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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-12 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of April 12, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:32pm by Vice Chairperson Neyer at Englewood CityCenter, City Manager's Office, 1000 Englewood Parkway . Present: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Chri stie , Commission Member (arrived at 5:36pm) Mitch Waldman , Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Kendra Grazulis , Youth Commission Member (left at 6 :10pm) Tara Holmes , Youth Commission Member Martha Warner, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Austin Gomes , Chairperson Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Also present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager Dave Roos , Laid Back Biking Amy Laugesen, Museum of Outdoor Arts. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of February 8, 2001. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULED VISITORS Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space , introduced Dave Roos with Laid Back Biking. Mr. Roos spoke to the Commission in regards to a bic ycle rental kiosk along the Platte River Trail. Commission members were told that the facility would be temporary , consisting of a 1 O' x 1 O' portable tent, located near Centennial Park, opened on weekends. Mr. Roos noted that the bicycles for rent would include tandem and recumbent , and that recumbent bicycles are not available for rent anywhere else in the City . Commission Member Waldman asked if helmets would be available with each rental. Mr. Roos replied yes. Waldman asked in regards to the bike rental business that was located near Riverside Miniature Golf. Director Black reported that it was not overly successful. Commission Member Armstrong discussed her experience and knowledge with bic ycle rental businesses due to her work at the State Park. Armstrong asked if the City would receive a portion of revenue generated from the business. Black responded that it , along with liability, would be addressed in the contract. Commission Member Christie asked why Centennial Park. Mr. Roos explained that Centennial Park was chosen due to parking and visibility. Discussion ensued. Mr. Roos was told that staff would be back in touch with him. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS There were no unscheduled visitors. V. MOA'S DESIGN/ BUILD PROJECT Dave Lee introduced Amy Laugesen with the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Ms. Laugesen told Commission that the Museum of Outdoor Art's Design/Build Project is in its tenth year and that it started, due in part, to a lack of programming for high school students. Commission members were told that the Design/Build Project is a site specific public sculpture competition among high school students in Colorado. Ms . Laugesen stated that with the guidance from their art teachers , applicants submitted a written proposal and "maquette " outlining a specific public sculpture. Winners were then selected based off of safety, feasibility of budget, quality, durability and connection to site. Students were then given a stipend for construction and installation. Commission members were told that the winners for this year included 13 high schools and 41 artists . Maquettes, or replicas of the sculptures , were shown to the Commission. Ms. Laugesen told Commission Members that the sculptures would be temporary , with dismantling the first of June . Ms . Laugesen also noted that students are required to restore the site to its original condition once the artwork is removed. • Commission Member Armstrong asked in regards to liability . Ms. Laugesen replied that a requirement of the program is that the piece be safe. Armstrong asked if the Design/Build Project would remain in Englewood due to MOA now being located in the City. Ms. Laugesen explained that it is the hope of MOA to change the location of the program from • year to year but noted that MOA is excited to be in Englewood and to have all of the pieces within walking distance of one another. The Commission thanked Ms. Laugesen. VI. JUNE 14rn COMMISSION MEETING/CIVIC CENTER TENT TALK Director Black informed Commission members that the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled the same night as the City of Englewood's Tent Talk. Black told Commission members that the Department of Parks and Recreation would be taking part in the Tent Talk due to the bonding project. Black stated that the Tent Talk would be at CityCenter at 6:00pm. Discussion followed. Commission members came to the consensus to change the location of the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to the Civic Center building and begin the meeting at 5:00pm . VII. CENTENNIAL PARK EXPANSION Discussion was turned over to Recreation Manager Hultberg and the Centennial Park expansion. Hultberg reported that the ground breaking ceremony for the Centennial Park expansion and Brent Mayne Colorado Rockies Field would be Friday, April 27th at 1 :OOpm. Commission members , along with Englewood City Council , Littleton City Council and Sheridan City Council, would be receiving invitations. Brent Mayne , along with representatives from the Colorado Rockies, would also be in attendance . Black noted that there would be a dedication once the project is completed, expected for the fall. • • • • VIII. BONDING UPDATE IX. Commission members were told that there would be a presentation at the May Commission meeting from staff and Barker, Rinker and Seacat representatives in regards to the bonding project. COMMISSION MEMBER TO SERVE ON PLATTE RIVER COMMITTEE As discussed at the March Commission meeting , Director Black informed Commission members that Community Development received a community grant from GOCO for the Platte River corridor. Black went on to explain that Community Development is in the process of hiring a consultant to work with a committee . Black told Commission members that Community Development is requesting a representative from the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve on that committee. Commission Member Armstrong asked in regards to a schedule/timeline. Black responded that he did not know. Armstrong stated that she would be interested but was not sure if it would work due to time commitment. Black told Armstrong that he would speak to Ms. Dannemiller regarding time commitment for the project and follow up with her. X. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE XI . Due to the absence of Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Warner, the Cultural Arts Commission update would be deferred to the May meeting . CITY CENTER UPDATE Director Black updated Commission Members on the development of CityCenter. Black told Commission members that construction of the Office Depot building is moving along quickly with an expected opening the beginning of July. Discussion followed regarding Baily 's and the residential development. Commission Member Waldman asked in regards to plans for the Home Base and Office Depot site. Black stated that he has heard that there are plans for the redevelopment of the site, but does not know what the plans consist of. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Director Black commended Recreation Manager Hultberg on the coordination of the bonding project. Discussion was turned over to Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager. Spada pointed out that in the packet was a letter from Superintendent of the Englewood School District, Stephen White requesting a discount for school district employees at the Englewood Golf Course. Spada told Commission members that due to the Golf Course being an enterprise account, the Golf Course only offers a discount to residents , which, at this time , has a significant impact on revenue . Black noted that the Clubs at the Golf Course are not given a discount. Black also noted that School District employees are given a discount at the Englewood Recreation Center. Discussion followed. Commission members concurred with staff that at this time , it was not appropriate to offer a discount to School District employees at the Englewood Golf Course. x. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Commission Member Christie spoke in regards to the "healing garden" at Clayton Elementary School. Christie explained that the project was coordinated between Mary Lynn Baird and the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Youth Commission Member Holmes announced that the Summer Drama production would be "Carrousel". Commission Member Armstrong asked in regards to the impact to the time schedule for the summer drama production due to the school schedule. Black stated that he would follow up . In regards to construction on the #4 Green and recent weather, Commission Member Waldman asked if completion in May was still expected . Lee responded that the date had been pushed back to June. Discussion followed regarding the condition of the temporary green. Waldman continued, speaking in regards to the heavy usage of the Recreation Center at night. Waldman commented on usage of the raquetball courts by walleyball users and asked in regards to charges. Hultberg explained that the group pays the racquetball fee. Waldman also commented on the facility being crowded. Hultberg told Commission Members that the Department held its first indoor egg hunt/pool party for 9-15 year olds and that the event far exceeded expectations with 400 participants. Hultberg explained that in the past, the Department offered a Flashlight Egg Hunt at Miller Field but due to safety issues, moved the event indoors this year. Spada announced that the Englewood Golf Course 's Hole in One Junior Golf Program would be offered again this year and that registration would begin soon . Commission Members were informed that the Parks Division recently sponsored a community service day for Flood Middle School students. Activities for the day included cleaning and planting flowers at the Depot, and planting trees at the Golf Course nursery. Approximately 150 to 180 students participated in the event. Vice Chairperson Neyer commented in regards to a recent article about the Centennial Park Expansion and a request by the City of Sheridan that a restroom be in place prior to any activity at the site. Black explained that with the approval of the PUD from the City of Sheridan, Sheridan City Council added a requirement that permanent restroom facilities must be in place before any use could occur on the site , including the ground breaking ceremony . Black stated that after discussion , City of Sheridan agreed that port-o-lets would be sufficient for the ground breaking ceremony but that a full-service restroom would need to be in place for the grand opening in the fall. Black spoke in regards to the impact on the budget and schedule , explaining that the facility would cost approximately $230 ,000 and that it would probably mean that there would be no trail system in the first phase of the project. Black reported that the environmental clean-up of the site has been completed. Laying of the asphalt for the parking lot would begin on Monday . • • Neyer spoke in regards to an art project the Parks and Recreation Department coordinated a • few years ago where participants in the Summer Day Camps painted boards that were displayed at Little Dry Creek during the Conc.ert Series. Neyer stated that he would like to see the program reinstated. Hultberg responded that staff is looking at an art project for this • XI. • • involving Kid Connection participants. Discussion followed . In regards to Neyer's request, Black reported that staff would look into the project and bring the information back to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:1 lpm. DclJOfah A. Severa, Recording Secretary