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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-13 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of January 13, 2005 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Gomes at the Englewood Golf Course Maintenance Facility, 4000 S. Clay Street. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Beverly Bradshaw, City Council Liaison Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Mitch Waldman , Commission Member Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Also present: Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Wayne Niles, Golf Course Supervisor APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of November 18, 2004. In regard to the City of Sheridan's Redevelopment Update and City Council Member Bradshaw's comment in having the Audubon Society designate the area at the golf course as an Audubon area, Bradshaw clarified that the area the Audubon Society would be designating would be the nature area that the City of Sheridan is looking at redeveloping, and not the entire golf course. The minutes were approved as amended. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for scheduled public comment. IV. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for unscheduled public comment. V. CULTURAL ARTS SPACE, CIVIC CENTER Director Black informed the Commission that staff is moving forward with plans for completion of the Civic Center cultural space and has hired Howard McGregor, a world-renowned sound expert, to do a sound analysis on the space. Black told the Commission that the report should be back within the next week at which time staff will move forward with design of the space based on the result of the study. Commission members were told that the space should be completed by the later part of summer 2005 and could start being used in the fall. VI. OPEN SPACE FUNDING Black announced that the City was presented with its first open space funding check of $444,000 on December 301h. A ceremonial presentation occurred on December 17, 2004. Black went on to say • that the next check distribution would be in June, and should be approximately $250,000 and another in December for approximately the same amount. Commission members were told that a brief presentation was made to City Council on Monday night. VII. GOLF COURSE MASTER PLAN Golf Course Manager, Bob Spada, reported that staff met before the first of the year to discuss issues relating to the golf course. Spada explained that he is now putting together a Golf Course Master Plan that will be presented to Gary Sears, City Council in addition to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black told the commission members that he has tried to be consistent in keeping them and City Council informed as to where the golf course is in regard to decreasing play; nothing that it has been the same everywhere due to an over-saturated market. In regard to the Master Plan, Black explained that staff is looking at a number of things in addition to the Master Plan, all of which would be brought to th b Commission. Black told the Commission that although staff is concerned over the last twenty-four ~onths, the bigger concern is where things will be in ten to twenty years. Black discussed the youth market and the outstanding job Spada has done in bringing in over 400 youth to the Englewood Golf Course through the Jr. Golf Program. VIII. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Black informed the Commission that the City has not received anything from the City of Sheridan in regard to a request for a meeting, update, etc. but that he expects he will hear from the developer rather soon. Bradshaw asked if the information would be coming to the Board. Black stated that he thought the letter would go directly to City Council. Bradshaw spoke in regard to the information needing to come through the Parks and Recreation Commission before going to City Council. IX. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Moore gave a brief update on the Cultural Arts Commission, noting that "A Baroque Christmas" concert was very successful with 130 people in attendance . Moore announced the opening of the Juried Art Show on February l 91h in conjunction with the Back to Bach concert. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Commission members were notified that Board and Commission interviews would be held on January 24th . Black noted that an application has been received for a youth member for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black informed the Commission that a proposal was received from Englewood Unleashed, which staff is currently reviewing. Black went on to say that he, Dave Lee and Assistant City Manager Michael Flaherty would be meeting with the group to get a better understanding of what the group is wanting and willing to bring to the table . Black reported that in December, he and the City's Community Development Department had met with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation staff in regard to them wanting to add some amenities to Cornerstone Park, one being a dog park. Black stated that he would • keep the Board updated as information became available. Discussion followed regarding the Englewood • Unleashed wanting the dog park at Belleview and not Centennial. Chairperson Gomes commented in regard to the condition of Jason Park. Lee concurre<;l, adding that dog owners congregate by the parking lot, which is now showing a lot of wear. Discussion followed. Black told the Commission that staff • XI. • XII. • would discuss and evaluate the Englewood Unleashed proposal and bring back its recommendation before going to City Council. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Englewood School Board Liaison Miller informed the Commission that Larry Nisbet would be retiring effective June 2005. Miller went on to report that the search is continuing for a superintendent with hopes to have someone in place in February. In regard to switching to synthetic turf at the Englewood High School football field, Miller stated that there has been no discussion. Armstrong reported that she has been invited on a South Metro Chamber of Commerce tour that will be stopping at areas to market in the district and wondered why Pirates Cove was not included as a stop. Black stated that he knows nothing of the tour. Armstrong noted that MOA would be one of the stops. Armstrong questioned whether the Department wants or needs to market Pirates Cove. Black replied that staff is trying to market Pirates Cove and particularly with the south metro area. Black told the Commission that staff just recently worked out an agreement with the Arapahoe County Library District for Pirates Cove passes for its reading program. Commission Member Woodward reported that the Keep Englewood Beautiful Board has decided to not hold a golf tournament in 2005 and instead focus on the 5K as its major fundraiser. Armstrong noted that Englewood Education Foundation would also not be holding a golf tournament in 2005. Lee announced that he is in the process of advertising and recruiting for a Parks Supervisor, which he hopes to have someone on board the first week in March. Spada informed the Commission that the Englewood Golf Course would be hosting a fundraiser for the tsunami victims. Spada explained that the event would be on Superbowl Sunday and would include a $25 donation to get in the door in addition to a silent auction with 100% of the money going to the American Red Cross. Spada invited commission members to attend the event or donate an item for the auction. If planning to attend, Spada asked commission members that they let him know. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:24pm . Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary