MINUTES OF SPORT COMMITTEE
February 19, 2009

CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

„Ï John opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Schmidt Room at Town Hall.
„Ï Previous Minutes: motion to approve from Nathan, seconded by Pat. Approved.

I: ATTENDANCE
Joanne Breigenzer, Tom Dopplick, Michael Johnson, Nathan Mosley, Marty Richardson, Pat & John Taylor

Absent: Don Hansen, Laura/Rick Karden, Frank Gutmann, Mary Kay Rachwalski, Marilyn Raymond, Roseanne Shaw
Guests:

II: PLANNING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Review Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan (2009 Goal):
Michael Johnson presented and overview of the Master Plan. This document is considered a ¡§future goals¡¨ document. It was adopted in January, 2001, and is used as a framework to make informed and consistent decisions. It is a tool for SPORT to use when new plans are presented to help determine what the committee ¡§asks for¡¨ from developers.

III: OLD BUSINESS
1. Joint Work Session report:
Council appreciates the work SPORT has done. The Council feels that the SPORT Committee needs to be formally recognized for their commitment. Joanne and Liz will work on putting together a piece of framed photos depicting some of SPORT¡¦s accomplishments to be displayed at Town Hall.
2. Dogs at the Raven update:
John said the problem is under control.
3. 2009 SPORT Winter Goals:
A. Art in Public Places: Mary Kay has site possibilities in mind.
B. Fisherman access: No report. Update next month. Maryland Creek has fisherman¡¦s access open.
C. Blue River Trail: What about ¡§Shovel Ready¡¨ projects from the new stimulus funds? Is CDOT $ available? Joanne brought this up at the Director¡¦s meeting and the Town is ¡§on it,¡¨ it is not a SPORT project.
D. Mini Project: Signs for Angler Mtn. Ranch: John passed out handout re: his meeting with Angler Mtn., Community Development, and the USFS. John felt meeting was productive with the intent to have signs in place during the July 2009 timeframe to match the completion of all portions of the trail. (Liz has copy).




IV: NEW BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS:
1. Addendum to Art in Public Places Policy: There has been a request to place a memorial bench along the Blue River. Should there be an addendum to designate certain areas where such benches would be appropriate? Joanne will put something together and the Committee will identify areas in the spring.
2. Capturing the interest of youth in our projects: At the joint work session, the Mayor asked if we were encouraging our youth to be involved in projects? SPORT agreed.
3. Appointment renewals: Committee is currently reviewing members term limits. To those members whose terms are approaching please email Liz or Joanne your letters of interest.

V: PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE PROJECTS ¡V REPORTS & UPDATE
1. Update on WGOS & Segment 4

VI. SEASONAL PARKS & FACILITIES OPERATIONS REPORTS
1.

Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Motion by Nathan, seconded by John.

Next meeting: March 19, 2009