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City of Englewood,
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of October 14, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthl y meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called
to order at 5 :30pm by Chairperson Gomes at the Golf Course Maintenance Facility, 4000 S .
Clay St.
Present: Austin Gomes, Chairman
Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman
Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member
Kathy Christie, Commission Member
Mitch Waldman, Commission Member
Kells Waggoner, City Council Liaison
Absent: Jerrell Black, ex officio
Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman
Also present: Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space
Bob Spada, Manger of Golf
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of
September 9, 1999. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
SCHEDULED VISITORS
There were no scheduled visitors.
IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS
There were no unscheduled visitors .
V. PARK SIGN AGE
Manager of Open Space , Dave Lee , began discussion on park signage. Commission
members reviewed the information sent to them in their packet pertaining to new verbiage for
sign s in the parks. Lee asked for an y changes or suggestions. Discussion followed .
Chairperson G o mes suggested that Lee contact Code Enforcement in regards to the leash law
and the verbiage on the si gns. Lee stated that he would do so.
Commission members were told that the new signs would be placed at all major entrances to
the parks and at the shelters. Lee also noted that Safety Services phone number would be
posted on the signs in case of an emergency .
VII. HAPPY DAYS CELEBRATION
Bob Spada, Golf Course Manager, announced that he had received a letter informing him that
due to the consensus of the committee , the Happy Days Celebration has been cancelled. •
Spada reported that the letter also stated that another event under a different name is being
considered .
VIII. ROMANS PARK LIGHTING
Dave Lee explained that since the time construction had taken place at Romans Park, there
has been a problem with the lights. Lee stated that he has been in contact with Public Service
and has been assured that the problem would be resolved by the end of the week. Lee asked
Chairperson Gomes to contact him if that was not the case.
IX. CITYCENTER ENGLEWOOD UPDATE
Council Member Waggoner updated Commission members on the development of
CityCenter Englewood. Waggoner reported that the Wal-Mart agreement had been signed
but has not closed; and an agreement is near with the developer. Commission members were
told that there would not be a theater. Waggoner showed a revised plan for the development
that included an additional 100-150 residential units due to the exclusion of a theater.
Waggoner spoke in regards to the recent ICSC Convention that City representatives had
attended. Discussion ensued.
X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
Commission members were told that that Director Black and Recreation Manager Hultberg •
were in Nashville for the NRPA Congress and to receive the National Fitness Award.
Lee reported that the Cultural Arts Commission is working on a float for the Englewood
Holiday Parade.
Lee spoke in regards to the budget retreat that took place in October. Lee announced that
City Council gave the Parks Division additional staffing. Lee explained that the Department
had requested funding for two, and received funding for four. Lee stated that it was very
much appreciated. Lee will be meeting with Director Black on how to effectively utilize the
new staff. The new staff will be brought c:m next year. Discussion followed.
Council Member Waggoner noted that $250 ,000 had also been placed in the budget for the
finishing of the Depot. ·
XI. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE
Commission member Armstrong brought up the subject of Youth Commission members due
lack of interest to fill the vacancies. Armstrong suggested somehow utilizing some of the
members from the newly formed Youth Council on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Discussion followed. Suggestions included a co-meeting or meeting on a quarterly basis.
Dave Lee stated that he would forward the information to Director Black and Recreation
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Commission member Christie noted that it would be beneficial to treat the Youth Council as
a focus group .
Chairperson Gomes asked in regards to the ordinance, and if it would need to be changed.
Council Member Waggoner stated that the ordinance would not need to be changed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:31pm.
Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary