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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-09 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 9, 1991 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Golf Course Maintenance Facility. Members present: Armstrong, Clayton, Daugherty, Dounay, Gerlick, Neyer, White, Wiggins, Black, ex officio Members absent: Gomes Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager Dave Lee, Golf Course Superintendent Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of April 11, 1991 . There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Director Black introduced Golf Course Superintendent Dave Lee to the Commission. Black called attention to the new additions to the golf course maintenance facility, i.e., the storage facility, asphalt paving, improvements to the pole barn, etc. Youth Commissioner Dounay entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Commissioner Clayton entered the meeting at 5:39 p.m. Director Black reported that the skateboard equipment will be in place at the Cushing Park facility when the fence is installed, which is expected to be the middle of next week. He stated that the original estimate received from CIRSA for the insurance rider policy for skateboarding was $2,200 per year, however the actual amount will be $3,106 per year since there are two facilities. Black stated that he is working with Office Engineer Rick Kahm to hold a grand opening on June 8 at the Cushing Park facility. The grand - 1 - opening activities will promote safety, and there will be demonstrations and prizes. There was some discussion regarding Commission representation at the grand opening, newspaper coverage, and possible television coverage. Commissioner Daugherty entered the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Director Black reported that, although plans are not yet finalized, the Summer Drama Program will be held at the Loretto Heights College. Black stated that in exchange for use of their auditorium, the College will use Englewood ballfield facilities as well as other recreation facilities. Black stated that rehearsals and classes will be held at Sinclair Middle School, and tryouts will be held at Fisher Auditorium at Englewood High School. Director Esterly reported that the Belleview Park pedestrian bridge crossing the flume from the Chenango parking lot has been removed because of unsafe conditions. Plans are under way to either restore the existing bridge or to construct a new one, which they expect will be in place in the near future. Operations Manager Kavinsky discussed the 1991 tennis court replacement program. He stated that City funds, along with funds from Englewood Schools, are available to replace the Englewood High School tennis courts. He was notified that the Flood Middle School courts are also in need of repair, and stated that he is unsure that funds will be available at this time for court improvements at that location. There was considerable discussion regarding the condition and possible alternative uses of the Flood Middle School tennis courts, and the condition of other Englewood courts. Kavinsky stated that, in spite of the extensive efforts that were made to stabilize the slopes at Belleview Park, the earth continues to move and the courts will crack with the movement. The Charles Hay courts, over the last year, have suffered an earth movement of some kind which caused a separation of the court surface. - 2 - Director Black reported that an agreement has been made with the Department of Safety Services for police officers to use the Recreation Center beginning June 1 for their physical fitness program. Director Black reported that a Before and After School Program is scheduled to begin at Bishop Elementary School in the Fall. Commissioner Clayton reviewed revenue policies being discussed by City Council as they would pertain to City services, user fees, privatization of services, etc. Clayton stated that there is a trend nation-wide to establish user fees for such services as street maintenance, snow plowing, street lights, drainage, etc., but that City Council suggests that these services should be paid with general tax revenues. He explained that Council interprets user fees as being a fee that would be paid for playing golf, library fines, recreation programs, actual amount of water used, building plans, building permits, etc. Brief discussion ensued. Director Black reported that City Council passed a resolution on the Commission's recommendation to allow Englewood business owners to use recreation facilities and programs at the resident fees. Black will provide information to businesses at a town meeting on June 15 regarding procedures for using the facilities and registering for programs. Commissioner Armstrong distributed revised copies of the Commission Goals and Objectives. Discussion ensued regarding Commission representation at the Malley Center Advisory Board and/or Trust Fund Committee, and recruitment procedures for Youth Commission Members. Commissioner Wiggins made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Daugherty, to adopt the Goals and Objects for the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission for 1991. The motion passed. Chairman Neyer discussed an orientation packet/outline he assembled to be distributed to new Commission members (Goals and Objectives item #2a), and suggested facility tours be scheduled for new and existing members. - 3 - Commissioner Armstrong reminded Youth Members Dounay and White to complete a timetable for youth member recruitment procedures as stated in the goals and objectives. Commissioner Gerlick discussed his concerns regarding item Sc of the Commission Goals and Objectives to determine whether or not Council representative members should be voting members. It was pointed out that since most topics are referred to City Council for consideration, Council representatives will have a note either way. Wiggins and Clayton assured the Commission that they would feel comfortable regardless of Commission's decision. There was discussion pertaining to whether or not two additional citizen members should be appointed as voting members in the event that the two Council members become non-voting members. Clayton stated that Council Person Bullock introduced a ballot proposal suggesting term limitations for City Council members and that discussion will probably arise regarding time limitations for board and commission members as well. The Commission tabled further discussion until Clayton can research the City Charter regarding Council representation on boards and commissions. Commissioner Wiggins reported that a representative from the Denver Mens Senior Baseball League attended the City Council meeting and requested use of the Harry Wise Field this summer. Operations Manager Kavinsky stated that this team was denied field usage due to deterioration of the field caused by overuse. Kavinsky explained that the heavy use does not allow time for the turf to rejuvenate and field maintenance programs are restricted. Kavinsky stated that he received a written request from Englewood High School staff that play be limited at the field because of its current condition. Youth Commissioner White left the meeting at 7:05 p.m. - 4 - Commissioner Clayton expressed thanks and appreciation for the efforts extended by Golf Course Supt. Lee and Operations Manager Kavinsky and their staffs for helping to make the 10,000 Trees Project a success . Commissioner Clayton inquired about the status of resolving the varying water temperature problem at the Englewood Recreation Center. Operations Manager Kavinsky stated work will begin immediately when signatures are obtained on the contract with Hurst and Burr Plumbing and Heating Company . Clayton suggested that when projects such as this are completed, notice should be posted on the bulletin board at the Recreation Center to inform the public. Commissioner Armstrong reported that Cherry Creek is participating in a junior life guard program this year that has received a great response. She recommended that Englewood may want to consider a similar program in the future. Commissioner Wiggins expressed appreciation to Englewood Recreation Center staff for the use of the Center for the After Prom Party. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p .m. Lindsay J. Wilks , Recording Secretary - 5 - RESOLUTIOO NO. ~ t SERIFS OF 1991 - A RESOLUTIOO APPOINTING DAN CLAY'Im AS YOUTH MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RF.rnFATIOO CCM-tISSIOO. WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Conmission consists of nine rrembers, two of whan are to be under the age of eighteen years when appointed for tenns to expire on June 1, in the following year; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint the two youth rrembers for the tenn expiring June 1, 1992; NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLE.W:X)D, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Dan Clayton is hereby appointed as youth rrember to the Parks and Recreation Corrrnission for the tenn of July 1, 1991 to June 1, 1992. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 1st day of July, 1991. Attest: ~u~ VV.-&~ Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk I, Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No.~, Series of 1991. /?~,i//.~ Patricia H. Crow