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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-12 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 12, 1998 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:34pm by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Members present: Members ab sent: Also present: Gomes, Christie, Markwood, Waggoner, Waldman, Black ex officio Neyer, Armstrong John Gerlick Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 8, 1998. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously . Director Black updated Commission members on South Suburban and Cornerstone Park. A meeting was held with members from the South Suburban Board of Directors, Englewood City Manager Gary Sears and selected City Council members and staff. South Suburban agreed to a payment in lieu of taxes to help offset City services and to allow Englewood residents resident rates at the batting cages and miniature golf facilities. Englewood residents will need to show a Parks and Recreation Resident Photo I.D. card. In exchange , the City of Englewood has agreed to allow South Suburban residents resident rates at the new aquatic facility when opened. The City of Englewood has agreed to try and coordinate with South Suburban on parking for a fourth ballfield. Commission member Markwood arrived at 5 :36pm. John Gerlick arrived at 5 :39pm. Black stated that the City of Englewood is mov ing forward with the agreement between the City of Englewood and South Suburban. It was also expl ained that the PUD items related to Cornerstone Park are separate from the agreement. Di scussion ensued regarding additional parking and water/sewer lines . With the re-appointment of Austin Gomes and Steve Neyer to the Parks and Recreation Commission , election of officers was required . A motion was made by Council member Waggoner and seconded by Commission member Waldman to nominate Austin Gomes as Chairman to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Chairman Gomes and seconded by Council member Waggoner to nominate Steve Neyer as Vice-Chairman to the Parks and Recreation Commission . The motion passed unanimously . A brief reception was held for John Gerlick, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission 1990-1998 . Director Black presented a plaque to John and thanked him for his service and dedication to the Parks and Recreation Commission the past eight years. Black welcomed Mitch Waldman to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Waldman would be replacing John Gerlick. Discussion began on funding for parks and recreation facilities. As discussed at prior meetings, smaller items could possibly be funded through the Conservation Trust Fund or budget. Projects include the expansion of the Cardiovascular area at the Englewood Recreation Center and the roller hockey rink, which are funded by lottery dollars. Black went on to explain that for the larger item projects , department staff would work with other City staff to discuss funding options. The first large item project would be the new aquatic facility. In 1997, the cost of the project was estimated to be approximately $2.2 million. Black reported that the Cultural Arts Commission had recommended to City Council an ordinance that would establish annual funding for an Art in Public Places program. A resolution was passed recommending allocation of one percent of City capital projects to go towards an Art in Public Places program . Black spoke in regards to a similar ordinance allocating funds for parks and recreation projects. Commission members were updated on the Clayton Athletic Fields. Black announced the committee received $2,500 from Englewood Soccer Association towards the development of the new fields. Progress is being made on the intergovernmental agreement with the Englewood School Board. Once complete, the agreement will be forwarded on to City Council so that GOCO funding can be applied for. Discussion moved on to the Englewood Recreation Center renovation . Black stated that the most common complaint received at the Englewood Recreation Center is the lack of hot water in the showers . Black reported that funds were allocated in the 1998 budget to change out the showers to dual knobs , allowing water temperature to be adjusted. The project should be begin the first week in March. Staff has been working with building maintenance. The work will take place at night so not to inconvenience the public. Black explained that in August of 1997, a wooden floor was laid in the gymnasium and classrooms at the Englewood Recreation Center. Black reported that there have been some problems with separation of the wood panels on the new floor. Staff from the Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Works has been working with the manufacturer to correct the problem. It was explained that with the expiration of Austin Gomes' term to the Parks and Recreation Commission, his term to the Malley Center Trust Fund Committee also expired. Black stated the Parks and Recreation Commission needed to re-appointment someone to the Malley Center Trust Fund Committee. A motion was made by Commission member Christie and seconded by Commission member Waldman to nominate Austin Gomes to the Malley Center Trust Fund Committee. The motion passed unanimously. As mentioned at the January meeting, Black reported that Scott Simpson, proprietor of Riverside Miniature Golf and Go-Kart track, is looking at putting his business up for sale . Black had met with Simpson to di scuss issues relating to the sale of the business. Simpson stated that he may have some potential interest from a company in California. Black recommended that Simpson proceed with those discussions. Black announced he had received a call from a real-estate broker in regards to some property for sale at 2280 W . Wesley. The property is located next to Baker Park and backs up to the Alternative High School. Black explained that when the Mosbarger property burned, the City bought the property. At that time, the City of Englewood approached the owner of the property now for sale to see if there was an interest in selling their property . They were not. Black stated the City will be taking a look at the property . The City of Englewood is currently doing an appraisal on the property and will be in touch with the Realtor once complete. Pictures of the property were distributed to Commission members. A motion was made by Commission member Markwood and seconded by Commission member Waldman to move forward with discussion regarding possible acquisition of the property at 2280 W. Wesley. The motion passed unanimously. Black announced that Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space, has been approached by several Englewood residents interested in creating a community garden. Lee is looking at some space at the Englewood Golf Course near the Par 3 course. Commission members will be kept apprised on the progress on the gardens . Black informed Commission members that City Council added $100,000 to the parks budget for the maintenance of the interchange at Broadway and 285 , Downtown and Little Dry Creek. Lee is putting the budget together for these areas. Chairman Gomes asked who was responsible for the maintenance of the medians on Santa Fe and 285 . Black replied that the City of Englewood is responsible for maintenance of the medians but that the state has maintained them while undergoing construction . The Parks and Recreation Department will be taking over the maintenance of the medians the middle to later part of this year. Black explained that the medians are located in both the City of Englewood and the City of Sheridan. The City of Englewood would do the work and Sheridan would pay the City of Englewood. A formalized agreement is being drawn up. Commission members were updated on the selection of an architect for the Foley 's building. A selection has been made ; the agreement will be submitted to City Council for its approval. The new architect will be taking an in-depth view to see if the Foley's building will work as a City facility. Black announced that the Cultural Arts Commission will be touring the Foley's building. The tour will include a presentation from the architect. The Parks and Recreation Commission was also invited to schedule a tour of the Foley's building. \ Commission member Waldman commented on the difficulty in getting a tee time at the Englewood Golf Course on weekends since tournaments were not allowed. Black replied that weekend tournaments by the Englewood Men 's Club were allowed but limited to only two per month. It was noted, though, that Shotgun tournaments were not allowed on weekends during the prime season. Commission members were informed that staff is working with players on several issues involving slow play in order to alleviate some of these problems, including those mentioned by Commission Member Waldman. Commission member Christie discussed with Black the option of the Englewood Recreation Center opening earlier than 6:00a.m. Black stated that he will have staff research the feasibility of opening earlier. Council member Waggoner stated that he had been asked why the Englewood Recreation Center costs more than health clubs for annual memberships. Black responded that the Englewood Recreation Center originally offered annual pass specials once or twice a year. Staff determined that there was not a need to run the specials. Black added that, in comparison , the daily admissions to the Englewood Recreation Center were on the lower end. Black stated that he would be interested in talking to the lady. Waggoner would forward the information on. In regards to the Larry Scott Property update distributed in the February packet, Gomes asked if there were any problems that Commission members needed to be aware of. Black noted that the tenant changed in early fall. Gomes asked in regards to progress at Romans Park. Black explained that in the past month the emphasis for the parks department has been the removal of graffiti . Discussion ensued regarding graffiti . The meeting was adjourned at 7:27p .m . Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary