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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-09 PRC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of March 9, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER II . The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Gomes at Englewood Public Library, Perrin Room, 3400 S. Elati Street. Present: Austin Gomes , Chairman Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christie , Commission Member Jim Woodward , Commission Member Kendra Grazulis , Youth Commission Member Tara Holmes , Youth Commission Member Martha Warner, Cultural Arts Commission Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Doug Garrett, City Council Liaison Also present: Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Art Scibelli , Community Development (left at 6:39pm) Lauri Dannemiller, Community Development (left at 6:39pm) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of February 10, 2000. Director Black made a change in regards to item VIII. Park Memorials, first paragraph. Black stated that the information would be taken to City Council for their input, and not as an informational item. Commission member Armstrong also noted that in the following paragraph concerning policies for memorial and commemorative, Lee responded that the policy would cover both. A motion was made to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS V. There were no unscheduled visitors . ENTRY PORT SIGNAGE Chairperson Gomes explained that he is on the committee to research entry port signage into the City limits of Englewood. Gomes introduced Art Scibelli and Lauri Dannemiller from Community Development. Discussion was turned over to Mr. Scibelli. Mr. Scibelli told Commissio n members that he was the Project Manager for the South Broadway revitalization project. Sci belli discussed changes to the Broadway corridor. Discussion moved on to how the decision came about to look into entry port signage. Mr. Scibelli stated that the primary reason was for a community image. Scibelli went on to explain how the 80110 zip code extends far from Englewood City limits and one is never sure where you have either entered or exited Englewood. Mr. Scibelli commented that the next step is to look into signage for Parks and Recreation that will coordinate with the entry port signage. Discussion was then turned over to Lauri Dannemiller. Ms. Dannemiller explained the four locations for entry port signage. Design concepts were shown to Commission members. Commission members were informed that of the designs shown, there will be some sort of derivation for park signage. Commission members gave their input regarding designs. Commission member Armstrong asked in regards to vandalism. Ms. Dannemiller stated that the consultant is aware of the possibility since he has worked with signage for a number of years. Before leaving, Mr. Scibelli and Ms. Dannemiller thanked the Commission for their time and input. VI. ROCKIES FIELD Commission members were updated in regards to progress with the Rockies Field, planned for east of Centennial Park. Director Black reported that Sovereign Design, developer for the • field, had met with the City of Sheridan's City Council. Black stated that the meeting went • well and that the approval to fast track the project passed unanimously. Black went on to explain that everything is moving forward and that the contract was signed today. In regards to a name for the field, Black explained that a Colorado Rockies player has not been named but should be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Black discussed staffs intentions to tie in the development-of the park with the Rockies Field. Black explained that the needs and wants for Centennial Park have changed since the last feasibility study done in 1997. New members were updated in regards to how the Rockies Field came about for Englewood. VII. ARAPAHOERENTAL Director Black announced that he and Rick Kahm, Engineering Manager for Public Works, have met with Don Bowey, owner of Arapahoe Rental. Black reported that the meetings have been very productive. Staff had met with City Council on Monday night in regards to the Arapahoe Rental property. City Council gave the authorization for staff to move forward with the purchase of the property. VIII. CITY CENTER ENGLEWOOD UPDATE Commission members were told that the RTD light rail celebration would be on July 14, 2000 at the CityCenter location. Black noted that RTD is encouraging other municipalities to • • • • also have their celebrations that day. Discussion followed regarding an opening celebration for the other tenants including Walmart. The residential developer will be closing the later part of April. Black explained that Developer Miller Wiengarten is still working on tenants for the site but that it is confirmed that Bally's will be at CityCenter. Chairperson Gomes spoke in regards to the progress made on the Walmart building. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE x . Director Black spoke in regards to the Larry Scott property. Black gave a brief overview of the history of the property . Black reviewed the financial statement sent in the packet. Black explained that the General Fund has been paid off, and that $3,800 is owed on the mortgage. Black went on to explain that the mortgage will be paid off so that everything will go directly to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Discussion followed regarding having an updated appraisal on the property. Vice Chairperson Neyer asked in regards to the purpose of the appraisal. Black explained that an appraisal has not been done in the last nine years. Chairperson Gomes asked in regards to taxes on the property. Black replied that taxes are not paid due to it being owned by the City. Discussion followed regarding selling the property rather than leasing. Commission member Armstrong suggested that another financial analysis be done. Vice Chairperson Neyer also suggested raising the rent. Black stated that staff would look into it. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Commission member Christie updated Commission members as to bond construction. Christie reported that bids are coming in. Christie noted that the asbestos problem seems to be not as bad as first anticipated. Youth Commission member Holmes spoke in regards to the recent production by EHS "On the Way to the Forum". Holmes thanked those who come to support EHS activities. Commission member Armstrong congratulated the Department, Brad Anderson, Aquatic Program Administrator and aquatic staff on receiving the 1999 Silver National Aquatic Safety Award. Director Black announced that a proclamation would be done honoring Mr. Anderson and staff. Vice Chairperson Neyer asked in regards to publicity. Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that the Englewood Herald has already been contacted. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:09pm. l~/uvJi__ a. ~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary