04.22.24 PRAB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
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Name of Board/Commission: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Date of Meeting: April 22, 2024
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Rosa Kougl; 303-413-7223
Board Members Present: Andrew Bernstein, Elliott Hood, Waylon Lewis, Eric Raffini, Jennifer
Robins, Anna Segur, Sarah van der Star
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present: Scott Schuttenberg, Rosa Kougl, Stephanie Munro, Stacy Cole, Stacie Hoffmann,
Jackson Hite, Bryan Beary, Jonathan Thornton, Megann Lohman, Mark Davison, Regina Elsner, Kate
Dunlap, Laila Parker
Guests Present: N/A
Type of Meeting: Regular
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business. Motion to
approve agenda. First motion by Bernstein, second by Robins. The motion passed 4-0 with approval
from Bernstein, Hood, Segur and van der Star.
Agenda Item 2: Procedural Items
A, B. Induct New Members and Welcome New Members
Jennifer Robins, Eric Raffini, and Waylon Lewis were sworn in as PRAB members.
C.Elect Officers
Motion to elect Elliott Hood as chair of PRAB for the 2024-2025 term. Motion by van der Star. Second
by Robins. The motion passed 5-0 via a roll call vote. Hood and Raffini did not vote.
Motion to elect Bernie Bernstein as vice chair of PRAB for the 2024-2025 term. Motion by Lewis.
Second by van der Star. The motion passed 5-0 via a roll call vote. Bernstein and Raffini did not vote.
Agenda Item 3: Future Board Items:
Schuttenberg, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed upcoming agenda items and events.
No PRAB follow up questions or comments.
Agenda Item 4: Public participation:
•Tom Lindahl discussed the Military Officers Association of America's proposal to add
an interpretive display to Bill Bower Park.
•Jay Balzer shared an interpretive display of Bill Bower Park.
PRAB had the following questions or comments.
• Are there mandated response times for the city to community members when they submit
proposals?
• Where are we in the actual construction and planning process?
• Compliments to the design team. It seems thoughtful, and the diversity of the trees is
wonderful.
• Request for monthly updates along with a projected timeline.
• Do we have an overriding environmental approach to the use of concrete in park installations as
concrete is a last resort material, environmentally?
Agenda Item 5: Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes from March 18, 2024, Business Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the Regular PRAB meeting, March 18, 2024, with an
amendment to add Elliott Hood to the attendance list and attach a copy of the PRAB letter to
Council to the minutes. First motion by Hood, second by Lewis. The motion passed 7-0. Raffini
present and sworn in.
B, C, D. Updates from the Deputy Director, Project Updates, Operations & Development
PRAB had the following questions/comments:
• Regarding the 2024 Hiring Campaign, are we on pace to hire enough people for December?
• A reminder was requested on Pearl Street Place Making.
• Clarifying questions on the park naming process
• Questions on the status of PRAB’s recommendations to City Council and the outcomes of their
retreat
• Would be possible to have some type of metrics or reporting around water safety programs
with a certain frequency?
• How can community members create memorials on parkland?
• Are there city staff who could really help guide the start of a 501(c)3 instead of just providing
resources?
• Have we received the designation of a Child Friendly City?
• In general, how long does a project take to get from planning to implementation?
• Share that City Council voted against the Civic Area Historic District.
• How will the city honor the history uncovered through this process?
Agenda Item 6: Items for Action
• No items
Agenda Item 7: Matters for Discussion
• No items
Agenda Item 8: Matters from the Department
A. Boulder Reservoir Aquatic Nuisance Species; Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM)
Dunlap, Cole, and Munro presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments:
•Questions understanding the source of and extent of the EWM in the Reservoir
•Questions about the nature of the Reservoir and maintenance practices
•Questions to understand ANS practices
•Questions to understands options to address EWM
•Questions to understand Colorado water law restrictions on water usage
•Questions about recreation uses and impacts
B.2025 Budget Development Strategy Roadmap and First Touch of Capital Investment
Program
Hite, Hoffmann, and Davison presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments:
•Questions about other revenue potential, such as philanthropy, food and beverage and retail.
•Questions to understand funding sources and uses
•Questions about staffing compensation practices
•Questions about the planning process for new amenities
•Questions to understand BPR funding levels and priorities
Agenda Item 9: Matters from the Board Members
A.August 26, CIP Annual Field Trip
PRAB did not have questions or comments.
B.PRAB Matters
PRAB follow up questions or comments.
•Kudos to the gymnastics program, it is amazing!
•Would like to see improvements to Shannahan Ridge Park
•Would like to see all water fountains in the mall working and do away with single use plastic
wear.
•The scholarship price is still a barrier for some families, but thankful for the Play Pass, although
the sign-up process is a barrier.
•Question to understand relationship with PLAY Boulder
Agenda Item 10: Next Board Meeting
Next Board meeting: Monday, May 20, 2024, Hybrid
Agenda Item 111: Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Approved by: Attested:
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Elliott Hood
Board Member
Date: _5/21/24______
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Rosa Kougl
BPR Staff
Date: __5/21/24_____