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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-11 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION CO ISSION Minutes of February 11, 19 9 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks d Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Chairman Gomes at the M lley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Memb r Steve Markwood, Commission Member arrived 6:0lpm) Kells Waggoner, Commission Member Nicole Davis, Youth Commission Memb r Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Mem er Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Kathy Christie, Commission Member Also present: Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space Joe Sack, Malley Facility Supervisor APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 14 , 1999 . Commission member Armstrong had a correction to page 4, Commission Members Choice, paragraph 2. The minutes read that Armstrong stated that all boards were adopting the Code of Ethics. Armstrong had stated that all boards are being asked to adopt the Code of Ethics. 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 There were no unscheduled visitors. IV. CODE OF ETHICS Commission members discussed the National Recreation and Parks Association Code of Ethics . v. A motion was made by Commission member Armstrong and seconded by Commission member Waggoner to accept the NRPA Code of Ethics as presented. The motion passed unanimously. MEMORIALS IN PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES Lee reported that the Department of Parks and Recreation has been approached regarding the placement of memorials in City of Englewood parks and the Englewood Golf Course. Lee explained that staff has been unable to find much information regarding an official policy or regulation . Lee went on to explain that there are two memorials in City of Englewood parks, those being at Jason and Belleview. A plaque in memory of Samuel Love is also displayed at the Plaza. Commission members discussed the issues involving memorials in parks and the golf course. Commission member Armstrong spoke in regards to the policy for the Colorado State Parks and the sensitivity of the issue . Armstrong would forward the state park policy to staff. Director Black explained that staff is requesting additional information related to memorials in public places from local municipalities and from the National Parks and Recreation Association. Black stated that once more information is available, staff would like to come back to the Board for a recommendation. Commission members were reminded of the recommendation sent to City Council concerning the Naming of Parks. City Council said no to the policy and recommended that each request be dealt with on an individual basis. Commission members agreed that Naming of Parks policy would not work for memorials. Lee explained that staff is currently dealing with two requests for memorials. One request being a bench at Jason Park and another being a bench at the Englewood Golf Course for a Swedish Medical employee. Lee and Black explained the circumstances involving the memorial at the Golf Course. After considerable discussion on the Golf Course memorial , commission members concluded that staff should not put the memorial bench on the golf course itself; but either negotiate an alternative location for the bench, or if the requestors chose, wait until a policy is in place. Recreation Manager Hultberg commented that the policy also include information for Recreation facilities. In regards to the naming of parks , Black reported that staff is also gathering information related to policies from other public agencies . Discussion continued regarding issues on the memorial at the Golf Course. A motion was made by Council member Waggoner and seconded by • • Commission member Armstrong to authorize staff to negotiate a location for • the memorial bench at the Englewood Golf Course to their discretion. The motion passed unanimously. ---------- • • • Joe Sack, Malley Facility Supervisor, spoke in regards t requests for memorials at the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Discussion followed regarding memorial boards. VI. MEETING WITH CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSI Director Black announced that Council Member Habeni ht suggested that a joint meeting be held with the Parks and Recreation Commission and e Cultural Arts Commission. Director Black noted that the Cultural Arts Commission as created through the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commission members ha no objection. A meeting would be arranged in the next couple of months. VII. CINDERELLA CITY UPDATE Commission members were updated on progress with th redeveloped site at Cinderella City. The City of Englewood is currently working on agr ements. Black reported that staff and a portion of council membe s would be meeting with the RTD Board on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, to request a ditional funding for a bridge and parking structure. A decision would not be known til Marchi April. David Tryba will be making a presentation at a Study Se sion on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, related to the new City Hall . In regards to the GOCO grant request for funding of trail at the site, Black stated that staff should have a response by April. Commission members were informed that the Cultural s Commission has been pursuing possible users for the cultural arts space at the F ley's site. Black explained that the Cultural Arts Commission asked for a resolution fro City Council requesting that the 15 ,000 square feet of space be allocated for cultural p oses for up to eighteen months. Black commented that the eighteen months wou d give the Commission time to research and survey the needs of users and allow time to ake a recommendation to City Council. VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Director Black announced that the "Golf 4 Fun" program eceived third place from DRCOG Cooperative Service Delivery category. Black e plained that the "Golf 4 Fun" uses the Englewood Golf Course along with courses at Fo thills, Thornton and Aurora. The program began in 1990 and provides a wholesome an challenging experience for people with disabilities. Black gave credit to the golf sta . The DRCOG banquet will be March 24, 1999. The recent issue of CPRA 's Byline was passed among Co ission members. The publication included an article and picture of Carolyn strong presenting Gene Felling of Universal Concerts the CPRA Presidents Award. Felr g was given the award for his contributions to the Safe Summer/Night Time Out progr Hultberg introduced Joe Sack, Facility Supervisor of the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Discussion was turned over to Sack. Sack noted changes to the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Sack explained plans for a new computer lab at the Senior Center. Fundraising efforts were discussed including a Rock-a-thon on April 14, 1999. Discussion followed. IX. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE Youth Commission member Davis informed Commission members that she has spoken to Ms. Olson with the Englewood High School Art Club. A meeting will be arranged with Ms. Olson, Dave Lee and the two youth members to further discuss murals along the Little Dry Creek. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:21pm. &iMALa -~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •