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Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of March 12, 1998
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:30pm by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse,
2101 W . Oxford Avenue .
Members present:
Also present:
Gomes, Neyer, Armstrong , Christie, Markwood, Waggoner,
Waldman, Black ex officio
Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation
Dave Lee, Manager of Open Spaces
Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of February
12, 1998. There were none . A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously .
Commission member Markwood arrived at 5:31pm.
Director Black updated Commission members on Cinderella City . Black explained that the
City of Englewood is working with the developer and consulting group to develop a Transit Oriented
Development plan. The plan will be presented to City Council on May 11 , 1998. Black announced
that an architect has been hired for the Foley's building . The Foley 's architect is also the site
architect hired by the developer. The architect will make a presentation to City Council on March
• 23,1998 , regarding his re commendation on the Foley 's building. Discussion followed regarding a
study for the deck and po ssible tenants.
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Recreation Manager Hultberg discussed Corporate Punch Card marketing . Staff from the
Department of Parks and Recreation has determined that attendance at the Englewood Recreation
Center is not at full capacity and could benefit by the marketing of resident and non-resident
corporations. Hultberg noted that there are currently 50 businesses who are purchasing punch cards.
Staff has identified 125 more bu sinesses to market. A packet was passed around to Commission
members that is being sent to corporations. The packet shows the low costs of using the Recreation
Center, plus brochures and free passes. Commission member Neyer asked for a report in September.
Discussion moved on to the Clayton Athletic Fields . Director Black reported that a steering
committee was formed by Recreation Manager Hultberg. The next step will be to organize corporate
fundraising to solicit funding for the development of the field. Black stated that he had met with a
representative from Vetra Bank who is very interested in participating. The City of Englewood is
currently working on an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Englewood School District. Once
that is completed, the Department will proceed with an application for GOCO funding .
Black announced the City of Englewood , Department of Parks and Recreation received
second place in the DRCOG Innovative Award for its Safe Summer program. The City of
Englewood, along with Universal Concerts, received the award for the public/private partnership
category. A banquet will be held the week of March 23rd. Gene Felling from Universal Concerts
will also be recognized at the ceremony. Black gave credit to staff from the Department of Parks and
Recreation, along with staff from the Safety Services Division. Black noted that the Night Time Out
program, an off-shoot of the Safe Summer program, has been successful. The program, which runs
every other Friday night at the Englewood Recreation Center, averages approximately 150 kids per
night.
Commission members were informed of a new special event being planned for the summer.
The "Olde Tyme Fair", a family-oriented event scheduled for August 22-23,1998 at Miller Field will
include entertainment, carnival games and food. Discussion ensued regarding a fishing derby and
funding.
Black announced that the City of Englewood purchased the Gothic Theater. Black explained
the theater was bought out of foreclosure. A steering committee has been formed to discuss issues
including use, costs, historical preservation, code violations, etc. Black noted that the previous
owner still had until mid-May to regain possession of the building.
Commission members were updated on the Baker property. Black had met with the realtor.
Black reported that an appraisal had been done and an offer was made by the City of Englewood.
The family felt they could receive a better offer.
Black apprised Commission members on progress with South Suburban. At Monday night's
Council meeting, the recommendation giving Englewood residents resident rates at Cornerstone Park
facilities passed on second reading. Also passing on first reading were the Intergovernmental
Agreement and the PUD , with several amendments. Departmental staff has met with Bill Woodcock
from South Suburban to discuss parking options . Discussion continued regarding parking concerns,
including one from Commission member Markwood on the entrance/exit off of Windermere . Black
stated the meeting with Woodcock was the first of many in a cooperative effort.
Chairman Gomes announced there would be a Public Meeting on Wednesday , April 1, 1998
at Sinclair Middle School to discuss the Englewood Holiday Parade and to look for a volunteer to
run the parade due to Mr. Gomes stepping down.
Commission member Neyer inquired about Youth Commission Members to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Commission member Christie responded that the word is being put out at
the High School. Discussion ensued regarding youth members and terms.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27pm.
Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary
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