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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-11 PRC MINUTES.I. II. • III. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of August 11, 2005 CALL TO ORDER ·The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Gomes at Duncan Park, 4800 S. Pennsylvania. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Beverly Bradshaw, City Council Liaison Rebecca Laughlin , Youth Commission Member Krista Niederjohn , Youth Commission Member Absent: Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Also present: Dav~ Lee, Open Space Manager Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Selwyn Hewitt, Resident APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of July 14, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no scheduled guests . IV . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT v. • There were no unscheduled guests. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE The Commission was informed that the City of Englewood has accepted a proposal by Miller Weingarten, representing the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency, and will begin formal negotiations in regard to them using a portion of the golf course for a development project. Manager of Open Space, Dave Lee, explained that Miller Weingarten would lease approximately 56 acres on a long-term basis for $4.25 million. In addition, the portion of the golf course that is on the proposed property lease will be relocated and rebuilt, in its entirety including the Par 3 and driving range, at the sole expense of Miller Weingarten. Lee explained that estimated cost is $4.5 million and would be done by Perry Dye Design who did the Par 3 course. Commission members were told that a public meeting was held on July 27 1h to discuss the proposal and the impact to the golf course . Lee distributed a conceptual drawing of the redesigned course. Discussion ensued . Commission Member Armstrong asked in regard to the benefit to the non-golfer. City Council Member Bradshaw reported that the City would be receiving $4.25 million upfront that will be going into the general fund in addition to getting a new and better golf course. Commission Member Waldman asked how long it would take to relocate and rebuild the golf course. Bradshaw stated eighteen months. Commission members were told that Miller Weingarten is obligated to protect the City of Englewood from loss of profit from operation of the golf course during construction and for two years following the • re-opening. Armstrong verified that Miller Weingarten would be paying for all the golf course reconstruction. Bradshaw replied yes. Waldman asked if the back nine would be staying open during · construction since it is not changing. Bradshaw stated that the back nine would remain open. Armstrong asked in regard to the reconstruction costing more than the $4.5 million and ifMiller Weingarten would be responsible for the additional cost. Commission Member and City Council Member Woodward explained that any change would need to be approved by the City of Englewood but at Miller Weingarten's cost. Woodward went on to explain that the golfcourse would be shifted westward and that the land the golf course is giving up is landfill, making it now the City of Sheridan's responsibility. Bradshaw discussed the proposed agreement and Miller Weingarten's obligation to protect the retail tenants of CityCenter Englewood. Bradshaw also noted that City Council will be moving forward with negotiations for a provision that the City receive a deposit of $150,000 from Miller Weingarten for legal and bond services. Neyer asked what the loss ofrevenue is based off of. Lee explained that it is based on the last five years, which includes five good years the City had even during the drought. Woodward noted that loss of revenue will include the restaurant and learning center. VI. DOG PARK STUDY UPDATE Lee informed the Commission that although the water study has been completed and the results have been received, it is in draft form. Lee reported that staff has been told that there are no water quality issues, only a few areas of concern, so it looks like it will go through. VII. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPRECIATION NIGHT Commission members were reminded of the Board and Commission Appreciation Night on Monday, August 22"d at 6:30pm at Romans Park. VIII. FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTY UPDATE Lee announced the Franklin Street property has sold for $390,000 and the closing has been scheduled for September 3rd. Commission members were told that a motion is needed allowing Rick Kahm, Bob Simpson or Jerrell Black to do the signing for the City at the closing. Woodward verified that the contract include the stipulation that $30,000 go towards improvements to the exterior to the house. Armstrong asked in regard to the need for the motion. Recreation Manager Hultberg explained that the Parks and Recreation Department administers the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Neyer asked where the money from the sale would go. Hultberg stated that it would go into the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. A motion was made by Commission Member Armstrong and seconded by Commission Member Waldman that the Parks and Recreation Commission give authorization to Jerrell Black, Bob Simpson and/or Rick Kahm to consummate the sale of the Franklin Street property. Ayes: Nays: Gomes, Neyer, Armstrong, Waldman, Woodward, Miller, Bradshaw, Neiderjohn, Laughlin None The motion passed unanimously. • • • IX. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE There was no update for the Cultural Arts Commission . Bradshaw commented in regard to the drawing for the cultural space that she had seen. Hultberg noted . that the space should be completed in March of2006. Discussion followed. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Hultberg informed the Commission of an unconscious victim rescue that took place at Pirates Cove on Tuesday, August 81h. Hultberg explained that a 3-year-old boy was found unconscious by a patron in the lagoon area and when the lifeguard administered jaw thrust, the child coughed up water and regained consciousness. Hultberg went on to explain that rescue was called and the child was transported to the hospital where he was kept overnight for observation and released the following day. Hultberg reported that the boy is doing fine. Commission members were told that the department is investigating the incident. Hultberg discussed the Ellis Certification training that is required for aquatics staff, explaining that it is one of the best training programs available. Discussion followed. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Hultberg announced that the City of Englewood would be hosting the CPRA Director's Section meeting on Thursday, August 17 1h. Hultberg explained that the meeting would begin with a tour of Pirates Cove followed by the meeting at a shelter in Belleview Park. • Woodward asked ifthere was any information available in regard to the amount of money the Positively Englewood golf tournament brought in. Hultberg stated that he was told just over $2,000 . Waldman noted that he saw an Englewood Unleashed flier at his veterinarian's office. Englewood School Board representative, Karen Miller, discussed the upcoming school board election. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:07pm. Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary •