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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-14 PRC MINUTES• • • I. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of January 14, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:43pm by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Servicenter, 2800 S. Platte River Drive . Present: Austin Gomes , Chairman Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Kathy Christie, Commission Member Steve Markwood, Commission Member (arrived 6:05pm) Kells Waggoner, Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Nicole Davis, Youth Commission Member Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: None Also present: Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space Bob Spada, Golf Operations Manager Tara Micheli, Program Adminstrator Tricia Langon, Neighborhood and Business Development II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of November 12, 1998, and December 10, 1998. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS x . There were no unscheduled visitors. Director Black introduced Tara Micheli, Program Administrator for Before and After School , Farm and Safe Summer programs. Black added that Ms. Micheli has been with the City of Englewood for fifteen years. OPEN SPACE ZONING Director Black introduced Tricia Langon with the City of Englewood, Neighborhood and Business Development. Discussion was turned over to Langon. Langon explained that City Council has directed the Office of Neighborhood and Business Development to draft an Open Space ordinance as part of Title 16 in the Municipal Code. Langon iterated that the draft is general and is intended to reinforce Englewood's existing park system. Langon explained the effects of the proposed ordinance. The ordinance would add Section 18: PRO Parks, Recreation and Open Space District as a new zone district to Chapter 4 of Title 16: Zoning Regulations. It would establish the District within the Code, requiring rezoning of existing park, recreation and open space sites, and require a new Official Zoning Map . The rezoned sites would be subject to the City's general regulations. Langon explained that a zoning designation for existing and future parks , recreation facilities , and open space areas in the City of Englewood would ensure the following: • the protection of leisure and recreation opportunities to meet the needs of the community, • the preservation of a humane, attractive and livable city, • and the protection of parks, recreation facilities and open space areas from incompatible adjacent land uses. Langon discussed the different zone districts. Langon stated that the administration of park and recreation sites and facilities would remain a function of Parks and Recreation Services Department. • Discussion followed regarding rezoning of open space sites. Langon stated that 51 open space_sitesLhave been d1 e~ermdinhed. Ahppr 1 o 1 ximdately 20-~2 1ofdthdos~ are behing 1 lohoked hat for • rezorung. angon exp ame t at sc oo an was not me u e smce sc oo s ave t e right to develop the land as they want. Black commented on the benefits to the Department. Commission members were told the difference between dedicated parks and parks/open spaces, being that dedicated parks cannot be sold or developed without the vote of the people. The City is in the process of determining which parks are dedicated. Black stated that Parks and Recreation staff has been working with Neighborhood and Business Development in order to keep as much flexibility in the ordinance as possible. Commission member Armstrong asked for a copy of the zoning map when completed. Langon discussed the next steps NBD will be taking for the proposed ordinance. Langon expected the process to take through the end of this year. Commission members were told to expect the draft ordinance to be brought before them two to three more times. There was no further discussion on the Open Space Zoning. Commission members thanked Ms . Langon for her time. VI. PARK SIGNAGE Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space, informed Commission members that money has been allocated in the 1999 parks budget for the replacement or addition of new signage in • • • • VII. parks and open spaces . Priority would be given to policy and procedure and tennis court signs . CLAYTON ATHLETIC FIELD Commission members received a timeline for construction of the Clayton Athletic Field. In regards to the application for GOCO funds , Hultberg announced that the Department received the full amount requested. Hultberg explained the bidding process for construction of the field. The field will include a 55 ' x 110' soccer field , multi-use football field and a girls' softball practice field. VIII. OXFORD BRIDGE IX. IX. Director Black reported that the City of Sheridan received a $2.2 million grant to replace the Oxford Bridge adjacent to the Englewood Golf Course. The City of Sheridan will match $400 ,000-$500 ,000 of the grant. The City of Englewood will give $50,000 of in- kind services t owards construction of the bridge. Black added that the City of Englewood was instrumental in the writing of the grant. The project is expected to begin the end of January or the first of February. Construction to the bridge will include four lanes of traffic and a 10-foot pedestrian/bike path. Lee explained that the City of Englewood will be applying for GOCO funding for a new bike path/golf cart bridge in the next three to four years. ZIG AN PROPERTY/CENTENNIAL PARK Director Black updated Commission members on progress with the Zigan property, formerl y the Kewitt property , next to Centennial Park. Black explained that Zigan had purchased the property with the intent build a Waster Transfer Station. Black noted that the City of Sheridan has approved the PUD. Discussion followed regarding concerns with the development of a Waste Transfer Station and the approval of the PUD. Black announced that the City of Englewood City Council has given authorization to the City Attorney to enter into negotiations for purchase or condemnation of the property. The question was asked in regards to the City of Englewood 's ability to condemn property outside of its city limits. Black explained that the City has the right as long as it is for public purpose . CINDERELLA CITY UPDATE Commission members were updated on development with the Cinderella City site. Black reported that demolition is moving forward and the City of Englewood is in negotiations with the developers. City Council was presented the final budget of which they gave their approval to move forward. A master schedule should be released in the next two weeks. Black noted that the City of Englewood would be making a presentation to the RTD Board in February with hopes that additional funding will be given. Council member Waggoner noted that it looks as if Mann Theaters will be at the redeveloped site, instead of Sony Theaters as originally expected. Commission member Christie asked in regards to prospects in replacing the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Black explained that the Cultural Arts Commission is working on the issue. Council member Waggoner stated that the cultural space is being held. XI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Director Black had no further items for discussion. XII. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Commission member Armstrong gave a brief update on CPRA activities. Armstrong announced that the NRP A 2001 Congress has been awarded to Denver. Commission members were encouraged to attend. Commission member Armstrong spoke in regards to the need for the Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt NRPA 's Code of Ethics. Armstrong stated that all boards are adopting it. The item will be put on the February agenda for discussion. • Youth Commission member Davis informed Commission members that she had spoken • to Ms. Olson with the Englewood High School Arts Club regarding the painting of murals along the Little Dry Creek. Davis reported that Ms. Olson was interested but would like more information. Manager of Open Space Lee suggested that Ms. Olson give him a call. Commission member Christie commented on the earlier opening of the Englewood Recreation Center. Recreation Manager Hultberg responded that he had surveyed 24 metro recreation centers. Results of the survey showed that the Englewood Recreation Center was in the majority with an opening time of 6:00a.m. Discussion followed. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. ACLUuA Ct. ~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary •