HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-13 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of July 13, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Gomes at the
Sinclair Pool Facility.
Members present: Armstrong, Clayton, Gomes, Hathaway, Ramelow, Wiggins,
Winkle, ex officio
Members absent: Braucht, Kozacek, Neyer
Also present: Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works
Jerrell Black, Recreation Supervisor
John Navratil, Recreation Leader
Cinde Anderson, Recreation Specialist
Raymond Ramelow, Sr. '
Leona Ramelow
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Vice-Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to
the minutes of June 8, 1989. There were none. A motion was made and seconded
that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Recreation staff and guests were introduced to the Commission.
Recreation Supv. Jerrell Black introduced Recreation Leader John Navratil and
Recreation Specialist Cinde Anderson to the Commission. Youth Commissioner
Ramelow introduced his father and grandmother, Raymond Ramelow, Sr. and Leona
Ramelow.
Director Winkle discussed some plans that are being considered for the
City's involvement in coordinating a July 4th fireworks display for 1990.
Winkle stated that City Manager Fraser has suggested the composition of a
planning committee to include Director Winkle as representative of the Library
and Recreation Services Department, a representative of the Parks and
Recreation Commission (for which Commissioners Braucht and Gomes volunteered
at the Commission meeting in June), a representative from the EDDA,
representatives from the South Metropolitan Denver Chamber of Commerce and the
Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and a representative from City Council.
Commissioner Clayton expressed Council's desire that the fireworks display not
be a tax supported event, and that Council expects that area service clubs
will be included on the committee for financial support and planning. Clayton
stated that it is his hope that, as the planning gets under way, it will
develop into a volunteer effort with a small City contribution being made.
Director Winkle reported that City Manager Fraser has asked staff to
investigate City skateboarding facility possibilities to be offered as a
program of the City. Winkle referred to a CIRSA information sheet contained
in the Commission packet which lists some guidelines for operation of
skateboarding facilities. Winkle stated that information has been requested
from the Glenwood Springs skateboarding facility, which has met CIRSA
guidelines in establishing that facility. Discussion ensued. Director Winkle
stated she will keep the Commission informed of the investigation.
Director Winkle informed the Commission that it will soon be time to
advertise for the two Youth Commission Member positions which will be vacant
the end of September. There was considerable discussion regarding the term
length of the Youth Members and whether or not a Youth Member should be
allowed to serve more than one term. Also discussed was the process and
timeliness for advertising for the vacancies. Commissioner Clayton stated
that City Council is requesting all boards and commissions to use the
application form adopted by Council. The Commission requested that Director
Winkle incorporate the Youth Member application form with the City Council
form to be reviewed at the Commission meeting in August.
Recreation Supervisor Black conducted a tour of the Sinclair Pool
facility for the Commission. Black stated that the bathhouse facility was
recently painted inside and out by the City's maintenance staff. Black
discussed the yearly problem of pipes freezing in the bathhouse because of the
hollow inside wall structure and explained that City maintenance staff
performed a major overhaul of the piping this Spring in an attempt to
alleviate the problem of freezing pipes in the Winter. Black lead the
Commission through the chlorine and pump rooms explaining the functions of
each.
For the Commission's information, Director Winkle reported sadly that
Scott Sanders, who was one of the proprietors of the newly constructed
Riverside Miniature Golf Course, passed away suddenly on Tuesday of this week.
The Commission discussed food arrangements for future Commission
meetings. The Commission agreed on a potluck for the August meeting.
Director Winkle reported, per a previous inquiry from Commissioner
Armstrong, that there are no restrictions for wading in Little Dry Creek along
the Love Greenway, but recommended wearing shoes.
Director Winkle reported that there has been extensive vandalism this
Summer at Englewood parks and the Belleview Children's Farm. The Police
Department recommended that staff increase the height of the fence around the
farm yard to help protect the animals and help to prevent future break-ins.
Director Winkle stated that staff is investigating possibilities for
mobile concession carts at Englewood parks. She stated that the Municipal
Code prohibits mobile concessions in public places which eliminates having
carts with wheels. After some discussion, Commissioner Clayton stated he
would ask City Attorney DeWitt to draft an ordinance to allow push cart
vendors in public places.
Director Winkle reported that the air conditioning system at the golf
course clubhouse has been repaired, and that funds have been included in the
1990 golf course budget for the installation of swamp coolers.
Commissioner Clayton reported that Boy Scout Troop 92, as was done last
year, applied for a permit to use Centennial Lake for canoe training and that
City Manager Fraser is in the process of obtaining the permit subject to the
City Attorney's approval. Clayton stated that he also submitted to the City
Manager his previous recommendation for an ongoing program which would lead to
more public use of the lake. Director Waggoner stated that the City Attorney
has completed the permit draft for Troop 92.
Director Waggoner reported that the Parks Department, in compliance with
the City's recent watering restrictions, is reducing watering of the parks by
one third.
Director Waggoner reported that the State Highway Department will
sandblast over the graffiti under the bridge at U.S. 285 and Little Dry Creek
on July 25 and 26 for one time only. Parks Supt. Kavinsky will obtain a
contractor's estimate to repaint as needed.
Director Waggoner stated he has been contacted by Design Floral and
Horticultural School which operates out of Loretto Heights campus. This
organization is looking for a location to train their students in raising
flowers and plants. They are willing to lease the City's greenhouse property
and provide the City each year with 30,000 flowerbed plants, take care of 300
plants in City buildings and take care of trees in the nursery on that
property. The organization will also take care of utility costs, repairs and
upkeep on the greenhouse facility. Waggoner stated that the functions of the
CSWII employee at the greenhouse will be diverted to other areas in the parks
system.
Director Waggoner reported that attempts are being made to find a
suitable switch to correct the problem of tennis court lights at Romans Park
being turned on and left burning for an hour when the courts are not in use.
Discussion ensued.
Director Waggoner reported that South Suburban Metropolitan Recreation
and Park District is considering taking over the maintenance of the Oxford
Avenue Park once construction is completed, and the City is being asked by the
Corps of Engineers and Urban Edges to continue with the contract for
construction of the park.
Commissioner Clayton reported that the contract for the Union Avenue Dam
modifications is being held up by the Attorney General's office. Clayton is
meeting with representatives from Wright Water Engineers in hopes of learning
more about the delay.
Youth Commissioner Hathaway asked what the overall dollar figure might be
for park vandalism in 1989 and was informed by Director Waggoner that an
amount has not been determined at this time. Hathaway also asked about the
vandalism that was done on the baseball field at the Detention Pond. ·
Directors Winkle and Waggoner stated that they had no information regarding
this damage.
Youth Commissioner Hathaway asked about the results of building up the
sidewalk under Lincoln Street to help prevent dirt and debris from washing
over the path. Director Waggoner stated that the outcome is not yet known
since there has been no high water since the reconstruction was completed.
There was some discussion regarding the number of people who used the
Sinclair Pool facility in a Summer season and rental rates for the facility.
There was also discussion of pool use by day care centers.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary