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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-12 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 12, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5 :30pm by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse, 2101 W . Oxford Avenue. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christ ie, Commission Member Steve Markwood, Commission Member Kells Waggoner, Commission Member · Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Nicole Davis, Youth Commission Member (arrived at 5 :35pm) Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Member (arrived at 5:35pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Also present: Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Bob Spada, Golf Operations Manager Beth Little, Youth General Program Administrator APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of October 8, 1998 . There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. ID. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors . IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS v. There were no unscheduled visitors. Director Black introduced Beth Little, Program Administrator for General Youth programs for the Department of Parks and Recreation . Re creation Manager Hultberg announced that Ms . Little was recentl y selected as Youth Assets Trainer. HOME LUMBER, SHORT TERM LEASE Director Black reported that he had been approached b y George Sato, owner of Sato Gardens , regarding the lease of land for the sale of Christmas trees , bedding plants, etc. Black explained that Mr. Sato had leased land at the Hom(, Lumber site before the City g ained ownership. Black indicated that Mr. Sato w ould seU Christmas trees and poi nsettias November and December, and bedding plams Apri l through August. Black reported that he had spoken to Chairman Gomes prior to tonight's meeting regarding the proposed lease. Gomes was in support of it. Black went on to explain that Mr. Sato woulrl pay the City of Englewood $2,000/month plus utility expenses. The ordinance was presented to City Council last Monday night. City Council authorized to move forward with the agreement. Black stated that plans for the pool at the site would not be affected by this lease . The Fourth of July celebration has been discussed with Mr. Sato. Chairman Gomes asked if the money from the lease would go to Parks and Recreation. Black reported that the money would go into the general fund VI. MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS Commission members were informed that a proposal was given to the Museum of Outdoor Arts regarding the relocation to the Cinderella City redevelopment project. Black explained that MOA was offered half of the second floor of the Foley's building and additional outdoor space. Black announced that the City of Englewood received a letter from MOA declining to come to the redeveloped site. City Council member Habenicht, Mayor Burns and Bob Simpson, Director of Neighborhood and Business Development, will be meeting with reoresentatives from MOA to address the reason for the declination. Council Member Waggoner stated that the letter gave no particular reason as to why they declined the offer. Commission members would be updated with any new developments. VII. STARBURST CELEBRATION Recreation Manager Hultberg announced that a reception would be held in honor of the Starburst Award received by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The reception is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 1998, 6-7:J0pm at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse. The Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Englewood City Council, Lockheed Martin and Colorado Lottery representativ es will be invited to the event. VIIl. TRAU_, CONNECTION, CINDERELLA CITY DEVELOPMENT Director Black reported that the City of Englewood has contracted witi.'1 the So uth Suburban Park Foundation, Inc. in applying for a grant to pay for a trail connection between Floyd Avenue and Belleview. Black discussed the phases of the project. lX. ~ll~f;t:JOR'S ~HQ.I£~ • • Biack announced the Department of Parks and Recreation, in coo peration with the • Department of Safety Services anci Englewood Pub lic Schoois, will be hosting a Korean • • • Artistic Performance on Tuesday, December 8, 1998, at 7-9pm. The program will be held at Sinclair Middle School. Commission members were informed that the City of Englewood is moving forward in purchasing the easement in front of the Kewitt property near Centennial Park. The land would be purchased from Public Service Company. In regards to the Kewitt property being purchased for a Waster Transfer Station, Black explained that there has been opposition towards the proposal. Concerns include traffic and environmental issues. Black reported that the City of Sheridan received a $2.2 million grant to repair the Oxford Bridge in front of the Englewood Golf Course . The City of Sheridan is working with the City of Englewood in matching funds of $400,000-$500,000. Discussion followed regarding a bike lane on the bridge. X. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space, announced that Park crews have started putting up Christmas decorations. Commission member Armstrong discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission adopting the NRP A Code of Ethics . Commission members would discuss it in more detail at the next meeting . Armstrong spoke in regards to the increase in popularity in the girl's softball program and the need for additional fields in the future. Commission member Waldman asked about the results of the marketing efforts for golf sales. Bob Spada, Manager of Golf, reported that they have sold fourteen packages. Staff has looked into additional advertisement. Chairman Gomes asked the youth members if they had spoken to the art teacher concerning the painting of murals along the Plaza bike trail. Youth members Ciebiera and Davis stated that they had not yet but would speak to her soon . Commission member Christie informed Commission members that the Englewood School District is organizing a citizen board to help determine the allocation of money that is being received due to the passing of the last bond election. Christie stated that they are looking for any interested City employees or citizens . In regards to work being done at the schools with the funding, Black responded that the Department of Parks and Recreation would be working closely with the Englewood School District concerning accommodation of facilities and programs . Chri~tie asked again in regards to the possibility of the Engl ewood Recreation Center opening any earlier than 6 :00a.m. Black reported that there are two concern8, being enough patrons using the facility during the earlier hours and staffing. Hultberg will look into the issue . Chairman Gomes asked about the progress of the sundial at Romans Park. Dave Lee reported that he has had a difficult time getting help from the company where the sundial was purchased . Alternative sources are being looked into . XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :06pm. ~a .Jww Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •