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Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of June 14, 1990
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Centennial Park picnic
area.
Members present: Armstrong, Clayton, Daugherty, Gomes, Neyer, White, Wiggins,
Winkle, ex officio
Members absent: Dounay, Gerlick
Also present: Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes
of May 10, 1990. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes
be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Director Winkle briefly discussed the expansion of the youth sports programs in
Englewood. Winkle stated that, beginning with the Fall, 1990 football program,
Englewood teams will play teams from Elizabeth, Sheridan and teams from other
schools of similar size. Winkle stated that some members of the School
Administration have expressed concern that Englewood Recreation's competitive
aspects of youth sports may contrast with the middle school philosophy. Winkle
stated that the School District has asked that caution be taken when promoting the
youth sports program so as not to give the impression that the teams are School
teams.
Director Winkle reviewed a memo contained in the Commission packets from
Recreation Supv. Jerrell Black and Office Engineer Rick Kahm, concerning liability
and possible locations for a skateboard facility. There was considerable discussion
regarding the suggested locations as listed in the memo. Director Waggoner
suggested that future consideration may need to be given to the possibility of a
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course layout rather than a facility contained in a smaller area. Commissioner
Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to recommend to staff that
further investigation be given to existing outdoor sites at the Flood Middle School
tennis courts, the Meadow Gold parking lot and the Sinclair tenni·s courts for
possible locations to be considered for construction of a skateboard facility. The
motion passed unanimously . The Commission agreed that the site at Flood Middle
School would be the more ideal location.
Director Winkle reported that she discussed non-resident annual golf course
memberships, with Golf Pro Mark Kindahl. Winkle stated that staff concluded that
this would not be a feasible practice for the City to undertake since approximately
85 % of the play at the Englewood Golf Course is non-resident. Winkle explained that
if annual memberships are offered to non-residents, the possibility could exist that
500-600 people could obtain annual memberships and the starting times could then be
filled by people with annual memberships. The golf course operation then could not
be operated on a cost recovery basis. Winkle stated that Bob Burgener, Assistant to
Golf Pro Kindahl, attended a meeting of golf course operators in Aurora recently,
and there was concern expressed at the meeting regarding the offering of annual
memberships because of poor cost recovery capabilities, and the trend is to move
away from offering the memberships. According to a survey completed by Golf Pro
Kindahl, South Suburban Recreation and Parks District is the only course in the
metro area currently offering non-resident memberships. South Suburban reports that
non-resident play at the courses it operates is 27% of total play.
Director Winkle distributed copies of the lates~ draft ordinance concerning
intoxicating beverages in City parks and facilities. Discussion ensued regarding
the wording of the definition of "Park". Commissioner Clayton made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to recommend to City Council to delete "THE ELSIE
MALLEY CENTER" and ''OR THE RECREATION CENTER" from the definition of "Park" in the
most recent draft ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
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Director Winkle reviewed the Department Mission Statement, copies of which were
included in the Commission packets. Winkle stated that she considers the Statement
to also be a working statement of purpose for the Library and Recreation Department.
Winkle explained that this is not a final draft of the Statement but one to be
expounded upon. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Wiggins made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Gomes, to accept the Mission Statement of the Library and
Recreation Services Department. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission discussed Council's resolution supporting youth programs.
Commissioner Clayton explained that Council initiated the resolution in support of
youth generally, but not any particular youth program or facility. Discussion
ensued.
Director Winkle passed out copies of, and briefly discussed, some budget
preparation information, and stated that staff has been requested to prepare their
budgets for 1991 at 95% of the 1990 budget.
Director Winkle also distributed copies of a memo from Finance Director
Margaret Freeman regarding the 1990 salary reserve adjustments. It was explained
that increases to salaries and benefits, which exceeded projected personal services
budgets for 1990, have been significantly underfunded throughout the City
organization.
Director Winkle reported on the status of preparations for the fireworks
display, stating that $6,725 has been received in contributions and pledges. The
vendor is charging the City $10,000 for the display. Winkle stated the Fireworks
Committee is seeking volunteers to collect donations on the night of the display to
help offset costs.
Director Winkle distributed copies of the results of the Englewood Recreation
Center annual survey for discussion at a later date.
Director Winkle showed a drawing of a design for a new golf course facilities
sign. Winkle stated that the golf course, concessionaire and Riverside Miniature
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Golf are considering leasing the sign jointly for a total cost of $300/mo. which
includes maintenance for the sign. Discussion ensued. The Commission agreed that
it would be more feasible for the City to purchase the sign outright at a cost of
$9,235 and leasing it to Riverside Mini Golf and to the concessionaire. Winkle
stated they would like to have the sign installed by Fall of this year.
Commissioner Daugherty entered the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Director Winkle stated that the Planning Commission is working to amend and
revise the Comprehensive Plan, and they wish to meet with staff and Commission
members to discuss any related recommended changes. Director Waggoner suggested
that the Commission should review the current Comprehensive Plan and make
recommendations for staff's review.
Under Commissioner's choice, Commissioner Armstrong requested that, when the
Commission meets with City Council on July 16, there be a discussion of the City's
use of School facilities. She stated that Cherrelyn is planning a very active
after-school program next year which may cause concern regarding the possible impact
on Recreation programs.
Commissioner Armstrong left the meeting at 6:55.
Commissioner Wiggins requested that consideration be given to include
additional sand volleyball courts when preparing the 1991 budget, since volleyball
has become a very popular sport .
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
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