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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-12 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of July 12, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER II. The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:4lpm by Chairperson Gomes at Cushing Park, 795 W. Eastman . Present: Austin Gomes , Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christie , Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jim Woodward , Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Tara Holmes , Youth Commission Member Kendra Grazulis, Youth Commission Member Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Also present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were an y changes or corrections to the minutes of June 14, 2001. There were none. The minutes were accepted as presented. The motion passed unanimously. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS There were no unscheduled visitors. V. MEMORIAL TREE As previously discussed at the June meeting, Director Black told commission members that during a recent discussion with City Council , City Council Member Garrett had suggested a memorial tree or plaque to recognize citizens in the community that had passed away for that year. Black stated that Mr. Garrett wanted to bring the suggestion to the commission's attention so that some thought could be given to it before next month 's meeting . Discussion followed . Dave Lee , Open Space Manager, told commission members that the Memorial Tree program that Garrett is suggesting is not the same program as the Commemorative Tree Program where a family or friend can purchase and plant a tree in a City ofEhglewood park to symbolize a death, birth, etc. VI. The item would be put on the August agenda for further discussion. LICENSED DAYCARE PROGRAM Discussion began on the Before and After School program offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation for the five elementary schools in the City of Englewood plus St. Louis Catholic School. Hultberg explained that for the last couple of years , the Englewood School District has been trying to get funding to run a before and after school enrichment program, for which the Department of Parks and Recreation provided letters of support. Hultberg announced that the School District has received funding for the program and that the decision has been made to run pilot programs at Maddox and Charles Hay starting this fall. Commission members were notified that, as a result, the Department of Parks and Recreation would have fewer before and after school programs. VII. CUSHING PARK PARKING In regards to parking at Cushing Park in relation to RTD, Director Black stated that Ken Ross, Director of Public Works, gave an update to City Council Monday evening. Black noted that he was not aware of the specifics of the discussion and that he would request a memorandum from Mr. Ross to the Board to be included in the next packet. VIII. BOND PROJECTS UPDATE Commission members were updated on the Recreation bond projects. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that the project is on track. Hultberg told commission members that an informational piece on the project has been created and has been included in the latest Englewood Citizen that was sent to Englewood residents . In regards to the citizen committee for the project, Hultberg announced that Selwyn Hewitt has stepped forward to help form the group . Discussion followed regarding the citizen group and its ' responsibilities. Director Black told commission members that Chairperson Gomes has also agreed to serve on the steering committee and that he hopes to see more commission members do the same. Due to legal restrictions, Black stated that staff is very limited in involvement with the project. IX. CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE Recreation Manager Hultberg informed commission members that the Centennial Park/Rockies Field is in the contractual phase whereas contracts are now being approved by City Council. Hultberg reported that the project is on track for a completion and park dedication in October. In regards to Brent Mayne being traded, Hultberg told commission members that the name of the field would remain the Brent Mayne Field. X. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Commission members were told that Martha Warner, Cultural Arts Commission liaison , has resigned from the Cultural Arts Commission. Hultberg stated that at the next meeting , he will ask for a new representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission. • • • • • • XI . CITY CENTER UPDATE Due to the absence of City Council Liaison Garrett, Director Black updated commission members on developments with the CityCenter project. An information sheet by Public Works was distributed to commission members. Discussion followed. Commission Member Christie asked if anything would be done with the residential parking garage. Black explained that an art project is planned for the west side of the garage. Commission member Woodward asked in regards to Garts. Black replied that Garts did sign the lease for the former Home Lumber building and that plans are to be in the building starting in November. XII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE XIII. Director Black discussed the upcoming 75th Annual NRPA Congress to be held in Denver October 2nd -5th, 2001. Discussion followed. Black noted that all members would be registered for the event. Commission member Armstrong spoke in regards to the benefits in attending the event and the number of board and commission members that attend. Black stated that further discussion on the Congress would be held at the next meeting . Discussion followed regarding the Community Forestry Program. Director Black informed commission members that the purpose of the program is to serve the residential property owners with trimming and removal of trees. As discussed at a previous meeting, Black told commission members that the Department has been approached by a homeowners association that wants to participate in the program. Black reminded the Commission that they had made a recommendation that the program be for single-family residents only. Black continued , explaining that since that time, information pertaining to the program has been re-worded to clarify that homeowner associations, along with businesses, apartment, condominium and town home complexes are not eligible for the program. Black told commission members that a member of the homeowner's association is now requesting a letter from the City Attorney regarding their non-eligibility for the program. Commission members were given a copy of the City Attorney's letter. Black asked for any comments or suggestions. There were none. Black stated that he would inform the City Attorney that he may move forward with sending ' the letter. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Commission Member Armstrong gave a brief update in regards to the South Platte Corridor committee that she serves on. Armstrong reported that there has been two meetings and that a consultant has been hired. Commission members were informed that the committee has temporarily been put on hold until further information is available for discussion. In regards to the recent CSAP testing, Commission Member Christie stated that a study was done that showed 89% of children who went through the Englewood Early Childhood Education program scored proficient or higher on the third grade CSAP test. Christie discussed the continuation of the school bond project and the new principal at Englewood High School. Commission members were told that the Englewood Youth Sports Association would be hosting the girls fastpitch Colorado Babe Ruth Softball tournament _;it Denny Miller Field , July 19th-22nd. Recreation Manager Hultberg added that City of Englewood would be hosting the AABC State Baseball Tournament at Spencer and Belleview Fields beginning July 11th. Hultberg continued, announcing that the Department of Parks and Recreation would also be hosting a free concert with the Colorado Honor Band on Saturday, July 21st at the Englewood Civic Center Amphitheater. XIV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6: l 8pm . Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •