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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-14 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 14, 1986 /Jo 9c The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30 p .m. by Chairman Poole at the Englewood Muni c ipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Members present: Bradshaw, Dounay, Gomes, Higday, Kubilus, Neyer, Poole, Schroeder, Kuhn, ex officio (acting) Members absent: Pillow Also present: Doug Foe, Assistant Director of Parks and Rec. Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of June 12, 1986. There were none . A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed. With regard to the removal and replacement of the Englewood Re creation Center pool deck, Acting Director Kuhn reported that the project is scheduled to begin August 18 with the pool reopening to be on October 20. Kuhn stated that E and J Concrete was awarded the contract. Kuhn described the procedure which will include removal of the present deck, 28 days of curing time , replacing the concrete and placing a pebble-type finish containing rosin on the surface. Total cost for the project will be around $51,000. Kuhn stated that, because of the question of liability in this instance, both the architect and Omnitech, Inc., who installed the sand-like topcoat over the deck surface, are contributing to the cost of the replacement . - 1 - • • • There was some discussion concerning use of the Englewood High School pool by the Recreation Department during the time that the recreation center pool is shut down for repairs. Assistant Director Foe explained that after checking into the possibilities, staff came to the decision that it would not be feasible for the Recreation Department to schedule the pool because of the limited amount of time that it would be available for the department's use. Other factors involved included cost to rent the pool, scheduling, not being assured of definite use time and educating the public of the schedule change. Commissioner Higday discussed the services provided to the Englewood/Littleton/Sheridan communities over the years by now retired Maida Navis of Interfaith Task Force. As a token of appreciation from the community, it was suggested that Maida Navis receive a lifetime pass for free golf at the Englewood Golf Course. Commissioner Higday made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to provide Maida Navis with a lifetime membership for free rounds of golf at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course. The motion passed. Discussion ensued regarding a similar golf pass for past Parks and Recreation Commission member Perkie Allen who served on the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1960-1986. Commissioner Higday made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to provide past Parks and Recreation Commissioner Perkie Allen with a lifetime membership of free rounds of golf at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course. The motion passed. Acting Director Kuhn reported on the status of the McBroom cabin. He stated that a site for the cabin has not yet been - 2 - • • • determined, but that the Hampden and Logan site originally being considered has been ruled out. Commissioner Higday stated that Bob McQuarie from the Littleton Historic Preservation Society spoke to City Council concerning the McBroom cabin in retrospect to their 1860's historic farm now under construction. It was reported that after learning of this project, it is the feeling of several Council members that because of its historic value, the proper place for the cabin would be at the 1860's farm in Littleton. There was some discussion concerning site location for the cabin. Acting Director Kuhn reported that the cement slab for the range ball sales off ice was poured last Thursday and construction began today. Kuhn projected that the project would be complete by the end of August. Kuhn stated that it was necessary to bring in fill material to replace the landfill under the surface in order to stablize the soil around the range ball office. Kuhn stated that the golf pro estimates range ball sales will increase by 25-30% with the completion of the new range ball sales office. The City is covering expenses for the office construction and the golf pro will provide staff for the office operation. Acting Director Kuhn reported on the proposed 1987 budget. Kuhn stated that the 1987 budgets reflect few changes from 1986. Discussion included staff's recommendations for 1987 capital outlay items (landscaping, paving parking lots at Centennial Park, maintenance items for pathways in the Northwest and Southwest Greenbelts, and other long-range items), and Commission's priority listing for the lottery funds, which will be discussed in detail at the next Commission meeting. Kuhn - 3 - • • • explained that the golf course budget is not as restricted as the general fund operation budget due to the fact that the golf course is an enterprise budget where expenses are recovered by revenue from the golf course. He stated that some improvements have been included in the 1987 budget for the golf course which raised the capital figure to approximately $114,000 compared to $76,000 in 1986. Kuhn estimated that golf course revenue over expenses this year would be close to $100,000. The 1987 detention pond budget of $53,000 is lower than 1986 budget of $59,000 as there is no capital improvements in 1987. Kuhn stated that City Council will decide whether or not the city forester position will be continued in 1987. Kuhn stated that a budget of $45,000 was submitted for 1987 for the Forestry Division . There was considerable discussion with regard to the Commission's input for developing the Department's budget. Commissioner Higday suggested that the Commission review the proposed budget before it is presented to City Council, which is stated in the by-laws for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Neyer questioned the change in status of the Old Timers Baseball program to Young American Baseball . It was explained that because of the current practices of the Old Timers Baseball Association, staff felt it was necessary, for the good of Englewood's baseball program, to make some changes, i.e., to drop from the association and change the name. The Commission voiced much concern that this matter was not discussed with the Commission prior to the changes being made . - 4 - • • • Assistant Director Foe reported on the recent chlorine leak at the Sinclair Pool. Foe stated that the diving team was in the pool at the time of the early morning mishap. The paramedics were called and five members of the diving team were taken to Swedish Hospital for observation. Foe stated that vandalism to the pool the night before caused the water pressure to drop which in turn caused mechanical failure of the Stranco Chlorinator System. Foe stated that Tri-County Health was called immediately to take some readings, which were reported to be normal. As a result of the incident, the pool was closed for the remainder of the day and a representative of Stranco was called in to check their system. Foe stated that to prevent another incident of this type from occurring in the future, three steps have been taken: 1) a flow turbine valve was installed in the chlorinator line which will shut down the chlorination system should the water pressure drop; 2) a booster pump was installed, which will continue to pump and circulate water should the main pump system fail; and, 3) hot water flow to the chlorinator was changed to cold water flow as recommended by Stranco representatives. Foe stated that an annual check of both the Sinclair system and the recreation center system will be conducted by Stranco. Foe stated that the City has paid all medical expenses in connection with this incident. Acting Director Kuhn stated that the recreation center pool chlorination system has been checked once again by Stranco as a security measure and it was discovered that some corrections in the system design needed to be made. These corrections have been completed. - 5 - • • • With regard to possibilities of a registration confirmation system to notify mail-in registrants of their registration status, Assistant Director Foe stated that there would be a postage expense of approximately $2,000-$2,500 annually for each program registrant to receive confirmation by mail. After some discussion, it was decided that staff will further explore the capabilities of the computer system and which classes would be most appropriate for a confirmation. Acting Director Kuhn stated that a report will be made at the next commission meeting regarding playground equipment replacement and additions. Kuhn stated that $60,000 has been approved in the PIF fund. Under Commissioner's choice, Commissioner Neyer questioned the day care centers' use of Englewood parks with regard to fees, liability, enforcement of park permits, etc. After some discussion, the Commission asked staff to investigate the possibilities of instigating a fee policy for commercial groups, such as day care centers, to use the parks, and enforcing the policy. Commissioner Bradshaw stated that the Malley Trust Fund Committee met in June. The committee has recently lost two of its members, one of which was a representative of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Bradshaw asked that the Commission appoint a representative to fill that vacancy. Chairman Poole made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Higday, to recommend to City Council that Commissioner Gomes be selected to fill the vacancy as a representative of the Parks and Rec. Commission on the Malley Trust Fund Committee. The motion passed. - 6 - • • • Acting Director Kuhn reported that there was an incident in the playground at Centennial Park. A youngster walked behind a swing and was hit in the head requiring 30 stitches. Kuhn and Park Supervisor Kavinsky have reviewed the placement of play apparatus and have made arrangements to move the swing further away from the playground fence. Commissioner Bradshaw thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for their cooperation and assistance in helping to prepare for Kids Day at the Fall Festival. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary - 7 -