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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-08 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 8, 1987 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commis- sion was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Parks and Recreation Director Leon Kuhn at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Director Kuhn stated that Chairman Poole contacted him and advised that he would be unable to at- tend the meeting and suggested that a vice-chairman be appointed at the Com- mission meeting in February. Members present: Bradshaw, Dounay, Gomes, Higday, Neyer, Pillow, Schroeder, Weber, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: Poole Also present: Doug Foe, Recreation Superintendent Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent Director Kuhn asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of November 13, 1986. There were none. A motion was made and secon- ded to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed. Commissioner Schroeder entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Director Kuhn reported that sale of corporate, annual individual and fam- ily passes was begun December 1, 1986. Recreation Supt. Foe stated that, to date, three individual youth, one individual adult, two family and eight cor- porate passes have been sold. Foe stated that approximately 150 packets of information were mailed to Englewood businesses in November. There was some discussion regarding the possibility of adding a flier to the Chamber of Com- merce monthly mailing as a means of reach i ng the public concerning the availability of the passes offered at the recreation center. Director Kuhn reported that City Manager Mccown and City Council request- ed that an application form be developed to be filled out for potential candi- dates for lifetime free recreation activity passes or free golf passes. Kuhn reviewed the form which was included in the Commission's packets. Commission approved the form. Director Kuhn reported on the possible acquisition of the land west of Cushing Park. Kuhn stated that a proposal has recently been submitted to develop the land into warehouse storage un i ts and he feels that that type of development would not be aesthetically pleasing to park users. He stated that Little Dry Creek flows through this piece of land which could be developed to tie the park system, as well as the downtown area and the Detention Pond, in with the hike and bike trail system along the South Platte River. Kuhn stated that City Council has requested the City Attorney to prepare a resolution au- thorizing the purchase of the property west of Cushing Park. He stated that an appraisal was made of the property in the amount of $376,000. The asking price is $491,000. Discussion included possible noise and safety hazards with respect to the closeness of the railroad tracks should the property west of Cushing Park be developed into park land, and the route that the bike trail will take through the downtown area and Detention Pond. -1 - • • • Director Kuhn reported to the Commission that an application was submit- ted to Athletic Business magazine for the Englewood Recreation Center which won one of the five merit awards that were issued nationally. Recreation Cen- ter Director Ballard and the architect of the center went to Atlanta, Georgia to receive the award. An article, including photographs of the center, ap- pears in the January issue of Athletic Business. Director Kuhn reported that the Parks and Recreation divisions are cur- rently in the process of staff reorganization. He stated that effective January 1, the two positions of Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation have been reclassified to Parks Superintendent and Recreation Superintendent. Kuhn stated that, after the process of advertising and interviewing for the Parks Superintendent position vacancy which was created when Kuhn was promoted to the Director's position, former Park Supervisor Kavinsky was promoted to the Parks Superintendent position. Former Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Doug Foe, has been reclassified to Recreation Superintendent. Kuhn stated that the Recreation Supervisors are working to present a plan to restructure the nine permanent part-time positions into six full-time Recreation Specialist positions in order to create a more consistent work force and, at the same time, protect the continuity of the quality of the pro- grams. It is estimated that if this plan is adopted, approximately $30,000 in salary expenses will be realized the first year of implementation, and there- after approximately $9,100 per year. Director Kuhn reported that work is being done at the recreation center to repair the roof leaks and cracks in the running track. He stated that bids are being accepted for the replacement of the flooring in the multi-purpose room. Director Kuhn reported that a request has been received for a peace grove to be placed on public property or in a city park. He explained that a peace grove is a landscaped serene area for meditation, etc. Kuhn stated that a group requesting this area wishes to work with the City on the project. Kuhn stated that a peace mile has also been requested and stated that he will keep the Commission informed of the status of both requests. Kuhn reported to the Commission that Gladys Remes, clerical technician at the Malley Center, is retiring after seven years of service and there will be a retirement party for her on January 16 at City Hall. Director Kuhn reported that City Manager Mccown has suggested that since all other boards and commissions meet at City Hall, that it would perhaps be more appropriate for the Parks and Recreation Commission to also meet at City Hall due to the fact that the meetings are public meetings and it might be more convenient for people to attend at City Hall. After questioning, Kuhn stated that according to the City Attorney, meetings can be held at any City facility as long as there is proper announcement of the location. After some discussion, the Commission agreed to continue meeting at the golf course clubhouse. Kuhn reported that Barbara Young has contacted him with a proposal to hang paintings on the lobby wall of the recreation center. Young has an art- ist in mind for this display and requested that the paintings be displayed at the center and she would solicit donations in the community. Kuhn stated that -2 - ~. • • • care would have to be taken that there be no soliciting in the recreation cen- ter. In discussion, the Commission offered other suggestions for wall hang- ings in the lobby of the recreation center, including pictures of past Commis- sion chairman (now hanging in the Parks and Recreation office), and plaques showing Commission members and their terms on the Commission, or honor ath- letes of Englewood Schools and Senior Olympics. The Commission agreed that it would not be a good practice to allow private citizens to display their tal- ents in City facilities for the purpose of soliciting funds, and agreed to present the matter of honoring Englewood athletes to the City/School Committee for further discussion. Under Commissioner's choice, Commissioner Neyer asked about needed re- pairs to the racquetball courts at the recreation center. Director Kuhn stated that repair to the walls is scheduled for the first week in February. Only three courts will be repaired at a time so that there will be courts available at all times. There was some discussion regarding the Malley Center Trust Fund minutes wherein the need for expanding the Malley Center was stated. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary -3 -