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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-10 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of Septembe r 10 , 1987 lb The regular monthly meeting of the Englew oo d Parks and Recreation Commis- sion was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Poole at the Englewood City Hall Community Room. Members present: Bradshaw, Braucht, Gomes, Higday, Neyer, Pillow, Poole, Weber, Wiggins, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None Also present: Doug Foe, Recreation Supt. Jim Kavinsky, Parks Supt. Scott Simpson, Pro Scape, Inc. Scott Sanders, Pro Scape, Inc. Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of August 13, 1987. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed. Commissioner Bradsha w entered the meeting at 5:37 p.m . Commissioner Higday entered the meeting at 5:41 p.m. Director Kuhn intro- duced Scott Sanders and Scott Simpson of Pro Scape, Inc. Kuhn requested that they attend the Commission meeting to present their proposal for a 54 hole miniature golf course which would be located on the South edge of the Engle- wood Municipal Golf Course and just West of the main parking lot. Their pro- posal calls for the City to provide a water and sewer tap, property taxes, and to work out an agreement with Pro Scape to participate in the construction of a 51 car parking lot for the miniature course. A small building will be con- structed for restrooms, storage area and a concessi on. The concession will include the sale of hats, T-shirts, ice cream and soft drinks. It was stressed that one of the three 18 hole courses will be made accessible to the handicapped. It was estimated that an average of 400 people will use the course daily during the peak playing season, and 20% of the gross gate fee will be paid to the City. Discussion included entrance to and from the mini course, security measures to be taken regarding the main golf course grounds, and problems of parking during peak playing time at both the mini course and the golf course. Scott Sanders stated they would like to be notified prior to October 15 as to whether or not their proposal has been accepted so that they can begin trench work for the foundation, electrical lines, sprinkler systems and conduits be- fore the ground begins to freeze. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wiggins, that City Council consider the proposal from Pro Scape, Inc. to construct a miniature golf course along the South edge of the Englewood Municipal Golf Course, and recommended that their consideration be expedited due to the shortage of time so that ground work can be completed before the ground freezes. The motion passed. -1 - • • • Director Kuhn reported that staff had budgeted for tennis court resurfac- ing at Englewood High School in 1988, however because of budget constraints, the School District has requested that court cracks be repaired this Fall on a cost sharing basis, and delay resurfacing the courts until 1989. Kuhn stated that after checking the courts recently, he believes that repairs at this time will satisfactorily keep the courts until they can be completely resurfaced in 1989. Kuhn stated he also received word from Jim Phillipe of Englewood Schools that he would not recommend to the School Board to participate in cost sharing to construct new restrooms at Duncan Park at this time due to the School District's current budget situation. Director Kuhn reported that he surveyed some electrical consultants con- cerning lighting for the driving range. He stated the average cost is $45,000-$55,000. Kuhn estimated a two and one half year payback period for this capital expenditure. The Commission recommended that lighting of the driving range should be paid for by the City if Council approves the miniature golf proposal. It is the feeling of the Commission that a lighted driving range and a mini golf course would each attract more family activity to the area. Concerning the proposed contract for golf instructors at the Englewood Golf Course, Director Kuhn explained that he feels such a contract is neces- sary to maintain some control over the quality of lessons being given. Fol- lowing considerable discussion, Commissioner Bradshaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Braucht, that a policy be adopted stating that teaching pros at the Englewood Golf Course will teach at the pleasure of the golf manager or golf pro. The motion passed. Commissioner Neyer left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Director Kuhn reported that City Council approved the construction of a parking lot for the driving range. Kuhn stated that there had been a question of why the lot is not being paved and he explained that they felt a gravel lot would be more feasible at this time in the event that it may be determined at a later date to relocate or modify the lot. Director Kuhn reported that a Council Communication had been submitted for Council's review concerning the bids for the Belleview Park tennis court lighting, but that it was inadvertently omitted from the Council agenda for last night's meeting. He stated that the project will, therefore, be delayed approximately two weeks so that Council can consider the bids at their next meeting. He stated that bids submitted ranged between $28,000 and $36,000. Parks Supt. Kavinsky stated that Maupin Electric submitted the low bid. Commissioner Pillow inquired about the status of the Athlete of the Month program which was recently initiated by the Commission to begin this Fall. Discussion included the School's involvement in the program, location of the display, extension of the program to include all phases of education and to include a boy and a girl each month, etc. The Commission agreed to by-pass the School/City Committee's involvement in adopting this program and renamed it "Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Students of the Month". The Student Council will provide the Commission with the names of three girls and three boys, to be voted on by the Parks and Recreation Commission each month. The Student Council will provide the frame for the pictures and the Parks and -2 - • • • Recreation staff will order a name plaque. Commissioner Pillow will make ar- rangements with a photographer to take pi ctures of the students. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Linda Wi l ks, Recording Secretary -3 -