HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-14 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of April 14, 1994
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Gomes at the Malley Senior Recreation Center.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Christie, Cox, Gomes, Lujin, Markwood, Neyer, Waggoner, Black, ex
officio
Armstrong, Gerlick
Joe Sack, Facility Supervisor, Malley Center
Bob Stephenson, Parks Maintenance Technician
Jim Kavinsky, Operations Manager
Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of March 10 ,
1994. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented.
The motion passed unanimously.
Director Black introduced to the Commission and welcomed Joe Sack as the newly appointed
Malley Center Facility Supervisor. Mr. Sack replaces Dona Kooy, who resigned in March.
Director Black reported that the Centennial Park area is being considered as a possible site for
the 1994 Fireworks Program. Black stated there are several areas in the vicinity of the Park that could
facilitate spectator parking. The Commission discussed funding possibilities for the program and the
need for site approval by Western Enterprises, the company from Oklahoma that has been contracted by
the City to conduct the display for the last several years. Commissioner Ney er made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Christie , to recommend to City Council that, contingent upon securing adequate
spectator parking; coordination of funding and co-sponsorships from other entities ; and approval of the
site by Western Enterprises , the City sponsor the 1994 Fireworks Program. The motion passed
unanimously . Brief discussion ensued regarding fund raising opportunities .
Director Black presented a brief report on the status of ownership of the Riverside Miniature
Golf Course, stating that Riverside co-proprieters, Scott Simpson and Jim Herdener, expect to reach an
agreement within the next two weeks regarding transfer of ownership of the facility. Black stated that
the City is in the process of determining the feasibility of purchasing the admission building, the value of
which is approximately $39,000, with the intent of leasing the facility back to Riverside.
Director Black apprised the Commission of the Summer of Safety Program being offered
through the Englewood Recreation Center as well as other recreation centers metro-wide . The program
is being organized and sponsored by Barry Fey Concerts, MCA and Arapahoe County Sheriff, Pat
Sullivan, to provide area youth with extended evening recreational opportunities during summer months,
as well as a pick up site for curfew violators. Black explained that program funding is being contributed
by Barry Fey Concerts at a rate of 50 cents for each concert ticket sold. Expected funding of $50,000
will cover all expenses for the program, including staffing, equipment, facility rental, and an on-duty
police officer. Youth admission to the center is free during the extended hours of 10:00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m.
Black stated that a minimum age limit is yet undetermined; the maximum is age 17.
With regard to the Golf Course expansion, Director Black reported that staff, along with the Golf
Course architect firms of Dye Designs and Ohlson Lavoie Corporation, made a presentation to the
Sheridan Planning and Zoning Board on March 30, outlining the proposed expansion project. The
Sheridan Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City of Englewood pay compensation to the
City of Sheridan for their loss of potential revenue from the properties adjacent to the Golf Course which
were purchased by the City of Englewood to accommodate the expansion . With the proposed Golf
Course expansion, additional expenses in the amount of approximately $100,000 will be charged by the
City of Sheridan for required curb, gutter and sidewalk along the 1,600 foot frontage, and burying the
utilities. Director Black stated he will continue to work with the City of Sheridan to finalize details to
accomplish the Golf Course expansion.
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Commissioner Markwood entered the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
Chairman Gomes advised that agenda item no . 8 has been eliminated.
Operations Manager Kavinsky reported on the status of the Flower Garden Program, stating that
volunteers have thus far stepped forward to plant and maintain approximately 70% of the City's 21
flower beds , and confirmation from three additional groups is expected by mid-week . Kavinsky
indicated that staff expects that all beds will be assigned to volunteers in time for the planting season.
Parks Administrator Chris Korba will schedule a meeting with the volunteers to finalize the program, and
reports will be made to the Commission regarding the progress of the program. Kavinsky stated that
$275 in cash donations have also been received .
Parks Maintenance Technician Bob Stephenson addressed the Commission regarding the Protect
Our Parks Program and distributed copies of a draft brochure and information sheet. Stephenson
explained that Parks staff devised the program in answer to the increased need for vandalism repairs and
graffiti removal in Englewood parks . The Safety Services Department was then contacted and are
providing their assistance in running the program. Focusing on the parks, the program calls for citizen
participation, much like the Neighborhood Watch Program. A reward incentive is being offered with the
POP Program, and coordination with Englewood businesses and schools is being considered to enhance
the program . Operations Manager Kavinsky reiterated that this program was solely initiated by the Parks
Maintenance Staff. Commissioner Christie made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Neyer, to
recommend to City Council that the Protect Our Parks Program be adopted. The motion passed
unanimously .
Director Black advised that Mr . Will Shafroth , Executive Director for the State Board of Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund , will attend the May Commission meeting and will provide information
regarding the Great Outdoors Colorado program and grant process, and to gather information regarding
Englewood programs, i.e., the pier at Centennial Park, bike paths, etc.
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Commissioner Christie informed the Commission that Englewood Schools is in the process of
raising funds to help defray the cost to replace the High School football field lights. Christie stated that
the School Board will be making the decision of allocating funds for the lights replacement vs .
computers and other technology for the schools. Christie explained that in the event the lights are not
replaced, the ball games would have to be rescheduled for daytime hours .
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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