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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-08 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreatio n Commissio n Minutes of January 8, 1998 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:29pm by Chairman Gomes at the Malley Senior Center. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Gomes , Neyer, Armstrong, Gerlick, Markwood, Waggoner, Black, ex officio Christie Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Joe Sack, Malley Senior Center Facility Supervisor Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of November 13 , 1997 and December 11, 1997. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Commission member Armstrong discussed the Colorado Lottery Reauthorization process. Senate Bill 3 was introduced to the Colorado State Legislature. Armstrong stated that the Lottery Reauthorization Committee has developed a standard resolution for boards and commissions to adopt. Armstrong added that the Colorado Municipal League endorses the resolution. Armstrong will keep Commission members apprised of any new information. Commission member Gerlick arrived at 5:40pm. Recreation Manager Hultberg updated Commission members on renovations at the Englewood Recreation Center racquetball court and circuit training area . Recre ation staff will be meeting with patrons to inform them of the renovation and to ask for their input regarding their project. The project is expected to begin late winter/early spring, taking approximately two to three weeks . Staff is not anticipating that any of the facilities will need to be shut down during the renovation. Discussion moved on to Director's Choice . Director Black announced that he had received a call from Scott Simpson, proprietor of Riverside Miniature Golf and GoKart . Simpson told Black that he would be putting Riverside up for sale due to his involvement in another business venue. Black explained to Commission members that the City of Englewood has first right of refusal on the property. Black will be meeting with Simpson next week to discuss more details. Armstrong asked if the City of Englewood will have approval of the buyer. Black replied that he did not think so . Black explained that the business cannot be sublet. Black will verify with the City Attorney. Council member Waggoner asked if the City leases the property . Black explained that the City of Englewood owns the property and the clubhouse; Simpson owns the maintenance building and the on-site improvements. Black explained that Simpson pays a percentage to the City of Englewood based on revenues received. It was asked if Cornerstone Park had any effect on Riverside being sold. Black reported that the enterprise has not been as successful as in the past years. Black was not sure if the business has been open as often as in the past. Discussion began on the progress with the Clayton Athletic Field. Black announced a meeting was held with neighbors near Clayton School to discuss the project and to give them an opportunity to voice their concerns. Consensus of the neighbors was that they wanted the field . There was one person in opposition, which had to do with parking. Staff has pursued the parking issue with the school district. Black reported that although a new parking lot for staff was added two years ago, the school district is amenable to working with the City of Englewood. It was also stated that there was a concern regarding restrooms. Staff has reported that if it becomes an issue, then the City will try to make accommodations. Black announced that he and Recreation Manager Gary Hultberg had met with Jim Woodward and Carl Neidert of Englewood Soccer Association, and the association presented a check for $2,500 towards development of the new field. Black commented on what a milestone it was for the Committee with it being the first money received towards the new field. The Department will coordinate publicity through Tom Munds. It was felt that with publicity, more support will be coming in from the community . Commission member Neyer asked in regards to money from the school district. Black explained that there would not be a monetary donation from the school district. The school district has tentatively agreed to pay for all repairs to irrigation and water. Black noted that the Clayton PTO has stated that they are willing to pursue funds for the project. The City of Englewood is moving forward with an Intergovernmental Agreement with the School District. Armstrong asked who is in charge of the funding. Black responded that the City of Englewood is. In regards to the donation from Englewood Soccer Association, Black explained that on Englewood Soccer Association's registration forms, an additional $5.00 charge was added on by the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association of which $3 .00 is earmarked to go towards development of new fields throughout the state . CSYSA has agreed to return Englewood's portion to support the field project. It is hoped that through those additions, the $2,500 will be doubled . Black apprised Commission members on progress with South Suburban. A meeting has been arranged with City Manager Gary Sears, three city council members, Jerrell Black, Dave Lorenz and several members from the South Suburban Board. Black explained that the South Suburban PUD is back on schedule for January 19th unless it is postponed again. It was the City's hope to meet beforehand, but that appears unlikely. Black reported that South Suburban felt they were not required to go through the PUD process according to state statutes. The City Attorney does not feel that position is correct. South Suburban is willing to reciprocate if City of Englewood gives South Suburban residents resident rates at all City of Englewood facilities. Black will keep the Commission apprised of any progress. Commission member Gerlick asked for an update on the Belleview Park bike path. Manager of Open Space, Dave Lee, reported that the bike path is complete to that stage, and that the work now involves easements. The bike path will be turned over to the City of Englewood once that is completed. Black indicated that $40,000 has been allocated in the 1998 budget to complete the path from Windermere to the Platte River. Funds have been allocated through the City of Englewood to help in the purchase of the easement on the Murray property. Gerlick asked in regards to the Foley's building. Gerlick also noted that he had received a call from Janet Spangenberg, Vice Chairman of the Cultural Arts Commission, regarding usage for a Cultural Arts Center at the Foley's site. Council member Waggoner reported that the City of Englewood now owns the Cinderella City site. Waggoner explained that 143,000 square feet exists in the building. Gerlick asked if it was possible to tour the Foley's site . Waggoner responded that Public Works could allow access . Black reported that he would keep the Commission apprised of any new progress. Armstrong informed the Parks and Recreation Commission members that each one of them were members of NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Association). Armstrong discussed opportunities available to them including conferences, etc. Markwood announced Englewood Soccer Association would be starting their Spring season shortly. The Association is looking at continued growth. Vice Chairman Neyer asked on the progress of the Home Lumber site. Black reported that the property is now fenced off. The existing storage facility is being used by the Parks Department. Black and Hultberg will be meeting to discuss short-term opportunities for the site. One possibility includes laying down asphalt for a roller hockey pad. Chairman Gomes asked on the status of the Packy Romans Memorial at Romans Park. Lee reported that park staff started construction at the pond in late October. Boulders were put in place. Benches will be fabricated out of flagstone material which has been ordered. Further construction is on hold until spring when more boulders are expected to be added. Lee explained that the pond will not be deep so that children may wade in it. A sundial with a bronze top will be placed in the park in memory of Packy Romans . Black noted that funds are available from the Packy Romans Memorial Fund. Staff has met with the family several times. A dedication will be held at the park with the Romans family. Malley Senior Recreation Facility Supervisor, Joe Sack, welcomed the Commission to the Center, and stated that staff was looking forward to another exciting year. Chairman Gomes announced that his term, along with Neyer's and Gerlick's, would be expiring as of February 1, 1998 . Neyer and Gomes have reapplied. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary