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Home My WebLink About1991-07-11 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 11, 1991 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Belleview Park shelter #2. Members present: Armstrong, B. Clayton, D. Clayton, Daugherty, Gerlick, Neyer, C. Wiggins, M. Wiggins, Black, ex officio Members absent: Gomes Also present: Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager Jeff Jones, Program Assistant Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of June 13, 1991. There were none . A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Neyer introduced and welcomed the recently appointed Youth Commission Members, Dan Clayton and Mark Wiggins. Director Black introduced Jeff Jones to the Commission and stated that Jeff ha s worked with the Recreation Department for a number of years. He is present tonight to set up video equipment so the Commission can view the taping of the Cushing Park skateboard facility grand opening. The Commission discussed the use of the skateboard facilities at Belleview and Cushing Parks, equipment durability and maintenance, etc. The Commission agreed to eliminate the tour of the future Regional Park from the agenda. Director Black reported that the fireworks display was very successful and he commended the hard work of Commissioner Gomes during the activities throughout the day. Black stated that approximately 1,300 cars used the parking area at the Fairgrounds site, but that no parking fees were charged. Commissioner Armstrong suggested that within the next three to four months, the Commission should discuss - 1 - whether or not the City should continue to participate in the fireworks event since Englewood is the major contributor of funds and manpower. Commissioner Clayton requested that staff provide a comprehensive estimate showing manpower, materials, equipment, etc. to accurately determine the City's cost. Director Black distributed copies of a CPRA quarterly publication, and copies of a Denver Post article showing metro area golf course fees, etc. Also distributed were copies of a memo inviting members of boards and commissions to the City employees' picnic. The Commission was informed that their meeting Monday night with City Council will be at 6:30 p.m. rather than 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room . Director Black reported that preliminary budgets were turned in this week to City Administration. Black stated that he has recommended no cuts in programming but that minor changes in some accounts were made. Operations Manager Kavinsky reported that the Belleview Park is experiencing turf damage due to a leak in the sprinkler system and having to shut the system down . Kavinsky stated he is investigating the possibility of changing from using well water at Belleview Park to the City's water main system. Commissioner Clayton recalled that last summer, the sewer plant was unable to keep up with the demand of treated water and expressed concern that adding the Belleview Park watering system would be an added burden to the system. Kavinsky stated he was informed by Utilities Manager Woika that this should not create a problem since park watering i s done during the night . Director Black stated that Woika is scheduled to meet with the Commission at the August meeting to discuss these issues. Director Black reported that the Recreation Department has applied to the Arapahoe County Cultural Council for available funds, and that Recreation Manager LuAnne Mickelson is attending that meeting tonight to learn what funding Englewood will receive. Commissioner Wiggins stated he is aware that Littleton and Aurora -2 - seem to be receiving the highest percentage of available funds. Wiggins recommended that Englewood provide additional representation at the Cultural Council meetings. There was brief discussion on the status of the Drama Program. Director Black stated that some logistical matters are being dealt with, but he feels that citizen response is good in spite of the location change. Kristi Daugherty entered the meeting at 6:18 p.m. The Commission Goals and Objectives were discussed. It was agreed that all items should be approved by the Commission as they are accomplished by each assigned Commission member. Commissioner Armstrong requested that Goals and Objectives item no. 2a be listed on the August agenda for the Commission's consideration. The Commission discussed a recent opinion poll that appeared in the Englewood Sentinel regarding Recreation Program revenue recovery. Discussion ensued regarding direct and indirect costs for Recreation programs. Commissioner Clayton stated that the City will be working with a representative of the Contractors Association and some local contractors with job costing experience to develop some data so that the City can determine direct and indirect costs of a program. There was considerable discussion regarding Parks and Recreation publicity that has appeared in the Englewood Sentinel in recent weeks. Chairman Neyer stated he will write a letter to the editor expressing appreciation that the City provided the fireworks display for the enjoyment of area residents. Commissioner Wiggins stated that the lettering on the signs posted at the skateboard facilities is peeling and suggested that they be replaced with a more durable material. Commissioner Clayton recommended that funding for restroom facilities on the Englewood Plaza be requested in the 1992 budget. Operations Manager Kavinsky stated that a water and sewer tap exists on the Plaza for that purpose. He received an estimated cost of $60,000 to construct a year-round facility. - 3 - Commissioner Clayton reminded the Commission that Rick Reynolds of RBI has volunteered to develop a landscape architecture plan for Centennial Lake at no co s t to the City. Clayton stated that when the City obtains ownership of the land aroun d the lake, i t would be a good opportunity for the City to develop the lake area for recreational purposes using volunteer manpower . Clayton stated he will check with City Attorney Rick DeWitt for information regarding the status of the City's acquisition of the south shore property. Commissioner Clayton announced his resignation to the Commission, explaining that he is pleased that Dan Clayton has been appointed as a Youth Member, but that he wishes to step aside while his son serves. The Commission discussed filling Clayton's position. Commissioner Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Daugherty, to recommend to City Council at the Council/Commission meeting on July 15 that the position opened up by the resignation of Commissioner Clayton be filled with a School Board member with full voting power for the remainder of that term . The motion passed unanimously. The Commission agreed to discuss at a later date the composition of the Commission membership regarding numbers of Council members and School Board member s . Commissioner Wiggins requested that funds be budgeted for the five trees to be planted in the Broadway Park so that planting can take place next year. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Lindsay J . Wilks, Recording Secretary - 4 - City of Englewood Di! I C l ayton C ounc i Iman Al Large 958 E. Corne! l Avenue Eng l ewood , Co l orado 789 3230 Mayor Susan Van Dyke District II Mayor Pro Tern Alexandra Habenicht At-Large Tim Bu ll ock Counc il Member At -Large Wm. A . C layton , Jr. Council Member At -Large Rita Hathaway Council Me mber District I Roger Ko ltay Counci l Member Dist ri ct Ill C ly de Wigg ins Counc il Member Dist rict IV 3400 S . Ela ti Straet Eng lewood , Colorado 80110 -2304 Ph o ne (30 3 ) 762-2310 (30 3 ) 762 -2300 FAX (303) 789-1125 J ul y 11, 1 991 Englewood C i t y Counc il Englewood, Co l orado Ladies and Ge ntl emen , Please ac ce pt this l etter as from the Englewood Parks and effective immediately. my f o r ma l Recreation es_ignation Commission, As you know, my son Dan has accepted appointment to th e C o mmiss i on as a youth member. believe that this f3 an e~citing oppo r tun ity for him t o participate in cu r cc~m unity anJ grow as an individua l, and t he f e f o r· f:; be l i e v 1:= t he be s t co u r s e f o r me i s to r e sign a t this tim e. It h as b een my pleas ui e to se r ve en th e Commi ss i on for a l mo st f o ur y ears , a~d have cer tainly enjo ye d t he e~p e ~ience _ We have seen a number o f i mportant changes t a ke p l ace , and am sure that t he Comm is s ion ~ill c ontinue to work for great programs for our city . Eng l ewood i s f o rtunate to have such a fin e group of ded icat ed citizens to ser ve as Commiss i on members. l wil l miss o u r monthly meetings, and will l ook forward to reading the minutes from Parks and Rec . with great anticipa t ion . Tha nk y o u, copy t o : Mr . St e ve Neyer , Cha i rman Eng l e wood Park s a n d Rec r ea ti o n Commission 8 b