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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-11 PRC MINUTES• • • J [0 9 A Englewood Parks and Recre ation Commission Minutes of June 11, 1987 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commis- sion was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairman Poole at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Members present: Braucht, Gomes, Neyer, Pillow, Poole, Weber, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: Bradshaw, Higday Also present: Doug Foe, Recreation Superintendent Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of May 14, 1987. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed. Director Kuhn reported that the golf course concessionaire contract is presently being renewed with very few changes from last year's contract. He stated that there is a revision in the percentage of revenue, which was based on $200,000 gross revenue, that the City will receive during winter months due to the fact that the golf course is not open during inclement weather. Kuhn reported that the contract also states that the City, at the time of renewal, has the right to increase the monthly percentage schedule based on the con- sumer price index or the previous year's gross revenue. Kuhn stated that the 1987 gross revenue is estimated to be $170,000. A more vigorous method of advertising for the Fairway Inn was discussed to draw a larger patronage from non-golfers. Director Kuhn reported to the Commission that Englewood Golf Pro John Hatcher has resigned effective May 15. Kuhn stated that Mark Kindahl has be en appointed as acting golf pro until such ti me that the golf course operation can be evaluated and recommendations made for any possible revisions in oper a - tion that may be needed, probably around September 1. Kuhn explained that, with the resignation of John Hatcher, the range operation has been turned over to the City, the golf balls were purchased from the Pro and entire range revenue is now going to the City. The labor force for the range is also now being paid by the City. Kuhn stated that a manager/administrator operation is one option that will be considered for the golf course operation with perhaps a teaching pro on a retainer basis. Concerning Commission's recommendation to City Council that a $200 fee be charged to day care centers for use of Englewood parks, Director Kuhn reported that City Council asked staff to further evaluate enforcement of the program, the fee structure and groups that are regularly using the parks, and make recommendations to Council at a later date. Director Kuhn reported on the status of parks improvement projects and capital items in the PIF fund. He stated that since revenue from sales tax is lower than estimated for 1987, the sales and use tax is also low, and there- fore the renovation of Belleview ballfield outfield has been delayed until the -1 - • • • 4th quarter of 1987, but because of the difficulty in establishing sod at that time of year, the project will be completed in the Spring of 1988. Kuhn stated that a nature center had been budgeted in the 1987 PIF fund which has been placed on hold. Parks Supt. Kavinsky reported on several projects which are now in prog- ress or will be in the near future. Design and consulting work has been done for the Belleview tennis court relighting and resurfacing, which is in the PIF fund and will be completed in late August and September. The landscaping of the lower slope at Belleview Park below the tennis courts, which will include the removal of the concession stand, will be completed this Fall. Additional module-type playground equipment will be purchased and installed this Fall or next Spring. Kavinsky stated that relandscaping of the water fall at Centen- nial Park has been completed. Also at Centennial Park, the shoreline in the areas of the dock, water fall and the small pond is being re-rocked and should be complete by July 4. The piping for the Southwest 4 greenbelt drainage project is complete, and sod work will be complete in 2-3 weeks. Irrigation and landscaping for the Floyd realignment project will be done on two weekends in June. Kavinsky stated that funding for work being done by the Parks work force on the Floyd realignment is coming from funds for that project, not the Parks budget. Kavinsky stated that almost all planting of flowerbeds in parks and on Englewood Parkway is complete. Director Kuhn reported that in preparation of planning the 1988 budget, staff has updated the department goals and objectives. Kavinsky stated that he feels all objectives listed for 1988, 1989, and 1990 will be accomplished. There was some discussion concerning the importance of providing handicap ac- cessibility to parks and facilities. Commissioners Pillow and Weber left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Recreation Supt. Foe reviewed the Recreation Division goals and objec- tives. Foe stated that because of a 3% budget reduction requested by the City Manager, it may be necessary to temporarily postpone some objectives, such as expanding Sunday hours of operation at the Recreation Center. Director Kuhn explained that because of lower than expected revenue for 1987, the City Man- ager requested each department to decrease their budget by 3% for the remainder of 1987. Kuhn stated that the City Manager will review with City Council the information that is provided him from the departments. Park Supt. Kavinsky reported that he has been contacted by Mr. Kamitani of the Sumitomo Corp. of Japan. Mr. Kamitani is proposing the construction of a lighted mini golf course in an Englewood Park. Some possible sites that were discussed included Belleview Park, the land recently acquired west of Cushing Park, and the Englewood Golf Course. Kavinsky stated that the company will submit a proposal to the City. He stated that the company will assume all expenses for the mini golf course construction and operation and the City, for use of its land, will receive a percentage of the revenue. Kavinsky stated that Belleview Park is the company's first choice but that no commit- ment has been made by the City . -2 - • • • Director Kuhn reported that the Malley Center Advisory Committee will have their annual picnic on July 23. Kuhn recommended that unless matters of concern develop, the Commission meeting be held briefly prior to the picnic rather than on the regular meeting date of July 9. The Commission agreed to meet at 5:00 p.m. on July 23. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary - 3 -