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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
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Name of Board/Commission: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Date of Meeting: January 25, 2021
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Charlotte O’Donnell, 303-413-7223
Board Members Present: Charles Brock, Alli Fronzaglia, Mary Scott, Raj Seymour, Tara
Winer, Jason Unger, Pamela Yugar
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present: Kathleen Alexander, Bryan Beary, Jeff Haley, Jackson Hite, Megann Lohman,
Stephanie Munro, Charlotte O’Donnell, Chris Passarelli, Ali Rhodes, Dennis Warrington
Guests Present:
Type of Meeting: Advisory/Regular
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of
business. Motion to approve agenda. Motion by Unger. Second by Yugar. Passed 7-0.
Agenda Item 2: Future Board Items and Tours
Rhodes reviewed upcoming agenda items for PRAB.
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
Riley Mancuso spoke against removal of encampments in the park and discussed other
issues facing people who are unhoused.
There being no one else who wanted to speak, public participation was closed.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes from December 21, 2020
Motion to approve the minutes from December 21, 2020 as presented. Motion by Fronzaglia.
Second by Yugar. The motion passed 7-0.
B. Development and Operations Update
The Board had the following questions and/or comments.
• When will the Chautauqua playground open?
• What is the variance in COVID guidelines for organized sports and other groups? Do
these apply for one-on-one instruction in the parks as well?
• The meeting with several reservoir neighbors in February has been postponed at their
request. Staff will work to organize another time or format to engage with those
concerned about the new restaurant.
• The breakdown of Public Engagement for the Master Plan was very helpful. Will the
anecdotal questionnaire be posted online for PRAB members to share on social media
or by email?
• The forestry video was great and shared via social media.
• Will the Chautauqua playground be open while the landscaping is being done?
Agenda Item 6: Matters from the Department
A. Parks and Recreation 2021 Action Plan
This item was presented by Rhodes. The Board had the following questions and/or comments:
• Are there any new adjustments to engagement given COVID and virtual tools
available?
• How is the Beehive software working?
B. Urban Forest Strategic Plan and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update
This item was presented by Alexander. The Board had the following questions and/or
comments:
• How do you determine if a tree needs to be removed because the EAB is not
manageable?
• If an infected Ash tree is next to another tree, can staff manage the other tree before it
gets infected?
• Do we know whether the pesticides used effect the birds and wasps?
• Why was EAB discovered in Boulder in 2013 and why is it prevalent now?
• Do the Ash Trees have natural resistance to EAB?
• What would happen if a fire like Cal-wood is closer to the city?
Agenda Item 7: Matters from the Board
A. PRAB March Meeting Date
Due to local schools’ spring break, PRAB decided to move the March meeting to Monday,
March 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Board Equity Trainings
The City is offering optional Bias and Microaggression training to PRAB members on Feb. 3
and Feb. 17.
C. PRAB Community Engagement Updates (verbal)
• Seymour spoke at council for Board and Commission reports on Jan. 12. Council asked
if PRAB had discussed their opinion on Parks and Recreation staff handling the clean-
up of encampments instead of contractors.
• Fronzaglia participated on a panel with several other board members and city council
members to encourage community members to apply to boards and commissions. Her
term on PRAB will end in March 2021. She encouraged PRAB members to reach out
to anyone who may be interested in applying to fill the seat that will be vacant.
Agenda Item 8: The next PRAB meeting will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
virtually (via video conference).
Agenda Item 9: Adjourn: There being no further business to come before PRAB at this time,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Motion by Yugar. Second by Brock. The motion
passed 7-0.
Approved by:Attested:
________________________________________________
Raj Seymour Charlotte O’Donnell
Board Member Administrative Specialist
Date _____________________ Date ____________________ 2/24/2021