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Minutes of October 12, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Public
Library Conference Room.
Members present: Armstrong, Braucht, Clayton, Gomes, Kozacek, Neyer,
Wiggins, Winkle, ex officio
Members absent: None
Also present: Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works
Mark Kindahl, Golf Professional
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
minutes of September 14, 1989. There were none. A motion was made and seconded
that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Golf Professional Mark Kindahl spoke to the Commission with regard to golf
tournament procedures stating that recently a tournament booking followed none of
the established procedures, including signing of a contract, fee payment and time
schedule, which caused an inconvenience to other course players. Kindahl
explained that tournament scheduling begins January 2 each year and named the
procedures that must be followed by each tournament group. Kindahl stated that,
in his opinion, no group should be allowed to by-pass these procedures.
Following discussion, Commissioner Braucht made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Gomes, that all tournament groups pay the same fees and follow the
established tournament procedures. The motion passed unanimously.
There was some discussion regarding the inclusion of a food concession
option in the tournament package . Director Winkle stated that this discussion
will be passed on to the Concessionaire, Anderson-Malloy, Inc., for their input.
Director Waggoner reported that the Budget Retreat produced few changes to
the Golf Course Maintenance and Parks 1990 proposed budgets. He stated that
funds were removed . in the amount of $50,000 from the golf course maintenance
budget for Oxford Avenue improvements along the golf course. Some of these funds
were to be used to lower the height of the islands in the parking lot to
eliminate blind spots for motorists. He stated that the cost of this project
will be split out and discussed further with City Manager Fraser.
Director Winkle reported the following changes to the Recreation budget: 1)
funding for the Malley Taxi Voucher Program was proposed at $13,000 but was
changed at the Budget Retreat to $17,000; 2) a replacement tree in the amount of
$750 for the Belleview Farm was added to the budget; and 3) the Drama Program,
rather than being ~ut as proposed, is going to be funded in the amount of
$18,250.
There was some discussion regarding seed money that has been placed in the
City Council Aids to Other Agencies budget for a community 4th of July fireworks
program for 1990. The amount allocated for the fireworks program is uncertain at
this time. Director Winkle stated that she will be calling a meeting of the
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fireworks committee soon to begin planning for the display, but would first seek
a definite budget amount to work with.
The Commission viewed slides provided by Office Engineer, Rick Kahm, showing
skateboard facilities in Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Brighton. Discussion
ensued. Many questions were raised, including liability, danger to spectators,
the type of facility, neighborhood response to a nearby facility, facility
supervision, cost, skateboarding as a fad, etc. Commissioner Clayton suggested
that before a facility is built, a meeting be held for skateboarding youth and
their parents to determine the need for a facility, what type of facility, how
large, etc. Commissioner Braucht suggested a pilot facility consisting of
smaller ramps and curbing to determine community interest and concerns. There
was some discussion of locating a facility in an existing structure such as the
Recreation Center or Cinderella City. The Commission agreed that liability
should be determined before further steps are taken. Director Waggoner detailed
possibilities of a skateboarding obstacle course which would accommodate the
average skateboard enthusiast. Discussion ensued. Director Winkle stated that
she will work with staff to determine construction costs for a circuit-type
skateboard facility.
Commissioner Clayton reported that interviews were conducted on Monday for
Youth Member appointments to the Commission, and that the remaining two
interviews will be held next week. Clayton stated that appointments will be made
in time for their attendance at the November Commission meeting.
There was some discussion with regard to Commission meeting meals. Director
Winkle explained that City Manager Fraser expressed approval of providing food at
the Commission meetings even though the food budget has been expended. The
Commission agreed on "finger foods".
Director Winkle discussed use of lottery funds for maintenance of projects
that were not constructed using lottery money. She stated that City Attorney
DeWitt advised her that there is no legal prohibition in the current statute that
would keep the City from using lottery funds to maintain recreation and parks
facilities that were not constructed using lottery funds.
Director Waggoner reviewed a memo, copies of which were passed out to the
Commission, regarding the number of park shelters and park usage. This was in
reply to an inquiry from Council Member Byrne.
Director Waggoner reported that an area behind the old clubhouse is being
considered for the construction site for a golf course maintenance shed.
Commissioner Clayton suggested that perhaps the shed could also accommodate
storage of a food cart for the concessionaire.
Director Waggoner stated that tennis and all-purpose courts have been made
more playable, temporarily, by filling cracks with a substance of ground up old
tires until such time that funds are available to resurface the entire court
surface.
Director Waggoner reported that the Sam Love trail was dedicated on October
3. He stated that the Lions Club misspelled the name on the plaque and will
replace it.
Commissioner Wiggins stated that he has observed drug dealing at Belleview
Park again recently and asked Director Winkle if it would be possible for her to
draft a letter to the South Metro Drug Enforcement Department. He stated that
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the Englewood Police Department will not respond to calls of that nature but
refers them to SMDED. SMDED has not responded to these calls. Winkle stated
that she will discuss this with Al Stanley, Director of Safety Services.
There was some discussion regarding Senate Bill 76 relating to limiting
parks and recreation services offered to the public by special districts over
private tax paying organizations. Conmissioner Armstrong stated that this is a
matter of great concern to many directors of parks and recreation districts in
Colorado. Available information indicates that the scope of the legislation may
be expanded to include county and municipal parks and recreation agencies.
Director Winkle stated that at the November Commission meeting, there will
be a discussion regarding the Before and After School Day Care Program and it is
hoped that Larry Nisbet, Community Relations Director for Englewood Schools, will
attend the meeting and take part in that discussion.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
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