HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-14 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of December 14, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Public Library Conference
Room .
Members present: Braucht, Clayton, Gomes, Neyer, Wiggins, Winkle, ex officio
Members absent: Armstrong, Dounay, Kozacek, White
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of
November 9 , 1989. There we re none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be
approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
With regard to Arapahoe County Cultural Council Tier III Distribution, Director
Winkle discussed a proposed distribution list which was contained in the Commission
packets. Winkle stated that at the November 6, 1989 hearing, determination was made that
the City of Englewood Cultural Activities Division is indeed eligible to apply for
funding, and stated that a grant award in the amount of $14,500 has been approved by the
Arap ahoe County Cultural Council for the Cultural Activities Division.
Commissioner Clayton di scussed the possibility of separating the Drama Program from
the City with the City offering some financi al support. This would eliminate future
questions of such funding for th e Drama Pro gram . Director Winkle stated this may not be
necessary since determination has now been made by the Cultural Council that the Cultural
Activitie s Division is e ligible . Commissioner Clayton stated that future Cultural
Councils may not make the same determination for funding to the City . There was
di scussion regarding Englewo od having no representation on this Cultural Council.
Director Winkle s tated there is a possibility tha t one member of that Council may resign
and it would be beneficial to the City of Englewood to submit the names of som e possible
Englewood representatives to be considered in the event there is a vacancy. Commissioner
Wiggins made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cl ayt on, that the Parks and Recr eati on
Commission recommend to City Council that candidates representing the City of Englewood be
selected and names submitted to the Arapahoe County Cultural Council in the event that a
vacancy occurs on that Council. The motion passed unanimously .
Director Winkle distributed copies of a memo regarding propos ed revenue recovery as a
percentage of total program costs, which, in conjunction with Attachment C in the
Commission packets, will b e discussed at the meeting in January.
Director Winkle reported that the recommendation has been forwarded to City Council
that no changes b e made in the income guidelines for the Malley Taxi Program. She stated
that some discussion took place with Council concerning alternative modes of
transportati on for senior citizens. Discus si on ensued. Winkle stated that Malley Center
Director Mickelson will be sending out a questi onna ire to taxi coupon participants and
that the question of bus passes can be added to determine interest in alternative
transport ati on opportunities.
Commissioner Gomes inquired about a meeting of the Malley Center Trust Fund Committe e
stating that there has been no meeting for two quarters. Director Winkle stated that
t h ere should be a meeting soon since contract negotiations with St . Louis School for
property North of Ma lley Center will be taking place in the near future.
Commissioner Wiggins asked if the City received a lottery check on December l, 1989.
Director Winkle stated she will check with the Finance Department. Discussion ensued.
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Commissioner Wiggins inquired about the status of a skateboard facility in Englewood.
Winkle stated that a report is due by March 1, 1990 to City Manager Fraser. She stated
that the Commission will have the opportunity to review the report beforehand.
Commissioner Clayton asked about the status of funding by Urban Edges for the Oxford
Avenue Park. Director Winkle stated she will pass this along to Director Waggoner.
There was some discussion regarding the status of the Union Avenue Dam.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
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