MINUTES OF SPORT COMMITTEE
September 18, 2008

CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

 Marty opened the meeting at 6 p.m. in the Schmidt Room at Town Hall.
 Corrections to August minutes made. Minutes approved and seconded.

I: ATTENDANCE
Frank Gutmann, Michael Johnson, Mary Kay Rachwalski, Marty Richardson, John Taylor, Pat Taylor, Joanne Breigenzer

Absent: Tom Dopplick, Don Hansen, Laura Karden, Rick Karden, Nathan Mosley, Marilyn Repsher, Rosanne Shaw
Guests:

II: PLANNING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Red Peak Village: Points of interest for SPORT regarding annexation proposal for RPV
a. Trent park improvements will be funded up to $750,000
b. Minimum of 14.2 acres of open space to be included in RPV
c. Trail connections along Willow Creek up to the property line included
d. Minimum ½ acre pocket park with up to $100,000 worth of equipment
e. 2 acres designated for day care site plus $350,000 towards building
f. Joanne will write memo to RPV indicating SPORT’s desire to have a trail connection with National Forest
2. NPP Wetlands: Michael distributed a letter of compliance from Corp of Engineers to Western Skies Blue River Associates, LLC stating that a mitigation plan with timeline must be submitted to the Corp no later than October 15, 2008. Michael will also update Council on this issue.
3. Angler Mountain Ranch Trail: Trail was made last year. Next step is for developer to dedicate the trail to the Town and the Town needs to accept it. Michael talked with developer regarding erosion in shale area, weed issues, and the need for a retaining wall at the switchback. Developer agreed to comply with requests.

III: OLD BUSINESS
1. Swift Skedaddle marketing has begun. Mindy has placed ads in some periodicals and sent an e-mail blast to past participants with a “save the date” message. Mindy also talked with Rick about the possibility of doing a website with his students. John asked if the event will be a Regional Qualifier, Joanne will find out where staff is in the process.
2. Budget for 2008 does not carry over to 2009. The following was discussed in regards to using the $10,000.
a. It was agreed to use $5,800 of budget to purchase Track Setter. Joanne will pursue once Nordic Center Contract is signed for 2008/2009.
b. Purchase of replacement sand volleyball nets and a lock box was discussed. Can parks department pay for ½? And exactly how much does each item cost? Joanne will follow up.
c. Discussed creating rules and regulations for Willow Grove Open Space and South Pond. Pat agreed to assist Joanne in creating these policies. However, committee did not feel that SPORT money should be used to purchase signs.
3. Silver Trout walk-through. Committee members were interested in attending guided tour with a Town Planner. Joanne will arrange.

IV: NEW BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS:
1. Nordic Center track setter will be purchased only after Nordic Center contract is renewed. Joanne will pursue contract renewal with new Raven owners.
2. Via a letter to Town Council, Friends of Dillon Ranger District offered to help with Silverthorne trail projects as needed. It was decided to tell FDRD that it would be helpful for them to complete the Forest Service trail that will finalize the Angler Mountain Ranch Trail connection. Joanne will check with Michael Johnson to make sure there is no developer obligation in regards to this. If not, Joanne will contact FDRD to make suggestion.

V: PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE PROJECTS – REPORTS & UPDATE
1. Blue River Trail
a. Segment 3 is being paved and board walk is going in. Should be completed by the end of September. Check it out next time you are in the area.
b. Segment 4 trail design contract was awarded to DHM.
2. Disc Golf, no report
3. Dog Park, no report
4. Rainbow Park Master Plan Update: Joanne asked the committee if they want to begin this mini-project. Nathan Mosley, SPORT Committee member, is getting his masters degree in Public Administration. He would like to help lead this project, as part of his academic requirements for his degree. It was decided to pursue this project. John offered to serve on project committee. Joanne will follow up by meeting with Community Development department staff to create a draft Project Timeline.

VI. SEASONAL PARKS & FACILITIES OPERATIONS REPORTS
1. Adopt-A-Trail program, no report
2. Willow Grove Open Space Docks: Discussion regarding need for policies to be created and posted at this site. Earlier in meeting, Pat and Joanne stated they would be willing to work on this issue.

VII. 2008 GOALS STATUS
1. Pat and Mary Kay requested maps to help finalize the “Art in Public Places” policy. Joanne will contact Zac with this request.

VIII. 2007-2012 GOALS (Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan)
1. no report

Mary Kay adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m., Pat seconded
Next meeting: October 16, 2008.