HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-27 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes of July 27, 1993
The special meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Public Library
Anderson Conference Room.
Members present: Armstrong, Christie, Gerlick, Gomes, Markwood, Neyer,
Black, ex officio
Members absent: Waggoner
Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works
Frank Gryglewicz, Acting Director of Financial
Services
Jerry Nestler, Housing Specialist, Community
Development
Chairman Neyer noted that this is a special meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission called specifically to address recent controversy
regarding the City renting, rather than selling, the Larry Scott property.
Director Black introduced Housing Specialist Jerry Nestler, and
explained that as a member of the Community Development Housing Division
staff, Mr. Nestler is overseeing renovation of the Larry Scott property.
Commissioner Gomes asked for clarification of a statement that was made at the
Commission meeting of July 8, 1993 by a resident of Arapahoe Acres concerning
"shoddy materials" that are being used for the renovation. Mr . Nestler stated
that every effort is being made to insure that materials and workmanship meet
quality and above quality standards. Nestler listed renovation projects in
progress which are necessary to bring this property within code, including
furnace, water heater, and garbage disposal replacements; electrical work;
repair of water seepage from the laundry area into the conduit below the slab;
bathroom renovations; carpet and linoleum replacements; paint; window
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replacement on the back side of the property with double paned tempered glass;
tree trimming ; and sprinkler system replacement.
Commissioner Armstrong entered the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
Director Black introduced Acting Financial Services Director Frank
Gryglewicz. Mr. Gryglewicz explained that paying back the General Fund for
costs incurred with this property will lower the future value when the
property is sold. Mr . Gry glewicz and the Commission discussed at length the
pros and cons of selling or renting the property , including various financing
scenarios, other City-owned rental property through Englewood Housing,
concerns of Arapahoe Acres residents, etc .
The Commission expressed concern for making a decision that would be
most financiall y beneficial for the City and, at the same time, addressing the
concerns of the Arapahoe Acres residents. In so doing, the Commission made
the following determinations.
1. Based on the best current information available, renting, re-evaluating
and possibly selling the property in 10 years would create an approximate
$100,000 increase in potential revenue over selling the property and carrying
the note for 15 years.
2. By not using this donation in the best fiscal sense, future donations to
the City could be impacted.
3. The Parks and Recreation Commission did not seek this donation, and did
not use tax dollars to obtain this property for rental purposes.
4. The rental option of this property is reversible at any time; however,
sale of the property is not.
5. It's fair to say that any potential buyer could use the property for
rental income. The Arapahoe Acres area is currently 5% rental property.
6. With the City as an owner, neighbors of the property have the benefit of
not having a potential absentee owner who would feel no moral obligation to be
sensitive to the needs of its neighbors. Both the City and the Parks and
Recreation Commission have that obligation.
7. The City is already in the rental business, and will continue to be,
through Englewood Housing. This property will be handled consistently with
other rentals, and the Parks and Recreation Commission will monitor the
progress of this investment .
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Commissioner Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gomes to
recommend to City Council that its original motion made at the December 10,
1992 meeting be upheld. Because of the items stated above, the Commission
reiterated that renting the house for 10 years and re-evaluating selling it at
that time would, in fact, be in the best interest of the citizens of
Englewood. With a call for the vote, the motion passed with one opposing vote
from Commissioner Christie .
The Commission discussed the importance of declaring its intention to
City Council of being good stewards of the property and re-evaluating this
decision annually.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p .m.
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