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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: October 28, 2024
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Rosa Kougl; 303-413-7223
Board Members Present: Elliott Hood, Sunny van der Star, Eric Raffini, Bernie Bernstein, Jennifer
Robins, Anna Segur
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present: Ali Rhodes, Scott Schuttenberg, Rosa Kougl, Jackson Hite, Stacie Hoffmann, Clarisa
Collins, Mark Davison, Tina Dalton, Deryn Wagner, Jonathan Thornton, Bryan Beary, Megann
Lohman, Denise Dawson, Regina Elsner
Guests Present: Kristen Sealey
Type of Meeting: Regular
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business. Motion
to approve agenda. First motion by Bernstein, second by van der Star. The motion passed 6-0.
Agenda Item 2: Future Board Items:
Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed upcoming agenda items and events.
No PRAB follow up questions or comments.
Agenda Item 3: Public participation:
• Arron Mansika and David Becker voiced concerns about the South Boulder Recreation
Center’s replacement plan.
• Jill Tappert shared concerns about lane space for lap swimming in the city of Boulder pools.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
• Approval of Minutes from September 23, 2024, Business Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024, Regular PRAB meeting. First
motion by van der Star, second by Bernstein. The motion passed 6-0.
B, C, D. Updates from the Director, Project Updates, Operations & Development
No PRAB follow up questions or comments.
Agenda Item 5: Items for Action
None
Agenda Item 6: Matters for Discussion
A.Proposed 2025 Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Schedule
Hite presented this item.
A.The Board responded to staff’s presentation and shared questions and input about the
facility access fee increases in connection to community feedback, and requested
market comparisons and a funding analysis compared to other cities. Additionally, the
Board requested clarification on paddle board fees compared to other reservoirs, a
clearer understanding of ANS and the Boulder Reservoir Operations Plan, and direct
costs associated with boating; decontamination, facility amenities, lake patrol, and
staffing.
Agenda Item 7: Matters from the Department
A.Future of Recreation Centers: Project Approach, Phase 1:
Wagner presented this item.
•The Board responded to staff’s presentation with gratitude for the concise overview of the plan
and explored how best to support the conversation with the community and city council.
Agenda Item 8: Matters from the Board Members
A.PRAB Matters
None
Agenda Item 9: Next Board Meeting
Next Board meeting:
•Monday, November 18, 2024
Agenda Item 10: Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Approved by:
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Elliott Hood
Board Member
Date:
11/20/24____________
Attested:
__Rosa Kougl_________
Rosa Kougl
BPR Staff
Date:
__11-20-24____________
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