PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303

6:00 p.m., September 25, 2017

AGENDA Boulder Parks & Recreation

All agenda times are approximate Advisory Board Members 2017

I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (6:00) Marty Gorce

Tom Klenow
II. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS AND TOURS (6:03) Jennifer Kovarik
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (6:05) Tyler Romero
This portion of the meeting is for members of the public to communicate ideas or concerns Raj Seymour
to the Board regarding parks and recreation issues for which a public hearing is not scheduled Kelly Wyatt
later in the meeting (this includes consent agenda). The public is encouraged to comment on Valerie Yates
the need for parks and recreation programs and facilities as they perceive them. All speakers
are limited to 3 minutes. Depending on the nature of your matter, you may or may not receive
a response from the Board after you deliver your comments. The Board is always listening to Mission Statement
and appreciative of community feedback. BPRD will promote the health and well-
being of the entire Boulder community
IV. CONSENT AGENDA (6:10) by collaboratively providing high-quality
A. Approval of minutes from August 28, 2017 parks, facilities and programs.

B. Parks and Recreation Development and Operations Update

Vision Statement
V. ITEMS FOR ACTION (6:15) We envision a community where every
members health and well-being is
A. No Items This Month founded on unparalleled parks, facilities
and programs.
VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/INFORMATION (6:15)
A. No Items This Month Goals of the Master Plan
1. Community Health and Wellness
VII. MATTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT (6:15) 2. Taking Care of What We Have
3. Financial Sustainability
A. Carter Lake Pipeline Update 4. Building Community
B. Boulder Reservoir South Shore Management Plan 5. Youth Engagement
6. Organizational Readiness
C. Parks and Recreation Design and Inclusion Update

VIII. MATTERS FROM BOARD MEMBERS (7:15)

For more information on BPRD Master
A. PRAB Retreat Agenda Review Plan visit the City of Boulder web site
at: https://bouldercolorado.gov/pages/
B. PRAB New Member Application Review parks-recreation-master-plan
C. PRAB Community Engagement Updates (verbal)

IX. NEXT BOARD MEETING: October 23, 2017

X. ADJOURN

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January 23
Scott Carpenter Pool
Development (a)
Boulder Reservoir Visitor Services
Center Development (a)
Slackline Regulations Update (md)
2016/17 Neighborhood Park
Renovations (md)
2018-2023 CIP (First Touch) (md)
PRAB Work Plan (mb)
PLAY Foundation Update (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
April 24 May 22
Hard Hat Tour of Civic Area (p) 2018-2023 Capital Improvement
Board appointments (p)
Election of officers (p)
First meeting for new Board
members (p)
2018-2023 CIP (1st Touch) (d/i)
Outsourcing Boulder Reservoir
Boat Rentals and Associated
Services Update (md)
Space Allocation Update (md)
Sugary Sweetened Beverage Tax
Implementation (md)
Greenways Advisory Board
Feedback (mb)
Debrief Feedback on Draft
Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Plan (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
July 24
No Meeting
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Future Board Items 2017
(prepared September 18, 2017)
February 27
CAMP Update (d/i)
Master Plan Implementation
Update (md)
2017 Capital Projects Status and
Process (md)
March Business Meeting Date (mb)
Complete Streets Joint Board
Meeting Update (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
Program (d/i)
Encampment Update (md)
ACTIVE System and Registration
Update (md)
0.3% Sales Tax Renewal
Community Project Applications
Update (md)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
August 28
Studio Arts Contract Update &
Renewal (d/i) Boulder Rex South SHore Mgmt
2018 Operating Budget & Fee
Update (d/i)
Chautauqua Lighting Design
Guidelines (md)
Civic Area Public Art Update (md)
PRAB Retreat (mb)
PLAY Foundation Update (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
March 27
Urban Forest Strategic Plan
Update (md)
Boulder Reservoir Fee Update
(md)
Community, Culture and Safety
(CCS) Tax Update (md)
Draft Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan (mb)
Work Plan Goal (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
June 26
2018-2023 Capital Improvement
Program (a)
Operating Budget and Fees
Update (d/i)
Thunderbird Lake Update(md)
0.3% Sales Tax Renewal
Community Culture and Safety
Tax (md)
July 24th Meeting (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
September 25
Carter Lake Pipeline Update (md)
Plan (md)
Park Design and Inclusion (md)
PRAB Retreat Agenda (mb)
PRAB New Member Application
Review (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
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Future Board Items 2017 - continued

October 23 November 27 December 18

City Operating Budget Update (c)
Studio Arts Contract Update and
Renewal (a)
Urban Forest Strategic Plan Draft
(md)
PRAB Retreat Follow Up (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
PRAB Goals for City Council Work
Session (mb)
Sugary Sweetened Beverage Tax
Spending Update (md)]
Capital Project Update (md)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)
Asset Management Plan (md)
Service Delivery Update (17
Overview/18 Planned) (md)
Finalize 2018 PRAB Work Plan (mb)
PRAB Community Engagement (mb)

LEGEND
Procedural Item: (p): An item requiring procedural attention
Consent Item (c): An item provided in written form for consent, not discussion by the Board; any consent
item may be called up by any Board member for discussion during the matters
from the department
Action Item (a): A public hearing item to be voted on by the Board (public comment period provided)
Disc/Info Item(d/i): An item likely to become a future action item (or council item) and/or that benefits from
an in-depth presentation of background, financial/social/environmental impacts, public
process, staff analysis and next steps (e.g., presentation of major project initiative)
Matters from Dept (md): Items that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but not requiring the level
of in-depth analysis of an action or discussion/information item
Matters from the Bd (mb): Items initiated by the Board that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but
not requiring the level of in-depth analysis of an action or discussion/information item

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COMMUNITY TOUCHES - The City has recently been working on an update to the calendar of all city events
for community use. Please view the calendar online for all of the latest updates for upcoming events. We are
encouraging staff and the community to be aware of and use the new tool.

https://bouldercolorado.gov/calendar
The event list can be filtered to see only Parks and Recreation events by choosing Recreation from the dropdown
menu at the top of the page, and then clicking on the submit button.

If you would like more information about any of the events, just use the link above and select the event you are
interested in. Additional information will appear at the botton of the page with a link directly to the event web page.

Below is a sample of what you will see, once filtered. For live links or the most up to date information, please use the
link above.

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BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 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

Name of Board/Commission: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Date of Meeting: August 28, 2017
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Sarah DeSouza, 303-413-7223
Board Members Present: Tom Klenow, Kelly Wyatt, Jennifer Kovarik, Marty Gorce, Valerie Yates, Tyler
Romero, Raj Seymour
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Yvette Bowden, Ali Rhodes, Jeff Haley, Sarah DeSouza, Bryan Harding, Dean Rummel,
Margo Josephs, Tina Briggs
Guests Present: Matt Chasansky and Mandy Vink, Library and Cultural Arts Department; Marcy
Cameron, Housing, Planning and Sustainability Department
Type of Meeting: Advisory/Regular
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 2: Future Board Items and Tours
Bowden reviewed upcoming community touch opportunities. These events can be found at
www.BoulderParks-Rec.org
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
Kari Palazzari, non-resident, Board Treasurer of Studio Arts Boulder, invited the PRAB to attend the
September 17th Street Party, Cook Off and Pottery Sale. Members of the PRAB are invited to serve as
members of the chili cook off judges panel
Kristine Edwards, City of Boulder resident, and parent/volunteer of the Boulder Day Nursery, invited the
PRAB to attend the September 23rd Childrens Carnival to celebrate 100 years of service to the Boulder
community.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2017
Minutes from June 26, 2017 were approved as written.

B. Parks and Recreation Development and Operations Update

PRAB members had the following comments and questions on this item:
Status of the Family Locker room re-opening at North Boulder Recreation Center
PRAB recognized the efforts of staff to communicate with community members via social media.

Agenda Item 5: Action Item

No Items This Month

Agenda Item 6: Discussion/Information Item

A. Studio Arts Boulder Two Year Renewal to the Lease and Services Agreement for the City of
Boulder Pottery Lab

Rummel presented this item to the Board

PRAB members shared the following questions and comments about this item:
Questioned the number of proposals submitted in response to the original Request for Proposal
 Appreciation for the successful collaboration between the pottery community, Studio Arts Boulder
and the City of Boulder
Is the pottery program included as a beneficiary of the new sales tax proposal?
What are the benefits of the Studio Arts Boulder partnership to the City of Boulder and
community?
As the partnership with Studio Arts Boulder evolves, is the City expecting to collect a higher rent
than is currenly charged?
What kind of precedent does this type of partnership create for other non-profits who desire a
similar kind of parnterships with the city that include access to city space or facilites?
Is there any attempt to make this partnership self-sustaining or completely independent of the City
of Boulder?
Very supportive of the new agreement and the progress that has been made with the relationship
with the various stakeholders
Partnership should be celebrated and promoted as a success for the department and community

B. 2018 Operating Budget and Fee Update

Rhodes presented this item to the Board
PRAB members shared the following questions and comments about this item:
What is the relationship between increased fees and increased usage at the fields?

Agenda Item 7: Matters from the Department

A. Chautauqua Lighting Design Guidelines

Marcy Cameron, Housing, Planning and Sustainability Department, presented this item to the Board
PRAB members shared the following questions and comments about this item:
What was the basis of the Landmark Board opposition to the 2012 lighting proposal?
Have people with visual impairments been included in the outreach for the lighting proposal?
Concern about the uneven ground at Chautauqua and impact of this terrain for residents with
limited or impacted vision
Does the lighting plan imply more light or improved, better quality of light within appropriate
contexts?
Appreciation for the thoughtful approach being adopted in the lighting proposal within the context
of a landmarked facility
PRAB would appreciate the opportunity to review the plan before it is finalized
B. Civic Area Public Art Update
Vink, Library and Cultural Arts Department, presented this item to the Board
PRAB members shared the following questions and comments about this item:
Concern about proximity to tree roots and trails
Concern that it will be used as a climbing structure
Hashtag orange square will be forever connected to this art piece
Agenda Item 8: Matters from the Board

PRAB Retreat
PRAB members will be polled on their availability to participate in an October retreat and
expressed interest in including a tour, as well as reviewing the agenda at the September meeting.
PLAY Foundation Update
Wyatt updated the Board on recently completed and upcoming PLAY Foundation initiatives
PRAB Community Engagement Updates
Board members attended the following activities/meetings/tours: Chautauqua Bus; Boulder Craft
 Beer Festival; Pearl Street Art Boulder; Shared Path Boulder; Flatirons Golf Course; Boulder
Reservoir; Park Construction Sites, Christianson Park Reopening; Visits with goats; IBM Trail
Connector Meeting; Band on the Bricks; Civic Area Tour, McGuckins for PLAY event; Meadow
Music; Gymnastics Program; PLAY activities; Scott Carpenter Park.
Yates shared that local representative KC Becker had expressed interest in departmental efforts to
promote inclusive playgrounds. Staff will share more related to these efforts at the September
business meeting.
Next Board Meeting: September 25, 2017
Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:58 p.m.

Approved by: Attested:

_________________________ ________________________

Tom Klenow Sarah DeSouza

Board Chair Board Secretary

Date _____________________ Date ____________________

TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

FROM: Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation Department

Ali Rhodes, Deputy Director
Jeff Haley, Planning, Design and Community Engagement Manager

SUBJECT: Consent Agenda

DATE: September 25, 2017

A. Approval of Minutes from August 28, 2017

B. Parks and Recreation Development Update

The following information is intended to provide the PRAB with relevant updates on specific
projects as they reach major milestones. This section is not all inclusive of all current projects
and only illustrates major project updates. For a complete list of all current projects and details,
please visit www.BoulderParkNews.org.

Planning and Design

The following projects are currently in the planning and design process that involves research,
alternatives analysis, public involvement and development of planning documents and design
plans to guide decision making and future capital improvements.

