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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-15 PRC MINUTES• • • )~ Englewood Parks and Recreatio n Commission Minutes of October 15 , 1987 9 D 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: Bradshaw, Braucht, Gomes, Higday, Neyer, Poole, Wiggins, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None Also present: Stefanie Pillow, Former Commission Member Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of September 10, 1987. There were none. A motion was made and secon- ded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed. Let it be noted that, due to a schedule conflict with staff because of the CPRA Fall Conference in Copper Mountain, the date of this Commission meet- ing was changed from the regularly scheduled date of October 8, 1987 to Oc- tober 15, 1987. Director Kuhn reported that annual program fee surveys have been mailed to six metro area recreation departments, and staff is now in the process of compiling the results to present to the Commission at the November meeting along with recommendations concerning program fees. Kuhn stated that field rental charges will also be discussed. Parks Supt. Kavinsky reviewed the results of the day care fee survey which was mailed to 32 known user agencies of Englewood parks. Kavinsky re- ported that the fee policy which is being recommended by staff for use of En- glewood parks by day care centers states that day cares within the city limits of Englewood will need to obtain a permit but will not be charged a fee. Fol- lowing discussion, which included enforcement of the fee policy, a feasible cleanup fee in the event the park area is left littered or damaged, etc., Com- missioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Neyer, that a recom- mendation be made to City Council that they approve the fee proposal for park use by day care centers for 1988 as presented by the Parks and Recreation De- partment. The motion passed. Parks Supt. Kavinsky reported on Fall park projects. He stated that re- pairs have begun on the lower slope of the Belleview Park tennis courts, and the old concession stand has been demolished due to its weakened structure. The new playground module at Jason Park is being installed and will be com- plete by October 23. Caisson supports for the new shelter on the south side of Cushing Park will be poured soon. Kavinsky stated that playground equip- ment will be painted this Fall at Duncan, Rotolo and Cushing Parks. Seventy- two trees from the parks nursery are being planted in several parks and around municipal facilities. Kavinsky stated that these trees were saplings when obtained by the Parks Department three years ago at $20 each, and have been - 1 - • • • raised in the nursery to a caliper size of 3" and a current value of approxi- mately of $300 each. Kavinsky stated that fund ing for these Fall projects was provided by lottery money. Kavinsky reported t hat the park restrooms will be closed the week of October 19 for the Winter. Director Kuhn reported that due to Council's request to reduce personnel at the administrative level because of budget constraints, and after much deliberation, the decision was made to eliminate the position of Recreation Superintendent effective January 1, 1988. Director Kuhn reported that interviews have been conducted for the posi- tion of golf manager. The position will be offered to Don Allard, former City Manager of Arvada. Kuhn stated that current acting pro, Mark Kindahl, will remain as golf pro. Discussion ensued with regards to duties of the golf man- ager and the golf pro, and the salary expense to the City for these two positions. There was considerable discussion with regards to the Parks and Recre- ation Commission limiting their role to recommendations concerning policy rather than involvement in administrative affairs and details of department operations. Director Kuhn discussed possible personnel and program cuts in the event that City Council does not approve a sales tax increase. Some of the major cuts that would be considered are eliminating the entire greenhouse program, eliminating rather than filling the recently vacated CSW IV position, cancel- ing the summer Sinclair pool operation, eliminating the summer drama program, closing the Recreation Center on Sundays during Summer months, and closing the operation of Miller Building which would include the arts and crafts programs. Commissioner Neyer suggested other alternatives to cancellation of these pro- grams, such as increase program recovery percentage, and solicit sponsorships to cut costs for printing of the program brochure, scoreboard replacement and upkeep, etc. Concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission Students of the Month; former Commissioner Pillow advised the Commission that the following guide- 1 ines for nominees have been adopted by Student Council: students must attend Englewood High School, must have a good attendance record, must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0, must have shown outstanding achievement in theater, music, art, athletics, club participation, academics, community service, or personal accomplishment. One female and one male per month will be elected and a stu- dent may not be chosen more than one time. Nominations may be made by teachers, counselors, administrators, and students. Commissioner Higday asked if biographical information on the nominees can be included in the Commission packets for review prior to each monthly meeting. Former Commissioner Pillow reviewed information of six nominees. The Commission elected Shellie Guinn and Rick Onodera to be Students of the Month for November. There was some discussion regarding photographers for the Students of the Month. It was suggested that perhaps the school journalism staff could take the photographs for this project . There was some discussion with regard to a recent letter to the editor in the Englewood Sentinel concerning recreation center budget figures. Director - 2 - • • • Kuhn reminded the Commission that the construction of the recreation center was voted on by the citizens of Englewood and the bond issue payment figure should not have been included in the total budget figure by William Clayton, Jr., who wrote the letter. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary -3 -