Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Agenda-Revised

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

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PR&CS Administration 1401 Recreation Way

Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Thursday, October 12, 2017 7:30 am Palmer Room

Call to Order Citizen Discussion Time for any individual to bring before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board any matter of interest they wish to discuss that is not elsewhere on the agenda. Comments are restricted to three (3) minutes; you will hear an alarm when your time is up. Please contact PR&CS staff no later than the last Wednesday of the month prior if you wish to place a longer presentation on the agenda.

Approval of Minutes- September 14, 2017 Minutes are posted no later than 5:00pm on the Tuesday before the meeting at: https://coloradosprings.gov/city-council/page/parks-and-recreation-advisory-board Ceremonial items (10:00 a.m. time certain) Springs in Bloom Judges Recognition Donna Sanchez USAPA Great Plains Regional Tournament Steve and Ramona Boone Board Photos (Immediately following ceremonial items) David Deitemeyer Action Items Colorado College Monument Sign Project Proposal Tim Siebert Great Outdoors Colorado School Yard Initiative Tilah Larson TOPS Working Committee Member appointment – Lily Weissgold Britt Haley Presentations Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Overview Jariah Walker BioBlitz Results Sharon Milito TOPS Stewardship Season-End Update Scott Abbott/John Stark YMCA Partnership Update Kim King Staff Reports Garden of the Gods Restrooms David Deitemeyer Bancroft Park David Deitemeyer Board Business Historic Preservation Master Plan Board Representative Matt Mayberry TOPS Representative to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Adjournment **The Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) workshop will be held immediately following lunch

COLORADO SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: October 12, 2017 Item Number: Action - Item # 1

Item Name: Colorado College Median Signage SUMMARY: Pursuant to City Code § 4.1.104 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (“Board”) shall act in an advisory capacity to the Department and City Council on all matters that pertain to the planning, development, beautification, equipping and maintenance of the City’s historic medians. NES Inc., on behalf of Colorado College, requests Board review of its proposal to replace and relocate the four existing monument signs located within the Cascade and Nevada Avenue medians.

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION:

N/A BACKGROUND: Currently the signs are located in the medians in Cascade and Nevada Avenues at the cross

streets of Uintah and Cache la Poudre Streets. They were installed in the 1980s and are

currently allowed under a revocable permit. The four new signs will have at least a slight

relocation from the current locations. To improve visibility and legibility of the signs, the signs

will be moved closer to intersections along Uintah Street. After coordination with City Traffic

Engineering, the signs will be placed 10 feet behind the stop bars at the two signalized

intersections. Two new signs of the same design are proposed within the medians at Cascade

Avenue and Nevada Avenue just north of Dale Street. These signs will be located 10 feet

behind the walk (Nevada Avenue) or 10 feet behind the nose of the median (Cascade Avenue).

The two signs located in the medians at Cache la Poudre Street will be removed.

The new sign design is to be carved stone panels with approximately 12-inch metal letters

stating “COLORADO COLLEGE” in all caps. “EST. 1874” will be engraved in smaller lettering in

the lower right-hand corner of the sign. The stone will be mounted on a cast in place concrete

wall. Some locations may have a sign panel on both sides depending upon visibility.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A ALTERNATIVE: The Board could recommend changes or disapprove the proposal. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the placement of the four signs to replace the existing

monument signs currently located within the medians of Cascade and Nevada Avenues subject

to issuance of a revocable permit by the City of Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division.

PROPOSED MOTION: Move to approve the proposed placement of four Colorado College signs to replace the existing signs subject to issuance of a revocable permit by the City of Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division. Attachments: Colorado College Power Slide Presentation Colorado College Sign Package

Proposed Median Sign Modifications

Park Advisory Board Meeting

October 12, 2017

Existing Median Signs

• Cascade Avenue and Uintah Street median

• Cascade Avenue and Cache la Poudre Street median

• Nevada Avenue and Uintah Street median

• Nevada Avenue and Cache la Poudre Street median

• Van Briggle Building (College owned property)

Existing Median Signs

Proposed Median Signs • Cascade Avenue and Uintah

Street median • Cascade Avenue and Dale

Street median • Nevada Avenue and Uintah

Street median • Nevada Avenue and Dale

Street median • Van Briggle Building (College

owned property)

Locations to be Removed • Cascade Avenue and Cache la

Poudre Street median • Nevada Avenue and Cache la

Poudre Street median

Cascade Avenue Proposed Median Signs

Nevada Avenue Proposed Median Signs

Proposed Median Sign Design Details

Requested Action:

Allow the proposed median signs pending approval of the revocable permit to be issued by Land Use Review Division.

Questions/Comments

Colorado College

Median Monument Signs

Colorado College is requesting the replacement and relocation of the four existing monument signs

located within the Cascade and Nevada Avenue medians. Currently the signs are located in the medians

in Cascade and Nevada Avenues at the cross streets of Uintah and Cache la Poudre Streets and were

installed in the 1980s and currently are allowed by a revocable permit. The four new signs will have at

least a slight relocation from the current locations. To improve visibility and legibility of the signs, the

signs will be moved closer to intersections along Uintah Street. After coordination with City Traffic

Engineering, the signs will be placed 10 feet behind the stop bars at the two signalized intersections.

Two new signs of the same design are proposed within the medians at Cascade Avenue and Nevada

Avenue just north of Dale Street. These signs will be located 10 feet behind the walk (Nevada Avenue)

or 1o feet behind the nose of the median (Cascade Avenue). The two signs located in the medians at

Cache la Poudre Street will be removed.

The new sign design is to be carved stone panels with approximately 12-inch metal letters stating

“COLORADO COLLEGE” in all caps. “EST. 1874” will be engraved in smaller lettering in the lower right-

hand corner of the sign. The stone will be mounted on a cast in place concrete wall. Some location may

have a sign panel on both sides depending upon visibility.

Request: Colorado College is requesting approval from the Parks Advisory Board for placement of the

four signs to replace the existing monument signs currently located within the medians of Cascade and

Nevada Avenues. Final installation will require approval of a revocable permit issued by the City of

Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division.

Cascade Avenue and Uintah Street

Cascade Avenue and Dale Street

Nevada Avenue and Uintah Street

Nevada Avenue and Dale Street

COLORADO SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: October 12, 2017 Item Number: Action - Item #2 - REVISED

Item Name: THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS SPONSORSHIP OF THE SCHOOL YARD INITIATIVE GRANT TO GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO ON BEHALF OF STETSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SUMMARY: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department proposes to sponsor 2 Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) School Yard Initiative grant applications. The $110,000 grant applications will assist with supporting the construction of unstructured play and outdoor learning facilities for youth. An Intergovernmental Agreement will define the roles and the responsibilities of the City and primary partners. In many cases, schools will replace aging metal play sets, fields of pea gravel and cracking concrete slabs with nature-inspired climbing structures, soft all-weather surfaces, play and learning areas featuring natural materials, outdoor classrooms, or water features that can simulate floods and erosion. Projects can also include traditional play equipment to complement natural components and provide a variety of play opportunities. Each grant application will request $110,000 from GOCO and the required matching dollars will be raised by each school. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None BACKGROUND: GOCO’s School Yard Initiative aims to create school grounds that inspire more active physical play and enhance learning about nature and the environment. Because all School Yard Initiative projects are required to be open to the public during non-school hours, the benefits extend far beyond the student body. School Yard Initiative grants support schools and local governments in constructing outdoor spaces where kids have frequent opportunities for unstructured play and outdoor learning. All school yards must be designed, in part, by the student population to ensure the components constructed are the most appealing and beneficial to the users they will serve. This program emphasizes projects that reach underserved youth and families who may otherwise have limited access to quality parks.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The City has agreed to sponsor the partner schools as GOCO requires that a qualified government agency submit the application, and receive and disburse funds for this planning grant. City funds are neither needed nor requested as part of this sponsorship application. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Support the City’s sponsorship of a School Yard Initiatives Grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado on behalf of Stetson Elementary School. ALTERNATIVE: The Board may choose not to not support the grant application. Doing so would limit the ability of the school to apply for a GOCO School Yard Initiative grant. RECOMMENDATION: Support the City’s sponsorship of a School Yard Initiatives Grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado on behalf of Stetson Elementary School. PROPOSED MOTION: Move to support the City’s sponsorship of a School Yard Initiatives Grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado on behalf of Stetson Elementary School. Attachments: None

SCHOOL YARD INITIATIVE

SPONSORSHIP

Tilah Larson, Senior Analyst

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

• Great Outdoors Colorado invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open space.

• Eligible entities may submit grant applications on behalf

of ineligible organizations. • The School Yard Initiative aims to create school grounds

that inspire more active physical play and enhance learning about nature and the environment.

GRANT APPLICATION

• Government sponsor: City of Colorado Springs

• Grant request: $110,000 per school

• Application due: January 2018

• Grant awarded: April 2018

SCHOOLS SEEKING SPONSORSHIP

• Stetson Elementary

• Will Rogers Elementary

COLORADO SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: October 12, 2017 Item Number: Action Item # 3

Item Name: Appointment of TOPS Working Committee Member SUMMARY: A vacancy has arisen on the TOPS Working Committee due to the resignation of a member. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board fill this vacancy by appointing the current TOPS Working Committee alternate, Lily Weissgold to the position. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: N/A BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Ordinance approved by voters in 1997 and the TOPS Policies and Procedures Manual, adopted in September of 1997, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is responsible for establishing the TOPS Working Committee to “Work together, in accordance with the TOPS Ordinance, to guide our City in the prudent acquisition, development and preservation of Trails, Parks and Open Space, thereby creating a legacy for future generations in the Pikes Peak Region.” The TOPS Working Committee reports to and serves at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The term for appointees is three years with the option to apply for a second three year term. Lily Weissgold, currently serves as an alternate member of the TOPS Working Committee. On September 14th, 2017 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to appoint her as the TOPS Working Committee alternate. A vacancy on the TOPS Working Committee has occurred due to the resignation of a TOPS Working Committee member. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appoint alternate Lily Weissgold to fill the vacancy on the TOPS Working Committee. TOPS Working Committee Recommended Appointment: Lily Weissgold: Term, October 12, 2017 – August 1, 2018 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A ALTERNATIVE: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the appointment of Lily Weissgold to the TOPS Working Committee as presented. PROPOSED MOTION: Move approval of the appointment of Lily Weissgold to the TOPS Working Committee as presented.