MINUTES OF SPORT COMMITTEE
February 21, 2008

CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

„Ï Mary Kay opened the meeting at 6:02pm in the Schmidt Room at Town Hall.
„Ï January 17th minutes motion to approve, by John and seconded by Mary Kay.

I: ATTENDANCE
Susan Lee, Tom Dopplick, Don Hansen, Mary Kay Rachwalski, John Taylor, Pat Taylor.

Absent: Tammy Jamieson, Laura Karden, Nathan Mosley, Marty Richardson, Steve Swanson

Guests: Shawn McDonald, Frank Gutmann, Dave Raymond

II: OLD BUSINESS
1. Countywide Field Assessment: Don reiterated what Tammy presented last month.

III. NEW BUSINESS
1. No new business

IV: PROJECT REPORT UPDATE:
Project Name: Susan Lee updated the committee on the following:

1. Angler Mountain Ranch: Site Plan Modification: Units w/ground floor/master bedroom. TC approval January 23, 2008. Filing 3 submittal ¡V Incomplete.
John asked that the connection to hook into the Ptarmigan trail become a priority.
2. Blue River Crossing: Sketch Site Plan Resubmittal ¡V now no underground parking. No change to trail, same as previously approved Sketch Site Plan. Going to TC on 2/27, Michael and staff will recommend for denial.
3. Ponds Wetland Mitigation: No Update.
4. Rainbow Run: No Update
5. Sapphire Plaza: Final Site Plan ¡V Resubmittal out on referral, there are still a number of issues. Path will be asphalt, raised boardwalk and sidewalk.
6. Silver Trout: No update
7. South Maryland Creek: Received TC approval on Sketch subdivision, moving to preliminary.

OTHER:

V: PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE PROJECTS ¡V REPORTS & UPDATE
1. Blue River Experience: Trail Construction and design of bald Eagle to Legend Lake Cr. Proposed unveiling in February, the 1st RFB will be late March/early April, then construction in June at a cost of 500-600,000.00.
2. Disc Golf Course: Leadership Council has asked for 30 minutes in front of Council, date undecided.
3. Dog Park: No Report

VI. SEASONAL PARKS & FACILITIES OPERATIONS REPORTS
1. Ponds/Ice Rink: Open
2. Skate Park: Closed
3. Rainbow Park: No report
4. Nordic Center: Open
John
5 Cottonwood Park Area Fishing Signs: No Report
6 Sand Volleyball Courts: Closed
7 Blue River Pocket Park: No Report
8 Adopt a Trail Program: No Report
OTHER: Comments via email to Tammy re: Why doesn¡¦t the Town stock the Blue River? According to Tom Kroening, District Wildlife Manager, the Blue River was stocked on January 17th with 350-400 brood rainbow trout (12¡¨-18¡¨ long).

VII. 2007 Goals ¡V Status

1. GOCO Large Scale Grant
a. Complete Final Reports for GOCO Large Scale Grant / Completed 8/7/07
2. Blue River Trail
a. Pursue rights-of-way for Blue River Trail and other trail routes
b. Continue to collaborate with BRVRLE HOA on negotiating possible easement acquisition
c. Complete Final Design / Construction Drawing for Blue River Trail
d. Apply for 404 Permit for Blue River Trail
e. Build Segment 2, (Hamilton Creek to Bald Eagle Rd,) of the Blue River Trail
3. Replace two Park / Recreation Facility signs
4. Add the ¡§park¡¨ component to the Adopt-A-Trail Program / Completed July 2007
5. Submit Final Draft of the ¡§Art in Public Places¡¨ Program to Town Council / Approved 7/27/07
6. Mini-Projects
a. Integrate pocket park with the pedestrian bridge
b. Improve park area along the Blue River north of the Silverthorne Pavilion

VIII. 2007-2012 GOALS (Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan)
1. Blue River Trail
a. Build the 5 segments of the Blue River Trail
2. Rainbow Park
a. Update Master Plan
b. Complete park amenities
3. South Maryland Creek Ranch Park Area
a. Accept SMCR park donation and build park area vertical amenities.


Meeting Adjourned at 7:18pm.
Next meeting: March 20, 2008.