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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: April 24, 2006
(Agenda Item Preparation Date: April 19, 2006)
AGENDA TITLE: Discussion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Items
PRESENTERS: Jan Geden, CPRP, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Sarah DeSouza, Policy and Information Services Manager
Alice Guthrie, Parks and Planning Superintendent
James Reasor, Business and Finance Manager
Jamie Sabbach, CPRP, Recreation Superintendent
Carol Adams, 5tudio Terra, Consultant
Executive Summary: The intent of this agenda item is to continue gathering public input on
draft master plan materials. The item in this packet (Possible Trade-Offs, Efficiencies and
Leveraging Opportunities - Attachment A) was discussed at the April 12 Pazks and Recreation
Advisory Board (PRAB) study session and was revised based on the PRAB discussion.
Fiscal Impacts: Al] financial impacts for the Master Plan recommendations will be addressed
and quantified at a later date.
Board and Commissioa Feedback: The PRAB reviewed the materials at its April 12 study
session and provided comments that staff incorporated. Additional input will be solicited public
throughout the remainder of the Master Plan process.
Public Feedback: Public comment will be incorporated as appropriate.
Staff Recommendation: Staff requests fizrther boazd review of the draft possible trade-offs,
efficiencies and leveraging opportunities.
Analvsis•
Draft Possible Trade-Offs, Efficiencies and Leveraging Opportunities
This draft list has been developed to initiate discussions regazding potential reductions, new
efficiencies and other opportunities to leverage resources. Staff reviewed and discussed the list
with the PRAB at its April 12 study session and updated it based on comments from the PRAB.
Staff is also continuing to research the items on the list, per the PRAB discussion. Additional
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comments or suggestions from the PRAB will be incorporated as staff prepazes the materials for
the May 23 City Council study session, which will include a discussion of this list.
Master Plan Process and Timeline
Over the next few months, the department will seek a significant amount of feedback from the
public regazding information provided in the draft Master Plan. Study sessions aze scheduled
with the PRAB once a month from January through May and additional sessions will be
scheduled as necessary after May. Open Houses aze scheduled for the hour prior to monthly
PRAB meetings. Public heazings on Master Plan topics will be held at monthly PRAB meetings
through May. Additional public meetings and Open Houses may be scheduled as needed. A
round table will be held with interested community members to help develop a draft
public/private partnership agreement for consideration by PRAB and City Council. Focus
groups aze planned for the Latino community and past PRAB members and staff is working with
the city's Neighborhood Liaison to contact neighborhood groups and homeowner associations.
Round tables will be scheduled on other topics as needed. A City Council study session is
planned for May 23. As part of the communication outreach efforts, staff is tracking the public's
concems, comments and questions and updating the website weekly. This information will be
made available to the PRAB and the public at a later date.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Possible Trade-Offs, Efficiencies and Leveraging Opportunities
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ATTACHMENT A
Possible Trade-Offs, Efficiencies and Leveraging Opportunities
Apri17, 2006
REVISED APRIL 13, 2006
1. Reseazch selling land - Pappini, Kentucky, Valmont commercial land
A. Initial staff discussion with OSMP
B. Initial staff discussion with Planning re: ValmonU Transit Village Plan
C. Reseazch market value of land.
2. Reseazch options for cultural facilities - Harbeck House, cemetery, azboretum
A. Initial staff discussion with FAM re: Hazbeck House
B. Initial staff discussion with CU re: Arboretum
C. Complete research into ownership questions
D. Consult with CMO and CAO regazding potential obstacles, political fallout
Reseazch single entiTy management of EBCC
A. Cost/ benefit analysis
B. Initial discussions between P and R and HHS
4. Restructure Agreement with BVSD - reduce maintenance obligation
A. Initial discussion with BVSD
B. Cost/ benefit analysis
C. Consider ramifications to pazk standazds and joint use agreements at school `pazk
sites' (e.g. New Vista High School)
D. Summazize overall BVSD "picture"
5. Analyze Maintenance and Management of Non-Parks and Recreation Lands for Potential
Cost Allocation
A. Naturallands
B. City-wide trash contract
C. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
i. West and East Senior Centers
ii. Libraries (Main and branches)
6. Reseazch Management Options for Tom Watson Pazk
A. Research lease agreement
B. Initial discussion with IBM
C. Evaluate impacts to pazk delivery standazds
D. Determine how potential change impacts Sales Tax ballot language related to
Neighborhood Park development
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Research Pottery Lab Management Options, Lease, Joint Venture, Mothballing or
Closure
A. CosUbenefit analysis and pros and cons
B. Evaluate availability of other pottery services and programs - Boulder County &
Denver metro vicinity
C. Look for increased cost recovery options
8. Reseazch SBRC Lease or Liquidation
A. Cosd benefit analysis
B. Initial discussion with BVSD
C. Reseazch whether the center and/or pool can be closed to public but remain open
limited hours for programs and services
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