Boulder Reservoir Visitor Services Center: Staff is working with Farnsworth Group
on the preparation of design development drawings for the progression of the design of
the new Visitor Services Center facility. Design development drawings and cost estimates
will be carefully reviewed against project construction budgets to form a final design
program that will proceed through the construction document phase in late 2017 and
early 2018. Permitting and contractor bidding are anticipated in early spring 2018 with
construction to follow at the end of the 2018 reservoir summer operating season.
Construction is expected to be completed by late spring 2019 in time for a Memorial Day
opening of the new facility.

Lighting Ordinance Compliance Assessment: Staff is working with Ameresco to

finalize design and planning for compliance-related replacement and upgrades to exterior
lighting assets that are not currently compliant with the citys Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance. Implementation of compliance work is anticipated to begin this fall with
completion anticipated in spring 2018 ahead of the July 2018 compliance deadline. Work
includes lighting upgrades or replacement across twelve park locations including
replacement of existing tennis court lighting at North Boulder Recreation Center.

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 Public Participation Working Group: As a result of the committees report, the city is
hosting a city-wide open house in October. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the
citys top projects and services in an enjoyable atmosphere. Staff will demonstrate clear
timelines, impacts and engagement opportunities of projects. It also gives the community
an opportunity to better understand the services that are available and how to connect
with them.

Urban Forest Strategic Plan: Staff has received the first draft of the plan for review.
Once the document is fully reviewed by staff, a technical working group and an open
house meeting will be planned and hosted to share part of the plan for another round of
community feedback. It is expected that the feedback will be focused around priorities
and recommendations developed with the community throughout the process. There is a
City Council Study Session for Urban Forestry Master Plan and EAB Response Update
scheduled for October 24th that will cover the Urban Forest Strategic Plan process, key
outcomes and solicit council feedback along with a status report of EAB response and
next steps.

Planning Projects Underway: Staff or contractors continue to work on the following

projects and will update the PRAB as major milestones are achieved:
o Asset Management Plan;
o Boulder Junction Park;
o Boulder Reservoir South Shore Site Management Plan (see Matters from the
Department);
o Capital Tax Renewal Initiative;
o Carter Lake Pipeline (see Matters from the Department);
o Chautauqua Pedestrian Safety Access and Lighting Improvements;
o Parks Planning, Construction, Operations and Maintenance Manual; and
o Scott Carpenter Pool Redevelopment.

Construction
The following projects are scheduled for construction, under construction or have been recently
completed. For additional details please visit www.BoulderParkNews.org.

2017 Neighborhood Park Renovations (Arapahoe Ridge Rock Park, Howard

Heuston Park and Tantra Park):
Construction continues on the 2017 neighborhood park renovations. Playground
equipment installation should be complete by the end of the month followed closely by
rubber play surface installation. The shelter replacement at Tantra Park and the new
shelter at Howard Heuston Park will also be complete by the end of the month. All three
playgrounds are anticipated to be open for play by November.

Civic Area Park Development: Construction activities in the Civic Area continue to
progress on schedule with completion anticipated in December 2017. Recent milestones
in the project include the installation of landscaping including trees and shrubs and the
installation of a new lighting system.

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 The new lighting system includes a total of 43 new light poles. Most of the lights will
illuminate the interior of the park and the new multi-use path. Approximately twelve
signature lights have been installed along the 11th Street Spine. Additionally, roughly 300
linear feet of LED lighting was installed on the 11th Street Spine Bridge.

Lighting enhancements in the Civic Area are just one means of improving area safety and
aesthetics, an effort that also incorporates improved sightlines, expanded path widths and
better signage aiding visitors in Boulders downtown core. Enhanced safety, one of the
Civic Area Master Plans key objectives, promotes year-round, day-to-night activation
and community gathering providing for a more resilient and connected Boulder.

Upcoming work items and milestones include:

o Work around north library entrance;

o Closure of parking spaces along south side of 11th Street Spine to accommodate
new planting area;
o Continued installation of nature inspired playground equipment and water play
features;
o Installation of rubberized safety surfacing in playground area; and
o Installation of site features / amenities including benches, bike racks, trash and
recycling receptacles.

Foothills Community Park: Staff is coordinating with OSMP staff on the FEMA project
to repair the Foothills Trail where it borders and goes through Foothills Community Park.
The construction is expected to begin in November and end in February and will entail
trail closures and the need for restoration of the affected natural areas. The OSMP
communication plan will include outreach to park users.

North Boulder Recreation Center Renovation: The renovation project at the North
Boulder Recreation Center (NBRC) began on August 12, 2017. Currently the lap and
leisure pools remain closed for the larger renovation project. The mens, womens and
family locker rooms have been re-opened. The locker room floors received a new floor
system meant to increase safety. schedule of improvements at the facility include:

o New pool features in leisure pool;

o Secondary sanitization UV system for pools;
o New safety decking around lap and leisure pools;
o Deep cleaning and repairs of the hot tub and sauna;
o Slide repairs;
o New roof above lap and leisure pool areas;
o General roof repairs in specific areas over the recreation center;
o Painting in pool area;
o Re-plastering and repairs/remodels of pool surfaces;
o New seal around windows in pool area; and
o Ceiling fan in leisure pool.

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 The renovation project is expected to last through October 2017. During construction,
swimmers are encouraged to visit Spruce or Scott Carpenter pools or one of the other
recreation facilities.

Construction Projects Underway: Staff or contractors continue to work on the

following projects and will update the PRAB as major milestones are achieved:

o Elks Park Arbor; and

o Holiday Park Shade Shelter.

Natural Lands
The following projects, focused on habitat and wildlife management in an urban environment,
are currently being managed by the Urban Resources staff:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM):

Mosquitoes The department continues to participate in the city-wide West Nile Virus
(WNV) and Nuisance Mosquito Management programs. WNV testing has concluded for
the season. City staff will be working with consultants for the next several months to
assess the program and potentially make changes that will follow current mosquito
trends.

Weeds The Integrated Pest Management and Conservation crew continues to control
state listed noxious weed species. Colorado Department of Agriculture will support the
control of purple loosestrife as Coot Lake Wetland has had an historically dense
infestation. More information can be found at
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/purple-loosestrife.

Last year, staff scheduled a prescribed burn to improve ecosystem health of the
departments natural lands around the Boulder Reservoir. Unfortunately, the burn event
was postponed and is scheduled to occur this October.

