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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-12 PRC MINUTES• • • Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 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 Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Members present: Armstrong, Braucht, Clayton, Gomes, Hathaway, Kozacek, Neyer, Ramelow, Wiggins, Kuhn, ex officio Members absent: None. Also present: Jim Kavinsky, Parks Superintendent Chris Korba, Parks Supervisor Chairman Neyer asked if minutes of December 8, 1988. that the minutes be approved abstention from Commissioner there were any additions or corrections to the There were none. A motion was made and seconded as presented. The motion passed with one Clayton. Parks Supt. Kavinsky introduced Parks Supervisor, Chris Korba, who was hired December l, 1988 to replace Tim Cavanaugh. Parks Superintendent Kavinsky reported that an icing problem has developed in the portals of the Broadway underpass on the Little Dry Creek bike path. Kavinsky stated that the problem is caused from snow melting on the slopes and running across the path and freezing. He stated that when necessary, the areas are barricaded off from public use, and our staff and the City Engineering staff are attempting to rectify the situation to eliminate reoccurrences of this problem. Commissioner Kozacek requested that staff inquire as to who is responsible for the initial engineering design that created this drainage problem. Director Kuhn reviewed material that was passed out to the Commission regarding advertising and sponsorships by local business in the Recreation Program Brochure. Discussion included the necessity of additional staff, the necessity of adding pages to the brochure to allow space for advertising, additional funds to cover the expense for these additions, and advertising in the Malley Senior Brochure. There was also discussion concerning the types of businesses that would be permitted to advertise in the Recreation Brochure and recreation facilities, score boards, etc. Chairman Neyer requested that, for Commission's approval at the February meeting, Director Kuhn draft a revised policy for advertising in the Recreation Brochure only to state that no alcohol, cigarette or tobacco advertising will be allowed. In the meantime, the Commission agreed that staff should prepare a mailing of the packet for advertising in the Recreation Brochure for non-liquor/tobacco companies so as not to delay advertising solicitation. Director Kuhn asked for discussion to clarify a policy that was originally established stating that a non-Englewood resident/Englewood business owner is considered to be a non-resident and, therefore, must pay non-resident fees at the R~creation Center. The Commission agreed that paying resident fees at the Recreation Center is actually a resident privilege and - 1 - 9 E • • • not a taxpayer privilege. Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, that the original policy, Englewood business owners not living in the City limits of Englewood are considered to be non-residents and, therefore, will pay the non-resident fees at the Recreation Center, should stand. The motion passed unanimously. Director Kuhn discussed alternate truck routes to Cinderella City from Dartmouth Avenue with regard to the effects that would be placed on Cushing Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Discussion ensued. Youth Commissioner Hathaway asked about the status of the murals which are to be painted in the bike path underpasses on Little Dry Creek. Director Kuhn stated that this matter was forwarded to City Council several months ago for their approval, and he will again check into it. The Commission agreed to discuss Recreation Center facility rental rates at the February meeting. Commissioner Clayton asked that the Commission be provided with figures showing the dollar amount that has been generated in each category. Youth Commissioner Hathaway stated he has been approached by a citizen who told him of an after school day care program offered in Aurora. Hathaway stated that as he receives it, he will pass along information to the Commission for possible future discussion. Commissioner Armstrong inquired about the status of the Englewood Horsecar renovation project. Director Kuhn stated that the goal for donations to refurbish the car was reached and an application was made for lottery funds from Arapahoe County to build a shelter for the car but the request for funding was denied. Commissioner Gomes asked whether or not word has been received from Elsie Halley's Trust concerning the purchase of land from St . Louis School for future Malley Center expansion. Director Kuhn stated no word has been received. Commissioner Clayton passed out a Malley and Recreation Department program price comparison sheet stating his concern in the large price discrepancy for like programs. Discussion ensued. Director Kuhn stated he will send to Commission Members for review prior to the February meeting a report indicating why fees between similar recreation programs and senior programs differ and may have staff at the February meeting to further discuss the issue. Chairman Neyer referred to an article in the Parks and Recreation Magazine regarding anti-drug programs eligible for federal funds. Director Kuhn stated he will check into it. There was some discussion regarding front counter staff at the Recreation Center, the back door of the Recreation Center not being locked on several occasions, and new cash handling procedures at the Recreation Center. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m . Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary - 2 -