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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-08 PRC MINUTES• • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of February 8, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:34pm by Chairperson Gome s 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 · Jim Woodward , Commi ssion Member · Tara Holmes , Youth Co mmission Member Absent: Kathy Christie , Commission Member Doug Garrett, City Council Liai son Kendra Grazuli s, Youth Commission Member Martha Warner, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black,' ex officio Also present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Dave Lee , Open Space Manager Joe Sack, Recreation Facility Supervisor, Malley Senior Center (left at 5:50pm) Jeni Rulon , Recreation Program Administrator, Youth General Englewood Youth Council II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of January 8, 2001. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS Jeni Rulon, Recreation Program Administrator and Sponsor of the Englewood Youth Council, introduced the Youth Council members. Members present included Courtney Herzog, Blake Herzog, Angela Alvarado , Kelse y Ransick, Nathan Gentry , Jacob Barnes , Sam Bohrer, Drew Willsey , Cameron Herzog, Kristen Litchfield, Jacob Rhoades and Keira Armstrong. Ms. Rulon stated that thre e members were absent including Jessica Googins , Martin Merrymen and Nick Nabholz. Youth Council Member Blake Herzog spoke in regards to responsibilities of the Youth Council including the planning of events for Rec Zone and organizing the Malucci Media Drive. Ms. Rulon reported that the Youth Council also helped at the Halloween Carnival in which $300.00 was raised to help fund a retreat for the older youth council members. Commission members were told that the youth members are excited to be involved with the Youth Center and the skateboard projects . In regards to the Youth Center, Recreation Manager Hultberg explained that the Youth Center would be a component of the Englewood Recreation Center expansion, allowing a dedicated area for youth to come to and socialize other than just during Rec Zone on Fridays and Saturdays. Ms. Rulon asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to give an overview of the Board. Chairperson Gomes spoke in regards to terms, appointments and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Commission . Ms . Rulon and Youth Council members departed. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS There were no unscheduled visitors . V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Discussion moved to election of officers. Recreation Manager Hultberg opened the floor for nominations. A motion was made by Commission member Waldman and seconded by Commission Member Armstrong to nominate Austin Gomes for Chairperson and Steve Neyer for Vice Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. VI. APPOINTMENT TO MALLEY TRUST FUND Due to Chairperson Gomes ' term to the Malley Trust Fund not ending until 2/2002 , re- appointment to the Board was not necessary . VII. LEASH LAW Discussion turned to Leash Law. Manager of Open Space , Dave Lee, told Commission • members that included in the read-ahead packet was a Code Enforcement annual activity • report. Lee pointed out item 4A-Leash Law in the report, the inclusion of a leash law to City Ordinance. Lee referred to a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting where two Code Enforcement Officers attended and discussed a leash law. Lee told Commission members that although there has been no discussion with Parks and Recreation staff, it looks as if Code Enforcement is considering revisiting the leash law. Lee stated that he would ask Dave Lynn, Field Supervisor for Code Enforcement, to either attend a future Commission meeting or forward information regarding the leash law for Commission 's review . VIII. FEES FOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS IX. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that a meeting was held with representatives from Englewood Soccer Association and Englewood Youth Sports Association to discuss field usage and issues . Hultberg explained that due to inconsistency in the fees charged between the two groups , the item would need to be brought before the Commission . Hultberg went on to explain that due to there not being enough time to gather information , the item would be put on the March agenda. Commission Member Woodward brought to the attention of the Commission that the Englewood Youth Sports Association had purchased a trailer to be used at various sporting events to sell refreshments. Discussion followed regarding licensing and permitting for the trailer. The issue of where the trailer would be placed (parking lot or on the street) was also discussed. It was consensus of the Commission that the trailer needed to be regulated through the City. Hultberg told the Commission that he would keep them informed. CENTENNIAL PARK UPDATE • • • Commission members were informed that the PUD for the Centennial Park Expansion/Rockies Field is scheduled to go before the Sheridan City Council for approval on Tuesday, February 13th. Hultberg added that the PUD was approved unanimously by the Sheridan Planning Commission. Hultberg said that postcards regarding the February 13 th meeting were sent to Englewood City Council , Parks and Recreation Commission members and approximately 200 Centennial park neighbors . In regards to the project, Hultberg reported that it is still on track with a month left of clean- up; and that City representatives are currently working with hired consultants to develop a construction plan. Commission was told to expect construction to start in April, with an opening in the fall and play beginning in 2002. X. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE Due to the absence of Commission Member Warner, Cultural Arts Commission update would be postponed until March. IX. CITY CENTER UPDATE x. x. Due to the absence of City Council Liaison Garrett and Director Black, CityCenter update would be postponed until March . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE The Spring Activity Guides for the Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Recreation Center were distributed to Commission members. Hultberg also recognized Denise White for her work on the Guides and stated that the Department will be submitting the Guides for the NPRA Kudo 's Award for excellence in marketing. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Discussion moved to Commission Member's Choice. In regards to a recent fee increase at the Golf Course, Commission Member Waldman asked ifthe Commission had approved the tier fee structure. Manager of Open Space Lee replied yes. Commission Member Armstrong asked if a decision had been made pertaining to the Department's Summer Drama production. Youth Commission Member Holmes announced that the production would be Guys and Dolls . Holmes continued, stating that the Englewood High School Spring Drama production will be 42nd Street and will play March 1-3. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6 :09pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary