HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-12 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 12, 1975
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called
to order by Chairman Art Martin at 7:05 P.M. Attendance was
as follows:
Commissioners Present: Arthur Martin, Chairman
George Jorgenson
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
Judity Pierson
Chalmerse Parker
Eddie Tangu~a
Lee Jones
Ed Smith
Mae Wade
Howard Brown
Dorothy A. Romans, Assistant Director of
Community Development -Planning
Steve House, Planning
Bill Hamilton, Fire Chief
Bruce Donald, Fire Department
Bill James, Director of Finance
Karl Nollenberger, Assistant City Manager
Bob Morgan, Acting Police Chief
Randall Carson, Police Department
Lois Kocian, Assistant Director of Community
Development -Housing
Harriet Lute, Librarian
Dave Clayton, City Councilman/Library
Lois Lighthall, Library Board Member
Earl Du Pree, Library Board Member
Al Quaintance, Library Board Member
John Maxwell, Library Board Member
Harlan Shattuck, Library Board Member
Chairman Martin turned the time over to Karl Nollenberger, Assis-
tant City Manager, who outlined the purpose of the meeting, and
said that they had attempted to present the Capital Improvements
Plan in a form which would provide a comprehensive analysis of
the needs of the City. He explained the sales tax structure,
wherein two per cent of the sales tax goes to the General Fund
of the City, and one third goes to support the Capital Improve-
ment Program. At the present time, he said, this one per cent
is the sole support of the program. He stated-that it is the
responsibility of the Planning Commission to advise the City
Manager as to what should be included in the program, and in
what order of importance.
Mr. Nollenberger presented the six-quarter budget, copies of
which are contained in the Capital Improvements Program booklet,
and explained briefly that the budget is a flexible one, and ~
it can be altered.
Mr. Nollenberger then reviewed the recommendations of the depart-
ment heads, explaining that the cost estimates are "best guesses"
and not supported by expert advice.
Capital Improvements Program booklets were distributed a week
before the meeting in order to give the Commissioners an oppor-
tunity to study the departmental requests prior to the hearing.
Mr. Martin stated that much of what is decided regarding these
requests will depend on what happens to the third cent of sales
tax. Mr. Tanguma asked if it would bring more business to
Englewood if the third cent would tie dropped. Mr. Nollenberger
pointed out that all cities around us have a six and a half per
cent sales tax. Littleton also charges tax on food. He said
that marketing studies done during the preparation of the core
area plan showed that more than 70 per cent of the sales tax
comes from individuals who do not reside in Englewood. He added
that the extra one per cent costs the citizens of Englewood
approximately $.17 per person per year. This represents about
$1,600,000 for next year. Mr. Tanguma asked if sales volume
is expected to increase if the one per cent is dropped, and
Mr. Nollenberger answered that it would not.
In discussion regarding the Commission's purpose in this meeting, e
it was determined that the Commission would confine itself to
ranking priorities at this time. Mr. Martin said that it would
be assumed that this ranking does include the third cent of sales
tax. If, at the end of the year, we do not have that third cent,
priorities would have to be reviewed. There are many variables,
he said.
Lee Jones stated that City Council has suggested that the third
cent of sales tax be extended for the purpose of up-dating the
five-year plan. Therefore, he felt the Commission should pro-
ceed with the assumption that the third cent sales tax will be
extended. If not, he said, there will not be a Capital Improve-
ments Program.
Mr. Smith felt there was no alternative.
possible that there would be an increase
no matter what the budget may call for.
termined, he said.
He said it might be
or a decrease in revenue,
Priorities must be de-
Mrs. Romans pointed out that the City has an adopted Comprehen-
sive Plan, and said she liked to think of these projects being
considered at this meeting as implementing this plan, and ful-
filling the goals adopted by the City Council and the Planning
Commission.
Chairman Martin introduced Acting Police Chief Bob Morgan, who
described the request by his department. He said that he was
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proud of the new building they now have, and said that it ful-
fills their needs in everything except a pistol range. He
explained that they would soon be without a pistol range because
of the river redevelopment plan, and would like to install one
on the north side of the building.
Chie.f Morgan reported that all men below the rank of Captain
must qualify once a month. If they lose the present range,
the nearest one would be the Arapahoe County range at the
land fill dump, six miles outside of the City. Men using this
range would be out of service at least one and a half hours.
If the men are called in on their off-duty hours, they must
be paid time and a half. If the range is built as proposed,
at the present facilities, officers could be qualified before
and after their shifts.
The requested range would be 75 ft: long and 25 ft. wide, suf-
ficient for four or five targets. The largest shift would be
ten men, which means that five could be qualified before the
shift, and five after. Much training, he said, is done in the
classroom, but the officers must also have training on the
range. There have been many lawsuits, he reported, involving
officers not properly trained in the use of firearms. They want
to keep up to date on this training, and avoid this.
Asked by George Jorgenson if he did not think his estimate of
$32,000 was low, he answered that it probably was. He was also
asked how much additional parking space would be required, and
he said that no extra parking would be necessary.
Ms. Wade asked if there had not been some talk of placing the
pistol range in the basement when the building was being con-
structed. Chief Morgan answered that there was talk of build-
ing it across the street by Parks and Recreation. This could
be incorporated with Parks and Recreation for teaching, he said,
but there would be scheduling problems.
Mr. Jorgenson asked about the expense of replacing patrol cars,
and was told by Karl Nollenberger that this type of expenditure
comes out of the General Fund of the City.
Ms. Pierson asked how many officers have to go through this
practice session, and was told that there are 63. Chief Morgan
reported that Randall Carson runs the range on the river.
Sessions are running about 20 minutes. It can be done in about
ten or twelve minutes if they just shoot, and their is no in-
struction. Four or five men can shoot at once. Ms. Pierson
also asked how many range hours would be required in a month,
and was told that they would need 18 hours. Mr. Martin questioned
whether there are federal or state influences -that would require
this type of facility, and none were known.
Fire Chief Hamilton asked whether Littleton has a shooting range,
and whether or not Englewood has given consideration to a joint
effort at the site of the proposed Englewood-Littleton Fire
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Training Center near the river. Chief Morgan answered that
there is no such facility in Littleton, but that he disagreed
with the facility being located on the river, because of flood-
ing. In answer to a question by Mr. Martin, Chief Morgan
stated that the facility would be more effective outside than
inside.
Discussion followed on the subject of putting the range on the
fire station property, and also of the amount of noise which
would be involved. Mr. Carson stated that no complaints have
been received because of excessive noise. He went on to say
that a person in a car is unable to hear the shooting; on foot
or on a bicycle, it can be heard.
There was additional discussion as to how much shooting time is
required per officer, especially fqr those who have problems,
in which case extra time must be scheduled, and for those who
are just being trained.
Ms. Wade asked whether the officers practice on their own time,
and was told that they do, but there must be two officers on
the range, and it must be cleared before they go, and when they
finish.
Mr. Tanguma inquired as to whether or not there were moving
targets, and Chief Morgan said that they have only turning,
but not running, targets. Mr. Carson explained the way the
target works, and some discussion ensued regarding the impor-~
tance of various types of targets. ~
Chairman Martin felt a comprehensive explanation of the needs
of the Police Department had been given, and asked for any fur-
ther comments or questions. There being none, the police officers
were excused.
Chief William Hamilton, of the Englewood Fire Department was
the next to present his requests to the Commission. His first
project was a request for the replacement and relocation of
the Belleview Fire Station No. 3, north of West Belleview Ave-
nue at South Fox Street. He said that at the time the building
was built he had requested that it be placed further back on
the property, but for financial and other reasons, this was
not done. Subsequently, he said, Belleview Avenue has been
widened and has become a main artery, which creates an extreme
traffic hazard.
The station itself is not large enough to handle the equipment
needed for the further development of the area. He requested
that the building be replaced. To re-build it, he said, addi-
tional property would have to be purchased. The station, he
said, is not properly located, it being too far south by about
four or five blocks, according to a computer print-out, refer-
ring to a report made by City Manager intern, Bruce Mendelson, ~
in 1973. ~
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Questioned as to whether he believed this to be a reliable way
to determine a location for the facility, he said it is the only
formal way that has been devised, and has been used in other
cities. Material is fed into the computer, and from this data,
the computer shows where the fire station should be located.
Mr. ~artin asked about insurance rates, and Chief Hamilton
said there is a definite influence on insurance rates within
the City. He said they wanted to be in a position to ask for
lower insurance rates by 1975 or 1976, and the new location
would contribute to these reduced rates. He said they would
like to move down to a "four" rating, which would represent
something like a five to seven per cent reduction.
Discussion followed regarding purchase of another piece of property.
Ms. Romans stated that consideration had been given to the possi-
bility of using part of Clayton School yard for this purpose as
one alternative.
Ms. Pierson said she was leery of making such an expenditure
to move the station such a short distance. She said she had
looked at the pictures which had been presented showing problem
areas at the Belleview station, and wondered if there were not
adequate traffic signals, and if some changes in the existing
building might make it wo·rk. Chief Hamilton replied that there
are overhead fire signals, and they have been fortunate so far
that there have been no accidents. He said that the trucks are
out in the lanes of traffic before the driver can see what is
coming. After further discussion, Chief Hamilton stated that
he did not believe that sufficient change could be made to
accomplish what is needed in order to accommodate the equipment.
Mr. Martin asked how much square footage would be required in a
new building, and Chief Hamilton replied that new stations now
run 6,000 square feet. The Belleview station is 4,200 square
feet.
Mr. Jones asked the size of the present lot, and was told that
it is a 50' lot without an alley, and is 120' deep.
Chief Hamilton pointed out that if the station is not moved, a
great deal of maintenance will have to be done next year.
There was discussion of Mr. Jones' question as to whether there
is enough room to rearrange the building to face on the side
street, and it was determined that there would be no major ad-
vantage in this action.
The telesquirt, which i~ housed in the Tejon station was dis-
cussed, and Chief Hamilton explained that the aerial capability
is needed in the south district.
The second item to be presented by Chief Hamilton was a new
rescue unit to replace the present Chevrolet truck now being
used as a rescue mobile unit. He explained that the chassis
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on the present unit was not heavy enough. He also stated that
there is not a backup unit in which to put paramedical equipment
now owned by the Fire Department. He said they need to estab-
lish a reserve unit. They had considered replacing the present
unit and purchase a van with a minimum of equipment, but they
determined that this would cost more money than to buy a van
type rescue unit, maintaining the present piece of equipment
as a backup unit. This, he said, would answer all of the pre-
sent needs.
George Jorgenson asked if there is a chance for federal aid on
this, and Chief Hamilton said they have not asked for it, and
he doubted if they would be able to receive any assistance.
Ms. Pierson asked if the new unit would be a single vehicle,
and was told that this was correct. She said that at the time
the original one was purchased it was thought to be a long-time
purchase, and now a van type vehicle is being requested. Chief
Hamilton explained the necessity for establishing a reserve unit.
He said that they had found that with the paramedical, the van
type unit is much more adequate. Somewhere down the road, he
said, the City of Englewood has to get rid of transporting
patients.
Mr. Jorgenson asked whether or not the City has a depreciation
fund on vehicles, and Karl Nollenberger stated that we do not
currently have a vehicle replacement fund. This was discussed.
Chief Hamilton said he has this item in his regular budget, as
well as in the Capital Improvements Program.
More discussion ensued as to what equipment would have to be
added, and how long the present equipment will last.
Mr. Smith stated that he felt $21,000 would not be an unreason-
able figure to save a life, and said he would have to go along
with this request for a new unit.
Ms. Wade asked how often there have been multiple alarms, and
was told that it happens quite frequently, and that they try
to meet the needs of the people, using whatever equipment is
available. He said they sometimes have to use mutual aid from
Littleton and Sheridan. They also call private ambulances or
use present equipment with volunteers or off-duty personnel.
Councilman Dave Clayton asked how much it would amount to if
Council were to see fit to equip it out of the regular budget.
Chief Hamilton said they had projected the type of unit they
are talking about now, because it more readily suits present
needs, but they had only asked for $10,000 of funding.
Next, there was discussion of the request for closed-circuit
television receivers to be installed at Fire Stations Numbers
2, 3 and 4. Chief Hamilton explained the use of TV for train-
ing programs for the Fire Department. He added that, in his
opinion, the cost is not really great when compared to the
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benefit of the unit. Mr. Martin commented that this was pro-
jected into the 1976 budget.
After a short break, the fourth item requested by the rire De-
partment was discussed. This was a request for the correction
of certain hazardous street intersection dips, which are 'on
fir~ response routes. These dips, according to Chief Ha*ilton,
cause a problem in trying to respond to an alarm with ~ny ·de
gree of speed. With the underground drainage, he said; many
of these dips are no longer necessary. Some are currently
being corrected, but not all of them. Heavy expensive equipment
is being torn up. He referred particularly to the intersection
of South Elati and U.S. Route 285, which they cross on an aver-
age of three or four times a day. Mr. Martin stated that to
correct this intersection would cost approximately $10,000.
Certain dips which have been or are to be taken care of by
the Department of Public Works were discussed.
Karl Nollenberger explained what storm drainage is necessary,
and what plans are in the works for repairs.
Mr. Martin introduced the next item for discussion, which was
the installation of new mains and the increase of the size of
existing water mains within high risk areas of the City.
Chief Hamilton reported that in high development areas the flow
is not adequate, and that larger mains must be installed in order
to increase the flow.
Mr. Martin wanted to know if there is any connection between
this request and the fire insurance rates, and Chief Hamilton
said that this would have a great influence on the insurance
rates. This was discussed briefly. This project will also
be included in the Utilities Department request.
The next item for discussion was the replacement of one major
piece of fire apparatus. Chief Hamilton explained the need in
Englewood for certain types of equipment, and what has been done
to the present equipment to update it and try to keep it in good
repair. He said there is a need to establish a new company out
of Jefferson station. This has all been in the projection for
the last five years, he said. There was discussion as to the
types of equipment available, and what is requested.
The cost of telesquirts and snorkels was discussed. The present
telesquirt is 50 feet, and the new ones are 75 feet. Ms. Pierson
asked what would be the delivery time on the new telesquirt, and
was told it has been from a year to two years. In answer to a
question by the Director of Finance, Bill James, it was deter-
mined that there is only one company which manufactures tele-
squirts. There was some discussion of the cost, and it was
stated that if a unit were ordered now, the price would be firm,
barring any major increase in costs. This clause would be in
the contract. Chief Hamilton did not feel there would be any
need to put this out for bids, because only selected companies
have the capability of supplying the unit.
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The next item for discussion was the expansion of the Englewood/
Littleton Fire Training Facility, to provide storage space for
training equipment and apparatus, together with space for a
planning and lesson review room. Chief Hamilton explained the
function of the facility. He said he hoped to be able to build
in the South Platte River area, one advantage being that raw
wat~r could be used and returned to the river, which would be
much cheaper than having to use treated water. He felt a joint
facility would be more than adequate.
An architect is being chosen to plan the facility, he said. The
facility would be
of fire fighting.
of Littleton, but
miles outside the
and transfer them
share in the cost
adequate to train fire fighters in all phases
The Littleton department is not just the City
takes in a fire district which covers 12 square
City. They collect funds from this district
to the City of Littleton. The district would
of the facility.·
Chief Hamilton explained that they would need a classroom to
conduct complete orientation and training on the ground; aids
and props; rest room facilities; and space where equipment can
be stored. He said they also anticipate having other fire dis-
tricts use the facility on a cost basis.
Mr. Tanguma asked if other fire districts had been contacted,
and Chief Hamilton said they had, and that they were very
enthusiastic. Some of them would like to participate, but
Englewood and Littleton would prefer to have them use the
facility on a cost basis, and not participate in the planning
and building of it.
Ms. Wade asked if any consideration had been given to putting
the shooting range in the same area. Chief Hamilton felt there
was some merit in this suggestion. He said there could be
advantage in building it so that there is enough space for this,
also. Regarding the location, he said it would be on the south
of Union, and east side of the Platte River. He explained that
this location is partly in the flood plain, but could be used.
Chairman Martin asked for any other questions. Ms. Romans asked
how soon we would have to face the necessity for another station
in northeast Englewood. Chief Hamilton did not think this was
an immediate problem. He mentioned areas such as the Larwin
project, Swedish Hospital, 22 apartment buildings over five
stories, Craig Rehabilitation Hospital, and explained the plans
which had been considered in the past for expansion of Police
and Fire services. There was discussion as to whether another
facility would be necessary.
There being no further discussion regarding the Fire Department
requests, Chairman Martin introduced Lois Kocian, Executive Di-
rector of the Housing Authority, who presented plans for the
104-unit high-rise for low-income elderly citizens in Englewood, ~
and brought the Commission up to date on developments in the ~
building. She explained the plan of rent support, and stated
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the failure of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
to provide adequate rent support. She reported on the coopera-
tion of the City of Englewood in waiving certain fees, taxes,
etc. The Authority is still negotiating with HUD for additional
supplemental rents. She stated that there are approximately 250
names on the waiting list for 104 units.
Asked whether preference would be given to Englewood residents,
she said that this would be done, and is permissible in this
area. She said that the Parks and Recreation Department has
agreed to cooperate in maintaining the green area around the
building. She explained the requests being made in the Capital
Improvements Program by the Housing Authority for funds for on-
site improvements for the apartment building to be located at
South Lincoln Street and East Floyd Avenue. These improvements
would include curb work and sidewa~ks adjacent to the site,
concrete areas, asphalt paving for parking areas, exterior light-
ing and landscaping.
Chalmerse Parker asked if Littleton is handled the same way,
and Ms. Kocian explained the difference in the two programs.
The philosophy of this program, she said, is not to build new
units, but there is such a lack of suitable units in Englewood
that it is necessary for us to build. the new building. She went
on to explain the difficulty in making the Section 8 program
work.
Mr. Martin questioned whether this program does not require that
the building be a new one, and Ms. Kocian explained that many
additional amenities are required in an elderly building, and
that since nothing of this sort is available, it must be built.
Ms. Kocian reviewed the Housing Authority's timetable, and ex-
plained what is being done now with HUD.
Mr. Martin asked what the rent level would be, and Ms. Kocian
replied that HUD has approved $220 per unit per month, which
sounds high, but apartments renting now for less were built
when construction costs were less. She explained how the rent
supplement works, and how the money is charged in order to pay
off the bond indebtedness which will be incurred.
Ms. Romans asked if there is a way that the Planning and Zoning
Commission could be of help, and Ms. Kocian answered that the
support of the Commission would be valuable to the Housing Authority.
Ms. Pierson recommended that on the next agenda the Commission
should make a resolution in support of the Housing Authority
project.
There being no further discussion regarding the Housing Authority
request, Ms. Kocian was excused .
Chairman Martin then introduced Harriet Lute, Director of the
Englewood Public Library, who in turn introduced members of the
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Library Board who were present in support of her petition.
Ms. Lute presented drawings depicting the future plans for
expansion of the library facility. She explained that the
library collection has grown considerably in the past few
years. A request was made, she said, in 1970, in 1973 and
again in 1974 for additional space. They have now gone as far
as i.t is possible to go without additional space. Total space
requested would be 18,600 square feet. Recommended American
Library Association space for the size of the community is
21,000 square feet. They now have 14,000 square feet.
In support of her request, Ms. Lute stated that the new meeting
room proposed would be useable after hours and on Sundays, and
could be accessible without entering the library. In addition,
the library materials could be placed more efficiently. For
example, she pointed out that the local history collection, now
housed in miscellaneous corners, could be brought together as a
total collection. The same is true of other special collec-
tions which are not now being used to full advantage. Meeting
rooms and story hour rooms at present are inadequate.
Ms. Lute reviewed the library statistics which showed a definite
need for additional space. The meeting room space, she said,
would be used only partially for library functions. The re-
·mainder of the time it would be in use by outside groups.
A need also exists for more adequate parking for the bookmobile.
Fumes from the bookmobile as it is parked at present, enter the ~
Zoning Department and other areas of City Hall, causing a very ~
distressing situation. A parking garage is being requested,
which will allow for inside loading, which would be more effi-
cient. There would be less wear and tear on the books if they
are not exposed to extreme weather conditions as they are at
present. There would be a savings on fuel, as the bookmobile
would not have to be run as long in the winter mornings to warm
it up for use.
In addition to these items, there is need for storage space for
certain equipment when not in use. There is no such space avail-
able at the present time.
Costs involved in Ms. Lute's requests were discussed, and
Ms. Lute stated that she felt this work should be done as soon
as possible.
Mr. Martin commented that a progressive library reflects a
progressive community, and said he felt this project was extreme-
ly necessary.
Ms. Pierson said she would like to see the cost figure for the
bookmobile garage set apart from the other figures. She felt
that perhaps part of the job could be done, if not all. Ms. Lute
replied that the separate figures were not readily available, but •
that she would make an attempt to supply the figures as soon as
possible.
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Mr. Shattuck, of the Library Board, said he felt there was
practical economy in building a bookmobile garage, in that the
books would not have to be exposed to the cold, and handled
in the cold, which is damaging to the books. He said this had
been discussed by the Library Board in past meetings.
Ms. ~ierson said that she loved the library, but questioned
whether the bookmobile garage should have priority. Mr. Shattuck
said that almost everything that Harriet Lute has in her plan
has been studied over a period of four or five years, and she
has eliminated everything possible. He believed this to be a
frugal plan.
Mr. Martin asked if the bookmobile garage as proposed would be
a heated facility. This was discussed, and it was determined
that there would be some heat in th~ garage.
Lee Jones wanted to know how many days the bookmobile goes out,
and Ms. Lute answered that it operates five days a week.
Mr. Shattuck asked if there is a time savings involved in having
the garage. Ms. Lute said that there would be a savings here,
since the bookmobile could be loaded much more efficiently. The
books are heavy, and with a garage, the books could be loaded
directly onto the bookmobile. At present it is necessary to
place a plank from the dock to the bookmobile, which is ineffi-
cient, especially in bad weather. As far as the person loading
the books, she said, if he is able to be comfortable, he will
work more efficiently.
Mr. Martin asked if Ms. Lute anticipates having to replace the
bookmobile. She answered that a bookmobile will last about twelve
years under normal circumstances. Mileage on ours is 50 miles
per week, much less than others in use in other areas. She felt
that the present bookmobile should last much longer than the
expected twelve years, with proper care. She added that they
are looking at the growth of school libraries, and wondering if
bookmobiles will always be as valuable as they now are. Some of
the media systems, she said, are staffed at night in some of the
schools. She repeated that she is not anticipating purchase of
a new bookmobile in the near future.
Ms. Wade asked how much of the space needs to be built, and was
told that it is all existing space, except for the bookmobile
garage. In answer to Mr. Martin's question as to size of the
garage, Ms. Lute said it would be 480 square feet.
With no other questions of Ms. Lute, Mr. Martin excused the
library people, and introduced Karl Nollenberger who presented
the request for municipal facilities.
Mr. Nollenberger explained the Municipal Facilities Study which
was responsible for the recommendations he was about to make.
He mentioned the Community-Recreation Center, and said that this
would come up again when Packy Romans makes his report for the
Parks and Recreation Department.
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Next was the Senior Citizens Center to serve the needs of the
senior citizen population. Many definite ideas have been pre-
sented, and some of these possibilities were reviewed, along
with the many activities that could be carried on in the center.
Discussion ensued on the subject of whether the senior center
shouid be planned separately from the community center, and
it was determined that it should be separate, since the needs
of the senior citizens are different, and not always compatible
with the community building activities. This, also, will be
discussed at a later meeting when Mr. Romans makes his report.
It was stated that many of the senior citizens groups are having
difficulty in finding a place in which to carry on the desired
activities.
Karl Nollenberger pointed out that this would be a central lo-
cation for people in the older age bracket.
Mr. Tanguma objected to the separation of the old and young
groups, and felt there should be a closing of this gap.
Ms. Pierson agreed, saying that she sees a problem of lack of
funds if there is a separate senior citizens center. This,
she felt, could be a combined center, and the senior citizens
could have their own activities. There was discussion as to
what the census of elderly in Englewood will be in the future,
and whether it would remain at 11 per cent elderly. It was
generally felt that much would depend on planning in the City,
and the type of housing that is available.
More discussion revealed that because of the nature of the
activity levels of the young and old groups, many are opposed
to the combining of the activity centers.
Karl Nollenberger said that parking will be a problem. If the
library is remodeled, he said, it will be necessary to purchase
a strip of land for parking. He said he would suggest that the
whole senior citizens center subject be brought up at the next
meeting.
Mr. Nollenberger next presented a request for Court and Council
room remodeling, and explained what is involved in this project,
such as moving the Assistant City Attorney downstairs, remodel-
ing of the present Court/Council area and removal of the stage
in the Community Room to increase seating capacity of the Court;
a new jury/conference room; and a new office for the Judge.
Plans, shown on the maps provided, were for the remodeling of
department areas, storage, and use of other buildings. These
were reviewed and discussed.
The next meeting was set for the following Tuesday, and it was
determined that a meeting would be necessary each week until
the capital Improvements Program study is completed.
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There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
Eden Webster
Secretary Pro-Tern
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