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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-18 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. III. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 18, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:37pm by Chairperson Gomes at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse, Caddie Shack on the Platte. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Rebecca Laughlin, Youth Commission Member Beverly Bradshaw, City Council Liaison Karen Miller, Englewood School District Liaison Janet Moore, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio (left at 7: 15pm) Also present: Dave Lee, Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Shannon Rhoades, Golf Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of October 14, 2004. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT There were no visitors present for scheduled public comment. IV. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT V. There were no visitors present for unscheduled public comment. CULTURAL ARTS SPACE, CIVIC CENTER Director Black informed the Commission that during the budget process, City Council authorized $325,000 for completion of the cultural arts space on the second floor of the Civic Center. Black explained that City Council approved $225,000 to be used from the cultural arts land bank and the remaining $100,000 to come from a use tax from the Denver Seminary project. Black went on to explain that the City of Englewood expects to receive approximately $500,000 in use tax in 2005 from the Denver Seminary project of which the first $100 ,000 will go towards completion of the space . Commission members were told that staff is moving forward with the design of the facility which will be very similar to previous plans, that of a fairly plain, flexible space that can be available for many uses including rentals . Black noted that per agreement, the Museum of Outdoor Arts will be granted a certain number of uses per year. Black spoke in regard to the space being a great addition to the City and the community. Commission member Armstrong asked in regard to the floor and issues with it when David Taylor was going to lease the space. Black explained that it had to do with sound and that the City is currently working with an acoustic engineer to prevent the same problem from reoccurring. VI. SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Black announced that there have been no new developments in regard to Sheridan's plan to redevelop. Black reported that the City had met with Miller Weingarten about a month ago at which time the City • requested a proposal in writing. Black stated that the City has not received anything. Council Member Bradshaw spoke in regard to the golf course and support from the Audubon Society in designating the nature area that the City of Sheridan is looking at as an audubon area. Bradshaw asked the Commission if they would like to pursue it. Commission members agreed that it would be beneficial to find out more in regards to it. Gomes suggested that Bradshaw coordinate with staff in having a representative from the Audubon Society attend a meeting. Bradshaw reiterated that they would only be designating the area as an audubon area. VII. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Cultural Arts Liaison Moore reported that the Cultural Arts Commission is very excited about completion of the cultural space. Moore announced the December 22"d concert, A Baroque Christmas, at 7:30pm at the Civic Center sponsored by Englewood Arts. Moore also noted that the Englewood Arts website should be up and running by the first of December which will give more information on concerts, etc. Moore told the Commission that the submittal for entries for the Englewood Arts National Juried Art Show has closed and that 100 entries were received in addition to over 300 slides. Moore stated that Englewood Arts would be having a table at the Holiday Craft Fair at the Englewood Recreation Center on December 3rd and 4th . VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black discussed canceling the December Parks and Recreation Commission meeting due to there being no items for discussion. Black noted that if something comes up that needs to be discussed, a meeting would be scheduled. Commission members concurred with Black. The December meeting would be cancelled. Commission members were informed that staff had met with Krista Neiderjohn , a student at Englewood High School, who may be interested in serving as a youth member on the Commission. Black noted that the Ms. Neiderjohn was recently elected president of the Parks and Recreation Youth Council. Black told the Commission that he along with other department staff had met with the Administrative Council for the Englewood School District, consisting primarily of principals from the elementary, middle and high school. Black acknowledged and thanked commission members for the time they have given to serve on the Board and wished them happy holidays. XIII. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Youth Commission Member Laughlin asked how she could take a more active role as a youth member for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Armstrong told Ms. Laughlin not to underestimate her role as a youth member and encouraged her to continue being the Commission 's eyes and ears in relaying information, etc . Recreation Manager, Gary Hultberg, spoke in regard to the Parks and Recreation's Youth Council and having Ms. Laughlin join them . • Commission Member Waldman asked Englewood School Board Liaison Karen Miller in regard to the status of a sponsor for the golf team. Miller stated that they have not found a sponsor and that she had • forwarded the information discussed at the meeting to Brent Getchel. Miller said that she would follow up. In regard to going out to bid for synthetic turf at the Englewood High School stadium, Miller reported that the School Board would be making a decision next month. Miller spoke in regard to the • • • mil levy passing in the November 2"d election. Gomes asked if a decision has been made in regard to the search for a new superintendent. Miller replied that they are just beginning the search and that a decision would not be made until after the first of the year . Commission Member Woodward noted that City Council will be interviewing for Boards and Commissions in January and asked if any commission member's term was expiring. There were none. Woodward discussed the Englewood Unleashed meeting that he had attended last week and reported that the group is requesting turf and irrigation at the Centennial dog park. Woodward commented that it had never been discussed at the Task Force meetings. Black concurred with Woodward and noted that Assistant City Manager Mike Flaherty, who had served as facilitator to the Task Force, had reviewed the minutes to confirm that it was not part of the criteria in selecting a site for a dog park. Bradshaw noted that the group is now discussing Belleview Park for the site of a dog park. Black told the Commission that the group is suggesting Belleview Park as a site due to the results of a soil analysis of Centennial Park which determined that it is all landfill. Black went on to explain that even with those results the site could still be used for a dog park as long as the soil is not disturbed. Black noted that once the soil is disturbed, the cost would increase tremendously for mitigation of the methane. Black reported that the estimated cost for the dog park did not include turf and irrigation because it had not been criteria. Commission members were told that staff is waiting for a proposal from the group in order to respond and have discussion with City Council. Chairperson Gomes wished everyone happy holidays. Golf Manager Bob Spada gave an update on the Englewood Golf Course, reporting that play has been very sporadic . Commission members were informed that a brainstorming session is being planned to discuss the future of the golf course and solutions to problems the golf course is experiencing such as declining play. Spada noted that he would be brief the commission on the session at the January meeting. Hultberg told the Commission that included in their packet was a report on the bond project's impact to the recreation facilities . Hultberg noted that both the Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Center have seen an increase in use due to the expansions. Waldman asked in regard to the Silver Sneaker program. Hultberg explained that the program offered through Pacificare and Kaiser Permanente has had a tremendous impact in regard to attendance and revenues for both facilities. Hultberg stated that Kaiser would be adding another component of the Silver Sneaker program that will go into effect the first of the year. XIV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:24pm . Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary