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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-14 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 14, 1992 Following a golf cart tour of Belleview Park, and introduction and brief job explanations of Parks personnel -Parks Administrator Chris Korba, Parks District Specialist Steve Lasley, and Parks Maintenance Tech. I Bruce Hindes -the regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 6 :15 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Belleview Park Shelter No. 3. Members present: Armstrong, Bannick, Christie, Clayton, Gomes, Neyer Waggoner, Wiggins, Black, ex officio Members absent: Gerlick Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager Steve Lasley, Parks District Specialist Chris Korba, Parks Administrator Bruce Hindes, Parks Maintenance Tech. I Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of April 9, 1992. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented . The motion passed unanimously. Director Esterly explained the Commission's role in preparing the 1993 budget for the Parks Section of Public Works and the Recreation Department. Esterly stated that a list of prioritized Parks and Recreation projects needs to be finalized at the June Commission meeting resulting in Commission's recommendation to the City Manager. Esterly asked for recommendations for inclusion in the Public Improvement Fund (PIF). Director Black stated that a problem has developed at the Englewood Golf Course wherein Platte River trail bikers are parking at the golf course while using the bike trail. Black stated that he will be recommending to the City Manager within the next week that the land west of Riverside Miniature Golf Course be 1 converted into a temporary parking area for bikers. This is the land that has been previously considered for "Oxford Park". Black stated that future park development of the land will include parking facilities and will be included in the PIF . Director Esterly reviewed the current list of possible PIF requests, including improvements to Belleview Park in conjunction with the Regional Park development, Oxford Park development , and a third skateboard facility possibly located at Centennial Park . Esterly suggested that the Commission prioritize the Belleview Park improvements and consider a five year plan for the improvements. Brief discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the Highway Department replacing parking that may be removed during the Windermere construction. Esterly indicated that project costs will be provided at the June meeting to facilitate prioritizing projects . Commissioner Waggoner suggested that Director Esterly attend a Lions Club meeting and make a presentation concerning the expansion of the train system at Belleview Park. Brief discussion ensued . Director Black stated that he will have a list of Recreation PIF and Lottery Fund projects available for discussion at the June Commission meeting. Other projects mentioned were tennis court resurfacing, sand volleyball courts, and playground upgrades. Mayor Wiggins entered the meeting at 6:55 p.m. The Commission discussed possible locations for construction of a permanent skateboard facility at Belleview Park. Topics of concern included security , CIRSA limitations, accessibility, and impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The Commission agreed that the new facility could be enhanced with a trails system along with ramps to be constructed in the "passive picnic" site in the Nature Area proposed in the Belleview Park re-development plan . Director Black explained that City Council meets with each City board and commission yearly . The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet with 2 Council on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m. Black asked that he be contacted if Commission Members have a topic to be discussed at that meeting . Director Black reported that park reservations are being transferred from the Public Works Department to the Englewood Recreation Center effective Monday, May 18. Director Black informed the Commission that Jim Chambers, who is working in the area of economic development, is now estimating 60 to 65 people will be j oining the Business Appreciation Golf Tournament instead of 120 as previously estimated . The tournament wil l feature a shot gun start, however the course will be opened to the public approximately two hours earlier than originally planned . Director Black discussed the possibility of changing the time frame for advertising for youth Commission members so as not to interfere with end-of -the - schoo l -year activities, suggesting that perhaps this may create a higher number of applicants. Discussion ensued . Mayor Wiggins suggested that if more applications are not received this year, perhaps next year the Commission may want to consider recommending to Council that a change in the ordinance be made due to the low number of youth applicants each year. Methods of advertising were discussed. The Commission agreed to try advertising in February next year . Commissioner Armstrong questioned the need for guard rails to be placed along Belleview Avenue to prevent cars coming over the hill at high rates of speed from entering the park area . She referred to just such an incident a few years ago, and suggested that the Commission write a letter to the State Highway Department requesting the rails. It was suggested that this be pursued at the time of the Regional Park development in the near future. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 3 Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 11, 1992 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at Cushing Park. Members present: Armstrong, Bannick, Christie, Gerlick, Gomes, Gulley, Neyer, Sortland, Waggoner Members absent: Black, ex officio Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works LuAnne Mickelson, Recreation Services Manager Toby Lujan, Parks Maintenance Tech II Chairman Neyer introduced Youth Members Kari Sortland and Becky Gulley, who have been appointed to replace Youth Members Mark Wiggins and Dan Clayton following the expiration of their terms on June 1, 1992. Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of May 14, 1992. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Director Esterly introduced Toby Lujan, Parks Maintenance Tech II, explaining that his responsibilities include seeing that Cushing Park is maintained along with City Hall, Police/Fire Complex, Little Dry Creek and the Plaza, and the Detention Pond. Recreation Services Manager Mickelson, filling in for Director Black, informed the Commission that a facilities tour has been scheduled for June 24 at 5:00 p.m. She encouraged new members and anyone interested to attend. Mickelson reported that Director Black has determined the proposed Oxford Park area could provide an alternate parking area for bikers to park their cars and gain easy access to the Platte River trail, which would alleviate crowded parking conditions at the Englewood Golf Course. The City of Sheridan advised that fencing and asphalt paving of the parking area would be required. Commissioner Waggoner 1 suggested that staff approach the Southwest Greenway organization to contribute funds. Recreation Services Manager Mickelson extended an invitation to the Commission to attend an ice cream social on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, which the City is hosting for City employees and Board and Commission members. Mickelson stated that Englewood Parks and Recreation, more specifically Rotolo Park, has been named in the John Rotolo will, however the dollar amount is not known at this time. There was brief discussion regarding the Larry Scott property that was willed to Englewood Parks and Recreation last Fall. Commissioner Armstrong left the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Information was distributed, for Commission's consideration and recommendations, regarding Parks and Recreation capital improvement items for the 1993 budget preparation process. The following items were determined to be of highest priority, in no particular order: Replace 25 passenger bus Resurface swimming pool -ERC Replace drinking fountains (2) -ERC Replace ice machine -Malley Replace tables (6) -Malley Replace refrigerator -Malley Replace/update Hoyer Lift -ERG Replace dishwasher -Malley Belleview railroad expansion (funded over 3-4 year period) Skateboard park -Belleview Park Restroom near shelters 3 & 4 -Belleview Park New shelter -Belleview Park Passive picnic area -Belleview Park Lighted bike path -Belleview Park Oxford Entry Park Broadway Park (less extensive than original plan) Plaza restrooms Playground equipment Tennis court resurfacing Centennial shelter renovation Tree replacement 2 The following items were determined to be medium priority, in no particular order: Install floor tile -ERG Replace carpeting -ERG Replace urinals -ERG Replace cash register -ERG Scanner -ERG Replace phone system -Malley Replace wall systems (moveable) -ERG act . & all-purpose rooms Replace wall systems (2) -ERG racquetball courts Replace locker room flooring -ERG New playground -Belleview Park Additional shelter -Centennial Park The following items were determined to be of lowest priority, in no particular order: Install small item lockers -ERG Regional Park under/over pass Centennial Lake shoreline Cushing Park improvements Centennial Park parking lots Parking lot Whitaker -Belleview Park Parking lot Windermere -Belleview Park New skateboard park -Centennial Park Sand volleyball courts (2) Discussion included the possibility of the State contributing funds for restroom construction near shelters 3 and 4 at Belleview Park; earmarking funds over a 3-4 year period to accomplish the Belleview Park railroad expansion project; and the prospect of Public Service Company lighting the Belleview Park trail system using the City undergrounding fee. Commissioner Gomes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gerlick, to recommend to City Manager Fraser that consideration be given to the Commission's prioritized list of Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement projects for the 1993 budget preparation process. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bannick left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Recording Secretary Wilks advised that the Commission meeting with City Council originally scheduled for June 15 has been postponed and tentatively re- scheduled for August 17. The Commission agreed that this date would be acceptable . 3 There was brief discussion regarding a potluck supper during the July Commission meeting at Bates/Logan Park. Commissioner Gomes briefly discussed the condition of the Romans Park tennis courts. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 4