The season for goat grazing is coming to

an end with the final grazing occurring at
Gerald Stazio Ballfields. Several Meet and
Bleat events were held throughout the
season and continue to be a popular public
program.

Aquatic Nuisance Species Staff is in

the process of collaborating with the
OSMP department on consistent signage to
convey the presence of New Zealand Mudsnails in Four Mile Canyon Creek, including
where it passes through Pleasant View Soccer Complex, and the proper protocols to
minimize the spread of this ANS per Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommendations.

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 Urban Wildlife Management:
Prairie Dogs Staff continues to participate on the city-wide Prairie Dog Working
Group (PDWG). The scheduled 9/26 City Council Study Session was moved to an
Information Packet (IP) item. The timing of the IP submittal will depend on the build-out
of recommendations and the outcomes of continued PDWG meetings. It is expected that
the PDWG will continue into 2018 to further evaluate longer-term issues and potential
revisions to policies, plans and practices.

The departments highest priority is the removal of prairie dogs that have recolonized the
Foothills Park area. The city has recognized that this is a high priority given the areas
designation in the Urban Wildlife Management Plan and the previous removal efforts at
this site. At the beginning of September, the State approved the citys application to
relocate the prairie dogs to the OSMP departments Waneka site. OSMP staff is in the
process of preparing the take and release sites and relocation is expected to begin soon.

Species of Special Concern Consultants are compiling data and preparing reports for
the Birds of Concern and Frog Monitoring Projects. These will be provided to the PRAB
upon completion.

Natural Lands Projects Underway: Staff or contractors continue to work on the

following projects and will update the PRAB as major milestones are achieved:

o Natural Lands Volunteer Recruitment and Training; and

o Regulations and Seasonal Wildlife Closures.

Birds of Concern volunteer monitors at the

recent end-of-season get together listening to a
recap of volunteer hours and species accounts

C. Operations Update
2017 Dog Dayz and Expo: 2017 Dog Dayz at Scott Carpenter Pool wrapped up
Saturday, September 23. The 2017 Expo and Flying High Dog jump competition built
upon the success of previous years, drawing over 400 dog guardians and spectators and
was sponsored by Blue Federal Credit Union. New this year was a Dog Dayz Photo
contest. As of press time, dog lovers have submitted over 250 photos. Sponsor Blue
Federal Credit Union will help select the winners of the Active Dog, Water Dog and Cute
Dog categories with each awardee receiving a dog basket.

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TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

FROM: Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation Department

Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director

SUBJECT: Matters from the Department

DATE: September 25, 2017

A. Carter Lake Pipeline Update (see attached)

B. Boulder Reservoir South Shore Site Management Plan

In June 2017, department staff began work on the Boulder Reservoir South Shore Site
Management Plan (SSSMP). This effort is intended to build on past reservoir planning efforts
including the 2012 Boulder Reservoir Master Plan (BRMP), the initial 2014 Boulder
Reservoir Site Management Plan planning efforts and the 2016 Boulder Reservoir Business
Plan. The BRMP outlines a set of goals and objectives intended to achieve a vision for the
future of the Boulder Reservoir. That vision states:

Recognizing that the Boulder Reservoir is first and foremost a source of clean water
and valuable natural resources, the community envisions a Reservoir where high quality
and appropriate recreation activities are managed and sustained in a manner consistent
with preserving and enhancing the environment.

Among many objectives, the BRMP sets forth an objective to develop a Site Management
Plan to address programmatic opportunities, operation and management thresholds,
sustainable business models, vehicle and trail access, capital improvements, a site plan, and
traffic and noise impacts. The BRMP also set forth specific objectives for the Site
Management Plan including:

Developing a site plan;

Promoting a sustainable business model;
Promoting sustainable development; and
Incorporating robust public engagement.

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 In 2014, initial planning efforts were undertaken by staff to develop a Site Management Plan
for the entirety of the Boulder Reservoir. These initial efforts identified several critical
infrastructure improvements that were immediately required for continuation of reservoir
operations including replacement of a sanitary sewer line serving the South Shore facilities.
In addition, it was determined that the scope and scale of a reservoir site management plan
would be better served by taking a phased approach to the project whereby the project would
be broken into site management plans for each of the four management areas of the including
the south, west, north and east shores.

The South Shore Management Area (South Shore) was determined to be the highest priority
for plan completion due to its extensive recreational use, aging infrastructure and criticality
to overall reservoir function. The South Shore consists of roughly 76 acres and includes
facilities such as an administration and bath house building, swim beach, boat and equipment
rental building, maintenance building, dry and wet boat mooring areas, boat ramps, a variety
of docks, thirteen picnic site locations and numerous parking areas. In addition to hosting
300,000 annual visitors, the South Shore is also the site of roughly 35 annual large events
including the Boulder Ironman and Boulder Triathlon.

Work to Date and Project Timeline

Work on the South Shore Site Management Plan began in June 2017 by a team comprised of
department and the Farnsworth Group-led consultant team. The project is anticipated for
completion in spring 2018 and includes the following phases of work:

Task 1 Information Gathering and Public Outreach (June September 2017)

o Review of planning efforts to date
o Staff and stakeholder interviews
o Public outreach including surveys and open houses
Task 2 - Exploring Feasibility (August October 2017)
o Preliminary market research
o Analysis of financial, management and operational processes
o Feasibility analysis of planning opportunities
Task 3 Plan Development (October December 2017)
o Conceptual site management plan options
o Planning narratives
o Stakeholder response
o Consensus building
Task 4 Final Adjustments: (January March 2017)
o Draft Preferred Site Management Plan
o Narrative Report
o Preliminary Cost Estimate
Task 5 Final Deliverables and Approval (March May 2017)
o Final Site Management Plan
o Narrative Report
o Preliminary Cost Estimate

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 The planning process for the SSSMP kicked-off with a series of city staff and stakeholder
meetings that included participation by the following organizations:

Boulder Audubon Society;

Boulder County Nature Association;
Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department;
Boulder County Regional Fire Training Center;
Boulder EXPAND Program;
Boulder Reservoir staff;
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks staff;
City of Boulder Water Quality staff;
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation planning, natural lands and finance staff;
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District;
Youth Services Initiative (YSI); and
Camps, Clubs and Vendors operating at the reservoir including Avid 4 Adventure,
Colorado Junior Crew, Boulder Community Rowing, Boulder Aeromodeling Society,
Boulder Aquatic Masters, Boulder Tri-Club, Community Sailing of Colorado, Rocky
Mountain Paddleboard and the wind and kite surfing community.

In addition to hosting stakeholder meetings, public open houses were also held at the East
Boulder Community Center on July 5 and at the reservoir on July 23 during weekend
operating hours. Open houses provided the opportunity for the project team to engage
directly with approximately 145 individuals including Boulder residents as well as residents
of Boulder County, Larimer County and as far away as Denver. Open houses were advertised
through a variety of platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the departments
website, through department emails sent to 8,682 email addresses and via flyers posted at city
recreation centers, at the reservoir and throughout the citys affordable housing properties.
Open house announcements were provided in both English and Spanish and reservoir entry
fees were waived during the open house event. An additional 182 online survey responses
were received answering a variety of questions about the South Shore and provided
significant comments and feedback. A separate survey is in progress and has also been sent
to over 400 current and past reservoir boating permit holders.

To compliment stakeholder engagement efforts, the project team has also spent considerable
time reviewing past planning documents such as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the
Boulder Reservoir Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Business Plan. The team also
engaged in interviews with department management and finance staff as well as reservoir
operations staff to gain a comprehensive understanding of department and reservoir-specific
business goals and to develop a framework for future operational, financial and management
efficiencies at the South Shore.

The results of the first two phases of the project including a recap of planning efforts to date,
summaries of stakeholder engagement efforts, findings of staff and management outreach as
well as initial analysis of and recommendations for financial, operational and management
functions, have been compiled into a progress report that is being prepared for public review.

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 Clubs, Camps and Vendor Stakeholder Meeting Open House #1 East Boulder Community Center

Open House #2 Boulder Reservoir Open House Response Board Example

Next Steps
With the first two phases of project work nearing completion, the project team will kick off
the Plan Development phase of the project with a team charrette starting with a review and
confirmation of findings to date. The charrette process will conclude with the preliminary
development of up to three site management plan concept alternatives. Following the
charrette, each concept alternative will be further developed to include graphic and narrative
documents as well as financial modeling to ensure that planning concepts are supported by
market analyses and that planning concepts are financially and operationally viable.

The planning concepts will be presented to the public in late fall through a variety of public
engagement opportunities including public open houses and online surveys. The concepts
will also be presented to stakeholder groups as well as the PRAB for review and comment.
In first quarter 2018, the planning concepts will be refined based on feedback received
through stakeholder engagement efforts to reflect a final preferred Site Management Plan
concept. The depth of supporting management and operational narratives will be expanded,
as will the detail of supporting financial, operational and management analyses.

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 In addition, the preferred concept plan will be reviewed by professional cost estimators to
provide a preliminary opinion of probable implementation costs intended to form the
framework for future capital funding requests. The preferred concept will again be presented
to the public, stakeholder groups and the PRAB for final feedback.

The project will conclude with final adjustments and revisions to the South Shore Site
Management Plan in spring 2018 and is currently on track for presentation to and a request
for approval by the PRAB in May 2018. At the September business meeting, staff will
provide a brief presentation and overview of information gathered to date for PRABs
discussion of the following questions.

Questions for the PRAB

At this point in the South Shore Site Management Plan process, staff has the following
questions for the PRAB:

1. Does the PRAB have any questions or feedback about the project scope and process
to date?
2. Does the PRAB have any feedback regarding current South Shore business operations
and management, existing conditions of the site, future capital opportunities or other
themes that should be considered in the planning process?
3. What level of involvement would the PRAB like to have moving forward through
plan development?

C. Parks and Recreation Design and Inclusion Update

In 2010, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule in order to adopt
enforceable accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These
standards assure that state and local government services do not discriminate against
individuals on the basis of disabilities. Acting on these final standards, department created a
transition plan outlining short and long-term departmental compliance goals.

In 2013, the transition plan development began with a physical assessment of all parks and
facilities. Once the properties were assessed and documented, a set of rationale and criteria
was developed to prioritize parks and facilities for compliance improvements. The base of
the criteria was the following.

Geographic distribution;
Park or facility type (city, community or neighborhood);
Current/projected funding (CIP, bond or FAM); and
Specific or unique amenity.

Compliance with the 2010 rule required the department to complete a transition plan and
ensuring full compliance of one third of all parks by 2015. With community support, and
extensive public outreach efforts, the department completed a transition plan and had more
than one third of its parks fully ADA accessible by 2015. Now, every new or renovated park
is designed for full ADA compliance and every new facility is fully accessible so the

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 percentage of compliant parks as since increased. Although renovation of existing facilities
can pose challenges for full accessibility, it is always a priority.

PARKS

In addition to continually designing parks within ADA compliance, staff strives to

understand the community to make every park unique to the neighborhood it serves while
continuing to explore new trends in play equipment and playground style. Before the public
engagement portion of the design process begins, many steps are conducted. These include:

Observing existing uses of the park through site visits;

Evaluating other public and private parks in the service area;
Understanding the story of the park (history of name, original funding, intention of
original design for a renovation);
Contacting external organizations for possible partnerships, where appropriate
Establishing technical aspects of the park including boundaries and wetlands and
conducting adjacent property research.

Once the project manager starts to understand the neighborhood, the design ideas are merged
with existing uses and current trends. Each year, new play equipment is developed based on
research of childhood development and unique new ideas. In order to keep current, staff may
focus on a few of the current trends that are appropriate for the region and the type of play
the community is requesting. The following are two examples of current playground trends
the department is following:

1. Nature Play

Nature play is a designated, managed location in an existing or modified outdoor

environment where children of all ages and abilities play and learn by engaging and
manipulating diverse natural elements, materials, organisms and habitats, through sensory,
fine and gross motor skill.

In 2015, the City of Boulder hosted a nature play symposium with international experts
Louise Chawla and Robin Moore along with staff and community members to develop a
common understanding of nature play and nature play spaces for children. The purpose of the
week-long symposium was to bring together the various agencies and non-profits with local
community members to develop a common understanding of nature play and the importance
of nature in childhood development.

