HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-08 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of October 8, 1992
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Malley Senior Recreation
Center.
Members present: Bannick, Christie, Gerlick, Gomes, Gulley,
Neyer, Sortland, Waggoner , Black, ex officio
Members absent: Armstrong
Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works
Dona Kooy, Facility Supervisor, Malley Center
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes
of September 10, 1992. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the
minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously .
Director Black introduced Malley Center Supervisor Dona Kooy, and informed the
Commission that Dona has been chosen Employee of the Month for the month of October.
Director Black reviewed items approved by Council at the budget retreat
relating to the 1993 Parks and Recreation budgets. Items approved include:
1) new summer Playground and Day Camp sites will be initiated, proposed for
Maddox and Sinclair Schools respectively.
2) development study of the St. Louis property acquired for expansion of the
Malley Center through a donation from Elsie Malley. Director Black explained that
the property is being considered for temporary parking until such time that the
Center is expanded.
3) land acquisition study and phase II environmental study regarding the golf
course expansion. Black stated that staff is currently generating information
concerning golf course fee increases as was suggested by Norris Dullea during their
presentation of the golf course feasibility study.
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4) replacement of the 26 passenger bus; and
5) additional janitorial personnel for the Recreation Center and Malley
Center. Black stipulated that recreation fee increases may be necessary to cover
costs associated with the additional janitorial staff, and that Recreation staff is
also discussing other alternatives for increasing revenue to cover the additional
costs.
Director Esterly reported that the requested city forester position and
forestry program was approved by Council. The forester will be a seasonal or part
time position. Construction of a new shelter at Centennial Park, playground
upgrades and other Commission recommended park amenities were also approved, as well
as lottery items that were recommended by the Commission. Items not approved, among
others, included the expansion of Belleview Park, relocation of the Children's Farm
and relocation of the skateboard facility at Belleview Park. Director Esterly
suggested that future bonds may be available for major capital improvement items
such as the Belleview Park expansion.
With regard to the Larry Scott property, Director Black announced that the
City is expecting to net between $50,000-$60,000. Black stated he anticipates
receiving a recommendation from the Director of Financial Services before the end of
the year regarding investment strategy and disposal of the property, and Council's
recommendation .for proceding. Director Esterly suggests that the City may want to
invest some money to rehabilitate the property before it is placed on the market.
Commissioner Christie reported that she had received information in connection
with the Youth Football Program regarding some scheduling and notification problems.
Director Black stated that refunds will be approved for games that are not
rescheduled.
Youth Commissioner Gulley suggested that, as a staff member of the Englewood
High School newspaper, perhaps this would provide a good avenue for getting the word
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out to students regarding recreation programs and youth member recruitment. Other
possibilities included publishing questionnaires, Recreation Center facility hours,
and issues being discussed by the Commission.
The Commission discussed extensively an incident that occurred on Denny Miller
Field recently involving a Parks and Recreation Commission member during a youth
football game. It was explained that the subject at hand involved a long standing
rule stating that parents and spectators are not permitted in the field areas during
the games. The Commission agreed that it would be helpful to clarify the definition
of "field" vs. "inside the fence". It was also suggested that consideration be
given to striping, or temporarily fencing or roping, a spectator area inside the
perimeter fence during football games. To this end, Director Black stated he will
determine the definition of the playing "field", and, additionally, will designate a
spectator area within the confines of the perimeter fence,_allowing access to the
grass area for spectators. Black added that, following the 1993 season, he would
like to conduct an evaluation of the program to verify that the rights and enjoyment
of the kids have not been compromised. The Commission concurred.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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