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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-14 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 14, 1988 9 c The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commis- sion was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Members present: Armstrong, Braucht, Clayton, Gomes, Hathaway (alter - nate), Kozacek, Neyer, Vanderleest, Wiggins, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None Also present: Jim Kavinsky, Parks Supt. Kim Kessler, Parks & Recreation Intern Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of March 10, 1988. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway stated that on pg . 4, para. 2, it should read "Kuhn stated that Englewood High School pri ncipa l Gary Price ... " Commissioner Kozacek stated that on pg . 3, para. 3, it should read "The results of the election for chairman and vice-chairman were reported at this time by Recording Secretary Wilks: Commissioner Neyer - Chairman, 5 votes; and Commissioner Gomes -Vice-chairman, 4 votes." Comm i s - sioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kozacek, that the minute s be approved as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Director Kuhn introduced Kim Kessler to the Commission. He explained that Kim is from Kansas State University and interning with the Parks and Recreation Department until May 11 . Kim stated that her duties have included soliciting sponsors for the summer youth baseball program, coaching a Jun i or American volleyball team at Bishop Elementary School, planning the Easte r Eg- gcitement special event program, and she is currently working at the Malley Center. Commissioner Vanderleest entered the meeting at 5:35 p .m. Director Kuhn reported that the golf course concession contract has be en revised as per the Commission's recommendations to City Council. He stated that Council made a variance in Commission's recommendation concerning hou rs of operation in that the concession will be open for business during the winter months from 9:00 a.m. to 8 :00 p.m ., and the summer months from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He stated t hat Council signed the new agreement and it will become effective May 1. Kuh n stated that contact has been made wi th a sign company to work out details for a sign to advertise the Fairway In n operation to the public. Kuhn stated that Pro Scape is renting a billboard on Santa Fe for advertisement of the miniature golf course and it may be pos si ble to include the Fairway Inn on the billboard. Director Kuhn reported that there was an attendance of approximately 40 youth at the Cinema Lap and Swim program. He stated that there was no response from the parochial schools at this event and stated that staff will put more emphasis on advertising at these schools for the Spring Shuffle. - 1 - • • • Staff and Commission members who observed the event agreed that it was worth- while and plans will be made for future similar programs . Director Kuhn reviewed the City Attorney's interpretation of the legal status of voting rights of the alternate youth commission member. Commis- sioner Kozacek stated that at Monday night's Council meeting, an action will be taken to confirm Alternate Youth Member Hathaway as a regular youth member. This is in response to the resignation of Youth Commissioner Hoyt. Kuhn sug- gested that Commissioner Kozacek discuss with Council and make a decision regarding whether or not Council wishes to continue the position of alternate youth member in view of the fact that there are no provisions made in the or- dinance for that position. Further discussion ensued with regard to parliamentary procedure and voting rights of the current alternate youth member. After recommended action by Director Kuhn, Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, that Commission approve all previous action that was taken wherein a vote of the Commission was taken, including a vote from Alternate Youth Member Hathaway. The motion passed unanimously. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway questioned the delay in obtaining infor- mation from the City Manager on the role of the alternate youth member last Fall when he was initially appointed, and the delay in obtaining a resignation from Youth Member Hoyt. Commissioner Gomes suggested that the Commission take action to include in the ordinance that a Commission member will be terminated from the Commission after three consecutive absences from Commission meetings. Chairman Neyer suggested that when soliciting applications for youth members, it my be helpful in selecting the new members to get some input from the school on the individual applicants concerning their school activities and attendance, etc. Commissioner Clayton suggested that prior to accepting youth member ap- plications in the Fall, the Commission should discuss whether or not to con- tinue with an alternate youth member and make a recommendation to City Council. Director Kuhn reported that City Council passed on first reading to amend the ordinance for the Parks and Recreation Commission to create a position of vice-chairman, and it is expected to pass on second reading. With regard to Council's action concerning the Commission's recommenda- tion for free golf passes, Commissioner Clayton reported that Council tabled a decision until further investigation could be made. He stated that Council would welcome any guidelines suggested by the Commission. Chairman Neyer stated that it is his feeling that the two nominations that are currently in suspension pending Council's decision should be addressed under the policies and procedures that were adopted in November of 1986. Commissioner Armstrong suggested that a sub-committee be appointed to create some criteria for nominating deserving individuals for this type of award, which would then be discussed at the next Commission meeting before being sent to Council for ap- proval. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway, Chairman Neyer, and Commissioner Braucht volunteered to serve on the sub-committee along with Director Kuhn . Under Director's choice, Director Kuhn stated that with the upcoming is- sue of Lotto, the Director's Section of CPRA has taken a stand to support Lot- to, not for the sole purpose of building prisons, but because the distribution - 2 - • • • will revert back to the current formula of 50% going to State capital con- struction, 40% to local city governments, and 10% to the State Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, after the funding for prisons is complete. He further stated that Lotto and the Lottery are estimated to provide $10 per capita to local governments within five years after inception for parks and recreation capital expenditure use. After considerable discussion with regard to the pros and cons of the Lotto and Lottery concept, Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Com- missioner Kozacek, that the Parks and Recreation Commission support Governor Romer's veto on Lotto. The motion passed with five votes in favor, one oppos- ing vote from Commissioner Wiggins, and two abstentions from Commissioner Armstrong and Chairman Neyer. Commissioner Armstrong explained that she is abstaining because a conflict of interest exists due to the fact that her em- ployment with the State of Colorado is funded by the Lottery, and also because she is on the Advisory Council of CPRA which has already taken a position on this issue. Chairman Neyer stated that he believes the motion itself was vague and hasn't studied the issue in depth, and therefore does not feel he is prepared to make a decision at this time. Commissioner Gomes asked about the status of the playground equipment maintenance and replacement program. Parks Supt. Kavinsky stated that 18 inches of pea gravel have been applied to all playground areas for safety pur- poses, and additional sets of swings are on order. He stated that the Belle- view Park missile has been repainted and fenced for display only and will be retained as a landmark for the park . Commissioner Clayton suggested that an article be placed in the Englewood Citizen to inform the public of the safety precautions that are being taken in the parks, new playground equipment, etc. Kavinsky stated that he intends to have an article printed in the Citizen concerning vandalism in the parks and encourage neighbors to report acts of vandalism as they are observed. There was some discussion regarding tennis court lights burning when no one is on the courts and the misuse of electricity. Kavinsky explained the timer process for lighting the courts. Kavinsky reported that the newly in - stalled high pressure sodium light fixtures at the Belleview Park tennis courts will burn continuously from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. He explained that it is more cost effective for this type of lighting system to burn continuously rather than on a timer system. Commissioner Kozacek reported that at a neighborhood watch meeting, neighbors of Rotolo Park, as a result of recent burglaries in the area, have requested lighting be installed in the dark areas of the park. Director Kuhn stated he will work with the Public Works Dept. on this. Commissioner Clayton stated he has received complaints that dog shows are being allowed in Englewood parks. Director Kuhn informed him that this prac- tice has been discontinued. Commissioner Kozacek reported that Quincy and Tufts Avenues are going to be closed at Santa Fe in the near future for relocation of the East railroad tracks in connection with the construction of the Santa Fe corridor for ap- proximately 50 to 100 days. He stated that because of the closure of these intersections, traffic will most likely reroute to Oxford Avenue. Kozacek expressed concern that the added traffic on Oxford Avenue may create a safety -3 - • • • hazard for pedestrians going to and from the Recreation Center, and suggested that it may be necessary to install a crosswalk/light in front of the Recre- ation Center across Oxford Avenue. Following some discussion with regard to this potential problem, Commis- sioner Kozacek made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to advise City Council of a potential safety hazard for pedestrians in the vicinity of the Recreation Center due to added traffic on Oxford Avenue with the closure of the intersections of Quincy and Tufts Avenues at Santa Fe and ask that Council request the Traffic Engineering Department to investigate the problem and make recommendations for a solution. The motion passed unanimously. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway questioned the necessity of all the lights at the Recreation Center burning after closing time in the evenings. Director Kuhn explained that there is custodial staff in the building through the night. Commissioner Kozacek stated he has observed extra vehicles parked in the back of the building and suggested that it may be possible that some people are dropping in after hours to play ball in the gym. Director Kuhn stated he would check into that situation. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway asked about the status of lighting the golf course driving range. Director Kuhn stated that City Manager Mccown ad - vised him that it would be brought up for discussion with Council at a later date. Kuhn suggested that a motion from the Commission may expedite the mat- ter in light of the fact that it was presented for Council's approval along with the proposal for the miniature golf course. Director Kuhn stated that a financial study indicated there would be a 5 year payback on the investment for lighting the driving range. Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to direct staff to conduct a financial impact study and estimate hours for operation of a lighted driving range at the Englewood Golf Course. The motion passed unanimously. Alternate Youth Member Hathaway asked if an opening date for the minia- ture golf course has been determined. Director Kuhn stated they are shooting for July 4. At Commissioner Clayton's inquiry, Director Kuhn stated that the piles of sand in the golf course parking lot are being relocated. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary -4 -