HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-12 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of January 12, 1995
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Servicenter Training Room.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Armstrong, Christie, Dreiling, Gerlick, Gomes, Markwood , Neyer,
Waggoner, Black, ex officio
None
Chuck Esterly, Director of Public Works
Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of December 8,
1994. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Markwood entered the meeting at 5 :31 p.m.
Commissioner Waggoner entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
The Commission briefly reviewed a tabulation sheet outlining sources and uses of cash pertaining to
the Larry Scott property, which was donated to the Englewood Parks and Recreation Departments in 1991.
The Commission agreed that further explanation of those figures is desirable.
Commissioner Christie was reminded of a fund raiser in Iowa wherein a farm was donated to raise
funds to support a camp that serves developmentally disabled youth. Raffle tickets were sold for $100 each;
the project received upwards from $700,000 in ticket sales . Christie suggested that if, in the future, the City
receives any additional property donations similar to the Larry Scott property, consideration be given to
selling raffle tickets as a means for the City to receive the greatest benefit possible from the donation. Brief
discussion ensued regarding the success of the rental program established by the Commission and the City
for the Larry Scott property.
Director Black advised that, due to the alertness of his front counter staff at the Recreation Center,
three individuals were apprehended for forging Center passes. Black stated that these individuals work for a
prominent Englewood business that takes part in the Recreation Center's Corporate Pass program for their
employees. Black was advised that the individuals have been released from their employment as a result of
their actions.
Director Esterly invited Commission Members to make suggestions for projects they would like to
see submitted to Great Outdoors Colorado for matching grant monies for 1995. Esterly noted that the
categories for the grant funds include trails, land acquisition, and creating an open space plan. Director
Black stated that projects currently under consideration for submitting applications to Great Outdoors
Colorado include replacing a pedestrian bridge at the Golf Course to better accommodate golfers , bikers and
runners on the bike path; developing the Oxford Entryway Park; and contributing to the development of the
bike trail from the Recreation Center along Oxford to the Platte River bike trail.
There was brief discussion regarding Sheridan 's requirement that Englewood install curb , gutter and
sidewalk along Oxford Avenue adjacent to the Golf Course as part of the City's expansion agreement with
Sheridan.
Director Esterly provided a brief explanation of what is anticipated for development of the
Cinderella City site.
Commissioner Gerlick entered the meeting at 6:04 p .m .
Commissioner Markwood, on behalf of the Englewood Soccer Association, requested that
consideration be given for constructing bounce walls at Jason and Bates/Logan Parks. Markwood stated that
members of the Soccer Association are willing to construct the walls under the direction of City staff, and
would provide both labor and materials for the 8 ft. x 24 ft. structure. Discussion ensued regarding impact
on park neighbors, construction materials, location of the walls , vandalism, permanent vs. temporary
construction status, possible interference with park aesthetics and functions , etc . Esterly stated he will have
Park~ Administrator Korba contact Commissioner Markwood to discuss specifications.
Commissioner Christie acknowledged that her term on the Commission will expire in 1995 , and it is
her desire, as Commissioner Armstrong has also stated in the past, to address a program for scheduling
additional recreation classes after school, in the schools, to better serve Englewood 's youth. Director Black
stated he will have members of his staff contact Commissioners Armstrong and Christie to schedule a
meeting to discuss strategies for setting up this program.
Commissioner Gerlick requested that the yearly recap of Commission 's issues and
accomplishments, and setting 1995 Goals and Objectives (Commission Goal and Objective 2b .) be included
on the February agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p .m .
Lindsay J. Wilks, Recording Secretary
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