HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-09 PRC MINUTESMinutes of April 9, 1992
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 5:50 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Municipal Golf
Course Old Clubhouse.
Members present: Armstrong, Bannick, Christie, Clayton, Neyer, Waggoner,
Wiggins, Black, ex officio
Members absent: Gerlick, Gomes
Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works
Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager
Jim Chambers, Public Service Company
Dave Lee, Golf Course Superintendent
Bob Burgener, Golf Course Manager
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes
of March 12, 1992. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the
minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Director Black introduced Jim Chambers, from the Public Service Company who is
working in the area of economic development with the Cities of Englewood, Sheridan
and Littleton. Mr. Chambers is currently working with City staff to develop an
Englewood Business Appreciation Golf Tournament and Lunch in hopes of building
internal business relationships and to acquaint Englewood businesses with City
staff, facilities, and the community, and to encourage their continued City support.
Chambers stated that the Englewood Golf Course will be closed approximately one-half
day on May 27 for this event. He discussed some strategies that are being
considered for the tournament.
Golf Course Supt. Dave Lee briefly discussed the feasibility study that is
currently being conducted by the Norris Dullea Company which will include expansion
of the golf course clubhouse, parking islands and other golf course facilities as
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well as a recommendation regarding the future of the golf course concession.
Director Black stated that the study will be completed around the end of July and a
presentation will be made to the Commission upon its completion. Lee stated that,
in an effort to provide a safer parking area, staff has proceeded to remove trees
and junipers from the islands and will level the islands and plant ground cover and
flower beds.
Operations Manager Jim Kavinsky presented an update on the latest Regional
Park Master Plan, which includes three lighted ballfields and parking facilities on
the South Drive-in property; open fields and parking on the fairground property, as
well as a fountain, horseshoe pits, shuffle board, and an art show area; softball ,
fields, ponds, playground, lighted volleyball and basketball courts, and hockey in
the Progress Park area.
Kavinsky reviewed staff's recommendations for Belleview Park development,
including relocating the skateboard park and regaining use of the tennis court now
occupied by the skateboard facility, additional bike paths, handicap access ramps,
relocation of the Children's Farm, additional shelter and restroom facilities,
additional playground area, extension of the railroad track and construction of a
second depot, soccer fields and parking facilities. Commissioner Armstrong
suggested consideration be given to large open air shelters.
The Commissioner discussed possible relocation sites for the skateboard park
within Belleview Park as well as other locations in the City. Commissioner
Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Waggoner, to endorse a third
skateboard park location at Centennial Park but that no decision be made until a
plan has been determined for the skateboard facility at Belleview Park. The motion
passed unanimously.
Director Esterly requested input regarding offering staff's recommended
Belleview Park Master Plan for incorporation into the South Suburban Regional Park
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Master Plan. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Waggoner made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, to incorporate Englewood's Master Plan for park
development and recreation facility development into the South Suburban Master Plan.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission agreed to reschedule the May Commission meeting location to
Belleview Park instead of the Malley Center, to gain insight for an appropriate
skateboard facility site at the park.
The Commission discussed at length the feasibility of the City purchasing the
South Drive-in site for soccer and softball facilities. It was estimated that the
price of the property will be approximately $1.4 million. Following considerable
discussion regarding purchase costs, appraisals, land surveys and environmental
audits, Commissioner Waggoner made a motion, seconded by Chairman Neyer, to
recommend to City Council that purchase of the South Drive-in property not be
pursued. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission agreed that, should the
rental and lumber companies west of Belleview Park become vacant in the future, the
City should consider purchase of those properties.
Director Esterly discussed, and asked for Commission's input regarding
possible Public Improvement Fund (PIF) projects, i .e., building new skateboard
parks, implementation of the Belleview Park Master Plan, and shade at the Plaza.
Commissioner Waggoner stated he would be in favor of development of Oxford Park.
Golf Course Supt. Lee stated there seems to be a considerable amount of vandalism in
that area recently. Commissioner Armstrong suggested consideration be given to
improvements at the Duncan Park playground. Director Black stated that his staff is
preparing a PIF list which will include repair and maintenance of recreation
facilities, and major consideration for repair or replacement of the 26 passenger
bus. Black stated he will be discussing that matter with City Manager Fraser in the
near future. There was brief discussion regarding replastering the Sinclair Pool,
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and ADA requirements relating to the Recreation Center and other City facilities.
Commissioner Armstrong requested that Carol Hunter, who is involved nationally with
ADA, be scheduled for the May or June Commission meeting to make a presentation
regarding the ADA program and requirements .
Director Esterly extended some information regarding Windermere improvements
stating that the Colorado Department of Transportation consultant is favoring,
although not in the form of a final recommendation as yet, a bridge at the location
of Big Dry Creek instead of a series of box culverts.
Youth Commissioners Clayton and Wiggins reported on arrangements they have
made for recruiting youth members for the upcoming terms to begin June 1.
With regard to enforcement of the City ordinance pertaining to dogs in
Englewood Parks, Director Esterly stated that it would take a significant amount of
money to provide enforcement personnel. Discussion ensued. Director Esterly will
check with the Neighborhood Services Division to determine if a solution is
available for controlling dogs running freely in the parks.
With regard to the newly constructed soccer field at Jason Park, Director
Esterly reported that Parks staff is in the process of determining a means for
screening the adjacent homes from soccer balls gone awry. Discussion ensued.
Director Black reported that he is working with Golf Course Manager Bob
Burgener to prepare some information in response to requests they have received for
shotgun tournaments, and explained that few such tournaments are permitted due to
their effect on golf course revenue since the course is closed to the public during
tournament times.
For Commission's information , Director Black reported that, in the near
future, park shelter permits and Detention Pond field permits will be issued from
the Recreation Center by Recreation staff .
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Director Black informed the Commission that Playground Centers for this summer
will be at Cherrelyn , Charles Hay and Clayton Elementary Schools . He also reported
that a new Before and After School program will begin at Cherrelyn in September .
Director Black reported that the Friday Night Live program held on Saturday
nights at the Englewood Recreation Center, has been successful and they expect
attendance to increase.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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