Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Contact: Amber Thill
(303) 384-8191

Board Member	Term Ends
Jerry Hodgden – Chair	March 2015
Peter Gotseff – Vice Chair	March 2015
Laura Weinberg	March 2013
Dylan R. Grange	March 2013
Emmy Dimitroff	March 2013
Torsten Lyon	March 2015
Stephanie Sung	March 2015
Jerry Harcek	March 2013

Mission Statement

“To advise Golden City Council and staff on how to best provide safe and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services on behalf of all current and future residents of the City of Golden.”

In order to increase community involvement, a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was created in 1982. Board members are appointed by City Council and represent Golden citizens. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, consisting of seven members and one alternate which serve four-year terms, makes suggestions about policies and procedures, fees and charges, acceptance of park land, design of parks, and other projects relating to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Board Advisory Duties

The operation of all Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Grant application efforts for specifically designated projects.
Establishing department policy relating to fee structures and facilities usage and design. The Board shall provide a forum for citizen input regarding Parks and Recreation.

The Board shall prepare a prioritized comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan that focuses on a 1 to 5 year program. The Board shall revise this program and priorities as required each fiscal year to reflect current citizen priorities and needs.

The Board shall coordinate the long range plans of the City of Golden and the larger Metropolitan area with the Capital Improvements Plan and Parks Master Plan to include:

Trails shall be coordinated with the Colorado State Trail System and the Jefferson County Trail System.
The Board shall review and provide advice to the Planning Commission for PUD applications.
The Board shall periodically update Parks Master Plan as needed.

Meetings

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets on the first and third Tuesday evening of each month. The third Tuesday is the regular meeting date. These meetings take place in Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, at 7:00 p.m. Other study sessions may be scheduled as needed, on Tuesday nights, if possible.

For more information regarding scheduling for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, please call (303) 384-8191.

2012 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
January 17, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	February 21, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	March 20, 2012 Board Packet Minutes
April 17, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	May 15, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	June 19, 2012 Board Packet Minutes
July 17, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	August 21, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	September 18, 2012 Board Packet Minutes
October 16, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	November 20, 2012 Board Packet Minutes	December 18, 2012 Board Packet Minutes

2011 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
January 18, 2011 Minutes	February 15, 2011 Minutes	March 15, 2011 Minutes
April 5, 2011 Minutes	May 17, 2011 Minutes	June 21, 2011 Minutes
July 19, 2011 Minutes	August 16, 2011 Minutes	September 20, 2011 Minutes
October 2011 Minutes	November 2011 Minutes	December 2011 Board Packet Minutes

2010 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
January 19, 2010 Minutes	February 16, 2010 Minutes	March 16, 2010 Minutes
April 20, 2010 Minutes	May 18, 2010 Minutes	June 15, 2010 Minutes
July 20, 2010 Minutes	August 16, 2010 No Meeting	September 21, 2010 Minutes
October 2010 No Meeting	November 16, 2010 Minutes	December 7, 2010 Minutes