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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-11 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of October 11, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER II. The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:36pm by Chairperson Gomes at the Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street. Present : Austin Gomes, Chairperson Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Kendra Grazulis, Youth Commission Member (left at 6:04pm) Tara Holmes, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Kathy Christie, Commission Member Jim Woodward, Commission Member Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Also present: Melissa Kiesling , Education Program Coordinator Janet Moore, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of September 13, 2001. Commission Member Armstrong had a correction to Commission Member's Choice, eighth paragraph pertaining to discussion on the Sinclair property. The third sentence should read, "Black went on to explain .... recommended new athletic fields to replace Sinclair Pool". It was also noted that the date on the minutes in the heading was incorrect. The minutes were approved as amended. The motion passed unanimously. III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS IV. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. V. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS VI. There were no unscheduled visitors. NRP A CONGRESS Director Black deferred discussion to Vice Chairperson Neyer and Commission Member Armstrong, who had both attended the National Recreation and Park Association's Congress in Denver the week before . Both spoke in regards to the conference. Black introduced Melissa Kiesling, Education Program Coordinator at the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Ms. Kiesling explained that she has worked for the Department of Parks and Recreation for two years and that her responsibilities include the Malley Computer La b , education classes, VOA lunches and special events. Kiesling announced that the Malley Volunteer Appreciation would be tomorrow. VII. DOG PARKS Commission members were informed that the first reading for a leash law and animal ordinance would be on the October 15th City Council agenda. Black reported that City Council had met with the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee and noted that they are looking at making some changes to the ordinance. Black continued, telling commission members that City Council discussed a dog park at the last City Council meeting. Black stated that prior to tonight's meeting, he had a discussion with City Council Liaison Garrett who told Black that there is quite a bit of interest from City Council in regards to a dog park. Discussion followed regarding possible locations. Commission members were told that Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space , had compiled a report regarding dog parks, which had been submitted to the City Manager and would be available to the Commission for the November meeting. Commission Member Armstrong spoke in regards to the dog park at Cherry Creek State Park. Armstrong reported that the dog park is heavily used year-round, which has resulted in major degradation of the area. Armstrong also commented that it takes a lot of planning and that it is not an easy undertaking. VIII. CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE Discussion moved on to the Centennial Park Expansion/Rockies Field update. Director Black reported that completion of the project is moving forward with the installation of fencing and • dugouts and leveling of the warning track. Black announced that the formal dedication would • be Saturday, October 27t\ beginning at 11 :OOam. Black spoke in regards to the possibility of Brent Mayne attending the ceremony. iX. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Moore updated the Parks and Recreation Commission of projects being undertaken by the Cultural Arts Commission. Moore reported that at the October meeting, the Commission judged artwork for the 2002 Calendar and received a proposal by MOA for holiday lighting at the Civic Center and Plaza area. Commission members were also told that plans for the Holiday Parade float are moving forward and funding is now available for the first entry port monument to be placed Yale and Broadway. Discussion followed regarding the artwork for the monuments. Black told commission members that City Council has not been presented the information by the Entry Port Monument Committee but that City Council Liaison Garrett has forwarded the Commission 's comments on. Moore reported that Call for Entries went out for the General Iron Works Photo Grant. X. CITY CENTER UPDATE XI. Director Black distributed the most recent City Center Project Update by Rick Kahm , Engineering Manager/Capital Projects Manager. Commission members were told that from now on , the projects updates would be included in the packets . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Chairperson Gomes asked for an update on the bonding project. Director Black reported that the steering committee has been very active with a door-to-door distribution last Saturday and this Saturday and a possible mailing targ.eting key "swing" voters next week. Commission Member • • • • Armstrong commented on Commission Member Woodward's letter in the Englewood Herald. Black stated that he is unaware of any opposition to the bond project. XII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Youth Commission Member Holmes announced that the Englewood High School marching band placed seventh in State and would be going to semi-finals. Commission members were told that Homecoming is the week of October 22nd_ Commission Member Armstrong spoke in regards to the Platte River Revitalization Committee and the importance and impact to the City of Englewood. Armstrong acknowledged the work by Lauri Dannemiller from Community Development. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:21pm. Deborah A . Severa, Recording Secretary