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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-12 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 12, 1987 )~ 9 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commis- sion was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Poole at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Members present: Bradshaw, Dounay, Gomes, Higday, Neyer, Pillow, Poole, Schroeder, Weber, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None Also present: Doug Foe, Recreation Superintendent Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent Dan Engerman, Parks & Recreation Intern Chairman Poole asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 8, 1987. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed. Recreation Supt. Foe introduced Dan Engerman to the Commission. Dan is from the University of Northern Colorado and is an intern with the Parks and Recreation Department for the current semester. Chairman Poole opened the floor for nominations for vice chairman for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Higday made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dounay, to nominate Steve Neyer to serve as vice chairman . The motion passed. Recreation Supt. Foe reported that recreation staff drafted a staff reor- ganization proposal, which was recently presented to and approved by City Council. Foe explained that the nine permanent part-time positions created in 1978 working 35 hours per week have been reclassified to six full-time recre- ation specialist positions. He stated that three of the permanent part-time positions will become effective February 16, with two Malley Center positions becoming effective June 19. One permanent part-time position at Malley Center will be promoted to a recreation leader position effective June 19. Director Kuhn stated that the staff reorganization will save the City approximately $30,000 the first year, and thereafter, approximately $9,100 per year. It is expected that the program quality and efficiency will increase. Parks Supt. Kavinsky reported that the Parks Department has assumed responsibility of downtown maintenance, and one leadworker position for ir- rigation and one CSWII position have been created to accommodate the addition- al work load. Kavinsky stated that the permanent part-time greenhouse worker position has been reclassified to a CSWII full-time position. Kavinsky stated that because of the staff restructuring, it will not be necessary to use the entire $60,000 that was appropriated to the Parks budget for the downtown maintenance work load. Director Kuhn stated that it is the intent of the Parks Division to strengthen its leadership and structure to more easily as- sume tasks as they are assigned, such as the downtown maintenance and Little Dry Creek maintenance project . If it becomes necessary to hire additional employees to carry out the work load, it will be done at the lower level . - 1 - • • • Director Kuhn reported that he met with Mr. & Mrs. Schnackenberg concern- ing their request for a peace grove to be established on City property. Kuhn suggested several possible sites, including the southwest corner of Duncan Park, and the back area of Jason Park. Kuhn suggested that the Schnackenbergs confer with their group and a landscape architect and decide on a plan, obtain cost estimates, etc., and the Department will work with them based on the in- formation they produce. Director Kuhn reviewed the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Department and stated that Assistant Director of Community Develop- ment, Dorothy Romans, requested that the Commission discuss the plan and make any necessary changes or additions. There was some discussion regarding the facilities in Northeast Englewood, acquisition of Duncan Park by the City should it become available in the future, acquisition of the land West of Cushing Park, and developing the land East of Centennial Park to tie in with the South Platte River bike trail. Commissioner Weber entered the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Recreation Supt. Foe reported on the progress of repairs on the hot water pressure and temperature at the recreation center. Foe stated that the system designer, Jeff Grebe, of Osbaugh and Miller Assoc., believes the problem has now been isolated in the handicapped showers in both the women's and men's locker rooms. Foe stated that the fluctuation in water temperatures and pres- sure has been an inconvenience to the public and it is hoped that the problem can be rectified as soon as possible. Foe stated that the problem of low water pressure has been somewhat alleviated by partially closing the pool re- fill valve, which does not affect the adequacy of refilling the pool rec . tank. Recreation Supt. Foe reported that the term of Dr. Gatewood Milligan on the Malley Center Trust Fund Board of Trustees will end April 20, 1987, and he has expressed a desire to serve another term. In accordance with the or- dinance, Foe reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission must make a recommendation to City Council to fill this vacancy. After some discussion, Commissioner Schroeder made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dounay, to make a recommendation to City Council that Dr. Gatewood Milligan be considered for reappointment to the Malley Center Trust Fund Board of Trustees. The motion passed. Director Kuhn reported on scheduled repairs for the golf course club- house. Kuhn stated that interior painting of the clubhouse has just been com- pleted, sections of carpeting will be replaced in the dining area and restroom entrances, tile in the men's room will be replaced as well as tile regrouting in the ladies room. Bids for these items have been received and repairs will begin soon. Director Kuhn reported that sand has been replaced in all front nine traps . The original pumps in the back nine are being replaced, which will standardize the equipment on both front and back nine. Kuhn stated that plans are being made to reconstruct the no. 6 green in the Fall. Commissioner Neyer asked if there was a possibility of a fence opening being installed along the South Platte River trail so that golfers will have a means for retrieving their balls without having to walk the length of the fence. Director Kuhn stated that a break in the fence could cause a weakening -2 - • • • in the fence structure. Possible hazards to the trail users must also be con- sidered. Kuhn stated he would check into the possibilities . Director Kuhn reported that a request has been received from the Engle- wood High School after-prom party committee to again use the recreation center (excluding use of the pool) on May 9 for their all-night after-prom party. The Commission agreed that this is a worthwhile activity and there were no objections from the Commission. There was some discussion of possible in-kind service arrangements with the Englewood School District for the use of the recreation center for this activity. There was some discussion regarding notification to residential areas in the event of major alterations to park areas and other city facilities, such as cutting down old "landmark"-type trees. Commissioner Dounay asked if there is a facility in Englewood where teenage youth could hold a teen canteen activity. Suggestions included a teen canteen be held in the parking lot at the Miller Building as a summertime event, the meeting rooms at the recreation center, or in the old Safeway Store on East Hampden Avenue. Commissioner Weber asked if further consideration has been given for hon- oring Englewood athletes on the lobby wall at the Englewood Recreation Center. The Commission agreed that a memo should be sent to the School/City Committee concerning th i s matter. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m . Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary -3 -