This symposium gave staff the opportunity to present the concept to the community to
understand the level of support and desire for this style of play within our community. With
emerging trends, there are new challenges the department and community must be willing to
work through together.

Nature play has recently been implemented in a few city parks with careful monitoring of
success. Staff has received overwhelming support for this style of play area but challenges
for the natural elements are also present and include:

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 Managing the Play Area Nature play areas require an additional level of maintenance
support. There are often elements in the play space that are not found in traditional play areas
so the traditional modes of maintenance need to be altered. These areas often have moveable
parts intended to enhance the exploration but need to be replaced regularly creating
additional maintenance costs.

Risk Assessment and Management Nature play areas do not have the stringent set of
requirements of a traditional playground that are required to comply with the National
Playground Safety Standards. Nature play areas have guidelines for hazards risk and injury
while still leaving room for reasonable and increasing levels of risk for children to learn to
read the risk affordance, evaluate them, and choose whether to activate them. Balancing
risks and benefits is a fundamental principle of the design of a nature play area. Careful
inspection of hazards, like sharp points and edges or head entrapment, are an obligation of
the department.

Initiating Change The culture of change requires community outreach to parents to

educate and inform them of the importance of the risk associated with child development.
Although there was community support for the play area style, it is often a change from the
standard playground and change of any form can be difficult for some community members.

The next steps are to use currently designed and built nature play areas, such as Christensen
Park and the Civic Area Park, as pilot projects to document and monitor the developing risk
management protocol. The National Guideline for Nature Play and Learning Spaces suggests
the following steps:

Determine applicable design standards and standards of care for the City of Boulder
Engage City Risk Manager in the process;
Conduct risk assessment and eliminate hazards presenting undue harm;
Conduct a risk assessment of natural features within the designated nature play space;
Develop an inspection routine;
Document and evaluate all reported incidents;
Maintain records of inspections and incident reports coupled with regular staff
evaluation and recorded responses; and
Communicate with users of the space.

2. Universal Access and Elements for All Abilities

Universal access playgrounds go well above the minimum ADA standards, they are designed
for integrated and interactive play and attempt to provide as much accessibility as possible
with a minimum of 70% accessible play features. Universal access play structures offer
multiple ramps to allow people to use mobility devices on the play structure, not requiring
people to leave their mobility aid to play (or supervise) and include accessible surfacing on
the ground to better connect to the elevated and ground level activates. Universal design is
ideal for children with full abilities who do not notice the difference between a universal and
non-universal access park and this type of design provides parents or caregivers with
disabilities more opportunities to interact with children.

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 Beyond consideration for youth and caregivers with mobility devices, staff strives to
accommodate a wide variety of abilities. An example of a disability that may not be obvious
at a glance is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). SPD exists when sensory signals are either
not detected or do not get organized into appropriate responses. There is a wide spectrum of
disabilities and severity with this condition. For example, a child may be receiving many
sensory signals at a busy playground and is unable to prioritize them causing an
overstimulation of senses. One way for the child to deal with this is to find a place that is
quiet and partially hidden, such as in the cozy dome found in Christensen Park. On the other
hand, a variety of natural textures found in the nature play area such as rope, natural wood
and water provide additional sensory input opportunities for children who need more
stimulation.

One key benefit provided in this style of playground is the opportunity for children of all
abilities to interact with each other. This enhanced interaction has many documented benefits
such as increasing the social functioning of a child with autism is provided the opportunity to
evolve while interacting with socially competent peers who reinforce the childs appropriate
social behaviors (DiSalvo, Oswald, 2009). A study conducted by Alice Carter, members of
the Sensory Processing Disorder Scientific Work Group suggests that one in every six
children experiences sensory symptoms that may be significant enough to affect aspects of
everyday life functions (Ben-Sasson, Carter, Briggs-Gowen, 2009).

Integrating and monitor play elements that will support all abilities without taking play
experience away from others is an important step in park design. This would involve city
staff beginning to discuss future opportunities for funding and identifying possible locations
for a universal access playground. In the near future, the department will be partnering with
Growing Up Boulder to plan a semester-long project with Whittier Elementary School for the
purpose of holding discussions and gathering feedback from youth about if and how they
would like to see universal access playgrounds in their community.

Park renovations are not a simple replacement of playground equipment as one-to-one

components since neighborhoods, technology and regulations are constantly changing.
Change can be difficult for some members of our community and the department must
continue to refine and enhance public engagement processes to ensure broad community
involvement in decision-making process.

FACILITIES

Existing facilities present their own unique challenges within ADA compliance as many
buildings were built well before the law was written and, therefore, are not fully accessible.
The transition plan informs renovation work for department facilities requiring upgrades.
Other factors such as available funding and existing site constraints are also considered. The
renovation to the North Boulder Recreation Center aquatics facility will result in the
installation of a ramp leading to a new water play structure that allows all users to access
elevated play features and a slide. Ground-level play features will also be accessible on the
new structure and in the leisure pool.

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 In addition to major changes in existing facilities, many small accommodations are made
throughout the year to improve access to department facilities. A patron of the East Boulder
Recreation Center conveyed to staff his challenge of reaching the locker units. The simple
addition of a hand rail support mounted to the wall alleviated the issue for this patron most
likely, many others.

New facilities are designed to be fully accessible. A great deal of thought and care goes into
the departmental priority of inclusiveness and can be witnessed in the design of the future
Boulder Reservoir Visitor Services Center. This new building will be fully accessible as the
existing buildings three-stories will be replaced with a fully accessible single story structure
and will include ADA accessible family changing rooms, locker rooms and an adult changing
table. In addition, staff office and the public dining area will both have accessible seating
options.

The department will continue to follow the recommendations of the transition plan by
making improvements to existing facilities as capital improvement funds become available.
Accessibility of new facilities will remain a priority as well as a legal obligation. The
department continually strives to go above and beyond the requirements set forth in the
ADA.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

In addition to physical accessibility, the department continues to evaluate policies and

procedures associated with special projects and programs for ADA compliance. Operational
policies have been broken down into several categories:

Transition plan outreach;

Department policies;
Department guidelines;
Park and facility guidelines;
Recreation programs; and
Staff training

Within each category, numerous policies and procedures have been identified to either create,
clarify, review or implement using a staff training approach. These include the following:

Policies

The ADA can be confusing and difficult to understand. To aid department staff in
understanding the law, the EXPAND staff created The BPR Guidelines on Accessibility.
This manual begins by describing the purpose of the ADA and defines specific terminology,
such as reasonable accommodation and essential eligibility. The manual provides specific
examples of how staff can successfully implement these regulations by making minor
programmatic modifications as hiring sign language interpreters and moving programs to
accessible locations. The manual also describes department policies related to the ADA such
as service animals, personal care and inclusion policies. This resource will greatly assist
department front-line staff who might be searching for answers to specific ADA-related
questions.
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 In addition to this manual, the department is working with the citys Risk Manager to ensure
our policies are current and comply with the law. BPR continues to evaluate and update
policies to ensure everyone has equal access to our facilities, parks and programs.

1. Website

The departments digital and social media staff understand the vital role the citys website
plays in linking department services to current and potential patrons. Digital media
specialists attend website accessibility training conferences and presentations to ensure the
website complies with both city and federal laws. Current best practice also includes
ensuring that website text is written at an 8th grade reading level or below. The department
uses an assessment tool that measures the writing level of all text to ensure this guideline is
met. Additionally, all web-based tables of information are placed in tabular format so they
are accessible to screen readers and all photographs include alternative text so a person with
low vision can still understand what the picture is showing.

The city has partnered with a CU student who uses a screen reader and has assisted in
training the citys web management staff. By connecting his screen reader to the
departments website, staff could experience looking at the information through the eyes of
someone with a visual impairment and helped humanize the law by making it a personal
experience for everyone.

2. Programs

As required by the ADA, all department programs must be accessible to everyone who meets
the essential eligibility requirements. The EXPAND program provides support, training and
education to standard and non-standard staff along with contractual partners and the
community around accommodations and the importance of accessibility for all. Staff help
remove barriers whether physical, financial or emotional to provide access to programs and
facilities. The EXPAND staff supports the department in making reasonable
accommodations. Recently a participant with multiple sclerosis requested an accommodation
to have her own swim lane during open swim. Typically, the citys pools require all pool
swim lanes to be shared to support the high volume of recreation lap swimmers. As a result,
this particular request challenged the aquatic divisions existing policy and the practice of
shared lane swimming by the majority of patrons. In this situation, staff from the EXPAND
program spoke with the patron and discovered she was unable to stay on the right side of a
swim lane due to a physical limitation. She indicated that other swimmers in her lane often
gave her vertigo, making it difficult for her to function both in the pool and for several days
after. By working with our aquatics staff and the patron, Expand staff were able to identify
found a time when the patron was able to swim safely in her own lane at the recreation
center.

Yet another example of incorporating ADA laws into department programs is the
implementation of the new inclusion mode that trains all summer camp and gymnastics
staff to work with patrons with disabilities. This allows for more educated and confident staff
and provides support for customers without reliance on a single trained staffed member. By
supporting these relationships, the department is helping to enhance our communitys

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 awareness of its diversity and decreasing the fear that is often accompanied by people who
are infrequently exposed to people with disabilities. The second year of this model at
summer camps proved to be even more successful than the first, and the department will
continue to prepare and train staff to feel comfortable in this new role.

Since the transition plans were created in 2013-2014, the department has continued to
embrace the ideals behind the ADA. The department strives to exceed the minimum
compliance required by the law and works with the community to ensure that city parks,
playgrounds, facilities and programs are accessible to all. Throughout 2018, staff will
continue to record progress, train staff, update city policies and identify a team to help ensure
the city continues to create programs and spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all.

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SUBJECT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Utility and Access Easements
for the Carter Lake Pipeline
________________________________________________________________________

Carter Lake Pipeline Alignment - The Carter Lake Pipeline Project is a 2018 construction
project in the capital improvement program for the Utilities Division of the City of Boulders
Public Works Department. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern
Water) is managing the project and is working to secure project easements. The pipeline
alignment is planned to pass through two properties of interest to the Parks and Recreation
Department, including Tom Watson Park and Boulder Reservoir. Because of the unique land
ownership arrangements associated with both properties, no formal action is required of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. However, this information is presented to provide the
board a brief overview of the project and an opportunity to ask questions or provide
comments prior to City Council action on Northern Water easements for property with other
city interests.

On average, about a third of the City of Boulders annual water supply comes from Northern
Water sources currently delivered through canals to the Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment
Plant. For water treated at the Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment Plant, the Carter Lake
Pipeline will change the means of source water delivery from the existing, seasonally-
operated open canal system to an enclosed pipeline available year-round. The pipeline will
significantly improve the resilience, sustainability and security of the citys water supply and
will provide enhancements to public health.

The pipeline will be a 3-foot-diameter, buried steel pipeline but will be on a different
alignment (Attachment 1) than the existing Northern Water canal system. The canals,
including the Boulder Feeder Canal, will continue to operate for agricultural water deliveries
to Boulder Reservoir after the pipeline is constructed. The pipeline will not result in any
substantive changes to Boulder Reservoir operating levels or changes to reservoir water
quality.

With respect to property of interest to the citys Parks and Recreation Department, the
pipeline alignment will cross the western edge of Tom Watson Park adjacent to 63rd Street.
The pipeline will also cross Boulder Reservoir property between the north dam and 63rd
Street. Attachment 2 shows the pipeline alignment and land ownership and management
arrangements for both properties.

Tom Watson Park is on property owned by IBM subject to an easement held by the citys
Parks and Recreation Department. Northern has worked directly with IBM for a pipeline
easement. The Boulder Reservoir portion of the pipeline is on land owned by Utilities and
managed by Parks, but is set aside for Northerns exclusive use by a 1975 Agreement between
Northern Water and the city. Northern and Utilities staff are working with Parks staff to
develop conditions for construction, restoration and long-term operation and maintenance for
both the Tom Watson Park and Boulder Reservoir property.

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NEXT STEPS Northern Water is seeking a 30-foot-wide temporary construction easement
adjacent to a 60-foot-wide permanent easement for the entire pipeline. Because of the
Utilities Ownership of the underlying Boulder Reservoir Property and because of OSMP
interests in other portions of the pipeline alignment, City Council action is required for
easements to be granted to Northern Water. City Council will consider the easements,
including any city conditions of approval later in 2018. Project design is in progress and
construction is scheduled for 2018 and 2019.

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E Legend
Carter Lake

Existing Supply Canal

Natural Drainage

Carter Lake Pipeline

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Hygiene Rd

St Vrain Rd
Longmont

Nelson Rd
N 63rd St
US 36

Niwot Rd

Boulder Reservoir

Attachment 1 - Carter Lake Pipeline 2015 City of Boulder, Colorado (303)441-3266 - SUBJECT TO REVISION

Proposed Alignment
All rights reserved. The map information contained hereon are intended for
the sole us of the purchaser and may not be copied, duplicated, or redistributed
in any way, in whole, or in part without written consent of the City of Boulder.

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The information depicted is provided as a graphical representation only. While
source documents were developed in compliance with National Map Accuracy
Standards, the City of Boulder provides no guarantee, express or implied, as to

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the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained hereon.
Map created by D. Dunn Sept 2015.
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Carter Lake Pipeline Alignment
Map Produced: Doug Dunn | September 2017 | City of Boulder | Water Resources *Polygon labels are Deed Numbers
TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

FROM: Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation Department

Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director

SUBJECT: Matters from the Board

DATE: September 25, 2017

A. PRAB Retreat Agenda Review (Attachment A)

B. PRAB New Member Application Review (Attachment B)
C. PRAB Community Engagement Updates (verbal)

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2017 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Retreat
October 16, 2017
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Platt Farmhouse, Valmont City Park
3160 Airport Road

Purpose:
Once a year, members of the PRAB participate in a retreat to develop a work plan and
priorities to share with staff and City Council. The retreat offers an opportunity to
celebrate successes, make course corrections in work plans and chart the course
ahead.

Agenda
1) State of the Work
a. Review of Public Participation Working Group Recommendations
b. Discussion of 2020 Milestones
c. Review of 2017 Action Plan - Master Plan Progress Update
d. Review of 2017 PRAB Work Plan and Accomplishments

2) 2018 Planning
a. Clarify City Charter and PRAB roles
b. Meeting Management
i. Quick review of Public Participation
ii. Presentation Guidelines
iii. Meeting conversation
c. Development of 2018 Priorities and Initiatives

Questions? Additional items for direction or to help you be effective?

Attachments
Attachment A Department 2020 Milestones
Attachment B Department 2017 Action Plan Status: Q2
Attachment C Master Plan Status Update
Attachment D PRAB 2017 Work Plan

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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Annual Application - 2017

Date

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consists of seven members appointed by City Council, each to five-year
terms. The Board offers advice and consultation to City Council and dity departments on the acquisition, construction
and maintenance of city park property. The Board coordinates policy on the development and use of recreational
facilities. The Board approves expenditures from the Permanent Park and Recreation Fund.
Staff Liaison: Sarah DeSouza (303) 413-7223
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at 6 PM in the City Council Chambers and other venues around the
city. On occasion, additional meetings or tours are scheduled. The City of Boulder believes that a diverse work force
adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Therefore, it is the ongoing policy and practice of
the City of Boulder to strive for equal opportunity in employment for all employees and applicants. No person shall be
discriminated against in any term, condition or privilege of employment because of race, national origin, religion,
disability, pregnancy, age, military status, marital status, genetic characteristics or information, gender, gender identity,
gender variance or sexual orientation. The Boulder City Charter requires representation of both genders on City Boards
and Commissions.

Requirements and expectations of PRAB members

PRAB members generally serve five-year terms. Member of the PRAB must be willing and able to give time and talents.
More specifically, members of the PRAB are expected to:

Read distributed materials before each meeting

Participate actively in monthly meetings (usually two hours in length and generally scheduled on the fourth Monday
evening of each month)
Devote at least 5 hours per month, and often more, to Board matters
Serve as a liaison on a project committee
Attend department and other functions and community events, and generally be a public presence for the department
within the community
Provide feedback, advice and encouragement to the department, Director, to staff and to the public in meetings and
emails
Stay abreast of developments in the world of parks and recreation as technologies and service models change

First Name * Last Name *

Home Address *
Street Address
Address Line 2 City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code Country

Best phone number where you can be reached

Home Phone (?) Mobile Phone (?) Work Phone (?)

E-mail Address*

Occupation

Place of Employment/
Retired

Do you reside within the city limits? *

Yes No

When did you become a resident of Boulder? *

ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. What technical/professional qualifications, skill sets and relevant experiences do you have for this position
(such as educational degrees, specialized training, service on governing or decision-making boards,
etc.)? *

2. Have you had any experiences with this Board or the services it oversees that have sparked your interest in
becoming a member of the Board, and, if so, please describe the experience(s) and what insight you
gained.*

3. Describe a situation where you were involved with a group and had to work through a disagreement or
conflict among the members. What techniques or specific actions did you find to be most effective in
mitigating or resolving the disagreement/conflict? *

4. List all potential conflicts of interest you might have with respect to the work of this board, and explain how
you think any potential or perceived conflicts of interest should be handled by Board members. *

5. What are the greatest challenges facing the Parks and Recreation Department and how would you advise
the department to address these issues? *
6. Parks and Recreation is asked to provide facilities and services for everything from baseball to yoga. What
should the Board take into account in deciding to provide resources or subsidies for one program, but not for

7. What are your priorities regarding staffing and both operational and capital funding among the various
park sectors such as neighborhood and community parks, recreation centers, playing fields, sports programs,
etc.? *

8. What recreational activities do you and your family enjoy? What is your experience using the City of
Boulders parks and recreation services, facilities, and programs, and how might that inform your efforts on
the Board? *
 Questions Regarding Applications:
Boulder City Council
Attention: City Council Support
cityclerkstaff@bouldercolorado.gov
303-441-3019