HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-13 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of October 13, 1994
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order at 5:50 p.m. by Commissioner Armstrong at the Malley Senior Recreation Center. After a brief
review of the ordinance, it was determined that a quorum was present.
Vice-chairman Neyer entered the meeting at 5:51 p .m. and a quorum was declared present.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Armstrong, Dreiling, Gerlick, Markwood, Neyer, Waggoner, Black, ex officio
Christie, Gomes
Joe Sack, Malley Center Supervisor
Commissioner Armstrong continued to chair the meeting and asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes of September 8, 1994. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that
the minutes be approved as presented. The m~tion passed unanimously.
Director Black introduced and welcomed Malley Center Supervisor JoefSack.
Director Black reminded the Commission of its annual meeting with City Council, scheduled for
October 17, 1994 at 6: 15 p.m. Black noted that volunteers for the 1994 Flower Garden Program will be
recognized at the Council meeting that evening at 7 :30 p.m.
With regard to publication of Commission dates and locations in The Englewood Herald, Director
Black advised that Secretary Wilks, in an attempt to insure accurate publishing of meeting location data,
will provide a schedule of Commission meetings to Englewood Herald reporter Tom Munds.
Director Black reported that City Council, at the Budget Retreat, requested that the Recreation
Department continue to offer the Youth Football Program and to raise registration fees in 1995 to cover the
program costs. Council directed that the program would not run in the event that there are not ample
registrations to fund the program. Black explained that registration for the Fall program will be held in the
Spring in order to determine whether or not sufficient registration fees will be available to cover the cost of
uniform replacement and certification. Black distributed copies of an informational flier that will be
distributed to participants advising of the upcoming changes in registration procedures and fees. In the
event the new program structure is not supported, the Recreation Department will offer a flag football
program in its place.
Director Black noted that City Council did not reinstate the 1995 CBL Baseball Program,
recommended by staff for elimination. Black observed it is likely that staff, in 1995, will again be searching
for areas to trim the Parks and Recreation budgets due to a continuing decline in revenues.
Director Black reported that bids for the Golf Course clubhouse expansion project came in at
$200,000-$300,000 over budget. As a result, a special meeting with City Council was held wherein Council
approved that the Public Works Engineering Division oversee construction of the clubhouse expansion,
saving approximately $100,000. Black stated that approximately $100,000 has already been saved on
course maintenance, equipment and land purchases, and contract with the golf course architect. Black stated
that approximately $130,000 will be taken from the Golf Course Reserve Fund to supplement additional
funding needed to complete the project.
Commissioner Markwood entered the meeting at 6: 16 p.m .
Director Black explained that the difference in bids received versus project budget was due, in part,
to the expected work force not being available after completion of the Denver International Airport,
probably because of the continuing rise in the Denver area economy. Black noted, as well, that other City
project bids have been coming in at 25%-100% over projected estimates. Additionally, the architect
underestimated certain portions of the project, and as a result, the architect will be spending an extended
amount of time on the project on site.
Commissioner Gerlick advised that he reported to the Chamber of Commerce Cultural Arts
Committee that the City is in the process of forming a committee for the Art in the Parks program. Brief
discussion ensued.
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Commissioner Gerlick thanked Malley Center staff for their cooperation with Theater! Englewood!
in its production of Blythe Spirit, being performed at Malley. Gerlick invited everyone to attend.
Commissioner Armstrong requested that copies of the Commission 's 1994 Goals and Objectives be
available at the Commission 's meeting with City Council on October 17 .
Commissioner Markwood inquired as to when the fencing will be installed at the Golf Course along
the east boundary of the new driving range . Director Black advised that installation of the netting will begin
Friday, October 14. Black noted that he was advised the driving range should be ready for opening on
Saturday, October 22, 1994, barring any unforeseen complications.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m .
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