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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-13 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of October 13, 1988 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at Englewood City Hall Conference Room A. Members present: Armstrong, Braucht, Clayton, Gomes, Hathaway, Kozacek, Neyer, Vanderleest, Wiggins, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None Also present: Jim Kavinsky, Parks Supt. Pat Stephens, Parks Dept. Clerical Tech. Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of September 8, 1988. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 9 B Commissioner Clayton reviewed policy recommendations that were made by the sub-committee for free golf and Recreation Center use by City employees. Following discussion, which included use of the Recreation Center by the City Fire Department whereas other City employees are not given that right, free golf play by golf course employees, etc., Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kozacek, to amend item No. 2 to read "Employees only of the City of Englewood shall be offered resident privileges for the use of recreational facilities in the City of Englewood." And to amend item No. 6 to read "No Boards or Commissions have any free use privileges." The motion passed unanimously. Youth Commissioner Hathaway made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Braucht, to amend item No. 7 to read "Englewood City Council may play free or have free use of a cart for touring twice a year." The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kozacek, to adopt the entire amended policy for golf and recreation facility use by City employees. The motion passed unanimously. Director Kuhn reviewed survey results from Foothills and South Suburban Parks and Recreation Departments regarding private advertising in Department brochures and facilities. There was discussion regarding types of advertising that would be acceptable in recreation facilities. Director Kuhn stated he will prepare a list of guidelines to present for Commission's approval at the November meeting. Parks Supt. Kavinsky reported on the possibilities of using sludge from the Englewood Sewer Plant in Englewood parks in lieu of chemical fertilizer . Kavinsky stated that a report he received from the Water and Sewer Department states that it is illegal to use that type of sludge for anything other than an agricultural area where the ground will be rototilled. Kavinsky stated - 1 - • • • that a number of years ago, some Englewood parks received sludge applications for fertilizer during initial construction and as a result, there is a layer under the sod which is impermeable to water, air and/or grass roots, causing many problems for maintaining healthy turf. There was discussion with regard to the elimination of a fertilizing cycle as was suggested by Council to cut costs. Kavinsky stated that applications have already been cut in half and by cutting again, there would be only one application per year which would deteriorate turf quality. Kavinsky stated he would rather make a $10,000 cut in another area so that turf quality can be maintained. Director Kuhn stated he will prepare a memo to Acting City Manager Vargas to review with Council concerning the effects that would occur if the fertilizer application program were to be cut to once a year and recommend areas where it would be more appropriate to cut the $10,000 amount. Director Kuhn reported on budget cuts which were made at the budget retreat as a result of the current economic situation. He stated that the Miller Building will be closed for recreational use. This building facilitates the adult oil painting, ceramics and pottery classes. Kuhn stated that these classes will not be moved to the Malley Center as was stated in the newspaper due to the additional costs for running them at that location. Also included in Department budget cuts were the Malley Center as a 9 Health Fair site and the elimination of the Malley Center being open on Saturdays. Continuing discussion of budget retreat results, Director Kuhn stated that 2 1/2 additional employees for the maintenance of the Little Dry Creek and Plaza area were approved, but the Department was requested to delay the hiring of a City Service Worker II position for three months. The direction by Council to recover 50% on direct costs of all youth programs will cause increased participation fees to some of these programs. There was discussion regarding possible re-organization of the use of Sinclair Pool during the Summer to help defray operating costs. Kuhn stated that one idea being considered is to use Lottery funds for installing a water slide at Sinclair Pool to increase attendance at the pool. Kuhn stated that he will have recommendations for all program fee changes for Commission's consideration at the next meeting. Director Kuhn reported that the Fun, Food and Fitness Fair was held at the Recreation Center last weekend with approximately 200 people in attendance. He stated that it was well received and may be offered again next year. He reported also that a Fall Fling Dance will be held on October 29 at the Recreation Center for Flood and Sinclair Middle School students. Some Commission members expressed interest in attending. Director Kuhn reported that the Riverside Miniature Golf Course owners/operators have requested an extension of their completion date for the last 36 holes due to unforeseen obstacles and financial restraints during construction. Following discussion, Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Youth Commissioner Hathaway, to recommend that City Council review the contract between Riverside Miniature Golf Course and the City of Englewood and take into consideration the unforeseen obstacles and expenses that were - 2 - • • • incurred during construction and extend the completion date. The motion passed unanimously . Commissioner Braucht asked about the status of lighting of the golf course driving range. Director Kuhn stated that lighting of the driving is in the 1989 budget and construction will begin in the Spring of 1989. stated that other golf course improvements, i.e., storage building plans specs, leveling of low areas of the driving range, will begin this Fall. rails in front and back of the clubhouse and wooden steps in back of the clubhouse will be repaired by the City Maintenance Department. range He and Hand There was some discussion regarding possibilities of employing a retailer for the golf course pro shop. The Commission discussed information provided by Commissioner Armstrong regarding a type of enamel covered picnic table that is being used by the State Parks Department and the feasibility of installing them in Englewood parks. Commissioner Clayton informed the Commission that Wright Water Engineers has been given the contract for design of the Union Avenue Dam. Commissioner Clayton stated that two bids were received and reviewed for replacement of the golf course concessionaire and contract details are currently being worked out. Commissioner Gomes asked about the status of the appraisal for purchase of land from St. Louis School for expansion of Malley Center. Director Kuhn stated he has received no word from the Engineering Department, however the appraisal is due this week. The Commission thanked Youth Commissioner Vanderleest for her service on the Commission for the past year. Robyn Vanderleest's term on the Commission has expired. There was discussion regarding the murals for Little Dry Creek bridges project which Robyn played a significant roll in activating. Director Kuhn stated that the information was passed on to City Council but he has not received a response. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary -3 -