Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting – June 22, 2026

Note: The agenda and minutes indicate the meeting took place on June 18, 2026, but the provided metadata states June 22, 2026. This summary uses the given date but notes the discrepancy.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) held a regular meeting that included routine approvals, a liaison appointment update, a follow-up discussion on a study session, interface reports from other city boards, a comprehensive director’s report, and board member comments. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to a study session tour of the Golden Community Center and RV Park.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Laurel, second by Kermit; unanimous approval.
• Approval of May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes: Motion by Kermit, second by Laurel; unanimous approval.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No in-person public comment was received.
• Board member Catherine Stamp submitted written comments (read into the record) urging the city to prioritize funding for Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) Phase 2 priorities and to secure funding for OSMP Phase 3 in the upcoming budget cycle. She emphasized that this funding is critical to fulfilling commitments in Golden’s Comprehensive Plan and supporting CAPRA reaccreditation.

Discussion Items

• PRAB Liaison Appointments: After discussion, the board decided to keep existing liaison assignments unchanged: Sandy Hazzard to the Special Events Review Committee (SERC), Laurel Starr to the Arts and Culture Commission (ACC), Kermit Shields to Front Porch Friends (meeting quarterly), and Pete Erslev to the Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB).
• June Study Session Follow-Up: Board members asked clarifying questions about the draft capital projects matrix presented at the June 4 study session. Staff discussed statistical analysis and the handling of scoring outliers, noting that outlier perspectives can provide valuable insight. No further action was required.
• Boards and Commissions Interface Items:
  • Laurel reported that ACC is highly interested in partnering on the art component for the Lions Park Playground project and that an artist call will be issued soon.
  • Kermit noted a well-attended presentation by cemetery staff at a recent Front Porch meeting.
  • Michele shared that the Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) task force is developing a decision evaluation metric system and plans to offer training for all city boards and commissions on using an equity lens.
• Director’s Report: Staff provided updates on multiple topics:
  • E-moto education and enforcement: A new program includes a social media campaign, a dedicated email address (emotosafety@cityofgolden.gov), and improved signage.
  • Summer camp atTony Graham’s: Serving 55 kids per day with 80%+ fill rate; field trips planned.
  • Fossil Trace Golf Club: Featured in Met Golfer magazine; May water usage lower than last year as part of drought stress testing.
  • The Splash: Open for summer, averaging 400–800 daily visitors.
  • GCC floor buffing project completed.
  • Emerald Ash Borer subsidy: 57 applications received, 4 rejected.
  • Lions Park Playground: Staff working with ACC to develop an interactive, sensory-focused art component that emphasizes accessibility.
  • East Zone Amenities: City Council approved a contract for design of the area east of Ford Street, including Tucker Gulch channel work and final construction plans near the new municipal building.
  • Creek management: Green flag days continue; creek usage is busier than usual early in the season.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous approval of the agenda and minutes.
• Liaison appointments confirmed unchanged.
• Board members received updates on e-moto enforcement, summer camp, golf course water conservation, and creek activities.
• Staff will continue the capital matrix exercise and bring further updates to PRAB.
• The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to a study session tour of the Golden Community Center and RV Park.