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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-13 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. --------·--- City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of May 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Vice Chairman Neyer at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Present: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member (left at 6:14pm) Kathy Christie , Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Kells Waggoner, City Council Liaison Nicole Davis, Youth Commission Member Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Austin Gomes, Chairman Steven Markwood , Commission Member Also present: Gary Hultberg , Manager of Recreation Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space Bob Spada, Manager of Golf Operations Eric Ritter , Program Administrator, Youth Sports (left at 6:00pm) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of April 8, 1999. Commission member Christie was shown as being at the meeting when she was absent. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. · III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS Director Black introduced Eric Ritter, Program Administrator for Youth Sports. Black explained that Eric has worked for the City of Englewood for seventeen years as a part-time and full-time employee. Commission members were told that Eric had coordinated efforts with the Cushing Skate Park and Flood roller hockey rink. Eric was present at tonight 's meeting to discuss additions to the Cushing Skate Park. Information on the skate park, including a current layout of the park and a revised layout with the new equipment, was distributed to Commission members. Eric explained the new pieces of equipment for the park. Eric added that a survey of users , skate shops , etc. was taken to determine which pieces of equipment to add. Installation of the equipment should be completed by the end of May , weather permitting. In regards to the recent article in the Englewood High School newspaper, Vice Chairman Neyer asked about the condition of the skate park. Eric replied that everything is up to par. It was explained that the older pieces of equipment are made from skate-lite, which has proven to not withstand usage at the park. Eric added that all of the new equipment is made from steel , and that the older pieces with skate-lite are being recycled over to steel. Eric noted that according to surveys , Cushing Skate Park is still one of the most popular skate parks in the area. Discussion followed regarding liability . In regards to Chairman Gomes ' question last month on usage at the Flood hockey rink , Commission member Armstrong remarked as to the amount of people at the rink last Wednesday night. Eric explained that it was leagues for the middle schools, which has sixty youth registered . Commission member Christie asked in regards to the possibility of a second rink being added. Director Black explained that it was discussed at the Spring Budget Workshop and that it is a priority for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The item will be brought back to City Council in September. IV. CORNERSTONE PARK SKATE PARK Director Black reported that the new roller hockey and skate facility at the Cornerstone Park is now open . Commission members were informed that there will be a neighborhood meeting with the City of Littleton police , South Suburban Parks and Recreation staff and community members to discuss issues surrounding the new skate facility at Cornerstone Park. Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation for the City of Englewood, will also be attending the meeting . V. PARKS, RECREATION OPEN SPACE ZONING A copy of the proposed Open Space Zoning ordinance was distributed to Commission members. Commission members were reminded that at the last meeting, a recommendation was made by the Commission to accept the plan as adopted . Black explained that the proposed ordinance went to the Planning and Zoning Commission who made a couple of changes. Black stated that one of those changes concerns department staff and felt that it needed t o be brought to the Commission 's attention . Black directed Comm ission members to Section 2 , Item D , last sentence . The sentence reads "The De velopment Review Team shall then submit a written advisory report and recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commis sion for review and recommendations after a public hearing". Black e x plained that the change means that when the Department of Parks a nd Recreation proposes a project, the information would be brought forth to the Parks and Recreation Commission , as alway s, but then be brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission , and then to Public Hearing . Black stated that staffs concern is not going before the Planning and Zoning Commission, but rather the timeliness in getting projects implemented. Black gave examples of projects that would have been jeopardized by the new addition to the ordinance. Black stated that the ord inance would be going to City Council for first reading Monday night. Black asked Commission members for feedback. Discussion followed. After a brief discussion , • • • • • • A motion was made by. Commission member Markwood and seconded by Commission member Neyer to remove the.last sentence in Section 2, Item D . The motion passed unanimously. The recommendation would go to City Council for Monday night's meeting. VI. ARAPAHOE RENT AL PROPERTY Director Black announced that the Arapahoe Rental property is for sale. Black explained that City staff had met with the owner who agreed to an appraisal and a Phase I environmental study. Black stated that the appraisal and study would take approximately 4-6 weeks. Once completed , Black and City staff would meet with the owner again to discuss how to move forth. Discussion followed regarding environmental concerns with the property. VII. FUNFEST/OLDE TYME FAIR Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager, reported that planning is underway for the Fair scheduled for August 28 & 29 , 1999. Hultberg discussed attractions for the event. Safety Services will be coordinating their Open House with the Fair. VIII. CLAYTON ATHLETIC FIELD IX. Hultberg announced that that the contract for construction to the Clayton Athletic Field will be going to City Council Monday night. Hultberg discussed funding. If the contract is approved, construction is expected to begin the first of June with completion by mid-August. CITYCENTER ENGLEWOOD UPDATE Director Black updated Commission members on developments with CityCenter Englewood. Walmart has signed which Black explained was a key element to the project. The site will be turned over to the developer at the June 17, 1999 , Tent Talk. This will be a ceremonial transition. Black invited Commission members to the event. Council Member Waggoner showed the new logo of CityCenter Englewood. Waggoner reported that the Museum of Outdoor Arts and David Taylor Dance Theater is interested in coming to the Civic Center. Waggoner explained that the two organizations would share space. Director Black added that the Cultural Arts Commission is interested in 2 ,000 of the 15 ,000 square feet of space for other cultural venues. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Director Black announced that there will be a presentation to City Council on Monday night by Ray Tomasso for his piece of artwork that will be placed at the light rail station. Tomasso is a member of the Cultural Arts Commission . Commission members were updated on the Zigan property. Black stated that it has been made clear that the City of Englewood is interested in the site and that City Council has given the authorization to move forward for acquisition. The second appraisal is being done by Mr. Zigan. Once complete, Mr. Zigan and City representatives will meet again . Council Member Waggoner asked how soon the City of Englewood could take over the property. Black replied forty-five days after condemnation. Black gave an update on Art in Public Places. Black explained that the Cultural Arts Commission is working with an organization for the placement of ten pieces of public art over the next two years. A contract is being negotiated. Black noted that the Cultural Arts Commission will select and approve the pieces of artwork. Vice Chairman Neyer commented that the Parks and Recreation Commission also needs to approve the artwork location since they will be placed in the parks. Black will inform the Cultural Arts Commission. XI. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE Commission Member Waldman complimented the work on the #2 Fairway at the Englewood Golf Course. Discussion followed regarding other projects at the course. Commission member Christie gave an update on the search for the new Superintendent for the Englewood School District. Christie commented on the recent work being done along South Broadway. Director Black explained that the improvements along Broadway are part of the South Broadway Corridor project headed by Neighborhood and Business Development. Black would invite Art Scibelli with Neighborhood and Business Development to a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss the project. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:47pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •