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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-08 PRC MINUTES, . • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of March 8, 2007 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:37pm by Vice Chairperson Waldman at the Englewood Service Center Training Room, 2800 S. Platte River Drive. Present: Mitch Waldman, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Jim Woodward , Commission Member Douglas Garrett, Commission Member Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Krista Niederjohn, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Austin Gomes , Chairperson Also Present: Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Bob Leonard , Recreation Program Facility Supervisor • II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Vice Chairperson Waldman asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of February 8, 2007. Under Commission Member's Choice and discussion pertaining to the United States Water Fitness Association's awards received by Brad Anderson, Waldman noted that county should be country. It was noted that it was also misspelled in the letter to Anderson. The minutes were approved as amended. III. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for scheduled public comment. IV. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT v. Discussion was turned over to Bob Leonard, Recreation Program Facility Supervisor. Commission members received "Then and Now, Fun Facts" that had been assembled in recognition of the Englewood Recreation Center 's 22nd anniversary in March of this year. Leonard told the Commission that in March 2010, the Englewood Recreation Center will be celebrating its 25 1h anniversary which commission members were invited to participate in the planning of. Discussion followed . FIELD AND DROUGHT UPDATE Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space, reported that following a tour of athletic fields in Englewood, he has determined fields to be in good condition; noting that it is probably due to the lack of winter use. In regard to the moratorium that the Commission had extended on any new play on Englewood fields, Lee stated that with the little moisture the state has received in the last month, it is his recommendation to wait and see what the remainder of the year brings in moisture and re- evaluate the condition of the fields at the end of the year. Commission Member Woodward asked in regard to the Department's new Lacrosse program. • Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that although there was not the turnout as the Department had hoped, they were able to get enough registrants to play scrimmages with inter-league partners. Discussion followed. Commission Member Armstrong asked what the ages are of the players. Leonard stated that it is for grades 3-9. Discussion followed. VI. DUNCAN PROPERTY UPDATE Englewood School Board Liaison Karen Miller announced that Englewood Schools and the City of Englewood have come to an agreement on the purchase of Duncan property for $1.2 million through a 3-year purchase. Miller noted that the last parcel to be released will be with the school facility which will allow All Souls to continue to rent the facility for their preschool program until the City owns the property and decides what they will do with it. Waldman conveyed a thank you to both the Englewood Schools and City of Englewood from the Duncan Park neighbors on coming to an agreement on the sale of the property. Commission members were informed that the Department has submitted its application for the Arapahoe County Open Space grant and will be hearing in May if it will be receiving any funding. In regard to the GOCO grant, the Commission was told that applications are due in June/July and will hear back sometime late in the year. Hultberg reported that the City has committed open space share back funds for the shortfall from what is needed and what the City has and will be receiving through grants. In regard to a previous comment from Waldman concerning a need for a restroom at Duncan Park, • Black explained that as part of the grant application process, staff has met several times with representatives from both Arapahoe County Open Space and GOCO and it is GOCO's preference to see a project through from start to finish that includes a grant application 'to acquire the property, then a planning grant and developing grant to develop the park. Black noted that a restroom is at the top of the list for Duncan Park. VII. SHERIDAN REDEVLEOPMENT UPDATE Discussion turned to an update on the Sheridan Redevelopment project. Lee reported that dirt continues to be moved. Commission members were told that work is now being done on shaping the holes in the woodland area and on the par 3 course. Lee noted that work is starting on the Junior Golf area on contouring and shaping in preparation for the summer program. Golf Course Manager Bob Spada reported that the bike trail will be closed as of March 15th which will result in it being rerouted along Clay Street and Oxford A venue. The Commission was informed that the golf course recently had a theft of brass and copper wiring in one of its pump stations that resulted in approximately $70,000 damage and loss. Waldman asked in regard to the spots on the turf on the back nine. Lee explained that it is snow mold which is a fungus due to the excessive snow. Lee went on to explain that the golf course has dealt with snow mold before but not to this extent. Commission members were also notified that the heavy snow also killed a number of large fish in the lakes on the golf course. Waldman commented in regard to the design of some of the new holes and concerns of safety • around the landing areas. Spada told Waldman that when the golf course design was being discussed, City staff had voiced those same concerns but were reassured that there is standards for distance at landing areas and holes and the new course design will meet or exceed those standards. , ' • • • VIII. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Janet Moore announced upcoming concerts and events including the Juried Art Show that opens on March 31 st and Musical Fairytales on April 21 st that will feature the painted violins, a fundraiser for the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE IX . Black informed the Commission that the City has rented a machine to melt the snow that has been dumped in the Belleview, Chenango and Centennial parking lots. Black reported that the City has rented the machine for fifteen days and has completed the Chenango and lower Belleview lots and is now working on the Centennial lot. Black stated that the City will not be melting the snow in the Pirates Cove lot. Discuss ion followed. Black announced that on March 19th City Council will be recognizing Brad Anderson and aquatic staff for receiving the United States Water Association 's awards and Bob Leonard, Recreation Center staff and Englewood citizen Amanda Adams, for saving the life of the gentleman who had a heart attack while using an exercise bike upstairs. Black noted that the gentleman and his wife recently came into the Recreation Center and that he seems to be doing well . Moore asked if the Recreation Center has an AED (automated external defibrillator). Leonard replied yes but that paramedics arrived soon enough before it was hooked up to be used. Black added that an AED is located at all the Department's recreation facilities. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Woodward congratulated Youth Commission Member Krista Niederjohn on being selected as one of two youth to attend the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. Woodward reported that Kirsten Litchfield was the other youth to be selected to attend the conference. Miller congratulated Niederjohn on her great job in the Englewood High School's performance of "Grease". Miller announced that Englewood Middle School has been selected as the name for the new middle school and its colors will be hunter green and white with the Sky Hawk as the mascot. Miller noted that the auditorium will remain the Sinclair Auditorium and the library will be called the Mary L. Flood Library so that the names still remain a part of an education facility. Discussion followed regarding preparations to sell the Flood property. Commission members viewed PBS Channel 6's program "Life Wise" that featured the Malley Fitness Center and Melissa Pascucci , Recreation Program Administrator. The show spoke of the Malley Senior Recreation Center and its fitness program for seniors. Hultberg informed the Commission that on Monday night, City Council gave its approval for the inline hockey rink and basketball court at Sinclair. Hultberg reported that construction on the rink will begin in late April and should be completed by June. Hultberg added that the City will be coordinating with Chris Gramstorff on construction schedule in order to not interfere with Sinclair's schedule . Waldman asked in regard to the handball courts at Sinclair. Black stated that it has been put on hold until the school determines ifthere is a need for the courts. XII. The Commission was told that the Department recently purchased a life-size milking cow for the Belleview Children's Farm. Hultberg explained that the cow will be on display at the Englewood Recreation Center over spring break for children to milk and submit a name for it. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:27pm . /iliuxu,_ (l ~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •