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Home My WebLink About1999-04-08 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. City of Englewood PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of April 8, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairman Gomes at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse. Present: Austin Gomes, Chairman Steve Neyer, Vice Chairman Carolyn Armstrong, Commission Member Steve Markwood, Commission Member (arrived at 6:05pm) Kathy Christie , Commission Member Mitch Waldman, Commission Member Kells Waggoner, Council Liaison Absent: Nicole Davis , Youth Commission Member Julia Ciebiera, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Also present: Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space Bob Spada, Manager of Golf Operations Tricia Langon, Neighborhood and Business Development (left at 6: 11 pm) Ruth Hanson, Englewood Citizen APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Gomes asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of March 11, 1999. There were none. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously . Ill. SCHEDULED VISITORS There were no scheduled visitors. IV. UNSCHEDULED VISITORS IV. There were no unscheduled visitors . OPEN SP ACE ZONING Tricia Langon with the City of Englewood Neighborhood and Business Development Department presented the final draft for the Open Space Zoning ordinance. The Parks and Recreation Commission was presented the initial draft at the January 14, 1999, Parks . and Recreation Commission meeting . Recommendations and comments from that meeting and from Department staff have guided the development of the final draft presented at tonight's meeting. The proposed ordinance maintains Parks and Recreation Department administrative flexibility while formalizing the development process that the Department has consistently observed. t Langon explained the minor changes to the final draft. Langon discussed the time frame of the ordinance. There will be a public hearing before • the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 20, 1999, then to City Council for a first reading on May 17, 1999. Langon stated that if all goes according to plan, the rezoning process would begin in July 1999. Discussion followed regarding the redeveloped Cinderella City site and the Servicenter. In regards to a staff recommendation, Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space, stated that staff is in support of the ordinance. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Neyer and seconded by Commission member Markwood to accept the plan as adopted, and that it be forwarded to City Council. The motion passed unanimously. V. ZIGAN PROPERTY UPDATE VI. Lee announced that a meeting was held with the attorneys for the City of Englewood and the Zigan property to discuss the value of the property northeast of Centennial Lake. Lee stated that the two groups could not come to an agreement. · Lee stated that Mr. Zigan would be doing an appraisal. Once the appraisal is completed, a second meeting will be held. Y2K Bob Spada, Manager of Golf Operations, updated commission members on the Y2K contingency plan. Spada reported that an inventory of all equipment in the City has been completed. The next step will be to determine the priority of each piece of equipment. VII. ICE RINK Commission members were updated in regards to the latest development of a new ice rink. Lee explained that it looks as if the rink will not be located at the Town Center for the initial development. City Council has asked staff to proceed in looking for an alternative site. Discussion ensued. VIII. ENGLEWOOD HOLIDAY PARADE Spada reported that Colleen Burke would be the new Chairperson for the parade committee. The parade will be in November. In regards to the new computer registration system that was discussed at the March meeting, Commission members were informed that City Council approved the purchase of the new software. Spada noted that staff is cautious in implementing the system prior to January 2000. • • ... • • IX. CITYCENTER ENGLEWOOD UPDATE Commission members were updated on progress with CityCenter Englewood. Council Member Waggoner announced that all of the buildings have been demolished. A final contract with W almart is near completion. There is still no tenant list. Lee added that staff had met with cultural groups last week to discuss ideas and needs for the plaza area. Feedback from the meeting will be taken back to David Tryba, architect for CityCenter Englewood. Discussion followed. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Lee talked in regards to a public service easement at Romans Park. Lee explained that the original easement was mis-described. A new easement will need to be redefined. Hopefully , the request will be going to City Council on May 3, 1999. Lee stated that there will be a goal setting and budget retreat with City Council on Saturday, April 17 , 1999. Director Black will be discussing Parks and Recreation projects. Commission members were updated on recent improvements at the Englewood Depot property . Improvements include the laying of sod, addition of lighting and two new trees transplanted from the Cinderella City site. Discussion followed regarding parking at the Englewood Depot property . In regards to Commission Member Waldman's question at the March meeting, Lee gave an update on construction to the #2 Fairway at the Golf Course. Lee informed Commission members that construction is in the final stages. Lee explained that staff is also working to improve the area between the #1 and #5 Fairways. Both areas should be playable by May. Lee announced that Englewood will be hosting the CPRA Director's Section in May. The meeting will take place at the Englewood Golf Course. Commission members were told that the Oxford Street Bridge construction is underway. Lee reported that staff had met with representatives from Swedish Hospital to discuss the memorial at the Golf Course . Lee stated that Swedish representatives were happy with the offer to put the memorial along the 11th tee. Staff is currently working on a policy for memorials in the parks and golf course . Construction for the new restroom in Belleview Park has begun. Lee addressed a recent article in the Englewood High School newspaper regarding the Cushing Skateboard Park. The article discussed concerns from its users about it being too small and dilapidated. Lee stated that staff has inspected the park and its equipment and has found everything to be in working condition. Lee discussed plans for new items to the skate park. Commission members discussed the fact that the Cushing Skateboard Park was to be a temporary facility. Discussion followed regarding the Master Plan and plans for a skateboard park at Centennial Park. Council Member Waggoner stated that City Council is interested in another location for a skate park. XI. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE Commission member Armstrong spoke in regards to issues at a recent NRP A conference that she had attended . Lee announced that the Parks Police would be patrolling the parks again this coming summer. Armstrong discussed a foursome for the upcoming Clean, Green and Proud Golf Tournament. Chairman Gomes asked as to the status of Riverside Miniature Golf. Spada reported that there is no new information concerning the facility being for sale. Discussion followed regarding improvements to the facility. Gomes as k ed in regards to usage of the hockey rink at Flood Middle School. Lee reported that the rink is used regularly. Gomes noted that there are a couple of tennis nets missing at the Romans Park tennis courts . Lee reported that the nets are forthcoming . XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •