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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-08 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II . CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of February 8, 2007 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:35pm by Chairperson Gomes at the Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S . Lincoln Avenue . Present: Austin Gomes , Chairperson Mitch Waldman, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong , Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Krista Niederjohn , Youth Commission Member Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Douglas Garrett, Commission Member Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison Also Present: Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager (left at 5 :45pm) Wayne Niles, Golf Course Superintendent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of January 11, 2007. Commission Member Woodward stated that under Commission Member's Choice and discussion pertaining to City Council's approval for funding for one youth to attend the NLC Conference in Washington D.C., Woodward stated that City Council had approved funding for two youth to attend. It was also noted that the order of the roman numerals were incorrect. The minutes were approved as amended. III. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for scheduled public comment. IV. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for unscheduled public comment. V. DUNCAN PROPERTY UPDATE Discussion was turned over to Recreation Manager Hultberg and Duncan property update. Hultberg informed the Commission that the City of Englewood and Englewood Schools continue to negotiate on the sale of the Duncan Park property. Hultberg reported that the department is working on the Arapahoe County Open Space grant that is due February 23rd . Englewood School Board Liaison Karen Miller reported that she has signed letters of support on behalf of the Englewood School Board for the City's grant applications. Miller told the Commission that 40 to 50 people from the Duncan Park neighborhood had attended Tuesday night's Board meeting in support of the Duncan property remaining as a public park. Miller explained that the Board tried to convey to the neighborhood group that it supports Duncan being kept as a park and is working closely with the City. Miller stated that the group was encouraged • to write a letter of support for the City's grant applications. Hultberg noted that he has spoken to a representative from the neighborhood group in regard to a letter of support. Discussion followed. VI. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Black turned discussion over to Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space. Lee reported that work continues at the golf course along the South Platte River on what used to be the woodland area. Lee told the Commission that the trees and brush that were taken down have been mulched and dirt is being delivered to raise the ground above flood level. Commission members were informed that ground is being plowed in preparation for the developer's retail buildings in addition to the temporary junior golf program site . Vice Chairperson Waldman asked in regard to the restaurant. Spada explained that the Caddie Shack on the Platte continues to get a crowd for lunch. VII. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Janet Moore gave an update on the Cultural Arts Commission. Moore told the Commission that Englewood Arts has been in discussion with the group who put on Scrooge in regard to an additional two to three performances at Hampden Hall the end of this year into next year. Moore announced upcoming concerts including the Colorado Symphony Orchestra 's "The Brass Quintet" on February 10th, the Fankofa on February 24th and the annual Back to Bach on March 3rd. Moore noted that the All District Art Show for Englewood Schools opens March 1st in the Englewood Public Library in addition to the Juried Art Show at Hampden Hall opening the end of March. • VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black discussed a recent article he had read in regard to the abundance of snow and moisture the metro area has received and the impact it has had on local youth sports organizations. Black explained that due to the excessive moisture , sports organizations are being asked to postpone their start dates in addition to find indoor practice facilities. Black went on to explain that due to existing programming, both the Recreation Center and Malley Senior Center are unable to accommodate any requests for indoor practices by Englewood youth sports organizations. Black commented that he expects to see more moisture-related issues come up throughout the metro area over the next couple of months. IX. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Commission Member Woodward congratulated Brad Anderson, Aquatic Facility Supervisor, for being selected as one of the Top 46 Aquatic Directors in the Country and the Englewood Recreation Center being awarded the top aquatic program in the State of Colorado by the United States Water Fitness Association. Commission members concurred to do a letter of congratulations to Anderson and his staff for receiving the prestigious awards. Moore told the Commission that ART-NIC, a co-op art gallery on South Broadway, will be staying open due to negotiations to lower the rent. Moore added that the painted violins will be at ART-NIC in April, which will be raffled off for the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. In regard to the new middle school, Miller reported that students are helping to pick colors, a mascot and a name which should be decided by the end of the month. Miller reported that staff from both Flood and Sinclair has chosen the Middle Year's Program of International Baccalaureate • • • • as the curriculum program for the new middle school. Discussion followed. Miller discussed the proposed Englewood High School's internship program that will allow students to earn credits toward graduation by serving on-the-job internships with local businesses. Vice Chairperson Waldman asked Miller if Englewood Schools has listed the Flood property yet. Miller stated that they are in the process of gathering information and setting criteria. Gomes asked if the property will include the field that is east of the school. Miller replied yes. Youth Commission Member Niederjohn encouraged commission members to attend the Annual Blood Drive on February 23rd sponsored by Englewood High School's National Honor Society. The Commission was informed of a recent incident at the Englewood Recreation Center involving an older gentleman who had a heart attack while using an exercise bike. Black stated that the gentleman had stopped breathing and staff, along with a citizen, administered CPR until paramedics arrived. Commission members were told that the gentleman left with a pulse and is expected to recover. Black credited staff and the citizen for saving the gentleman's life . XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm. /(}dl()Ail_(}_,~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary