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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-09 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II . m. '\ City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of September 9, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Gomes at Jason Park, 4299 S. Jason Street. Present: Austin Gomes, Chainnan Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christie, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Kells Waggoner, City Council Liaison Also present: Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space Bob Spada, Manger of Golf Steve Markwood, Former Commission Member Nancy Wilson, Code Enforcement Officer Alisa Boshart, Code Enforcement Officer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of August 12, 1999. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULED VISITORS Director Black recognized Steve Markwood , former Commission member, for his six years of service to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black presented a plaque to Markwood. Markwood thanked the Commission. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS There were no unscheduled visitors. V. SHOTGUN TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES Due to Code Enforcement Officers not being present, agenda item V. Leash Law was deferred until the officers arrived. Discussion moved on to Shotgun Tournament Guidelines. Bob Spada, Golf Manager, approached Commission members in regards to changing the guidelines for Shotgun Tournaments. Information had been distributed in the Commission packet showing current guidelines verses proposed guidelines. Proposed changes included allowing Shotgun tournaments Monday through Thursday, instead of the second Monday of each month , and allowing tournaments also in the afternoon rather than the morning only. Minor changes were also discussed. Spada explained the benefits of the proposed changes , including flexibility in tournament participation, increased revenue and economic viability of the golf course considering the development of many new golf courses in the metro area. Discussion followed. Director Black suggested that the proposed changes be implemented for a one year trial period with a report at the end of the year to determine the impact of the new changes. Commission member Armstrong asked how many requests for Shotgun Tournaments are denied per year due to the current guidelines. Spada responded three to five. Spada went on to say that he expected the amount of tournaments to double with the proposed changes. Director Black spoke in regards to the Clean, Green and Proud Golf Tournament. A motion was made by Commission member Waldman and seconded by Vice Chairperson Neyer to approve the proposed changes to Shotgun Tournament Guidelines for a one-year trial period. At the end of the one-year period, a report would be brought back to the Commission for a final determination. The motion passed unanimously. VI. SPECIAL REQUEST SHOTGUN Golf Course Manager Spada continued, reporting that the Englewood High School Alumni Association had approached him in regards to a Shotgun Tournament for Friday, July 28 , 2000 for a Happy Days Celebration. Spada explained that according to the current guidelines, Shotgun Tournaments are not allowed on Fridays. Director Black spoke in regards to the request. Black explained that of the proceeds raised from the tournament, $20,000 would be put into a scholarship fund for Englewood students . Black commented that normally the City would not consider such a request, but due to it involving Englewood citizens and the scholarship fund, City staff feels that it is for a worthwhile cause. Vice Chairperson Neyer asked in regards to loss of revenue for the course. Spada explained that the Association guarantees 150 players, which would mean that the tournament would bring in approximately $7,300.00. Spada went on to explain that a normal day with a tournament would bring in approximately $10 ,000, which would include proceeds from the tournament. Director Black noted that the City had been approached by the Alumni Association ten years ago in regards to a tournament. The request was declined due to the course not allowing Shotgun Tournaments at that time. Black commented that this is only the second request in the past ten years from the Association. Discussion followed. Chairperson Gomes commented on the Clean, Green and Proud Commission situation. A motion was made by Commission member Waldman and seconded by Commission member Armstrong to approve the Happy Days Celebration Shotgun Tournament for one day in the year 2000, with the guarantee that the request be honored only once every ten years, there be a guarantee of 150 players, and that $20,000 will go to a scholarship fund for Englewood students. The motion passed unanimously. • • • • • • VII. LEASH LAW With the arrival of Code Enforcement Officers Nancy Wilson and Alisa Boshart, discussion returned to Leash Law. Officers Wilson and Boshart were introduced. Lee explained that due to last month's discussion regarding a leash law, he had asked Code Enforcement to attend tonight's meeting to enlighten the Commission as to the pros and cons of a leash law. Discussion was turned over to Officer Wilson. Officer Wilson discussed signage in Englewood parks. Current signs in parks read that owners must pick up after their dogs. There are no signs in Englewood parks stating that dogs must be on a leash or under reasonable voice command. Officer Wilson discussed the cons to a leash law. Wilson noted that at this time, Code Enforcement is unable to pursue a leash law due to insufficient staffing. Recreation Manager Hultberg asked if there is any other City without a leash law. Officer Wilson responded none that she is aware of. Discussion ensued regarding justification of a leash law. Lee discussed complaints that he had received over the past months. Lee reported that staff is in the process of updating parks signs, and that a rule pertaining to dogs needing to be under control would be added to the new signs. It was suggested that staff try the new signs in the parks and also work with Code Enforcement in patrolling the major parks. Commission asked for a response back to see how successful the changes are working. In the meantime, Lee would take an inventory of signage in the parks and bring information back to the October meeting. Commission members thanked Officers Wilson and Boshart for coming to tonight's meeting. VIII. FIVE YEAR CAP IT AL PLAN In regards to the recommendation made last month to accept the 2000 Five Year Capital Plan as presented with an opportunity for further discussion, Director Black re-opened discussion for any additional comments or questions. Commission member Waldman asked in regards to the Aquatic Facility at the Home Lumber site. Director Black explained that $115,000 would be put in the 2000 budget for pool design. There were no further comments. IX. HAPPY DAYS CELEBRATION As mentioned earlier, Director Black discussed the Happy Days Celebration that took place ten years ago. Black indicated that he had little information regarding next year's event but would request more information for Commission's interest. IX. CULTURAL ARTS LIAISON \ Discussion followed regarding the appointment of a liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission. Due to the resignation of Steve Markwood, the suggestion was made that a liaison from the Cultural Arts Commission be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Director Black stated that he would approach the Cultural Arts Commission regarding the suggestion. X. CITYCENTER ENGLEWOOD UPDATE Commission members were updated on CityCenter development. Black announced that Walmart is scheduled to close by mid-October in order to begin construction for a Spring opening in the year 2000. Black reported that there is still no theater. Black explained that due to no guarantee that there would be a theater, Forest City, residential developer, has pulled from the project. Black continued, stating that Light Rail is on schedule. Renovation has started on the Civic Center building and is on schedule for a May/June opening. Chairperson Gomes asked in regards to the future of the current City Hall building. Black explained that would be part of the Phase II development. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Commission members were told that the vacancy resulting from Steve Markwood 's resignation would be filled after the first of the year. Discussion followed regarding youth members to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Recreation Manager Hultberg talked about the new Youth Council. Hultberg discussed openings and a schedule. Director Black announced that the Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the National Fitness City Award, presented by the NRPA/APRS Fitness and Wellness Division. The City was honored for its positive impact on the fitness and wellness agenda on the local, state and national level through collaborative initiatives and leadership. The award was based on population served, with the City of Englewood falling into the category of 15,000 to 50,000. Black explained that only one award is given for each category and that it is the highest honor next to the Golf Medal. The award is based off of programming, facilities, growth over the years, staff, etc. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Commission member Christie announced that the Early Childhood Education Program received accreditation. Christie announced that she is up for re-election. Vice Chairperson Neyer asked in regards to the criteria for the Adopt-a-Garden program. Lee , Manager of Open Space, explained that over the winter, staff would be working on a criteria. Neyer stated that he would like to see some rules in place in regards to what's acceptable and not. • • • • XI . • • Neyer commented on the City of Loveland 's Art in Public Places program. Neyer remarked that it is something the City of Englewood needs to address. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary