HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-10 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of February 10, 1994
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse.
Members present: Armstrong, Christie, Gomes, Markwood, Neyer, Waggoner,
Black, ex officio
Members absent: Gerlick
Also present: Charles Esterly, Director of Public Works
Deven Bispala, Recreation Intern
Director Black introduced and welcomed Deven Bispala, who is from the University of
Wisconsin, La Crosse, and is serving her internship with the Englewood Recreation Services
Department.
Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January
e 13, 1994. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Neyer reported that, as representative of the City, he attended a South Suburban
Park and Recreation District committee meeting to assist in the selection of a permanent name for
the Regional Park. Neyer stated that South Suburban Committee representatives expressed hopes
of including Belleview Park in the total regional park concept; however, Neyer suggested to them
that Englewood may not be receptive to changing the name of Belleview Park. Keeping in mind
that Arapahoe County Fairgrounds once occupied the regional park property, Neyer offered the
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, and after considering several options, the Committee agreed to
present the name of Fairgrounds Park to the South Suburban Park and Recreation Board for
consideration.
With the absence of Commissioner Gerlick, the Commission agreed to table review and
approval of the 1994 Commission Goals and Objectives until the March Commission meeting.
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Director Black updated the Commission on current discussions regarding a 1994 fireworks e
display. Black reported that South Suburban representative Kevin Greene advised him that the old
South Drive-in property on the northeast corner of Belleview and Windermere will be available as a
site for fireworks launching yet this year, even though their softball field construction will be under
way. Mr. Greene also advised that park facility construction on the southeast corner may prevent
use of that property for spectator parking for the event. Director Black stated he will contact Mr.
Greene to discuss the possibility of parking further east on the property, with access from Hickory
Street, to avoid interfering with the construction area.
Commissioner Armstrong entered the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
Concerning funding for the fireworks display, Director Black noted that Acting City Manager
Hayes suggested contacting the Firefighters Association to co-sponsor the fireworks display and
assist with solicitation of funds to help offset costs.
Director Black reported that an ordinance is being prepared for Council's approval to amend
the Commission quorum requirement from 5 to 4 members, which was previously requested by e
the Commission because of youth member vacancies. With the new ordinance, youth members on
the Commission will be voting members, but will no longer count toward establishing a quorum.
Director Black reported that two applications have been received to fill the current youth
member vacancies. Council interviews with the applicants w i ll be scheduled in the near future,
and, if appointed, their terms will begin immediately.
Director Esterly reported that he received a copy of the preliminary plans for construction of
the Big Dry Creek Greenway Trail through Belleview Park to the South Platte River Trail; final plans
will be available soon. Funding for this non-motorized transportation trail project will be provided
by the Colorado Department of Transportation (COOT). Design for the Belleview Park segment can
begin when funding from COOT is available (possibly within six months).
Commissioner Armstrong reportea that she is currently obtaining board and commission
meeting dates and locations information from other parks and recreation districts. When
completed, the list will be distributed to facilitate Englewood Commission members in following
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e through with the Commission's newly established goal to attend one or more meetings in another
district during the year.
In response to an inquiry received by Commissioner Markwood from South Suburban, the
Commission briefly discussed the lack of available of soccer fields in Englewood as well as in
Littleton.
Chairman Neyer reported that, after a recent storm, he received some comments from
citizens regarding the timeliness of sidewalk snow removal at Jason Park and the Recreation
Center. Brief discussion ensued.
Commissioner Christie informed the Commission that Englewood Schools will not provide
summertime lighting for the Englewood High School tennis courts, as previously reported. Related
topics of discussion included coin operation devices and timers, vandalism, etc.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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