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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-14 PRC MINUTESCity of Englewood • I. CALL TO ORDER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of July 14, 2005 • II. III. The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:32pm by Chairperson Gomes at Pirates Cove, 1225 W. Belleview Avenue. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Beverly Bradshaw, City Council Liaison Janet Moore, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Krista Niederjohn , Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Mitch Waldman , Commission Member Jim Woodward , Commission Member Also present: Dave Lee, Open Space Manager Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Bob Spada, Golf Manager AP PROV AL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of June 9, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no scheduled guests. IV . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no unscheduled guests. V. BELLEVIEW PARK DOG STUDY UPDATE Black informed the Commission that the water quality study is still being completed and once it is finalized, the results will be brought back to the Board. VI. FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTY UPDATE Commission members were told that the Franklin Street property realtor is continuing his work on selling the property, which as been listed at $410,000. Discussion followed regarding the price. Black explained that the real tor has already sold three properties in the neighborhood and has several others listed . VII. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UDP ATE Black reported that there is no new development in regard to the Sheridan Redevelopment project that could be discussed but that information should be available to the public soon. • vm. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE There was no update for the Cultural Arts Commission. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black thanked and congratulated Youth Members Laughlin and Niederjohn on their reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black informed the Commission that the Englewood Parks and Recreation would be hosting the August CPRA Director's meeting at Pirates Cove. Black explained that CPRA had asked the City to host the meeting because of the many inquiries that had been made in regard to Pirates Cove. Commission members were informed that a proclamation had been received proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month. X. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Englewood School District Liaison Karen Miller stated that installation of synthetic turf at the high school stadium is underway . Miller reported that the School Board has reviewed the proposed design for the Alternative's High School science lab that will be located on the southeast comer of the building. Miller announced that Dr. McCabe has begun his Superintendent position . Commission Member Armstrong spoke in regard to her daughter's group, Ability Specialists, coming to Pirates Cove. Armstrong explained that due to the circumstances with the group, they need to be very particular in where they go . Armstrong reported that they found Pirates Cove to be very easy to watch over the group and extraordinary safe and that they now plan to bring the group every month .. Recreation Manager Hultberg discussed the successful and smooth-running season Pirates Cove has had, giving credit to the staff. Hultberg spoke of how Pirates Cove employs a large number of Englewood youth. The Commission was informed that the School District has approved the contract for the Sinclair hockey rink. Hultberg discussed the short time frame that will be available for getting the concrete laid before fall/winter. In regard to the presentation by Steven Bauer at the June Commission meeting to fix the Sinclair handball courts, Lee told the Commission that Mr. Bauer's proposal entailed going along the edge of the court which after inspection, can not be done. Lee stated that the Street Department has offered to assist in resurfacing the basketball courts and handball court. Lee reported that staff met with representatives from Englewood Unleashed to review rules in the parks, Jason Park in particular. Lee told commission members that four of the five rules agreed upon are already posted; the fifth rule, "Dogs must be removed at the first sign of aggression" will be added . Lee noted that the Streets Department is making the signs, which will be posted at Jason Park . Golf Course Manager Bob Spada informed the Commission that rounds played at the Englewood Golf Course for 2005 is a little short of rounds played in 2004; noting that rounds have stabilized across the • • XI. • nation. Spada stated that Denver is considering raising their golf green fees by $1.00 for 9-holes and $3 .00 for 18-holes . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6 :15pm. ~(l .~ Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary