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City planning staff presented a plan developed with the Arcataire Group that would locate a new neighborhood-scale park adjacent to Central Recreation Center (near Telluride and South Tower Road). The master plan replaces an existing pond, owned and operated by Aurora Water, with a designed wetland and micro-pools; staff said Aurora Water determined the pond would be removed because of maintenance and irrigation-pump issues.

The plan calls for a two-tiered playground, a bouldering (climbing) area, pedestrian bridges and a low-water crossing through the wetland area, a plumbed restroom, a large group pavilion and several smaller shelters, and a bluegrass informal play area. In the eastern portion of the site staff proposed sports courts: two basketball courts, two tennis courts and four pickleball courts, with three small shelters near the courts. Renderings shown to the committee illustrated relocated parking and the ability to add about 50 additional parking spaces in the future if needed.

Staff reported substantial public outreach: three public meetings (April 21, 2022; May 7, 2024; and Nov. 7, 2024), post-meeting surveys hosted through the city's Engage Aurora platform, a mailing list of about 7,000 addresses (roughly a one-mile radius) and outreach to 42 neighborhood groups and homeowners associations. Attendance at the meetings was 30, 54 and 24 in person, respectively; post-meeting survey responses were 78, 55 and 39.

Public feedback included interest in trails, playgrounds and natural-area features; responses were split on amenities such as dog parks, pickleball and skate facilities, a pattern staff described as \"polarized\" with both strong supporters and opponents for some features. Staff said they tested multiple configurations for a dog park but could not meet internal criteria because the site offers only about 12'15 acres of developable park space (staff said community parks are typically around 40 acres) combined with extensive drainage obligations tied to Hutchison Channel and an unnamed creek.

Nicole Ankeny, manager of planning, design and construction, and Trent Wooley, senior landscape architect, told the committee the plan aims to balance active sport uses with preserved natural areas and water-sensitive design. Staff noted the site is subject to the city's Dedication and Development Criteria Manual and Aurora's Water Conservation Ordinance; details such as the specific sod type for the bluegrass area and utility connections for the restroom will be addressed in construction documents and budgeting.

The committee's recommendation was recorded in the meeting; committee members present voiced approval and asked that staff continue outreach and finalize hearing dates. Staff said the plan will return to Planning and Zoning for a public hearing before a final City Council decision. No specific motion maker or roll-call vote tally was recorded in the transcript of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks, Foundations and Quality of Life Policy Committee Meeting March 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks Foundation and Quality of Life Policy Committee voted to recommend approval of the Central Community Park master plan and forward it to City Council at its March 27 meeting, with staff noting an additional public hearing will be required under the city's approval process.","taxTitle","Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado","taxId",5767,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6621623,"Committee recommends Red Tailed Hawk Park master plan amendment; 9-acre acquisition to create multipurpose turf field, courts and pollinator gardens",952,2600000,3552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2801188-3d8b3a598346b68fa60b8dae69968780&start=2600&end=3552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2801188-3d8b3a598346b68fa60b8dae69968780/thumbnail_2600000.jpg","/articles/6621623/Aurora-City/Douglas-County/Colorado/Committee-recommends-Red-Tailed-Hawk-Park-master-plan-amendment-9-acre-acquisition-to-create-multipurpose-turf-field-courts-and-pollinator-gardens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621623-0386d46ab14424f6b92a4c6c0b2c4e3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169520&Signature=VjpJPQyvteijOVg3nylPvasbNqXvTUpqlLBxM3b65k0BLblwjUZdyvGIdvf1uuSVG8aL5rOztDn0I-wIeNf~9Z6dWOHdHAnn~4b81fA90WWKmqVXxwU2rba0rZQK~vEdzuYOU~KCh8kNaQeapTb7sSOqkCmPYAzCc6-YFwXD1hY3AHeTq7-o~Dw0NhS6GIa6UDrT6KlrE-JkdqLSQXWjLFRN6SUPzKSLxawDOXwByRzU3Pu-~vYEhYANm7Pxnnqux6EMTEq9ldWNeSpw9HtsLJYXj8W~LEkPs1OrED8HDrFEGuubi8SPBCSNU~FN1p5POY4MczpWy~8f2IMkjWZ-Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks Foundation and Quality of Life Policy Committee voted March 27 to recommend approval of the Red Tailed Hawk Park master plan amendment and forward it to City Council, with staff saying the plan is on track to go to a study session in early April and then to Council later in the month for final approval.

City staff and consultant Mundus Bishop presented the amendment, which incorporates a roughly 9-acre parcel acquired from Cherry Creek School District and increases the park's area from about 35 to about 44 acres. The amended plan centers on a new multipurpose synthetic turf field with sloped seating and a large group pavilion; it also proposes four pickleball courts, two basketball courts, a skate spot, a bicycle pump track, an expanded accessible play area, an additional boardwalk through wetlands and new restrooms, subject to budget and phasing.

Public outreach for the amendment included three public meetings and an Engage Aurora page; staff mailed about 13,500 addresses (two-mile radius) and reached out to 28 neighborhood groups. Staff reported 40 attendees at the initial public meeting (Dec. 2023) and 222 post-meeting survey responses for that early outreach effort. Later meetings recorded smaller in-person attendance and additional survey responses; preference varied across concepts but common interests included trails, additional shelters and multipurpose open space.

The amendment removes three bocce ball courts and three horseshoe courts to make space for pollinator or butterfly meadow gardens, and it shifts and consolidates parking to align with the new plaza and entrance areas. Staff said the plan aims to balance active uses (courts, synthetic field, pump track) with accessible playground upgrades and wetland enhancements.

Staff reviewed the project's history: an original master plan in 2005, an update in 2008 and phased construction through 2010, 2018 and 2020. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a public hearing and issued an advisory approval; Planning and Zoning reviewed the amendment and provided favorable comment at a recent study session. Staff said final dates for Council consideration were being scheduled.

Committee members expressed general support and asked staff to continue outreach and refine phasing and budget details. The transcript records the committee's recommendation; a formal roll-call vote count was not recorded in the meeting transcript.","The Parks Foundation and Quality of Life Policy Committee voted March 27 to recommend approval of the Red Tailed Hawk Park master plan amendment and forward it to City Council, with staff saying the plan is on track for a study session in early April and subsequent Council consideration.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6621631,"Aurora rec centers score well in 2024 customer survey; pools cited for small dip in top ratings",353,36000,389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2801188-3d8b3a598346b68fa60b8dae69968780&start=36&end=389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2801188-3d8b3a598346b68fa60b8dae69968780/thumbnail_36000.jpg","/articles/6621631/Aurora-City/Douglas-County/Colorado/Aurora-rec-centers-score-well-in-2024-customer-survey-pools-cited-for-small-dip-in-top-ratings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621631-33550cbdbd5c1d1d535b3ae05edf6350/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169520&Signature=f9uuum5Q88qqU4OySHRnaGZAV4zKvtoZkwPIA0cJr5sk0x4vvVWs~g0REt88fOX7N0pYYSD3e0K-TtwCqNTjt4KsWo2RrMuLcm~jhe5JUbPOzFVFWRHJOvz15q0Vh1Mm9zpIaY-2tHSt~WBIiMTJNul6sc8hykoC~CHjEFg9vVmjZFrFrslblwoy9fQdTQQRnDsDuPIHVGsd41TrtnE3xBKEXiZNV0fjFMSq7Bf1rJKNMNeeDaLsjfNo6qlf3W--f7IEAaBIUmlc~0f~d6GXdEyEktaA1TFtLaZAG7TqZakfWZidBOJB1qQLFsrxqhM7IvUsykPibbpW3fFCPx5eiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Aurora's Parks Foundation and Quality of Life Policy Committee reviewed the City's 2024 recreation customer service survey results at its March 27 meeting, hearing that the survey collected 699 responses in December 2024 from Beck, Central, Moorhead and Southeast recreation centers.

City staff said overall results were positive: large majorities said the centers offered good value and would be likely to recommend them. Staff reported a modest 2'to'2 percentage point shift from \"excellent\" and \"very good\" to lower ratings compared with the prior year; staff attributed that change primarily to pools that were closed at the end of 2024.

The survey found that proximity to home, price and available amenities were the chief reasons residents chose a particular rec center. Across all centers, staff ratings and customer service performed strongly; staff reported summary scores of about 88% \"excellent\" for staff and 85% \"excellent\" for customer service. Programming scored lower, at about 69% \"excellent.\" Facility cleanliness and safety were reported as \"excellent\" by roughly 79% and 83% of respondents, respectively, and the overall experience was reported as \"excellent\" by 80% of respondents and \"very good\" by 13%.

Breakdowns by facility showed variation: Moorhead performed highest across most categories, with 90% or more \"excellent\" in several areas; Southeast and Morehead (Morehead) also scored highly. Beck and Central trended lower in several categories: for example, Beck reported about 74% \"excellent\" for customer service and 59% \"excellent\" for overall experience; Central reported roughly 62% \"excellent\" for customer service and 49% \"excellent\" for overall experience.

Staff summarized open-ended comments as a mix of praise and requests. Common suggestions included longer weekend hours (both earlier and later), a single flat price across centers, faster equipment repairs, and concern about pool closures. Staff also noted some respondents asked for programming that already exists at other centers, suggesting the comments sometimes reflected location-specific availability rather than systemwide gaps.

Winter Stiger, the city's manager of recreation, and Griselda Romero, community engagement coordinator, told the committee staff will examine best practices from higher-scoring sites (the Moorhead staff were cited as a model) and incorporate feasible changes as the department develops future program and operations plans. Staff also said implementation details such as hours, pricing changes or equipment investments would be decided during later operational or budget stages.

Committee members asked follow-up questions about specific program requests and whether staff planned changes. Council Member Murillo and Council Member Coombs expressed support for continued review; staff said detailed changes (for example, new class offerings or schedule shifts) will be handled through routine operations rather than by committee directive.

Staff did not present a formal motion on the survey results; the item was for review and discussion.","The Parks Foundation and Quality of Life Policy Committee reviewed results of the City of Aurora's 2024 recreation customer service survey on March 27, finding high overall satisfaction across four recreation centers but a 2'to'2 percentage point shift away from top ratings that staff attributed to late-year pool closures.","actionData","errors"]

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