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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-13 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of June 13, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:02pm by Chairperson Gomes at the City Council Conference Room at the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Kathy Christie, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson (arrived at 5:40pm) Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Tara Holmes , Youth Commission Member Absent: Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Also present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Dave Lee, Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Rick Kahm , Capital Projects Director/Engineering Manager Dave Henderson, Special Project Coordinator/ Asst. to Engineering Manager David Parks , Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Program Administrator Dave Hammel, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture John Hostager, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Susie Nelson, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of May 9, 2002. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS v . There were no unscheduled visitors. GOLD MEDAL VIDEO -HULTBERG Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager, announced that the Englewood Parks and Recreation Department has been selected as one of four finalists for the national Gold Medal Award . Hultberg told Commission members that the Department is very proud of the video produced as the final submission for the award , which was done 50% in-house. Commission viewed • the video. Commission Chairperson Gomes commented that the video was very well put together. Parks and Recreation Director Black added that staff members involved in the production were Joe Sack, Denise White, Bob Leonard, and Amy Doe-Torres. VI. COMMISSION MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL -BLACK Jerrell Black informed Commission members that City Council had issued an invitation to all Boards and Councils to meet to discuss issues, etc . Chairperson Gomes asked ifthere was an interest. Commission member Waldman made a motion that the Commission schedule a meeting. The motion was seconded by Commission member Woodward. VII. RECREATION BOND PROJECTS UPDATE -HULTBERG Black introduced Rick Kahm, Capital Projects Director, and Dave Henderson, Special Projects Coordinator, with the City's Public Works Department, and architects Dave Hammel, John Hostager, and Susie Nelson, with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture. All were in attendance to update Commission on the Recreation bond projects. Kahm told Commission members that the projects were close to going to bid, and that Rec Center and Malley Center projects are scheduled to begin in late September, with an expected completion date of next spring. Kahm added that the design recommendation for the aquatics facility will be presented to City Council in late July, and that the expected completion date for that project is scheduled for Spring of 2004. Black told Commission members that staff and representatives would update City Council at 6:00pm on Monday, and invited Board members to attend. Black added that several staff members had recently visited four outdoor aquatic leisure sites, and found the new facility at Golden to be similar to what is planned for • Englewood. Black said that he would plan a tour for Board and Council members to tour the • Golden site. Discussion ensued . Dave Hammel then showed Commission a Power Point presentation on the Rec Center and Malley Center expansions. Hammel said that the projects would stay on budget, $2.8 million for the Malley Center, and $1. 7 million for the Rec Center. Black asked Commission members for any comments. Discussion followed. VIII. OFF-LEASH PARK PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE -LEE Dave Lee, Open Space Manager, updated Commission on the Off-Leash Park Pilot program. Lee said that Code Enforcement Advisory reports show no great change in animal issues. IX. CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE -BLACK Hultberg reported that the first season at Centennial Park's new ballfield had ended very successfully. Hultberg added that the Recreation Department's summer programs will begin soon on the field, and that the focus now is to secure funding for the ballfield's lighting. Special Project Coordinator Dave Henderson added that he would be meeting with the ballfield contractors the following day to resolve the last issues. Hultberg then introduced David Parks, who had just accepted the position of Youth Sports Program Coordinator for the Department. Parks reported on happenings in youth sports, saying that the baseball program will be moving to evenings and will begin playing on the new field. Commission member Christie expressed concerns with children crossing Santa Fe to reach the ballfields. Discussion ensued. Commission member Armstrong asked about the Rockies Skill Challenge. Parks replied that he, Jeff Jones, Adult Sports Program Administrator, and Eric Ritter, former Youth Sports Program Administrator, would be • • • • • x. XI. XII. coordinating the program . CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE -MOORE Janet Moore, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison, reported that the Cultural Arts Commission continues to work on the Comprehensive Plan. Hultberg briefed Commission members on the General Iron Photo project, saying that ten photos will be placed in the Civic Center on the 3rd floor. In addition to the photos, MOA will be displaying objects from the General Iron site from mid-July through August. Moore then reported on a tour several Cultural Arts Commission members had taken of a cultural arts facility in Colorado Springs. She said the Commission gained useful information for a possible cultural arts center in Englewood. CITY CENTER UPDATE Discussion was turned over to Rick Kahm to discuss City Center development. Kahm reported that residential units on the east side are 90% occupied, and those on the west side are 25% occupied. Kahm said that the Baily's Fitness Center, Gart's Sports and Petco were all close to opening, and Ross hoped to open in the fall. Kahm added that the building between the Ross store and Hampden would house Payless Shoes, Lamar Donuts, and a Quiznos shop. Commission member Woodward asked about the status of the old City Hall site. Kahm replied that the site had been demolished and environmental cleanup was taking place. The City is looking to market that property as well as the Phar Mor site. Dave Lee asked about the old Office Depot building. Kahm said that the plumbing company that was using it had moved, and that it would probably be be marketed as a warehouse . Kahm added that the Community Development Department was working hard on development of the area. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black reported that staff hoped to have the numbers for capital projects in the next month, and that the Department is in as good a shape as it was last year. Black said that it is hoped that CTF funds could be used to complete the Centennial Park project. Council member Woodward asked Black ifthere were any new developments regarding the Golf Course administration fee . Black stated that Council member Doug Garrett would convey to City Council the Board's concerns regarding the administration fee. Black added that Garrett would make sure City Council is aware of the Board's feeling with water issues, and that the reserve fund is a key priority. XIII. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Council member Mitch Waldman asked why water fountains were not working in some parks. Dave Lee said he would look into it. Youth Liaison member Tara Holmes thanked the Commission for the cake and plaque she received for her service. Tara announced that she had graduated and would be attending DU in the fall. Tara added that she would remain an avid supporter of the Parks and Recreation Department and might apply again for the Commission as an adult. Commission member Christie asked if the school district might be able to acquire playground equipment through parks and recreation money. Black replied that there could be discussions • with vendors . Christie informed Commission that the school district Superintendent, Stephen White, had resigned, and that the search was on for a replacement. Golf Course Manager Bob Spada announced that the Jr. Hole in One program had started, with 320 children participating. Hultberg invited Commission members to attend the opening act for the Sounds of Summer Concert series, the Nacho Men Hultberg reminded Commission members that the annual 4th of July Family Festival and Fireworks at Progress, Cornerstone, and Belleview Parks is scheduled as usual, with many activities beginning at 4:00pm. Black spoke regarding questions surrounding Governor Owens' order prohibiting fires and barbeques across Colorado, due to fire danger. Black said that the order does not apply to urban parks, and does not include gas grills. XIV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm. • • •