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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks & Recreation - December15, 2008 City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board West Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue Monday, December 1.5, 2008 Action Meeting Minutes To listen to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings in their entirety, please go to the following link: www.boulderparks-rec.org Board Present: Norm Murphy, Chad Julian, Todd Bryan, Joel Davidow, Pete Webber, Frances Hartogh Staff Present: Tracy Winfree, Alice Guthrie, Felix Gallo, Sarah DeSouza, Abbie Novak, Saliy Dieterich, Perry Brooks, Matt Claussen, Stacy Cole Guests Present: Jim Turner, Colorado Chautauqua Association The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. II. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS AND TOURS III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public participation was opened. Michael Klein, city of Boulder resident, spoke against establishing an off-leash dog park at Holiday Park. He said dog owners currently do no remove waste, creating obstacles for children and adults using the park. Johannes Klein, city of Boulder resident, expressed concerns about the establishment of an off-leash dog park at holiday Park. He explained that he and his friends find it nearly impossible to play in the park due to excessive dog feces. Jane Klein, city of Boulder resident, spoke against establishing an off leash dog park at Holiday Park. She said current leash laws have not been enforced, creating a defacto dog park at Holiday Park. She added that dog owners do not remove dog feces, making the park inaccessible for children and adults. Nicole Dureya, city of Boulder resident, representing Boulder Community Rowing, provided an update to the Board on the status of negotiations with the 1 city of Boulder Recreation Department relative to fee increases at the Boulder Reservoir. She said staff has proposed a 10 percent fee increase, that the rowing community feels is a good place to start. She added that additional meetings are scheduled to continue negotiations and that the rowing groups will be going to City Council on December 16. Peter Riccio and Olivia Mazal, city of Boulder residents, spoke of the need for renovation at Melody Park. They provided a written presentation to staff and the Board detailing the need for major renovations at this park. Public participation was closed. Webber made the following motion: That agenda item VII-D be moved to this location as item III-A (Update on Contract for Rowers at the Boulder Reservoir). Hartogh seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Guthrie indicated that staff has proposed two options relative to rower access at the Boulder Reservoir: 1. Allow rowers early morning access with gate staff present 2. Allow rowers early morning access without gate staff present ~ Guthrie added that the staff's goal is to have the fee structure in line with other user groups. She said that staff will explore the following: • A phase in fee schedule • The opportunity for partnerships (youth at risk, rowing workshops, etc.) • Helping with special events Murphy suggested that this agenda item be revisited at the next PRAB meeting on .lanuary 26, 2009, with an update provided by staff to provide the Board with a more clear understanding of the user fee structure. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes from November 13, 2008 were approved as written. Minutes from November 24, 2008 were approved as amended. V. ITEMS FOR ACTION A. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Placement and Design of a Sculpture to be Placed in North Boulder Park. Brooks provided a brief verbal update on this item. . Public participation was opened. 2 No one spoke. Public participation was closed. Murphy made the following motion: That PRAB supports the placement and design of the Boulder cycling monument and recommends that project supporters proceed with fundraising. The PRAB will be updated with final design drawings, information on the artist and further information on the fundraising group. Hartogh seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/INFORMATION A. Preparation for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Study Session Novak spoke briefly on this item, stating that in order to provide the PRAB with all pertinent information relative to the CIP, a study session would be held on February 9, 2009. B. Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark Design Guidelines for Wayfinding and Interpretive Signs Brooks provided a brief summary of the history of this item. Jim Turner, representing Colorado Chautauqua Association, added historical data. This item will be presented as an Item for Action at the January 2b, 2009 PRAB meeting. VII. MATTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT A. Valmont City Park (VCP) Design Process Update Webber recused himself from this item due to his role as asub-contractor on the Valmont City park project. Brooks offered a brief verbal update on the status of this project. He said the design team has moved from conceptual design to the design development phase. He added that staff will be going before the city of Boulder Planning Board in February. B. Boulder Reservoir Master Plan Update Guthrie gave a brief verbal update on this item. She said staff has been working with the city of Boulder Planning Department and that Bev Johnson has been chosen as Project Manager for this project. 3 C. Recreation Program Plan Update Novak provided a brief update on this project. She mentioned potential dates for study sessions in February, April, July and September of 2009. I D. Update on Contract for Rowers at the Boulder Reservoir This agenda was discussed at the conclusion of agenda item III, Public Participation. The item was designated as agenda item III-A. E. Review PRAB Meeting Dates for 2009 The Board agreed to reschedule two PRAB meeting dates in 2009: 1. May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day) was rescheduled to May 18, 2009 2. December 28, 2009 was rescheduled to December 14, 2009 F. Board Liaison to the Blue Ribbon Commission The Board chose not to appoint a liaison to the Blue Ribbon Commission. VIII. MATTERS FROM BOARD MEMBERS A. Board Discussion to Clarify the PRAB's Recommendation on Management of Thunderbird Lake Davidow spoke briefly on the status of this item. He presented a draft statement to the PRAB and staff providing a summary briefing for City Council detailing the process to date at "Thunderbird Lake at Burke Park. Bryan and Hartogh to give Davidow clarifying comments. B. Follow-up on Board Priorities from the November 13, 2009 PRAB Meeting Guthrie furnished a brief verbal update on this item, Murphy asked that Board members provide detailed goal preferences to be discussed at the January 26, 2009 Board meeting. IX. NEXT BOARD MEETING: The next Board meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2009 at Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway. X. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. 4 APPROVED BY PARKS AND RECR TI ADVISORY BOARD o i shy B rd pair Attest: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Sally Diete •ich Recording Secretary