HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-08 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of July 8, 1993
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at Romans Park, 1700 E. Floyd Avenue.
Members present: Armstrong, Christie, Gerlick, Gomes, Markwood, Neyer,
Waggoner, Black, ex officio
Members absent: None.
Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works
Debby Pool, 1431 E. Cornell Avenue
Residents of the Arapahoe Acres Subdivision
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of June 10,
1993. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Pre-scheduled visitors Debby Pool and other residents from the Arapahoe Acres Subdivision
were present to address the Commission regarding the Larry Scott property, located at 2931 S.
Franklin St. Mrs. Pool stated she has been appointed spokesperson by the residents, and thanked
the Commission for the opportunity to address their concerns relating to rental of the Larry Scott
property. Mrs. Pool discussed concerns of the Arapahoe Acres residents, and listed reasons for
requesting that the City, as owner of the property, give further consideration to the possibility of
selling the property rather than renting it:
1. Arapahoe Acres residents question the propriety of the City's involvement in property
management.
2. Rental property in the neighborhood may have an effect on property value.
3. Arapahoe Acres residents believe that selling the house upon completion of the current
renovation would guarantee a profit that could be used for Parks and Recreation programs.
Mrs. Pool advised the Commission that the Arapahoe Acres community will be approaching
City Council with this issue in the near future.
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The Commission requested staff to provide updated figures showing the current property
value and renovation costs prior to reconsidering their previous recommendation to Council, which
was to rent the property for a period of 10 years before considering selling it. Further discussion
included current lawn care and renovation efforts, as well as advantages and disadvantages in the
City owning and renting this property.
Commissioner Markwood entered the meeting at 5:55 p.m. and was introduced to, and
welcomed by, ·the Commission. Commissioner Markwood was appointed by City Council to
replace Gregg Bannick, who recently resigned his position on the Commission.
A brief review of events surrounding the City's acquisition of the Larry Scott property was
given for Commissioner Markwood's information. At Commissioner Markwood's suggestion, the
Commission discussed the feasibility of the City selling the property and carrying the note. Staff
was requested to determine the legality of the City holding the note in the event a sale of this type
is considered.
Director Black reported that the Night of the Stars program was cancelled in the Spring due
to low participation; however a similar program is being offered through the Summer Playgrounds
Program. Black indicated that staff is hopeful this approach will give new direction to the
program.
Director Black reminded the Commission of the meeting scheduled with City Council on
July 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
Director Black reported that, as a result of a letter from the Parks and Recreation
Commission to the South Suburban Board of Directors, Kevin Green and Dave Lorenz, from the
South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, have requested to meet with the Commission at the
August meeting regarding their intentions for constructing a miniature golf course at the proposed
Regional Park site at Belleview and Windermere. Commissioner Armstrong suggested that Scott
Simpson and Jim Herdener, owners of the Riverside Miniature Golf Course and Go-Kart facility, be
invited to attend the meeting.
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Director Black offered kudos to Commissioner Gomes and his family for their volunteer
services with the fireworks display each year. Gomes reported that $1, 736 was collected in
parking fees for the fireworks display in spite of the rains during the evening.
Commissioner Armstrong left the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
With regard to Commission's motion at the June Commission meeting recommending to
City Council that youth members be honorary voting members and that the quorum consist of four
of the seven regular members, Commissioner Christie stated that School Board President Mary
Dounay was uncertain of the intent of the motion, as it was worded, of whether or not the youth
members would be voting members. Director Black clarified that youth members would be voting
members, however would no longer be considered a part of the quorum. Christie informed the
Commission that Dounay suggested directing the youth member recruitment process through Dan
Franklin at Englewood High School for a better response from students.
Director Esterly reported that Englewood has been working with the City of Littleton, the
South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and the Greenway Foundation to solicit funds to
construct a bicycle trail from the Platte River under Santa Fe, through Belleview Park and
continuing to the Highline Canal. The City of Littleton, as the primary entity, applied for, and
received, federal matching funds for the trail. Esterly explained that these four entities are now
working to solicit funds from the Arapahoe County lottery as partial matching funds. Esterly
stated that the group is also proceeding with a preliminary design of the bicycle trail to aid in the
fund raising effort, and the cost of the design will be shared by Englewood and the City of
Littleton, upon City Council's approval of the intergovernmental agreement.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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