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KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL
October 10, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to
order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Vice Chair Sampson presiding.
Present: Brick, East, Rothe, Sampson
Absent: Adams, Montague, Olson, Sabrsula (Excused)
Staff: Audra Kirk, Staff Liaison
Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison
Vice Chair Sampson stated a quorum was not present; therefore, the Minutes could not be
voted on. Volunteer hour forms were collected.
II. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Ms. Kirk stated there were 13 7 participants; 77 from Englewood and 60 from Littleton .
Seven large boxes of computer equipment were collected. A proposal was presented to
City Council to investigate switching the Commission from a donor's fund to a general
fund. Council is still discussing that issue. The Commission would then be able to focus on
educational issues rather than fund raising .
Mr. McCaslin agreed; the Commission is not able to raise enough funds to cover half the
expenses for the Household Hazardous Waste event. Instead of the Commission using its
time to raise funds, it can use its time to educate the community.
Ms. Kirk stated it costs approximately $24, 165 for the Household Hazardous Roundup,
which is split with the City of Littleton. While it is a very beneficial program, it is also an
expensive one. She is also putting together an analysis for City Council setting forth
alternatives to staff and the Commission managing the Hazardous Waste Roundup, such as
Rooney Road and Curbside.
Ill. LEAF AND TIRE DROP OFF
Ms. Kirk stated that the Leaf and Tire event is being held on November 4 and 11. The
Commission is responsible for staffing the event on November 11. She circulated a sign-up
sheet. It will be held in the parking lot of Cornerstone Park, which is at Windermere and
Belleview .
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IV. HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Ms. Kirk stated the entry forms will be available November 1 7 on the website, in the library,
at the Malley Center, Recreation, and the Community Development Department. Judging
will occur December 12 rather than the holding the regular Commission meeting. Awards
will be presented at City Council on December 18.
VI. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
A. Partnership Committee
Mr. Brick stated the Partnership Committee didn't meet; therefore, there was nothing to
report.
B. Education Committee
There was nothing to report from the Education Committee.
VII. STAFF'S CHOICE
Ms. Kirk stated Mr. Rockman submitted a letter of resignation, which has been forwarded
to City Council. Ms. Kirk circulated an updated Commission roster.
VIII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
Vice Chair Sampson stated she would like the Commission to become involved in
conservation. People are approaching her with questions regarding trucks transporting
landfill dirt down Hampden Avenue. Mr. Mccaslin stated it is the dirt from the Sheridan
redevelopment. Ms. Sampson stated the people talking to her are concerned with the smell
as the trucks come through Englewood. She stated she would like information so she can
education herself on the issue. Discussion ensued. Mr. Brick suggested Ms. Sampson
request a copy of the project update that is e-mailed to the Planning and Zoning
Commission on a weekly basis. If that particular issue is not included in the update, he
suggested she call the City of Sheridan to obtain further information .
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