05.19.25 PRAB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
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Name of Board/Commission: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Date of Meeting: May 19, 2025
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Clarisa Collins; 720-564-2147
Board Members Present: Yvonne Castillo, Robert Kaplan, Jennifer Robins, Michael Schreiner, Kyra
Siegel
Board Members Absent: Bernie Bernstein
Staff Present: Bryan Beary, Clarisa Collins, Mark Davison, Denise Dawson, Jackson Hite, Stacie
Hoffmann, Megann Lohman, Ali Rhodes, Erynn Simone, Deryn Wagner
Guests Present: None
Type of Meeting: Regular
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:0 1 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business.
Motion to approve agenda. First motion by Schreiner, seconded by Kaplan. Motion passed 5-0.
Agenda Item 2: Future Board Items and Tours
Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed upcoming agenda items and events.
PRAB had no follow up questions or comments.
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
• Patrick O’Rourke: Requested an update on the city-owned historic houses, including the
Harbeck House and the Hippodrome. He referenced a 2023 report on the Hippodrome and
asked what follow-up actions have occurred.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes from April 28, 2025
Motion to approve the minutes from April 28, 2025. First motion by Kaplan, seconded by
Siegel. Motion passed 5-0.
B, C. Parks and Recreation Operations , Planning, Design and Construction Updates
PRAB asked about the resolution of the senior basketball issue, the selection process for
forestry staff involved in ash tree removals and noted the high number of applicants .
Agenda Item 5: Action Items
• None
Agenda Item 6: Matters for Discussion/Information
• None
Agenda Item 7: Matters from the Department
A. Future of Recreation Centers: Needs Assessment Report
Wagner presented this item.
▪ PRAB inquired about the timeline for the final report, who was engaged for feedback and
how they can support the Fund Our Future project.
▪ Members discussed questions related to South Boulder Recreation Center, potential
partnerships, funding considerations and planning for various ballot outcomes.
B. 2026 Budget Development – Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2 nd
Touch; Long-Term Financial Strategy (LTFS)
Hite, Hoffman and Davison presented this item.
▪ PRAB inquired about general information on the fund financials such as how the beginning
fund balance is calculated, what the funding sources are . Members expressed support of
the fee categories being considered for fee adjustments in 2026 . Additional questions
were focused on the Long-Term Financial Strategy of how the department determines
priorities, and how reductions would be prioritized in a more fiscally constrained
environment.
▪ Members requested additional time and data to understand fiscal impacts of the proposed
budget, raised concerns about fee impacts on participatio n and sought clarity on additional
revenue allocation, PRAB’s role in ballot measures and the timeline for a preliminary
budget.
Agenda Item 8: Matters from the Board
A. PRAB Matters (verbal)
▪ Robins: Attended a Climate for Classrooms event and happy hour, which support climate
education for middle and high school students.
▪ Siegel: Visited North Boulder Park and appreciated having insight into the park’s future
plans.
Agenda Item 9: Next Board Meeting
Next Board meeting:
• Monday, June 23, 2025, hybrid
Agenda Item 10: Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Approved by: Attested:
________________________ ________________________
Jennifer Robins Clarisa Collins
Board Member BPR Staff
Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Jennifer Robins (Jul 2, 2025 16:22 MDT)
Jennifer Robins
07/02/2025
Clarisa Collins (Jul 3, 2025 12:59 MDT)
Clarisa Collins
07/03/2025
05.19.25 PRAB Minutes
Final Audit Report 2025-07-03
Created:2025-07-02
By:Clarisa Collins (collinsc@bouldercolorado.gov)
Status:Signed
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