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City of Englewood
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of July 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Gomes at Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Center,
1225 W. Belleview A venue.
Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson
Mitch Waldman, Vice Chairperson
Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member (left at 6: l 5pm)
Douglas Garrett, Commission Member
Karen Miller, Englewood Schools Liaison
Jim Woodward, Commission Member
Emily Crennen, Youth Member
Donna Schnitzer, Cultural Arts Commission
Jerrell Black, ex officio
Absent: Bob McCaslin, City Council Liaison
Randy Kloewer, Youth Commission Member
Also Present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager
Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space
Brad Anderson, Recre ation Programs and Facility Supervisor
Denise White, Program Administrator, Marketing
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the
minutes of June 10, 2010. There were none. The minutes were approved as
presented.
III. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no guests present for Scheduled Public Comment.
IV . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
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There were no guests present for Unscheduled Public Comment.
NE\-V PARKS AND RECREATION MARKETING PLAN
Gomes infonned the Commission that item VIII. New Parks and Recreation Marketing Plan
will be on the agenda first for discussion. Before discussion began on the item , Black
welcomed newly appointed Youth Member Emil y Crennen. Crennen told the Commission
that she will be a freshman at Mullen High School this fall. Commission members
introduced themsel ves to Ms. Crennen and welcomed her to the Parks and Recreation
Commission .
Discu ss ion turned to the new Parks and Recreation Marketing Pl an. As previo usly
discussed , Recreation M anager G ary Hultberg told the Commission that there ha ve been
some major changes to the distribution of the activity guide. Hultberg explained that the •
change has given the Department the opportunity to take a look at its "brand" and start a
new marketing effoti. Hultberg turned discus sion over to Denise White , Marketing Program
Administrator.
White informed the Commission that the Department has created a new masterhead and
logo ; samples were distributed to commission members for their rev iew . White stated that
there will be a kick-off for th e public on August 9111 • Hultberg noted that the Parks and
Recreation logo will not replace the City logo. Discussion followed.
Vl. PIRATES COVE UPDATE
Brad Anderson, Recreation Programs and Facility Supervisor, informed the Commission
that Pirates Cove Family AqLtatic Center has had a much better year than last year.
Anderson explained that the closures in June of this year are identical as last year except that
this year 's weather has been much watmer which has resulted in a 19-20% increase in
attendance . Anderson also noted th at this year's Memorial D ay weekend h ad record
attend ance . Anderson told the Commission that group admissions and rentals are down in
addition to concession sa les. In regard to the leaks that had occurred in the past several
months, Anderson reported that the y are all fixed.
Commission Member Woodward asked if the lap pool was resurfaced because there is stuff
corning off of the bottom of the pool. Anderso n replied that the leisure pool was resurfaced •
but not the lap pool; noting that funding has been allocated in the CTF budget for next year
to have the competitive/lap pool resurfaced .
Black spoke in regard to the fee increase that was implemented for Pirates Cove this year.
Black explained that the Department increased the fee for 20 l 0 in one year that would
normally be increased over a four-year period. Black went on to explain that currently
Pirates Cove fees are above competitor fees but that the y feel good with the increase because
of the facility and amenities that are being pro vi ded . Black stated that the increase has not
had an impact on attendance.
In reg ard to Anderson's comment on group admissions b eing down , Woodward asked if
discounted rates are offered . Anderson replied that discounted group rates are offered but
went on to explain that if the fee is dropped any lower there would be a financial impact.
Discussion ensued .
VIL 2010 and 2011 B UDGET UPDATE
Commission members were updated on the 20 l 0 and 2011 budget. In regard to the 2011
budget , Black repotied that staff is working on putting together figures and would be
meeting with the City Manager in August. Black told the Commission that he would have
more infonnation related to the Parks and Recreation budget in the corning months.
In regard to the 2011 budget, Woodward told the commission that preliminary numbers in
the first of June are up but sales tax re venue for th e year is still down 2.5 % compared to last •
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year. Discussion followed. Armstrong asked how many positions in Parks and Recreation
are currently being held open. Black replied three .
VHI. GRANT INFORMATION
In regard to last month's discussion on several grant opportunities that are available through
Tri-County Health Services , Hultberg in formed the Commission that three of four letters of
intent were accepted: Community Gardens, Bic ycle Master Plan and Downtown Broadway
Pedestrian Stud y. Concerning the community gardens, Hultberg explained that the
Department is looking at a partnership with Charles Hay World School and Clayton
Element ary to place a community garden at each site. Hultberg stated that staff will be
meeting with representatives from each of the schools to coordinate information for the
grant.
Commission members were told that the Department will be applying for a Planning Grant
for the Duncan Property through Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) in the fall.
IX. COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE
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Cu ltural Arts Commission Liaison Donna Schnitzer informed the Commission that the
community garden now has a shed and will be soon getting a message board.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE
Schnitzer briefed commission members on the July Cultural Arts Commission meeting .
DIRECTOR 'S CHOICE
There were no items for Director 's Choice.
XII. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE
Englewood Schools Liaison Karen Miller spoke in regard to major improvements to several
of schools in Englewood including new field house seats and updated restrooms near the
commons area at the high school.
Schnitzer asked in regard to the upcoming Adult Senior Night at Pirates Cove. Anderson
stated that the Adult Senior Night will be next Wednesday, Jul y 14 th. Anderson explained
that last year they had hosted an adult night and a senior night wh ich attendance was not
great at either so they decided to combine the two into one event.
Woodward rep orted that at the Jul y 5th City Council meeting, Englew oo d Arts presented
City Council with a S7,000 check to pro vi de funding for the 2010 Summer Drama program.
Woodward informed the Commission that ACE (Alliance for Commerce in Englewood)
which is comprised of members from the businesses along Broadway, is looking at the
different types of events/functions within the City. Woodward explained th at ACE hosts
Englewood Days which conflicted with Funfest this year so Funfest was sw itched to a
different day and then Englewood Days got cance ll ed. Woodward stated that ACE is
looking at the possibility of combing all of the events into one. Armstrong asked where the
Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce is in all this. Woodward stated that the •
Chamber is a member of ACE. Black asked what ACE is looking for. Woodward replied
that ACE is looking at promoting their businesses through special events and because the
Department of Parks and R ecreation has most of the events, it would like to meet with
members of the Commission to discuss it further. Woodward reported that ACE would like
to invite members from the Commission to its meeting in September. Discussion followed .
Hultberg stated that the Department is having a great summer with the farm and train; noting
that they have been major revenue producers. Hultberg informed the Commission that Dave
Parks, Youth Sports Program Administrator, will be at the August meeting to give an update
on the Department's youth sports programs. In regard to the youth summer baseball
program , Hultberg reported that this year's program had a record number of 325
participants.
Hultberg infonned the Commission that Channel 4 will be doing a story on Belleview Park
tomorrow morning. Commission members were told that staff will get a copy of the story
for them to see.
Black reported that the Jr. Golf Program had another successful year with 650 participants
and l ,500 people at the BBQ. Black spoke in regard to the great partnership that has been
formed with Metagolf, fonnerly McGetrick Golf Academy.
X I. A DJ O URNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23pm .
/s/ D . Severa
Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary
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