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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-12 KEB MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL March 12, 2002 Chair Mccahill called the regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to order at 6:30 p.m . Present: Absent: Staff: Berens, Bippus, Brereton, Edwards, Ferber, Fish, Goldsmith, Huffaker, Mccahill, Nabholz, Nicholas, Roth, and Stankorb Hanson, Losee, and Olson (absent with notice) Radosevich (absent without notice) Bill Donnelly, Staff Liaison Tricia Langon, Senior Planner Harold Stitt, Senior Planner John Voboril, Planner 1 II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Donnelly introduced Mr. Stitt and Mr. Voboril. Mr. Stitt distributed a draft revision of the Comprehensive Plan and provided background on the current Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Stitt stated the updated version consists of four sections : Housing, Business and Employment, Recreation and Open Space, and Transportation. The committee has identified two additional areas to include in the revision: Cultural Arts and Environmental Quality. Mr. Stitt asked the Commission to consider drafting goals and objectives for the environmental component of the Comprehensive Plan, and would like to attend the April meeting to assist in that effort.. He further stated that staff would provide support in writing and formatting the goals and objectives. Once the goals and objectives are drafted, Mr. Stitt stated the committee would like a written recommendation that the environmental component be adopted. Planning and Zoning Commission would then review the Comprehensive Plan at a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council. Chair McCahill asked when the Comprehensive Plan would be sent to the Planning Commission. Mr. Stitt stated the Plan would go in phases; the first four sections are almost completed. The soonest the environmental component would be at Planning Commission is June . Mr. Fish asked that goals and objectives be defined. Mr. Stitt responded that the Comprehensive Plan is designed for 20 years. Goals are broad, covering 10-20 years; objectives cover 5-10 years ; and strategies are specific, covering 1-2 years . Mr. Brereton suggested the Commission brainstorm the goals and objectives at their retreat on March 23 . 1 Mr. Fish asked what cities, if any, had environmental components in their Comprehensive • Plan. Mr . Voboril responded that the City of Aurora has an environmental section, and would do further research as to other cities' Comprehensive Plans. Chair Mccahill thanked Mr . Stitt and Mr. Voboril for their presentation, and stated the Commission would discuss the matter at their retreat on March 23. Ill. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS Staff stated there were no new members to introduce. Further, Mr. Hanson and Ms. Losee contacted staff and verbally resigned from the Commission. Each will send a letter to City Council officially resigning. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Mccahill stated he had a correction; the bus stop he maintains is at Dartmouth and Broadway. Mr. Fish moved; Chair Mccahill seconded: THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 12, 2002 MEETING BE APPROVED AS CORRECTED. Motion carried. V. VOLUNTEER HOURS Mr . Donnelly distributed and collected volunteer hour forms. VI. COMMISSION RETREAT Mr. Huffaker and Ms. Bippus distributed a proposed agenda for the March 23 retreat, and asked for the Commission's input. Mr. Stankorb asked staff to send the Commission a reminder of the date and time of the retreat. VII. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS Chair Mccahill circulated a signup sheet for the coupon distribution. Mr. Donnelly stated Waste Management is preparing the coupons. Mr . Huffaker asked whether the coupons could be applied to curbside pickup. Mr. Donnelly responded that he had not talked to Waste Management regarding that issue . Chair McCahill stated that he recalled the program would stay "as is" for this year, and changes to programs would be discussed at the retreat. 2 • • • VIII. GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Brereton stated the golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at the Englewood Golf course. He circulated a signup sheet and asked for volunteers to help at the golf tournament. Mr. Brereton further stated that postcards were mailed to past participants and sponsors notifying them of the date of the tournament. Registration packets will follow at the end of the month. Mr. Brereton circulated golf tournament forms and asked Commissioners to solicit players and sponsors. He volunteered to coordinate the solicitation so one business is not contacted by more than one Commissioner. Mr. Brereton pointed out that the player fee was lowered to $80 and the hole sponsorship was lowered to $75 . Mr. Fish encouraged Commissioners to obtain hole sponsorships . IX. ARBOR DAY Mr. Donnelly stated that Dave Lee of Parks and Recreation is purchasing $1,500 worth of trees to be given out at Cushing Park on Saturday, April 20. Regarding the City landscaping fund , it has been determined those funds are for City right-of-way areas only. Mr. Donnelly also stated that Mr. Lee was investigating planting trees at the schools on Friday, April 19. • Ms. Berens stated she would be contacting local businesses for seed packet donations. • X. CHAIR'S CHOICE Mr. McCahill circulated an article regarding CityCenter Englewood which was published in Hemispheres. XI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Ms. Edwards provided the Commission with a new mailing address and phone number. Ms. Bippus provided information on the Adopt a Garden program . Mr. Fish asked when new Commissioners would be appointed. Ms. Langon responded that City Council usually makes appointments in January and June . Mr. Fish expressed concern that the Commission has a high turnover and is usually not at fill capacity. Ms. Langon stated th at even though the Charter sets the Commission at 15 members, the Commission can still build a volunteer base. Ms. Langon suggested talking about marketing and recruiting volunteers at the retreat. Ms. Ferber stated she appreciated Mr. Stitt and Mr. Voboril asking for the Commission's input on the Comprehensive Plan . Ms. Nabholz provided the Commission with a new mailing address and phone number. 3 ~------------ Mr. Roth suggested revisiting the municipal solid waste issue, and perhaps it could be part • of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Stankorb stated he would not be at the April meeting. Mr. Brereton asked Ms. Nabholz to request City Council to approve eight players for the June 1 O golf tournament. Ms . Nabholz indicated she would make the request. XII. STAFF'S CHOICE Mr . Donnelly thanked Ms. Langon for attending, and explained that she was the former staff liaison to the Commission. He stated he appreciates the experience and history of the Commission that she provides. Ms . Langon stated she would be at the retreat and would be able to provide insight on past programs. XIII. ADIOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m . Nancy enton, Recording Secretary 4 • •