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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-11 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of March 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks d Recreation Commission was called to order at 5 :3 lpm by Vice Chairman Neyer at nglewood City Hall, Conference Room A. Present: Steve Ney er, Vice Chairman Caroly n Armstrong, Commission Mem er Steve Markwood, Commission Member (arrived at 6:05pm) Kathy Christie , Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Nicole Dav is, Youth Commission Mem er (arrived at 5:41pm) Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Mem er (arrived at 5:41pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio Absent: Austin Gomes, Chairman Kells Waggoner, Commission Member Also present: Bob Spada, Manager of Golf Operations (arrived at 5:38pm) Steve Lasley, Parks Supervisor Carolyn McGuigan, Program Administra or, Cultural Arts (left at 6:38pm) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions r corrections to the minutes of February 11 , 1999 . There were none. A motion was ma e to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled v isitors . IV . UNSCHEDULED VISITORS There were no unscheduled v isitors. IV. DEPOT PROPERTY Director Black began discuss ion on the Englewood Depot of Englewood w as involved in the purchase of the prope Fox and Galapago . The Englewood Historical Society o agreement from the City of Englewood; the City of Engle reported that $15 ,000 was allocated in the 1999 parks bud projects to the site . Black explained that the City north of Dartmouth between s the building through a land ood owns the land. Black et for minor landscape Discussion was turned over to Steve Lasley , Parks Superv sor. Lasley discussed projects at the site . The projects should be completed by the first o April. V. COMPUTER REGISTRATION Black explained that the current registration system at the Englewood Recreation Center • and Malley Senior Center is an in-house design. Black reported that staff has been researching a new computer registration system and has decided on the Rec Trac program. A recommendation will be going to City Council the first of April for the purchase of the new system. Black explained the benefits to the system. Expectation is to have the system installed and operational by the first of next year. VI. ICERINK Commission members were informed that there has been discussion regarding an ice rink at the redeveloped Cinderella City site. Black stated that staff, along with three City Council members , toured ice rinks at Beaver Creek and Breckenridge in order to gather more information concerning design and maintenance. A study session with City Council will be held on March 22, 1999, to discuss the ice rink. Black explained that the rink would be an outdoor rink used only for the winter months. The rink could be converted into a performance area for outdoor concerts and programs for the remaining seasons. Commission member Armstrong asked in regards to demand. Black stated that the rink would be for recreation use only. Discussion ensued. Black used architectural plans of the redeveloped site to show the desired location of the • rink. Black iterated that tonight's discussion is based off of preliminary discussions and that a determination will be made after discussion with City Council. VII. MEETING WITH CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD AND ENGLEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Black reported that Council Member Habenicht suggested that a joint meeting be held with the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Public Library Board and Englewood Historical Society. Black explained that the purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relevant to the aforementioned commissions and boards . Commission members had no objection to the joint meeting . Commission member Armstrong asked if it would be appropriate to include the Clean, Green and Proud Commission. Black would take it back for discussion. VIII. CINDERELLA CITY UPDATE Commission members were updated on progress with Cinderella City. Black reported that in addition to the $3 million received from RTD , the City is now finalizing agreements. Discussion followed regarding parking at the light rail stations. Black explained that RTD has not allocated any funding for parking at the Oxford/Kalamath station. RTD has • • • • reported that if it becomes an issue , discussion will be opened up regarding funding for a parking facility . Commission members were shown illustrations for the redeveloped Cinderella City site. Commission member Christie commented on the noise level along Santa Fe. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Director Black turned discussion over to Carolyn McGuigan, Program Administrator for Cultural Arts and Summer Drama. McGuigan presented a plaque to Commission member Armstrong for her commitment and dedication to the 1998 Englewood Summer Drama Program, Brigadoon. McGuigan reported that the Department of Parks and Recreation 's Cultural Arts programs were doing well. McGuigan announced that the 1999 Summer Drama Production will be Fiddler on the Roof Commission members were informed that a new restroom is being built to replace the old room near Shelter #2 at Belleview Park. Discussion was turned over to Steve Lasley, Parks Supervisor. Lasley reported that construction will be starting in the next week. Construction is expected to be complete within sixty days , or by the start of summer. Commission members were informed that plans for a lift at the Englewood Recreation Center have been approved. The lift will be placed in the lobby , adjoining the ramp connecting the workout area to the track. Plans are to have the lift installed in August, or earlier if possible. Director Black reported that he has a meeting scheduled with Sara Spalding on March 22, 1999 , to discuss the memorial bench at the golf course. Director Black announced that the Englewood Education Foundation will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 8, 1999. The cele bration happened to fall on the same night as the April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE Youth Member Nicole Davis spoke in regards to her discussion with Ms. Olson, Art teacher at Englewood High School. A meeting would be arranged with Ms. Olson, Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space and the youth commission members . Black informed Commission members that the Office of Neighborhood and Business Development has a mural program and suggested that Lee coordinate the efforts of Englewood High School art students with Art Scibelli of NBD. Commission member Christie announced that due to the retirement of Roscoe Davidson, Superintendent of Englewood Public Schools , the Englewood School Board/District has hired a search firm for a replacement. Discussion followed regarding the bond project for the Englewood School District. Commission member Armstrong spoke in regards to the CPRA Fall Conference and the suggestion to have a session for board/commission members. Armstrong talked of the Development Assets program. Black stated that Program • Administrator Beth Little is training to be a leader for the program. Armstrong suggested that a Youth Assets Council be created. If a council is created, Armstrong also suggested that the Youth Commission members run the council. Discussion ensued. Commission member Waldman spoke in regards to the Girls Softball program and lack of funding for equipment. Discussion followed. Vice Chairman Neyer suggested that Waldman speak to the Englewood Youth Sports Association for financial assistance. Waldman asked about the construction on the #2 Fairway at the Englewood Golf Course. Spada, Manager of Golf, reported that the fairway is being raised 3-4 feet due to methane. There was not a determined completion date. An update to the construction would be given at the April meeting. Commission member Markwood asked for an update on the Waste Transfer Station on the Zigan property next to Centennial Lake. Black reported that there was a City of Sheridan Council meeting last Tuesday night relating to the PUD for the Zigan property. Sheridan's City Council will be coming back in thirty days with a decision. Black continued, saying that he will be meeting with the City Attorney on Monday to discuss negotiations for the purchase of the Zigan property. Black stated that if · negotiations do not work, the City has the authority to use imminent domain to acquire • the property if necessary. Discussion returned to Spada, Manager of Golf Operations. Commission members were informed that the Chamber of Commerce is returning to the Englewood Golf Course for their annual golf tournament. The Chamber is requesting a Shotgun Tournament on the third Monday of July. The policy states Shotgun Tournaments can only be held on the frrst Monday of every month, May through September. Commission members were told that there would be no major impact from the change. Spada asked for a recommendation from the Commission approving the Chamber of Commerce to hold a Shotgun Tournament on another day other than specified in the policy . A motion was made by Commission member Markwood and seconded by Commission member Waldman approving the Chamber of Commerce Shotgun Tournament for a day other than specified in the policy. The motion passed unanimously. Spada announced that the City of Englewood has formed a Y2K committee, on which he will be representing the Department of Parks and Recreation. The committee will be addressing citywide equipment and emergency preparedness for the new millennium. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm. • .. • Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •