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Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 13, 1986
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by
Chairman Poole at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhou s e.
Members present: Bradshaw, Dounay, Gomes, Higday, Neyer,
Pillow, Poole, Schroeder, Weber, Kuhn, ex
officio
Members absent: None
Also present: Doug Foe, Assistant Dir. of Parks & Rec.
Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent
Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes of October 9, 1986. Following some
discussion with regard to non-resident golf fees as listed on
page 1 of the minutes, a motion was made and seconded that the
minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed.
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Concerning the player card system for adult sports programs ,
Assistant Director Foe reported that resident volleyball league
players would pay a $2.00 fee each season. However, they would
turn in only one player card for the year, if they play each
season. Commissioner Bradshaw voiced some concerns with regard
to the volleyball league referee personnel. Foe stated he would
check into the situation.
Director Kuhn reported that City Council approved
Commission's recommendation to increase the golf course annual
fees, and Commission's recommendation for corporate, annual
individual and family passes to the Englewood Recreation Center.
• The recreation center passes will be available December 1. Foe
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stated that literature will be circulated to promote the
availability of the new passes .
Director Kuhn reported that application for matching funds
will be made to the Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund for
various upcoming projects in the Parks and Recreation Department,
including land acquisition west of Cushing Park, a nature center
for Englewood, paving and landscaping of Centennial Park parking
lot, and landscaping the north shoreline at Centennial Park.
Kuhn stated that grants are available through the State Trails
Fund and he will apply for funds for the river trail section
along the east edge of Centennial Park.
Commissioner Pillow entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Director Kuhn reported that the recreation staff conducted a
program fee survey with six area recreation departments. The
results of the survey indicate that Englewood recreation fees for
most programs are lower than the average. Kuhn stated that the
recommended fee increases for Englewood have been based on
community economics and the resolution from City Council for
maintaining a competitive fee schedule. Kuhn stated that City
Manager Mccown has advised that the recommended fee increases
would not need to be approved by City Council as long as the
guidelines of the resolution were being followed and the Parks
and Recreation Commission approved the increases.
There was some discussion regarding staff's recommendation
that senior discount fees be discontinued and that seniors pay
the regular adult fees. Assistant Director Foe stated that the
elimination of senior discounts is currently the national trend.
Commissioner Bradshaw stated that she reviewed a Denver Regional
Council of Governments survey which reported that seniors are
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financially able to pay regular prices. Director Kuhn stated
that, at the NRPA Congress in California in October, it was
• stated that all research studies have indicated that there is no
justification for lower senior fees, although the practice is
common in most departments across the U.S.
Commissioner Weber left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding various recreation program fees
increases, the possible economic effect fee increases might have
on the public, program quality, etc. Commissioner Schroeder made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bradsahw, to approve staff's
recommended recreation program fee increases. The motion passed.
Commissioner Bradshaw expressed concern that a field rental
fee increase might have a negative financial effect on the youth
Englewood Soccer Association. The Commission agreed that a
letter should be sent to the Association to notify and explain
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Park Superintendent Kavinsky reported that all immediate
hazards in existing playground equipment have been taken care of
and new equipment in the amount of $48,000 has been ordered. He
stated a new space net is presently being installed at the
Belleview Park playground. Aluminum planking for shelter house
tables has been ordered which will help to eliminate some of the
wear and vandalism to the tables.
Director Kuhn stated that is has been the practice of the
Commission in years past to bypass a December Commission meeting
and asked the Commission if this meets with their approval. The
Commission agreed that unless a special need arises, there will
be no meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission in December .
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There was some discussion concerning City board and
commission members being invited to the city Christmas party .
Commissioner Higday stated he would inform Director Kuhn, who
would in turn inform the Commission, of the City Manager's
decision.
With regard to park shelter fees, Director Kuhn reported
that approximately $10,000 in revenue was taken in in 1986.
There was some discussion concerning an increase in fees for
1987. Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Bradshaw, to increase park shelter fees for 1987 from $25 to $30
for a five hour period. The motion passed.
There was some discussion concerning gifts of free golf and
recreation passes with regard to members of other boards and
commissions. Commissioner Bradshaw suggested that a nomination
form be created to facilitate in selecting appropriate receivers
of the free gifts.
Commissioner Schroeder left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Commissioner Bradshaw asked if the Parks and Recreation
Commission is supportive of continuing the process of
constructing the Platte River trail from the Englewood city
limits south to Chatfield even though the trail is complete
through Englewood. The Commission agreed that the project is
worthwhile not only for the residents of Englewood but for all
metro area residents.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m .
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
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