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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-08 PRC MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 8, 2007 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5 :34pm by Vice Chairperson Waldman at the Englewood Golf Course, Caddie Shack on the Platte, 2101 W. Oxford Avenue. Present: Mitch Waldman, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Douglas Garrett, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison Janet Moore, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Karen Miller, Englewood Schools Liaison Krista Niederjohn, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Also Present: Dave Lee, Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Wayne Niles, Golf Course Superintendent Shannon Rhoades, GC Recreation Program Administrator II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson \Valdman asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of October 11, 2007. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. III. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There was no one present for scheduled comment. IV. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT v. There was no one present for unscheduled comment. GOLF COURSE BRANDING Waldman turned discussion over to Golf Course Manager Bob Spada and golf course branding. Spada told the Commission that by the direction of City Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation has pursued a new name for the golf course. Spada explained that a committee was formed who solicited names from the public. Commission members were told that 122 names were submitted which the committee reviewed and narrowed down to eight. Spada stated that those eight names have been forwarded on to them to review tonight and to recommend three names to City Council for a final decision. Spada noted that Commission Members' Armstrong and Garrett both represented the Parks and Recreation Commission on the naming committee. Spada opened the floor for discussion. Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Janet Moore asked how the committee came to the eight names that had been chosen. Garrett explained that the committee continued to discuss and narrow the • list down until it got to the eight names; noting that it was a very slow process. Moore asked if golfers were asked. Spada explained that name selection committee had a representative from each of the Englewood Golf Course clubs. Waldman commented in regard to the name "Broken Tee" that was one of the eight names on the list. Spada explained that the golf course is also looking at an art piece for the golf course that ties in with golf and the piece that had been selected was Broken Tee. Photos of the art piece were distributed . Discussion followed regarding the representation of a broken tee. Lee explained that when a tee is broken, it means that the golfer had a good shot. Armstrong, who also served on the art at the golf course committee, reported that she was very impressed by the whole process for the selection of art. Armstrong explained that no one came with a pre-conceived notion and everyone looked at lots of wonderful art. Armstrong stated that to her, Broken Tee means western, in addition to a sign of excellence . Armstrong explained that she is not a golfer but according to her husband who is a golfer, a broken tee is considered a well-struck hit, or good luck. Armstrong spoke in regard to the name and artwork not needing to match but that it just so happened that both the artwork and name were the committee's first choices . Waldman asked as to the height of Broken Tee. Spada replied that it is six feet tall. In regard to the naming of the golf course, Armstrong went on to say that everyone on the committee felt that the new name needed to include Englewood. Commission members were told that a search was done in regard to copyright, etc. which showed there being no issues. Garrett stated that the City will get trademark rights, etc. with the purchase of the Broken Tee art piece. Moore noted that as an artist, she likes the sculpture and could see it used as a logo . Discussion followed regarding the eight final names for the golf course. • Spada opened the floor for voting for the top three names to be forwarded to City Council for a final decision. Voting results were as follows: Broken Tee (6), Englewood Golf Course (3), The Crossing (0), Seven Lakes (1), Heron's Crossing (0), River Crossing (3), Hawk's Nest (2) and Platte River Crossing (1). Spada told the Commission that Broken Tee, Englewood Golf Course and River Crossing would be forwarded to City Council for a final decision. Spada thanked commission members. VI. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Lee reported that construction on the rain shelters and driving range building continues while application of fertilizer and compost has been completed . Lee noted that netting for the driving . . range 1s now gomg up . In regard to last month's discussion that the City of Sheridan and Miller Weingarten wanted to close the bike path for a couple of months, Black reported that the bike path will not be closed due to the development agreement stating that any changes and /or adjustments must be approved by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and the South Suburban Park Foundation. Black noted that a letter had been sent to Miller Weingarten and general contractor Adolfson & Peterson that stated the closure was unacceptable and must remain open while providing a safe route. Black said that the path will consist of some temporary detours and crusher fine course. VII. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Moore gave an update on the Cultural Arts Commission including the Calendar Artist Recognition by City Council on Monday, December 3rd and the dedication of a sculpture by MOA in honor of • • • • Mayor Wolosyn on Monday, December 101h in the piazza area. Discussion followed regarding upcoming Englewood Arts concerts and performances including the Music for Four Seasons on November 23rd and Gifts of the Magi on December i\ 8th and 9th and 14th and 15 1h. Moore noted that the last concert, Mountain Music Duo, had over one hundred people attend . VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE IX. Black reminded Armstrong and Woodward that their terms will be expiring the first of January and stated that he hoped that they will consider reapplying. Discussion followed regarding the interview process. Black discussed with the Commission not having a meeting in December due to the holidays and there being no agenda items. Black stated that if a board member does feel that there is a need to hold a meeting, a meeting will then be scheduled. Commission members concurred with Black to cancel the December meeting. Commission members were informed that Spada will be going to City Council the beginning of December to discuss the restaurant contract. Black explained that the contract was revised in 2006 when the golf course was reduced to nine holes during the redevelopment. Black reported that the key element for the new revision to the contract is rent. Black explained that rent on the original contract was $36,000 which had been waived during redevelopment. Black went on to explain that the contract will raise rent to $12,000 in 2008, $26,000 in 2009 and back to the original $36,000 starting in 2010. Armstrong asked in regard to situation with Cushing Skate Park and if a sign had been posted . Black reported that after talking to Safety Services and the neighbors, the City decided to not post any signage due to the feeling that it could give the impression of being too harsh or implying that a new skate park was going to be built. Black told the Commission that instead, with the help of the City Manager's Office, a survey was done. Black stated that to date, the City has received twenty to thirty surveys and once all the surveys are received, the City will hold a meeting with the users. Black reported that Chairperson Gomes had suggested switching the January meeting to Cushing Skate Park but noted that it would be rather difficult to project weather in January. Commission members were told that staff hopes to present the information they have collected at the January meeting. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Moore informed the Commission that Art Nie will be closing at the end of the week due to the lack of sales. Moore noted that some of the artists will be moving to two galleries in the 800 block of South Santa Fe. Armstrong reported that Englewood Education's Fall Fling was a huge success and money raised at the event will go towards scholarships and school grants. Armstrong thanked all of those who donated; noting that the City's support was truly phenomenal. Armstrong also reported that she had attended the Malley Holiday Bazaar, adding that it was well done with many new crafts. Woodward informed the Commission that the purchase of the Ox Bow property has gone through but due to environmental insurance issues that the City of Englewood was not willing to take on, South Suburban will be responsible for the entire purchase of the property; noting that South Suburban will be allowed to utilize the City of Englewood's grant for the purchase. Woodward also stated that South Suburban will be responsible for the development and maintenance over the three to five year period once the owner leaves. Commission members were told that the property will be left as open space. Discussion followed . Woodward stated that the new City Council will be appointed in the next couple of weeks, noting that he is looking forward to the next year. Englewood Schools Liaison Karen Miller announced that Superintendent Dr. McCabe will be leaving in June so the Board will be starting the process of a search for a new superintendent. Miller thanked everyone who contributed to her re-election to the School Board. Wayne Niles , Golf Course Superintendent, told the Commission that back in late September, Englewood Golf Course hosted a tour of the redeveloped golf course for a metro area golf course superintendent. Niles explained that the superintendent who attended the tour formed a volunteer day where approximately twenty people showed up to assist Englewood golf staff with various tasks. Niles commented that it was a great day . Armstrong suggested that the Commission send thank you's to those who participated. Niles replied that he thanked those involved through an article in a local golf publication. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:26pm . g(kmµc{L~J Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •