • Power Trail The Board was informed of the construction schedule of the trail from Keenland Drive to Trilby Road; and the City’s effort to obtain an underpass of the Union Pacific Railroad at Keenland Drive.