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Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of April 9, 1998
The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 5:30pm by Chairman Gomes at Englewood City Hall, 3400 S. Elati.
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 March
12, 1998. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Director Black updated Commission members on the Gothic theater. Black reported that the
City of Englewood has secured the property. The former owner has until mid-May to redeem
possession of the property. A steering committee headed by the Department of Neighborhood and
Business Development has been formed to review options for the building and property.
Recreation Manager Hultberg announced the addition to the Cushing Skate Board Park has
been completed . Pictures were distributed . Hultberg stated the addition was funded through the
Conservation Trust Fund (lottery funds). The changes included almost doubling the size of the skate
park, and the addition of a funbox and grinding rail.
Hultberg also announced the installation of the In-line Skate Rink at Flood Middle School is
near completion. The rink will be used for leagues and drop-in use during non-school hours.
Commission member Neyer asked in regards to the possibility of a rink being located on the South
end of Englewood. Black indicated that according to the PUD for Cornerstone Park, South Suburban
has reiterated plans for a Skateboard/Roller Hockey Rink. The rink would be available to
Englewood youth. Commission member Markwood brought up the plans for a skate facility at
Centennial Park. Black reporte.d that a roller hockey rink was recommended in the feasibility study
through a phasing process. Black recognized the Parks and Streets Departments for the cooperative
effort in the Cushing Skate Park expansion and the roller hockey rink.
In regards to the position of Golf Course Manager, Black announced that interviews were
held and a selection has been made. Bob Spada from the City of Westminster has accepted the
position. Mr. Spada has worked for the City of Westminster for eighteen years and is currently the
Manager of Recreation Programs . Commission members will have the opportunity to meet Mr.
Spada at the May Parks and Recreation Commission meeting .
Commission member Armstrong reported she had recently attended a CPRA Conference in
Kansas . Armstrong discussed the Assets Program she had learned about at the conference.
Information was distributed.
Armstrong commented on a memo she had received from the City and County of Denver.
The memo stated "that in order to provide a clearer and fairer way to permit athletic field use in
Denver and allow for higher utilization of limited ballfields", players in leagues using permitted
ballfields were required to purchase a Recreation Center/Facility Use General Membership photo ID
card . The fee for the card ranges from $1.00 for anyone under 17 with a high school ID card to
$20.00 for a non-resident adult. Youth leagues are exempt. Discussion followed.
Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that the fee is not unusual if it is considered a player fee.
Hultberg went on to explain that most sport leagues require a league fee and a player fee. Black
indicated he would have staff research the new policy and bring the information back to the
Commission.
In reference to the CPRA Conference in Kansas, Armstrong commented on the Mid-West
Awards. Black indicated it is the Department 's intent to apply for more awards in the future
including the Gold Medal Award .
Armstrong reported that through CPRA , she had attended an event in honor of Therapeutic
Recreation Day . Armstrong stated that the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists are using the
recreation facilities but are operating on different levels than the Parks and Recreation Departments.
Armstrong suggested staff meet with the local Therapeutic Specialists. Family locker rooms were
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also discussed. Black noted that through the effort of Bob Leonard, Facility Supervisor, and Craig •
Hospital staff, apparatus for Craig patients were designed for use in the locker rooms .
Commission member Christie spoke in regards to a handicapped golf cart she had seen.
Black explained that the Englewood Golf Course has such a cart with help of the Golf 4 Fun
Organization. In agreement with Golf 4 Fun , the cart is stored at the Englewood Golf Course and
can be issued if a disabled individual comes in.
Concerning the possibility of additional parking being sought for South Suburban 's fourth
ballfield , Commission member Christie voiced her concern of using a strip of land along the east
side of Windermere near the Belleview Nature Area for parking. Black indicated that the June
Commission meeting will be held at Belleview Park , and he would have some golf carts brought in
so that Commission members could view the surrounding area and discuss available options .
Commission member Waldman di scussed the upcoming Clean, Green and Proud Golf
Tournament and the possibility of the Parks and Recreation Commission entering a foursome.
Discu ss ion followed . Waldman also brought up a recent Englewood Men's Club tournament and the
out of bounds rule. Black responded that he was aware of the situation and would make sure the
incident would not happen again . The preference of tee times for match play was also questioned.
Bl ack stated he would put the item on the agenda for discussion and in the meantime , research its
history .
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Chairman Gomes announced that he was given the names of two Englewood High School
students who were interested in becoming youth members on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Commission members were informed of the recent Holiday Parade meeting. Gomes
indicated that there were only five individuals attending the meeting, all City staff. City Council will
be discussing alternatives at the Monday night Study Session .
Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space, briefed Commission members on happenings in the
Parks Department. Staff is moving forward with the downtown clean-up with the help of funds
appropriated last year. Lee reported that Roman 's Park is near completion with the sundial, benches
and flagstone all in place and the pond filled. A dedication in memory of Packy Romans will take
place in the next few months.
Lee announced that Chris Korba, Parks Administrator, has resigned from the City of
Englewood to pursue other career venues. Mr. Korba has been with the City of Englewood for ten
years.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:24pm .
Deborah A . Severa, Recording Secretary