HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-12 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of August 1 2, 1 993
[Secretary's Notes:
The Parks and Recreation Commission was originally scheduled to meet at
Centennial Park; however, due to poor weather conditions, the location was changed to
the Servicenter Training Room.]
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 Servicenter
Training Room. Chairman Neyer acknowledged that a quorum was not currently present,
and, therefore, the minutes of the previous meeting could not be approved at this time .
Members present: Christie, Gerlick, Markwood, Neyer, Waggoner
Members absent: Armstrong, Gomes , Black, ex officio
Also present: LuAnne Mickelson, Recreation Services Manager
Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager
Betsy Maxwell, Recreation Intern
Gregg Bannick, Former Parks and Recreation Commission
Member
Kevin Greene, Manager of Recreation, South Suburban Parks
and Recreation District
Recreation Services Manager Mickelson introduced Betsy Maxwefl, who is
interning in Englewood from Arizona State University until the end of August. Mickelson
noted that Ms. Maxwell has been working primarily with the youth sports programs;
however, other program areas have been included in her internship experience.
Former Parks and Recreation Commission Member Gregg Bannick was present to
bid farewell to the Commission and to extend his appreciation for the opportunity to
serve on the Commission. Commission and staff wished him well at his new residence in
Castle Rock.
Operations Manager Kavinsky distributed and reviewed draft copies of a
department policy for tree donations and memorial donations. Kavinsky explained that
the draft policy concerning memorial donations was initiated as a result of Chairman
Neyer's inquiries regarding the City's responsibility for damaged or dying memorial trees.
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Kavinsky stated that, as the draft policy indicates, it is the intention of the Public Works
Department to provide normal maintenance and repair for donations as well as
installation costs up to $250. Kavinsky encouraged Commission's input prior to the
policy being finalized, and it was suggested adding to the draft that acceptance of a
donation is contingent upon approval of staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Commissioner Markwood entered the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Commissioner Christie requested that, upon its completion this Fall, there be a
publication in the Englewood Herald of the picnic shelter being constructed at Rotolo
Park with funds that were donated from the John Rotolo Estate.
Manager of Recreation for the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, Kevin
Greene, entered the meeting and was introduced to the Commission. Mr. Greene
expressed South Suburban' s enthusiasm in the construction of Regional Park. Mr.
Greene explained that revenue producing agencies, such as the proposed miniature golf
and batting cage facilities, are being included in the plan to help offset maintenance
costs for the Park, and stated that bids have been awarded for both the batting cage and
miniature golf facilities. It is anticipated that both facilities will open in the Spring of
1994. With the aid of a diagram, Mr. Greene discussed the layout and construction
phases of the Park facilities. Mr. Greene noted that matters to be worked out prior to
construction include additional water sources, traffic accommodations for the additional
volume generated by park users, pedestrian traffic needs, and adequate parking facilities.
Upon Mr. Greene's departure, the Commission further discussed its concerns
regarding ample parking facilities, predicting that the proposed 200 space parking facility
would not accommodate participants and spectators for five simultaneous soccer games
as well as overlapping games and parking for participants at other park facilities.
Commissioner Markwood expressed concern that inadequate parking on the south side
of Belleview would cause patrons to park at facilities on the north side of Belleview and
then attempt to cross Belleview Avenue on foot. The Commission agreed that a letter to
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City Council would be appropriate to express their concerns regarding parking
accommodations at Regional Park.
Recreation Services Manager Mickelson reminded the Commission that the
Englewood Recreation Center will be closed from August 21 through September 6, 1993
for the annual maintenance program, which will include pool resurfacing and acid
washing, and general Center cleaning and repairs. Mickelson stated that staff will be on
hand at the front counter for program registration and to handle other business matters.
With a quorum now being present, Chairman Neyer asked if there were any
additions or corrections to the minutes of July 8, 1993, and to the minutes of the
Special meeting of July 27, 1993. There were none. A motion was made and seconded
that the minutes of the two meetings be approved as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
The need for sand volleyball facilities in Englewood was discussed . Former
Commission Member Gregg Bannick, as an employee of the Foothills Parks and
Recreation District, interjected that their Clement Park sand volleyball courts are always
in use, largely because of use by high school students from a nearby school, and also
because the Park houses many other attractions. Commissioner Christie suggested that
the Alternative High School would perhaps provide an ideal test location for a facility in
Englewood. Other suggested locations included Jason Park, Belleview Park Nature Area
and Bates/Logan Park.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
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