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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-11 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of July 11, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:3 2pm by Chairperson Gomes at Bates/Logan Park, 2938 S. Logan Street. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairperson Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson (arrived at 5:40pm) Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Janet Moore , Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Absent: Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christie, Commission Member Kendra Grazulis, Youth Commission Member Also present: Gary Hultberg, Rec r eation Manager Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Dawn Parker, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (left at 5:52pm) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of June 13, 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. SCFD PRESENTATION Recreation Manager Hultberg introduced Dawn Parker with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Before switching discussion over to Ms. Parker, Hultberg briefed the Commission in regards to the programs that are either funded or partially funded through SCFD grant contributions. Discussion was turned over to Ms. Parker. Ms. Parker informed commission members that reauthorization for SCFD will be going to the voters in 2004 where it will be decided if legislation for SCFD will be extended or reauthorized. Ms. Parker gave a brief history of SCFD, explaining that it was established in 1988 and distributes funds generated by sales tax equaling one cent for every $10.00 . Commission members were told that over 300 organizations receive funding through SCFD. Ms . Parker reported that $38,000,000 was given out in 2001 and an expected $36,000 ,000 for 2002 . Ms . Parker discussed the benefits of SCFD and asked that at its programs, the City of Englewood help advertise the benefits of SCFD , noting that only 10% of the population knows of SCFD . Ms. • Parker thanked the Commission for their time . VI. 2003 BUDGET Director Black informed the Commission that it was his hope to distribute a list of capital projects for 2003 but that it was not available . Black reported that due to budget constraints, departments have been asked to reduce 2002 and 2003 budgets by 2%. Black noted that staff is looking at areas with the least impact to budget. City Council Member Garrett commented in regards to the budget reductions. VII. FIRE BAN Discussion moved to Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space and fire ban . Lee reported that in early May, staff had met with Ben Green, Fire Marshall for the City of Englewood, to discuss open burning in Englewood parks. Lee noted at which time , the drought was not an issue but that staffs concern was for shelter #2 at Belleview Park, which allowed groups to have a campfire . Lee told the Commission that the meeting was timely due to agreement that open burning would no longer be allowed in Englewood parks. Lee spoke in regards to the information put out by Sheriff Sullivan and fire bans. Lee explained that at this time, the City of Englewood is not banning cooking devices in its parks. VIII. RECREATION BOND PROJECTS UPDATE Hultberg gave a brief update on the Recreation bond projects including that interviews for consultant for the aquatic facility would be held on Monday. Commission members were reminded of the Golden Aquatic Facility tour on Saturday. IX. OFF-LEASH PARK PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE Lee distributed Code Enforcement's May report , noting that there were less leash law violations than in past months. Commission members also received information regarding a Jason Park Social Club picnic on Sunday, July 14 1h. Commission members were told that they were welcome to attend the event. XI. CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE Discussion turned to Centennial Park. Black told the Commission that the project is complete with a few minor items remaining. Black discussed the completion of phase 2 that includes lights for the ballfield and the possibility of it being postponed one to two years due to budget constraints. XII. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Commission member Moore gave an update on the Cultural Arts Commission, explaining that their main project is the General Iron Works Photo Project. Other projects undertaken by the Commission include a weather vane project for the Olde Tyme Fair and an art show in partnership with MOA for February/March 2003. • • • • • XIII. CITY CENTER UPDATE -GARRETT City Council Member Garrett announced the opening of Petco, Gart Sports and Sally's. In regards to leasing for Alexan, Garrett told the Commission that it is going well with the east side predominantly full. Commission Member Woodward asked in regards to the former Office Depot building and if there was any interest. Black replied that there has been nothing decided . XIV. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE -CAPITAL PROJECTS xv. Director Black distributed invitations to the Boards and Commissions Appreciation night on Monday, August 26th at the Community Room at the Civic Center. In regards to the presentation for the Gold Medal Award in Tampa, Florida in October, Black informed the Commission that three or four staff members would be attending the conference along with one board member. Black asked commission members to let him know if interested in attending . COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Commission Member Woodward spoke in regards to the large amount of graffiti on a wall below the Englewood High School tennis courts. Lee explained that the school is mainly responsible for the removal of graffiti for that area . Lee also noted that the school has provided a graffiti wall for the students. Lee stated that he would contact the school district. Vice Chairperson Neyer commented on the fountain at City Center and children playing in the fountain. Hultberg responded that children are not allowed to play inside the fountain but can play on the outside. Commission Member Waldman announced that the Englewood Girls Softball finished 10-4 and will be going to the State Tournament. Lee distributed samples of park signange and asked commission members to look over the designs to discuss at the August meeting. Hultberg announced that at the Tuesday, July 9th Kidstage performance of David Taylor's Rainforest Odyssey, there was a record-breaking crowd of 600 people . Commission members were told of the KidStage performances every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the City Center Amphitheater. Hultberg added that the Sounds of Summer Concert Series is going well. XVI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6: 17pm . /!1_/J.JjJL/1__ {l &!f_tll LJ\___,, Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary