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Regular City Council Meeting
December 4, 2006
Ordinance# M', 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53
Resolution# ,as"r7, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
1. Call to Order
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
Regular Session
December 4, 2006
The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Wolosyn at 7:30 p.m .
2 . Invocation
The invocation was given by Council Member Barrentine .
3 . Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Wolosyn .
4 . Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Council Members Tomasso, Moore, Barrentine, Oakley, Mccaslin,
Woodward, Wolosyn
None
A quorum was present.
Also present: City Manager Sears
City Attorney Brotzman
Deputy City Manager Flaherty
City Clerk Ellis
Deputy City Clerk Bush
Director Olson , Safety Services
Director Black , Parks and Recreation
Director Gryglewicz , Finance and Administrative Services
Golf Operations Manager Spada, Parks and Recreation
Manager of Open Space Lee, Parks and Recreation
Police Commander Watson , Safety Services
Fire Division Operations Chief Pattarozzi , Safety Services
Victim & Witness Services Coordinator O'Donnell , Safety Services
Police Officer Mitchell , Safety Services
Police Division Chief/Deputy Director Vandermee , Safety Servic es
Police Sergeant Condreay , Safety Services
5. Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
(a) COUNCIL MEMBER TOMASSO MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20 , 2006.
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there was any discussion . There was none .
Vote results :
Mot ion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso, Oakley
Nays : None
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6. Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment
(a) Mayor Wolosyn sa id we have Chief John Patterson , from the Cherry Hills Village Pol ice
Department, here to present the Professional Standards Compliance Award to the Englewood Police Division on
behalf of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police .
Director Olson said again , this is something that we have discussed with you in the past ... our professional
standards compliance award that is being issued by the Chiefs of Police Association and I've asked Chief John
Patterson , who is the Police Chief for Cherry Hills Village and the past president of the Chiefs of Police
Association to be here to present this to us . And as you know , we did have those evaluators down here a few
months ago , plus Chief Lowell Patterson from Estes Park to come on down here to explain the process . So
without further ado, I would like to introduce Chief John Patterson , to present us with the award .
Chief Patterson said Chris thank you . I am the Police Chief in Cherry Hills Village . Tonight I am here before
you on behalf of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police . My purpose is to present your Safety Services
Director Chris Olson with a certificate from both the State Chiefs and the County Sheriffs Association , which
awards accreditation status to the Englewood Police Department. If you were to ask Director Olson about his
Police Department, he would tell you the City of Englewood has one of the best agencies in the state. You
would expect nothing less from him . Based upon this award, Police Chiefs and Sheriffs from , frankly , around
the nation, would agree with him. There are 232 law enforcement agencies in the State of Colorado . Only 35 of
these agencies have achieved accreditation status . It is not an easy process and it involves a lot of work and
commitment by the entire department. In order to become an accredited law enforcement agency, the
Englewood Police Department had to meet some 160 established professional standards . Compliance with
these standards was verified by an on-site assessment team, which consisted of two law enforcement officials
from outs ide jurisdictions . Your Police Department met or exceeded all of the establ ished standards . You can
be very proud of your Police Department and its employees . They are committed to providing quality law
enforcement services to the City of Englewood . On behalf of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and
the County Sheriffs of Colorado , it is my pleasure to present the Englewood Police Department and Director
Olson w ith an accreditation certificate . Congratulations Chris . There was applause .
Director Olson said Chief Patterson , thank you very much . I look at our plaque right here and because I am the
current President of the Association , my signature is also at the bottom , so it kind of doubles the validation . I
also want to thank , obviously , all of our employees in the organization ; many of the past employees and the
current employees that are here with us right now. They all assisted in the process of getting this award and
getting us through the entire , kind of a long term issue , in all of the different events and so forth that we had to
pass , including just making our facil ity nice and clean when the assessors showed up . So , we are very pleased
with th is and it will go in an honored place and again this is the fi rst time that this organ izat ion has ach ieved th is
award an d we hope to cont inue on w ith th is w ith renewals over the next several years . So aga in Ch ief
Patterson, thank you so much for being here . Co uncil, thank you very much .
Council Member Barrentine said you all deserve a round of applause . Thank you for all of your work . There
was a round of applause .
Mayor Wolosyn said thank you for coming Chief Patterson and thanks to our department for coming .
7. Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment
(a) Josh Lanzetta had signed up to speak and spoke from the audience that they were going to try
to handle it outside of Council and come back if necessary. Member Barrentine clarified that Director Olson is
going to speak with Mr. Lanzetta .
(b) Nancy Peterson , a retired Englewood Police Officer. said that it was important to me to be able
to come to you and say goodbye , because I am retired , and also to wish you a Merry Christmas and 1 Happy
New Year and the best of luck with everything that is going on within the City . I tried to park in the circle drive,
but the re was no park ing ... but it is beautiful. The lighting is absolutely gorgeous . I commend you on that. I will
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miss you all. Thanks for everything . And to all of my block leaders , voluntarily or not so voluntary , thank you for
that too . Anyway , it has been good and thank you .
Mayor Wolosyn said you know , Nancy we extend our thanks to you for helping to make this community a
warmer place over the last many years and we hope we don 't have to miss you , we hope to see you around , but
we will miss you . Thank you . Ms . Peterson replied thank you .
Member Barrentine said that one of the best parts about getting on Council was getting to know you . Thank you
very much . Ms . Peterson replied thank you . There was a round of applause.
8 . Communications , Proclamations and Appointments
(a) An e-mail from Erik Foster announcing his resignation from the Code Enforcement Adv isory
Committee was considered .
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION
OF ERIK FOSTER FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Motion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso, Oakley
Nays : None
(b) An e-mail from Dooley Gehr , Code Enforcement Advisory Comm ittee Chair, requesting a
vacancy be declared for the Alternate posit ion held by Tom Rothe was considered .
COUNCIL MEMBER TOMASSO MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO DECLARE A VACANCY FOR THE
ALTERNATE POSITION HELD BY TOM ROTHE ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE .
Mot ion carried .
Ayes : Counc il Members Barrent ine , Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
9 . Consent Agenda
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED , AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS 9 (a) (i), 9 (b) (i) & (ii) AND 9 (c) (i).
(a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
(i) COUNCIL BILL NO . 50 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE EXISTING CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACT
BETWEEN CADDIE SHACK, LLC . AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4,
2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 , 2007 .
(b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
(i) ORDINANCE NO . 46 , SERIES OF 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 47, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 , CHAPTER 1, SECTION D ; CHAPTER 1A , SECTION 8 ; AND
CHAPTER 2 , SECTIONS 1 AND 3 . OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 .
(11) ORDINANCE NO 47 , SERIES OF 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 49 , INTRODUCED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD)
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO . 37 TO THE SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRIC T
CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT FOR THE INCLUSION OF LAND WITHIN THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES .
(c) Resolutions and Motions
(i) Motion to approve awarding the bid to Summit Emergency Equipment for lease-
purchase equipment for the Fire Div ision .
Vote results:
Ayes :
Nays :
Motion carried .
10. Public Hearing Items
Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin, Moore , Wolosyn, Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
None
No public hearing was scheduled before Council.
11 . Ordinances, Resolution and Motions
(a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
There were no additional items submitted for approval on first reading . (See Agenda Item 9 -Consent Agenda.)
(b) Approval of Ordinan c es on Second Read ing
The re were no addi t ional items submitted for approval on second read ing . (See Agenda Item 9 -Consent
Agenda .)
(c) Resolutions and Motions
(i) Manager of Open Space Lee presented a recommendat ion from the Department of
Parks and Recreat ion for Counc il to adopt a resolution accept ing the 2006 Parks and Recreat ion Master Pla n as
a complementary document to Englewood 's 2003 Comprehens ive Plan , Roadmap Englewood . Manager Lee
said the Parks Master Plan was developed over a pe ri od of one yea r. Com m un ity inp ut was rece ived th ro ugh
community meetings , focus groups , spec ific user group in ter vi ews , a commun ity survey, the Malley Center
advisory groups and the public hear ing through Plann ing and Zo ning . In pu t was also ga thered fr om Ci ty
Co unc il, the Par ks and Recre ati on Comm issi on, the Cu lt ural Arts Commission and the Planning and Zoning
Commission. In addition, prior and relevant plans were incorporated into this plan, including the Bicycle Master
Plan, the 2003 Comprehensive Plan, the South Platte River Open Space Plan and the Recreation Demand and
Facilities Analysis . And with that , I would be happy to entertain any questions .
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there were any questions or comments .
Member Barrentine said good job . Mr . Lee responded that it was an effort from all of the staff and we had a
very good ... Member Barrentine said that you were the one willing to stand up and so you get the thanks .
Mayor Wolosyn said for myself, I would like to just point out, I don't know if I missed this the first time around or
if it was added, but I'm glad to see that under future recreational facilities and community parkland , there is a
mention of the possibility of an outdoor performance venue , since it came up as number one for adult
entertainment and it explains the constraints that we do have in six square miles ... but , I'm glad to see the
commitment. Mr . Lee replied that it was part of the whole process and input from Council and everybody else ,
so we added everybody's points .
Mayor Wolosyn asked is the document sort of a l iv ing document , I mean . or is it wr itten in stone ? How does th is
go. w ith a document like th is? Mr. Lee rep li ed that it is a living doc ume nt. It is m eant to be shaped and molded .
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It will be good, hopefully , for another 10 to 15 years . Not everything will be accomplished in here , because there
are a lot of lofty goals . We are just going to prioritize what we can , with the funds we have . Also, take
advantage of some grants, with GOCO and also with the Arapahoe County grants and get as much as we can
done . Mayor Wolosyn said that I know many people who were invo lved in it, both on Boards and Commissions
and people who went to neighborhood meetings , and people were very happy to be part of the process . I think
it was a good process and I appreciate all of the effort . Mr . Lee responded that I think so too .
Member Woodward said I just wanted to make a point that our upgrades start with the playground equipment,
the shelter additions , and the signage replacements as noted in the document. That is our intent, I believe . Mr .
Lee said that is correct and that is what has been budgeted for in 2007. Member Woodward said I know that
Mark Graham and I are working on the South Platte River Subcommittee with Arapahoe County and we're trying
to incorporate some of our things here, to have them take a look at them as far as funding . I feel real pleased
with this document and to be a part of it.
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c)
(i) • RESOLUTION NO. 85, SERIES OF 2006.
RESOLUTION NO . 85 , SERIES OF 2006
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN AS
AN ADDENDUM TO ROADMAP ENGLEWOOD : 2003 ENGLEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there was any more discussion . There was none .
Vote results :
Motion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin, Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
Mayor Wolosyn said thank you , thank you all.
12 . General Discussion
(a) Mayor's Choice
(i) Mayor Wolosyn sa id tha t I would j ust like to say that on Saturday night, the entire City ,
celeb rated th e tree ligh ti ng and tha t was a lo t of wo rk as Carol sa id ... from staff , from all sec ti ons of staff: Parks
and Recreation , Safety Services and Public Works . There were a lot of people and it was very cold and it was
very beautiful at the end , so thank you .
(b) Council Members ' Choice
(i) Council Member Barrentine :
1. She said that I had a chance to attend a BID meeting . I think they have a really good start . The
committee had gone to talk to some consultants about what they should start on and I think they have got some
really great ideas and that was interesting .
2. She said I also had a chance to follow up with Darren Hollingsworth , with the Community Development
Department , on several bus inesses that he had all owed me to go ... on the first run , several months ago ... on
some ideas that they had and to really see how the Enterprise Zone was working and what some of these
busin esses have in m ind and he 's kept me appr ised of that. I did a follow -up meet ing on Fr iday and I am just
really exci ted w ith wha t. .. how use r fr iendly th at department is gett ing and really expand ing on some of these
ideas and crea tive thing s th at are go ing to go on on Broadway .
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3 . She said Englewood Days has already p icked its date for next year. It will be on September 8, 2007 .
We are having a kick off for the sponsors , and for people who participated and for future sponsors , and just to
have a fun time at Christmas. It will be at the Gothic, on December 23'd and it is going to be great and most
everybody is going to be getting an invitation . So , come and join in and have a lot of fun . We are going to be
doing a multi-media piece of this that's going to show a lot of the pictures from the Englewood Days Event, as
well as some interviews ... almost a little historical piece about Englewood . We have a lot people that are
interested in joining us this next year . We are starting much , much earlier this year . Already , we 're getting it
going . We learned those th ings from Nancy ... get it going early .
(ii) Council Member Tomasso :
1. He said on Saturday I had the opportunity to stop in at two new businesses on Broadway ; the framing
shop at the old Ouray sports building and then the ink cartridge location next door. One of the comments was
that they were a new business to Englewood and they had joined that breakfast discuss ion on marketing that
was put together early on and they've met twice now and they had such a good time in talking with one another
and discussing marketing processes , that they have decided to continue this on a monthly basis and they are
going to meet again in January. As a new business owner, he felt really positive about things that were
happening . It looks like we have four different business organizations that are meeting together and talking and
there's a lot of inter-reaction between the four groups . It looks like the business community is really moving
forward as a unified community ... and as individuals .
2. He said I would li ke to thank City staff for all of the hard work that they put in on Saturday night.
(iii) Council Member Woodward :
1. He said I d id attend Englewood Shines and I also want to thank C ity staff for the work that was put into
that. It was really a nice event. I also attended the Nutcracker in a Nutshell , the David Taylor presentation at
Hampden Hall , which was really a lot of fun and quite enjoyable .
2. He said I would li ke to introduce this resolution regard ing ethics , receiv ing g ifts and gratuities ... applying
to Englewood City Counc il , Board and Commiss ion members , and all employees , as we had discussed in Study
Sess ion earlier tonight . I would present it with two changes and that would be : in the first paragraph under
"Pol icy", in the first sentence , City Council, with the add ition of "Board and Comm iss ion members", and C ity
employees w ill not sol ic it or accept any ... and then add the word "personal " g ift , gratu ity , favor , entertainment
and so on . So I am mak ing a mot ion .
Member Barrenti ne sa id may I c lari fy one po in t please? Doe s that mean that wherever C ity Council and C ity
employees a re referred to in the reso lu t io n, that it w ill als o inc lude Board an d Com mi ss io n members , so th at all
three , w herever they are listed ... will all three be listed? Member Wood ward replied that I wo uld propose yes on
that, so in the heading, where it says applying to City Council, we should be adding "Board and Commission
members and all City employees ." Member Barrent ine said so all three will be throughout the entire document.
She sa id okay , thanks .
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED , AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO .
86 , SERIES OF 2006 AS AMENDED BY ADDING "BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS TO THE TITLE
AND THE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED POLICY ; THE FIRST LINE OF POLICY TO READ : CITY COUNCIL ,
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AND CITY EMPLOYEES WILL NOT SOLICIT OR ACCEPT ANY
PERSONAL GIFT ... "
RESOLUTION NO . 86 , SERIES OF 2006
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ETHICS , RECEIVING GIFTS AND GRATUITIES APPLYING TO THE
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL , BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AND ALL CITY EMPLOYEES .
Mayor Wolo yn a,d I would ltke to add that this wa an ex1st1ng City Manager's poltcy and now we are putting ,t
,nto th off1c1 I policy of our City
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Council Member Barrentine said so are we voting on it along with the amendments or are we only voting on the
amendments right now? Mayor Wolosyn said he moved it as amended .
Council Member Barrentine said I want to make it clear that it is my intention in passing this policy, in my
understanding , that we are in no way undermining or circumventing Amendment 41 , the ethics amendment that
recently passed in November.
Vote results:
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin , Moore, Wolosyn, Woodward ,
Tomasso, Oakley
Nays : None
Motion carried .
[Clerk's note: This resolution was listed on the Agenda as item 12 (b) (i).]
13 . City Manager's Report
City Manager Sears did not have any matters to bring before Council.
14 . City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Brotzman did not have any matters to bring before Council.
15 . Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p .m .
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 4, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Englewood Civic Center -Council Chambers
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
Call to order. '7-~~
Invocation. ~
Pledge of Allegiance. ~
Roll Call. Ji)_ IJ ~
Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session.
Jff'?-{) a. Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 20, 200~
6. Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment. (Please limit your presentation to ten minutes.)
a. Chief John Patterson , Cherry Hills Village Police Department, will present the
Professional Standards Compliance Award to the Englewood Police Division on behalf
of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police.
7. Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment. (Please limit your presentation to five minutes.
Time for unscheduled public commen t may be limited to 45 minutes and if limited shall be
con tinu ed to General Discussion.) .
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8. Communications, Proclamations, and App oin tments .
E-mail from Er~k.t~ste~a~no~nring h is resigna t ion from th e Code Enfor ment Ad i ory
Commi tt ee.~
E-mai l from Dooley Gehr, Code Enforcement Advisory Committe
va c ancy be de lared for the Alternate position held by Tom Roth
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9. Consent Agenda Items.
fi~7--0 ~Al~ ~lfi¥A}r~~.. 9 . Vlu a. pproval of Ordinances on Fir;; Rlli~g-:vv~, 7 "'-/) 'f lJ., l"f-/1 '/-~ /
i. Council Bill No. 50 -Recommendation from the Department of Parks and
Recreation for Council to adopt a Bill for an Ordinance amending the contract for
the restaurant at the golf course. STAFF SOURCE: Jerrell Black, Director of Parks
and Recreation and Bob Spada, G.olf Operations Manager.
b. Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
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ii.
Council Bill No. 47, modifying portions of the Water Utility and Sewer Utility
Sections of the City Code.
Council Bill No. 49, approving Supplement #37 to the South Arapahoe Sanitation
District Connector's Agreement.
c. Resolutions and Motions.
i. Recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrati ve Services to
approv e, by Motion, the bid for lease-purchase equipment for the Fire Di v ision.
Staff recommendsaw arding the bid to the lowest qualified bidder, Summit
Em ergenc y Equ ipment. STAFF SOURCE: Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance
and Administrative Services, and Mike Pattarozzi, Fire Division Chief.
10 . No Public H earing Scheduled.
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11 . Ordin ance s, Resolutions and Motions .
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A p p r~of Ordinances o n First Rea din g.
Approva l of Ordinances on Seco nd Rea din g. .a-
Resolutions and Motions.
Rec ommendation from the Department of Parks and Recreation for Council to
adopt a Resolution accepting the 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan as a
complementary document to Englewood 's 2003 Comprehensive Plan , Roadmap
Englewood. STAFF SOURCE: Jerrell Black, Director of Parks and Recreation
and Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space . ~
12. Ge neral Di sc us sion .
a. M a o r's C h o ice.
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b. Council Members' Choice.
(1 -'-~Ct:, i. Resolution concerning Ethics, receiving gifts and gratuities applying to the ~/)-O A ,,~n.glewf?d,, City Council and all City employees .
. (. U-(,{/~ V WOODWARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 86
AS AMENDED BY ADDING "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
13 City Manager's Report TO THE TITLE AND THE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED POLICY;
' ' THE FIRST LINE OF POLICY TO READ : CITY COUNCIL
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND .CITY EMPLOYEES '
WILL NOT SOLICIT OR ACCEPT ANY PERSONAL GIFT, .. ."
14. City Attorney's Report.
15. Adjournment 7:D{)~
The following minutes were transmitted to City Council in November 2006 .
• Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of October 11, 2006.
• Cultural Arts Commission meeting of October 4, 2006.
• Englewood Housing Authority meeting of September 6 and October 4, 2006.
• Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 14 and October 12, 2006.
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 19 and October 1 7, 2006.
• Urban Renewal Authority meeting of March 22 and October 11 , 2006.
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 4, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Englewood Ci vic Center -Council Chambers
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood , CO 80110
Call to order. 7-~~
Invocation . ~
Pledge of Allegiance . ~
Roll Call. &/.. '7 ~
Consideration of M inutes of Prev ious Session.
Jffl 'J-{) a . Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 20, 200~
6. Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment. (Please limit your presentation to ten minutes .)
a. Chief John Patterson , Cher ry Hills Village Poli c e Department, will present th e
Professional Standards Compliance Award to the Engle w ood Police Di vision on behal f
of th e C o lorado Ass oci ation of Chi efs of Po li ce.
7. Recog n it ion of Unsc heduled Pu b li c Co mm ent. (Pl ease limit your presen tation to five m inu tes.
Time for unscheduled public comment may be limited to 45 minutes and if limited shall be
continued to General Discussion.) .
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8. Communications, Proclamations , and Appointments .
E-mail from Erik.~~ste~ ~~no~nying his resignation from the Code Enforcement Advisory
Committee.~
E-mail from Dool y Gehr, Code Enforcement Advisory Committ e Ch)t, requesting a
acan cy bed lar d for the Alternate po ition held b Tom Ro the .~
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9. Consent Agenda Items. ~'7-0 ~A7u hAQJJ./T~~.. 9 . Tr"' a. pproval of Ordinances on Fir;; R~~g-:v~I 9 ti 1 'I tr-1 -r11 i-tJ 1 )
i. Council Bill No. 50 -Recommendation from the Department of Parks and
Recreation for Council to adopt a Bill for an Ordinance amending the contract for
the restaurant at the golf course . STAFF SOURCE: Jerrell Blac~ Director of Parks
and Recreation and Bob Spada, G ,olf Operations Manager.
b. Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
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ii.
Council Bill No. 47, modifying portions of the Water Utility and Sewer Utility
Sections of the City Code.
Council Bill No. 49, approving Supplement #37 to the South Arapahoe Sanitation
District Connector's Agreement.
c. Resolutions and Motions.
i. Recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to
approve, by Motion, the bid for lease-purchase equipment for the Fire Division.
Staff recommendsawarding the bid to the lowest qualified bidder, Summit
Emergency Equipment. STAFF SOURCE: Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance
and Administrative Services, and Mike Pattarozzi, Fire Division Chief.
10. No Public Hearing Scheduled.
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11 . Ordinan c es , Resolutions and Motions.
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Appr~f Ordinanc es on First Reading.
Approval of Ord inanc es on Se cond Reading.
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Resolutions and Motions.
i. Recommendation from the Department of Parks and Recreation for Council to g5 adopt a Resolution accepting the 2006 Parks and Recreation Mas ter Plan as a
comple m entary doc ume nt t o En gl ewood 's 2003 Compre hensive Pl an, Roadma p
(ll;) '1 -D Eng lewood. STAFF SOURCE: Jerrell Blac~ Director of Parks and Recreation -V"J and Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space . ~
1 :?. General Discussion .
a. Mayor's Choice.
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b. Council Members' Choice.
/2 -'-.g"C:, i. Resolution concerning Ethics, receiving gifts and gratuities applying to the ~f) A ,,~n.glew,>?d.1 City Council and all City employees .
tl£JIHI . r-0 Ilk--U/~ ~ WOODWARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 86 "'Tr"" AS AMENDED BY ADDING "BOARDS AND COMMISS IONS
13 C. , R TO THE TITLE AND THE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED POLICY ·
· 1ty Manager S eport. THE FIRST LINE OF POLICY TO READ : CITY COUNCIL , ,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND .CITY EMPLOYEES
WILL NOT SOLICIT OR ACCEPT ANY PERSONAL GIFT, .. ."
14. City Attorney's Report.
15. Adjournment '7:5D~
The following minutes were transmitted to City Council in November 2006.
• Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of October 11, 2006.
• Cultural Arts Commission meeting of October 4, 2006.
• Englewood Housing Authority meeting of September 6 and October 4, 2006.
• Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 14 and October 12, 2006.
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 19 and October 1 7 , 2006.
• Urban Renewal Authority meeting of March 22 and October 11, 2006.
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1 . Call to Order
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
ENGLEWOOD,ARAPAHOECOUNTY,COLORADO
Regular Session
November 20, 2006
The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Wolosyn at 7 :34 p .m .
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Council Member Barrentine.
3 . Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Wolosyn .
4 . Roll Call
Present: Council Members Tomasso, Moore , Barrentine , Oakley, Mccaslin ,
Woodward, Wolosyn
Absent: None
A quorum was present.
Also present: City Manager Sears
City Attorney Brotzman
Deputy City Manager Flaherty
City Clerk Ellis
Deputy City Clerk Bush
Director Olson, Safety Services
Director Fonda, Utilities
Senior Planner Graham , Community Development
Administration Manager Bock , Util ities
5 . Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
(a) COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED , AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2006.
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there was any discussion . There was none .
Vote results :
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin. Mo o re. W ol o syn, Wo odward ,
Tomass o , O akley
N ays : None
Motion carried .
6 Recogn it ion of Scheduled Public Comment
(a)
Cal ndar
City Council recognized the student artists who artwork 1s included in the 2007 Engle wood
M yor Wolo yn s 1d tonight w ·r honoring student who
nch c r . th City hold n rt cont t th tis op n to II
2007 Englewood Calendar .
chool 1n Englewood This
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year, 17 pieces were chosen for the calendar . Sometimes we put more than one piece of art on one month . I
want to thank the art teachers ... one of whom I see here ... Kate Dulaney of Maddox and Bishop . I also see Karen
Miller , President of the School Board . Thank you for coming tonight. I want to thank all the parents for their
support of these talented artists . I had the pleasure of serving on the Selection Panel , along with Mayor Pro Tern
Jim Woodward, City Council Member Ray Tomasso , Eric Bertoluzzi , Chair of the Cultural Arts Commiss ion ,
members of Cultural Arts Commission : Heather Bartunek, Janet Moore; and Donna Schnitzer, Rachel Miller and
Tim Vacca from the Museum of Outdoor Arts and Kimberly Wendt, Manager of Jerry's Artarama . I'd also like to
thank our generous sponsors : Englewood Arts , Jerry's Artarama, L & M Pressworks, A & B Custom Framing ,
Museum of Outdoor Arts, who every year gives the reception , Englewood Cultural Arts Commission , Pirates
Cove, Metro Community Provider Network, Millennium Bank, Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Mile
High Coffee and Cornerstone Books . We're returning artists' artwork this evening -matted and framed . Artists
will also receive a gift card, compliments of Jerry's Artarama, Englewood 's new art supply store, located at 3473
South Broadway; a free pass to Pirates Cove that you can use next summer; and a classical music CD ,
compliments of Up Close & Musical. Mayor Pro Tern Jim Woodward and Council Member Ray Tomasso will help
me with the presentation . I'd like each artist to come forward as your name is called . Please gather after the
recognition for a group photograph with your artwork in the lobby outside Council Chambers .
Council Member Woodward said the 2007 Calendar artists are :
Sydney Hyde, a 4th Grader at Maddox Elementary School. Sydney's artwork "Thick, Thorny Tree" appears on the
Cover.
Jamie Stewart , a 4th Grader at Maddox Elementary School. Jamie's artwork, Skinny, Stubby Sapling also
appears on the cover .
Clara Gomez, another 4th Grader at Maddox Elementary . Clara 's artwork , "Spikey Tree" also appears on the
cover of the 2007 calendar.
Sheala Morrison , a senior at Colorado 's Finest Alternative High School. Sheala's artwork appears in January .
We have two art ists featured in February: Leah Crane , a 2nd Grader at Maddox Elementary School. Leah's
artwork is entitled "Q is for Queen" and Issac Resinos , also a 2nd Grader at Maddox Elementary School. Issac's
artwork is called "K is for King ."
We also have two artists in March : Edwing Barroso , a 1 st Grader at B ishop Elementary School. Edwing 's artwork
is entitled "Fitter Fetter Feff' and Macaylla Nielsen , also a 1st Grader at Bishop Elementary . Her artwork is also
called "Fitter Fetter Fett." These pieces were part of a Dr . Seuss project at Bishop , and they appear in Dr.
Seuss's birthday month .
Next is Annessa DeAndrea , a Kindergartner at Charles Hay Elementary School. Her artwork , entitled "Two
Bunnies," appears in April.
Kaylie Johnson , a 51
h Grader at Bishop Elementary School. Kaylie's artwork , entitled "Matisse Window Paint ing"
appears in May .
Anna Schultz, a 511
' Grader at Cherrelyn Elementary . Anna's artwork, "Hula Monkey," appears in June .
Jackson Matthews , a 3'd Grader at Cherrelyn Elementary School. Jackson 's artwork , "Explorer Ill ," appears in
July .
Destiny Hernandez, a 151 Grader at Maddox Elementary School. Destiny's artwork , "Z is for Zebra," appears in
August.
Rylee -Ann Forster , a 3'd Grader at Charles Hay Elementary School. Rylee-Ann's artwork , "Dancing Giraffe ,"
appears in September .
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Antonio Flamenco , a sen ior at Englewood High Schoo l. Anton io 's artwork , "The Faces that a Pumpkin Ma kes ",
appears in October . Coincidentally , Antonio 's brother Lu is was featured in October in the 2006 calendar.
Alandra DeAndrea , a 3rd Grader at Charles Hay Elementary . Here 's another talented family . Alandra 's sis ter
Annessa was recognized earlier. Alandra 's artwork, "Rainbow Clown ," is featured in November.
Soph ia Vamvakias, a 3 rd Grader at Cherrelyn Elementary . Soph ia's artwork , "Cat," is featured in December .
Council Member Woodward said congratulations to our artists . Thanks for coming this evening to help us
recognize these talented artists . Let's give them another round of applause . Calendars are available on the table
in the back of the room . And just a reminder , there will be a group photograph in the lobby outside Council
Chambers.
Mayor Wolosyn said thank you all for coming. The calendar is fabulous , so spread it around town .
Mayor Wolosyn said thanks Jim and Ray .
7 . Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment
There were no unscheduled visitors .
8 . Communications, Proclamations and Appointments
There were no commun ications , proclamations or appo intments .
9 . Consent Agenda
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS 9 (a) (i), 9 (b) (i) and (ii).
(a) Approval of Ord inances on First Read ing
(i) COUNCIL BILL NO . 49, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO . 37 TO THE SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION
DISTRICT CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT FOR THE INCLUSION OF LAND WITHIN THE DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES .
(b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
(i) ORDINANCE NO . 44 , SERIES O F 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 46 , INTRODUCED BY
CO UN CIL MEMB ER WOODWARD )
AN ORDINANC E AUTHORI Z ING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO ,
EC ONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE .
(ii) ORDINANCE NO . 45 , SERIES OF 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 48 , INTRODUC!::O BY
CO UN CIL M EMB ER W OO DWARD )
A N O RD INAN CE AUT H O RI Z IN G T HE ACCEP TAN CE OF TWO PERPETUAL CITY DITCH EASEMENTS AND
RELE ASE OF NOT ICES A LO NG T HE CITY DIT C H RIGHT-OF -WAY LOCATED AT 3034 SOUTH SHERMAN
A N D 3066 SOUTH S H ER MAN .
Vote results :
Ay Council Member Barrentine , Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , W ood w ard ,
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Tomasso, Oakley
Nays : None
Motion carried .
(c) Resolutions and Motions
There were no additional resolutions or motions submittl.,u for approval. (See Agenda Item 11 (c).)
10. Public Hearing Items
No public hearing was scheduled before Council.
11 . Ordinances, Resolution and Motions
(a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
(i) Director Fonda presented a recommendation from the Utilities Department to adopt a bill
for an ordinance modifying portions of the Water Utility and Sewer Utility Sections of the City Code. He said this
was recommended to the Council by the Water and Sewer Board. It is a number of housekeeping items and
areas where we are simply bringing the Code up to date with the practices that are currently going on and many
of the practices we are already doing ... so some of it is clarification . The first issue is when we have a leak in
someone's plumbing and they repair it and we find it, we would go back and give them credits for 50% of the loss
of water over normal consumption. The second item has to do with our new computer system, which calculates
daily averages and figures winter time water usage on a bill , rather than monthly ... so we need to change the
Code to recognize that. The third item relates to winter time read ing calculations for multiple meters . If you have
multiple meters on a property , this allows them to be counted as if they were one meter. That helps them when
the rate blocks decline . It also specifies that the schools can do it, even though they aren't on one property ... they
get that break . The next one is that we give the schools a 76% normal rate of billing, based on the fact that they
are closed in the summer ... but we think , with some of them going to summer school , that we would require that
they indicate they actually have a nine month status , to receive the discount. The next one would allow the City
Manager or his representative to allow partial payments to be arranged, which we do as a matter of course
anyway, for people who need that. And last, as a clarification , we have never repaired service lines for
commercial properties , although we do, under certain circumstances, in the right-of-way, do it for homeowners .
Council Member Woodward said I just need a little clarification . On 12-2-1 and 12 -2-3 ... based on what I read
here, I believe this is basically saying this could result in lower charges to these people , that may have this type of
problem with our winter water meter reading period . Director Fonda said it expands the timeframe that we will
consider it and we will take the lowest, falling within that timeframe . One group is always in the middle of winter ,
but two of the groups , because of their billing cycles , are on either side ... so it allows us to take the lowest of either
side . We 're after the winter time water usage , that doesn't have irrigation with it.. .as the basis for billing what
goes to the sewage plant.
Council Member Woodward said , so then in fact , it would probably result in a lower charge for these people .
Director Fonda said it could , yes . And we want the lowest charge over the winter period . Mr. Woodward said I
just want to make sure that we are not in some way raising prices here w ithout saying it. And the daily usage is
the average ... right? Mr . Fonda said yes . We calculate a sin gle day average for the 90 day billing period , rather
than a monthly average . Mr . Woodward said that's all I have .
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there were any other questions . There were none .
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a)
(i) -COUNCIL BILL NO . 47 .
COUNCIL BILL NO 47 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD
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A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, SECTION D; CHAPTER 1A, SECTION 8 ;
AND CHAPTER 2 , SECTIONS 1 AND 3 , OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 .
Vote results:
Motion carried .
Ayes: Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin, Moore, Wolosyn, Woodward,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
(b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
There were no additional items submitted for approval on second reading . (See Agenda Item 9 -Consent
Agenda.)
(c) Resolutions and Motions
(i) Senior Planner Graham presented a recommendation by the Community Development
Department to approve , by motion , the award of the Mary Carter Greenway public improvement construction
contract . Staff recommends awarding the contract to the lowest qualified bidder , Sabelle's Enterprises , in the
amount of $229,749 .00 . He said this project implements one component of the South Platte Open Space Plan,
making trail connections from Denver down to Sheridan .. .Denver north of Dartmouth, down to Sheridan , just
north of the Hamilton Bridge . This is one of the three Open Space Projects that Arapahoe County has granted
funds to Englewood to implement. In addition to that , South Suburban has posted the match money on this
project , but requires us to hold what was originally our match money as a backstop in case there are cost over-
runs on the project. But , if we are successful at building the project for the $229 ,749 .00 that Sabelle's bid then
that should allow us to recycle that $12 5 ,000 .00 into the Open Space Fund . There were three bidders on the
project. Sabelle's has also built most of the crusher fines trail from Chatfield north , up to Englewood . So , they
are an experienced contractor . The letter in the file from ASCG , recommends them as both qualified and the
lowest bidder . So we look forward to a Council motion to support this award of the contract.
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there were any questions . There were none .
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c)
(i) -AWARDING THE MARY CARTER GREENWAY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TO SABELLE'S ENTERPRISES , IN THE AMOUNT OF $229,749 .00.
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there was any discussion . There was none.
Vote results:
Motion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine, Mccaslin, Moore , Wolosyn, Woodward,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
Mayor Wolosyn said thank you Mark .
12 . General Discussion
(a) Mayor's Choice
(i) Mayor Wolosyn said I have to say that I have to thank Leigh Ann for the calendar . Every
year she undertakes it , it is a tremendous amount of work , right down to the detailing . She puts it together, she
does the layout that goes to the printer and she does a fine job every year, both with the technical stuff and as a
liaison to the community and we owe her a lot. I'm sorry I didn't say it when everyone was here.
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(ii) Mayor Wolosyn said she hopes everyone on Council and staff has a Happy
Thanksgiving .
(b) Council Members' Choice
(i) Council Member Barrentine :
1. She said she also wanted to thank Leigh Ann . She does an awful lot of work on this . And I want to
congratulate all of these young students for the excellent job they did . They were all very creative .
2 . She said she wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving .
(ii) Council Member Mccaslin said he wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving .
(iii) Council Member Oakley said I attended a seminar this week entitled "Deploying Citywide
Wi-Fi Networks : A Seminar for Municipalities" and it was quite enlightening , of course it was put on by SkyPilot
Networks who is out to sell systems , but nevertheless they had some good speakers there . As we go forward, as
I think we are going to in the future ... I have a couple of packets and I think some of the information will be
valuable to us .
Mayor Wolosyn said thank you Wayne, that is fabulous .
(iv) Council Member Tomasso said I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksg iving .
(v) Council Member Woodward :
1. He said I would like to mention the lights out on Englewood Parkway and in the piazza. They are
beautiful.
2 . He said th is memo from Commander Sam Watson , dated Thursday , Nov1... '.)er 16th , regard in g the
Enhanced Call Verification . Audible alarms being reduced from 776 to 517 ... 1 think that is quite an
accomplishment and should reflect in some real savings . So , it is interesting that Sam put this together ... I was
going to make this a Council request tonight for this information .
Ma yor Wolo syn said I want to thank Safety Services aga in for work ing w ith us to get something tha t is so
effective . Thanks .
3 . He said I want to w ish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving .
13 . City Manager's Report
(a) City Manager Sears said I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving . I will be on my way to
Chicago to see my son and daughter-in-law tomorrow night. Mike will be around on Wednesday, in case there is
anything anybody should want. Have a great holiday.
14 . City Attorney's Report
(a) City Attorney Brotzman said I want to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving .
* * * * *
Council Member Oakley said when Jim mentioned the lights out front. .. I too think it is a very nice
display ... however , I did notice last year that with the festivities around the tree and all the pretty lights that there
w this black thing , sitting in the background ... and it is our City Hall. I think our building is a very attractive
building a nd 1f we could add Just a few inexpensive lights on the front, it would help lend to the decor W might
w n t to co n 1d r th t Just a f w of those that shine up the front or something like that.
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Mayor Wolosyn said I think th e first year we did have something like that. That's a good point.
15 . Adjournment
LOSY~ MO~E, ~~URN. The meehng adjourned at B,oo p .m.
Susan Werntz e
From: Erik Foster [erik.foster@state .co.us]
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 3:14 PM
To: Susan Werntz
Subject: Resignation from the Code Enforcement Committee
Please consider this communication my formal and immediate resignation from the City of Englewood Code
Enforcement Advisory Committee.
As you are aware, my wife and I are in the process of moving to Routt County due to her promotion and
subsequent transfer. I appreciate the opportunity to have served on the committee, even if it was only briefly.
Should you have any future questions, please note my contact telephone number is now 970-819-5551.
Sincerely
Erik P. Foster
Colorado Office of the Attorney General
Collection Agency Board
Compliance Investigator
303-866-5719
303-866-5474 (fax)
Susan Werntz 8b
From: Dooley J. Gehr [dgehr@cherrycreekschools .org]
Sent: Monday, November 20 , 2006 9:34 AM
To: Susan Werntz
Cc: tdgehr4106@msn.com
Subject: Tom Rothe
Susan ...
Months ago, Mr. Tom Rothe was appointed to the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee as an
Alternate committee member. Due to Tom's schedule, he shared with this committee that he would
be unable to participate. At November's meeting , a request was made by the committee to have
members both active and alternate appointed by City Council's at their earliest convenience.
Dooley Gehr, Chair CEAC
Dooley Gehr
Assistant Principal
Campus Middle School
4785 South Dayton Street
Greenwood Village , Colorado 80111
dgehr@ cherrycreekschools .org
720 .554.2752
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
December 4, 2007 9 a i Restaurant Contra ct Golf Course
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Department of Parks and Recreation Jerrell Black , Director of Parks and Recreation
Bob Spada , Golf Operations Manager
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
2004 Approval of Restaurant Contract-Caddie Shack, LLC
2 000 Approval of Restaurant Contract-Reif Golf, Inc
1996 Approval of Restaurant Contract-JOQ 's Corporation
1988 Approval of Restaurant Contract-Anderson /Malloy, Inc. D.B.A.-Woody's Club
1986 Approval of Restaurant Contrac t-Mur-James Corporation
1982 Approval of Restaurant Contract-2 101 Corporation
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends City Council ad op t an o rdinan ce amending th e exis tin g con tra c t between th e
City of Engle wood and Caddie Shack, LLC. The amendment wo uld change rent from $36,000 to
$15 ,000 for the period of O ctob er 4, 2005 through O c tober 3, 2006. The proposed ordinance
also re vises the contract for a period from October 4, 2006 through De ce mber 31, 2007.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The City of Englewood has approved a property lease ag reement wi th the Sheridan Rede ve lopm en t
Agency and Miller Weingarten. As part of this agreement, the front nine holes of the existing go lf
course, dri vi ng range and the Par 3 Course will be rebuilt. The golf course will be limited to 9 holes
for approximately 18 months. During this co nstru ction period, th e restaurant operations will
experience a significant negative financial impact. The Englewood Golf Course has provided a
restaurant concession at the existing clubhouse since 1982. Caddie Shack, LLC took over th e
operation in October 2004. They have provided excellent guest services and a consis t en t, quality
food produ c t. Staff has recommended the following changes during the reno v ation period to help
minimize cos ts for Caddie Shack, LLC:
1. The menu may be changed t o reflect a decrease in business . The City Manager or hi s
de ignee must approve all menu changes.
2. Dinners will be served based on the amount of business generat d.
3. Op rating hours must be a minimum of 8 a.m . to 5 p.m. in the winter/ pring months
( t obe r 1" through April 30 1h).
4 . Operating hours must be a minimum of one half hour before dawn until dusk in the
summer months (May 1 '1 through September 30 1h).
5. The restaurant may be closed during bad weather days (when the golf course is closed for
play).
6 . No rent will be charged during the new term of October 4, 2006 through December 31,
2007.
7. Caddie Shack LLC will not be obligated to pay the first $3,500 of contractor expenses
during the term of this contract.
8. Beverage cart operation must service the Back 9 course.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Englewood Golf Course is an Enterprise Fund ; therefore, there will be no financial impact to the
City of Englewood 's General Fund. There will be a decrease in revenue to the Englewood Golf
Course by $24,500 in 2006 and $39,500 in 2007. The City of Englewood has a formal agreement
with Miller Weingarten that addresses the City's financial detriment during and after the
construction period .
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Bill for an Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
SERIES OF 2006
BY AUTHORITY
ABil,LFOR
COUNCil, Bil NO. 50
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER~~~~~-
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE EXISTING
CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACT BETWEEN CADDIE SHACK, LLC. AND TIIE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4, 2006 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2007.
WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council approved a property Lease Agreement with the
Sheridan Redevelopment Agency and Miller Weingarten for the redevelopment of the
Englewood Golf Course; and
WHEREAS , during the redevelopment project the Golf Course will be limited to 9 holes;
and
WHEREAS , during this redevelopment and construction period, the restaurant operations
will experience a significant negative financial impact; and
WHEREAS , the passage of this Ordinance will amend the existing restaurant
concessionaire Contract and will help minimize costs for Caddie Shack during the renovation
period;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes
amending the existing contract between the City and Caddie Shack, LLC which amends the
rent from $36,000 to $15,000 for the period of October 4, 2005 through October 3, 2006.
Section 2 . The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes the
Agreement between the City of Englewood and the Caddie Shack, LLC . for the period of
October 4 , 2006 through December 31, 2007, attached hereto as Exhibit A , is hereby
accepted and approved by the Englewood City Council.
Section 3 . The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute and attest said
Agreement, for and on behalf of the City of Englewood.
Introduced , read in full, and passed on first reading on the 4th day of December, 2006.
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Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the 8th day of December, 2006.
Olga Wolosyn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
I , Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a true copy of a Bill for an Ordinance, introduced, read in full ,
and passed on first reading on the 4th day of December, 2006.
Loucrishia A. Ellis
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AGREEM ENT
THIS AGREEMENT, hereinafter ca lled "Lease", made and entered into thi s 4th day of October, 2006,
by and between the CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, a Colorado municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"City", and CADDIE SHACK LLC ., hereinafter referred to as "Concessionaire";
WITNESS ETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns certain real property which is known as the Englewood Municipal Golf
Course, hereinafter called "Golf Course", and located in the City of Sheridan; and
WHEREAS , City and Concessionaire desire to enter into a lease for the management of the restaurant
and lounge located at the Englewood Muni cipal Golf Course;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter appearing and of the
payment of the monies hereinafter set forth , the parties hereto agree as follows :
Section 1. STATEMENT OF INTENT.
The purpose of this Lease to provide snack bar, grill and bar services to the golfing public and a
quality, full-service restaurant facility offering breakfast, lunch and dinner for group meetings,
service clubs and informal evening dining .
Section 2 . GRANT.
The City hereby leases to Conce ssionaire the portion of its golf clubhouse presently used as its
restaurant concession, together wi th the improvements thereon, located at 2 101 West Oxford
Avenue, Sheridan , Colorado 80110 , for the purposes of serving food and beverages , including
alcoholic beverages.
Section 3 . DEFINITION OF PREMISES.
The "Leased Premises " as referred to herein is defined to be the golf clubhouse restaurant and lounge
which is owned by the City of Englewood , Colorado. See Exhibit "A". Proposed food and beverage
operations shall also be allowed on the golf course. Nothing herein gives Concessionaire any right to
interfere with or parti cipate in the operation of the Golf Course as a golf course , i.e . fairways and
green s, Pro Shop, and all o th er go lf course op erations .
Sectio n 4 . TERM OF AGREEMENT.
This Lease shall not be effective until Concessionaire has obtained a liquor license to dispense
alcoholic beverages pursuant to C .R.S. 12-47-101 et. seq. From the date of signature until the liquor
license is authorized by the proper officials, this Lease shall be considered an Option to Lease that
may not be terminated by either party, except that if the Liquor License is not granted and in
operation on or before September 22 , 2004 . The City hereby grants to Concessionaire the right to
hold the Leased Premises pursuant to the terms of this Lease through December 31, 2007 .
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Section 5. USE OF THE PREMISES .
Concessionaire shall have the right to possession of the Leased Premises for the purpose of serving
food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages, for consumption on the golf course. However,
nothing in this Lease shall be construed to authorize that which is prohibited under United States,
State or local law, ordinance, code or regulation. The Leased Premises shall be used by the
Concessionaire for the purveying of alcoholic beverages , as the same may be authorized by and
regulated under the Colorado Liquor Code, C .R.S . 12-47-101 , et seq., and for the operation of a
restaurant. Concessionaire shall operate the Leased Premises in a careful, safe, quiet, orderly, and
businesslike manner. Concessionaire shall not use or permit the premises to be used for any purpose
that is prohibited under the laws of the United States, statutes of the State of Colorado, or ordinances,
regulations or codes of the City of Englewood or the City of Sheridan.
Concessionaire shall provide food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages on the golf course
through the use of sheds, a cart or a combination thereof. Operation time and use of the sheds and
cart(s) shall be provided by the Concessionaire and shall be approved by the City Manager or
designee in the same manner as Section 8. Use of cart(s) shall follow the same rules and regulations
as golf course rental carts. Shed design shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee . Use
of a cart shall not interfere with the operation of the golf course. Service to the golfers on the course
shall be reviewed by the City Manager or his designee every six ( 6) months.
Entertainment of any nature that Concessionaire proposes on the premises shall be subject to prior
approval by the Englewood City Manager or his designee , which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. If the City determines any entertainment to be objectionable, City shall notify
Concessionaire in writing thereof and Concessionaire shall terminate said entertainment immediately.
Section 6 . RIGHT TO USE PREMISES .
City hereby grants to Concessionaire the exclusive right to use the Leased Premises to operate a
restaurant and to purvey alcoholic beverages. Use of vending machines by the Concessionaire must
be approved by the City Manager or designee.
Section 7. MENU.
The Concessionaire shall provide an attractive menu for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals listing
meal items, beverages available and current pricing. Menus, pricing and changes to menus or pricing
of menu items shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager or his designee. The menu
maybe changed to reflect a decrease in business. Dinners will be served in accordance with the
amount of business generated.
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Section 8. HOURS OF OPERATION.
a) From May 1st through September 30th of each year, the Concessionaire shall operate the
restaurant facility seven (7) days per week and during these months shall be open each day to
serve meals to the public from one-half hour before dawn and shall remain open until at least
dusk.
b) During the months of October I st through April 30th of each year, the Concessionaire shall
operate the restaurant facility seven (7) days per week and during these months shall be open
each day to serve meals to the public at dawn and shall remain open until at least 5:00 p .m.
c) Hours of operation, including the hours of shed and cart operation, may be modified with
written approval from the City Manager or bis designee.
d) Beverage cart operation needs to service the Back 9 course.
e) The restaurant may be closed during bad weather days (when the golf course is closed for
play).
f) Concessionaire agrees to cooperate with the Golf Course Manager in scheduling golf meetings
and events that involve use of the grill, meeting room and dining room. In the event of any
disagreement, the matter shall be referred to the City Manager or bis designee.
g) MAINTENANCE, REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT.
1. The Concessionaire shall be responsible for repairs and/or replacement of small
appliances, dishes, glasses, silverware, and other equipment and miscellaneous cooking
pots, pans and utensils .
ii. The City shall be responsible for the cost and selection of the contractor for
maintenance, repairs and replacement of the stove, grill and oven, hood and fire
suppression system, deep fat fryer, sinks, grease trap, cabinets, dishwashers, freezer,
walk-in cooler, bar refrigeration, furniture, and snack bar cooler unless such cost is due
to negligence or other acts by Concessionaire or employees of Concessionaire.
h) Concessionaire and or the City may temporarily close the restaurant facility for cleaning,
construction and maintenance under a mutually agreed upon schedule.
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SECTION 9. CLEANLINESS GUIDELINES .
The Concessionaire will maintain, at all times, the kitchen, food preparation, dining and banquet
areas, all equipment, fixtures, paraphernalia, materials, utensils and other items there in, in a clean
and sanitary manner, polished and waxed to the highest degree possible. Concessionaire shall keep
the concession facilities clear of broken glass, debris, and garbage . Concessionaire shall dispose of
any waste water or other waste fluid in the sanitary sewer . In the event waste fluids may not legally
be disposed of in the sanitary sewer, then Concessionaire is responsible for disposing of same in an
appropriate and lawful manner. Concessionaire shall comply with all applicable health and
sanitation laws and regulations in effect where the food/beverage areas are located. The
Concessionaire shall permit and facilitate inspection of the food/beverage areas by the City and its
representatives and by public health/sanitation/building/fire authorities so authorized at all times .
The following shall establish the minimum sanitation guidelines for the Concessionaire:
a) The Sanitation Code of the U.S . Food Service Industry as published by the National
Restaurant Association.
b) All State of Colorado Acts and Regulations governing food service operations.
c) All applicable County Public Health/Sanitation Regulations .
d) All applicable Federal Government Acts and Regulations .
e) Any specific guidelines established by the Manager.
SECTION 10 . SANITATION REGULATION AND JOB INSPECTION.
a) Informal inspections of the food service facilities are to be conducted weekly by the
Concessionaire. An inspection check.list is to be prepared and completed by the
Concessionaire for each inspection, and said checklists are to be made available to the City
upon its request. A complete report of corrective measures taken or to be taken for any
deficiencies noted should accompany the inspection report.
b) Informal inspections of the food service facilities are to be conducted daily by the
Concessionaire with immediate corrective measures taken for any deficiencies noted .
c) F ormal inspections of the food service fa cilities are to be conducte d a minimum of two (2)
times per year, on a quarterly basis , by the City's designated representative , accom panied by
the Concessionaire.
Section 11 . RENT.
a) No rent will be charged during this Contract period of October 4, 2006 through December 31 ,
2007 .
Section 12. UTILITIES.
City hall provide all utility costs for operation
Section 13 . JANITORIAL SERVICE AND TRASH REMOVAL.
City shall be responsible for the reasonable cost of trash removal and janitorial servi ce for the Len cd
Premises. Nothing in thi Paragraph shall diminish the Concessionaire's rcquiremcn ct forth in
Paragraphs 9 and I 0 .
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Section 14 . PARKJNG FACILITIES.
a) The existing parking facility adjacent to the Restaurant concession (hereinafter called "parking
facility") shall be open for use by Concessionaire and its customers; such right of use of the
said parking facilities shall be non-exclusive right.
b) City shall at its own expense maintain the parking facility, which shall include snow removal
when necessary.
Section 15 . SIGNS .
The City shall maintain an entrance sign with the name of the Concessionaire. The Concessionaire
shall be allowed equal space on the entry sign. Any other signage for the restaurant shall be the sole
responsibility of the Concessionaire. All signage must be approved by the City Manager or his
designee.
Section 16. PHYSICAL FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT.
City agrees to provide space, fixtures, equipment and furniture for an equipped kitchen, bar, lounge
area, grill, snack bar and two dining/meeting rooms. Concessionaire agrees not to move existing
partitions separating dining area and meeting room without the written permission of the City
Manager or his designee.
Section 17 . ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Concessionaire shall have the right to install additional facilities and equipment with the consent of
the City Manager or his designee . Said facilities and equipment shall become the property of the
City upon the termination of the lease.
Section 18. SECURITY.
Concessionaire is responsible for the obtaining of theft insurance covering all food, liquor, and other
supplies and personal property of Concessionaire. Such policies shall contain no right of subrogation
against the City. Concessionaire shall provide a copy of the policy to the City Manager or his
designee .
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Section 19. PERSONNEL.
a) Concessionaire shall at its own expense employ such qualified personnel as may be necessary
for the concession operation and shall require all personnel to be clean, polite, and courteous
in their transactions with the public.
b) Concessionaire shall give personal supervision and direction to the operation of the
concession and, when absent, keep competent personnel in charge.
c) City shall not be responsible for the wages or salaries of any employee or representative of
Concessionaire, nor for any debts , liabilities or other obligations of Concessionaire .
d) Neither the Concessionaire nor the employees who perform services pursuant to the
Agreement shall be considered employees, servants or agents of the City of Englewood as a
result of the performance of services under the Agreement.
e) Violence and acts prohibited by law committed by Concessionaire or employees of
Concessionaire shall cause immediate termination of the Lease.
f) All concession personnel are responsible for the safe use and proper maintenance of all
kitchen equipment. Concessionaire is responsible for training personnel on all kitchen
equipment operations and maintenance .
Section 20. LICENSES AND PERMITS .
Concessionaire, at its own expense , shall secure any and all licenses and permits for food services
and purveyance of alcoholi c and non-alcoholic beverages. Concessionaire agrees to promptly initiate
an application and obtain a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License pursuant to C.R.S. 12-47-101 et
seq. Concessionaire shall have the responsibility of the enforcement o f all liquor laws and
regulations on th e premises .
Concessionaire shall reimburse the City for all license fees it has paid to Sheridan and the State of
Colorado.
Section 2 1. COMPLIANCE WITH ST ATE AND CITY HEAL TH CODES.
Concessionaire shall keep all concession areas in a clean and sanitary cond it ion at all times and shall
co mply with all State, County and City health laws relating to the di spensing of food and beverages.
Section 22. INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION.
a) Conces ionaire agrees to furnish to City a performance bond or a cash deposit in the amount
of ten thou and dollars ($10,000) guaranteeing faithful performance by Concessionaire of all
terms, covenants, and condition herein contained and compliance with applicable City
ordinance . Said bond shall be fumi bed as of the date of execution of thi Lease .
b) Cance ionaire shall at Conces ionaire' own expen e keep in full force and effect during the
term ofthi Lea e statutory Worker' Campen ation coverage. A copy of the certificates of
in urance shall be ent to the City in care of the purchasing division.
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c) INDEMNIFICATION . Concessionaire agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Englewood, its officers , employees, insurers, and self-insurance pool, from and against all
liability, claims , and demands, on account of injury, loss or damage, of any kind whatsoever,
which arise out of or are in any manner connected with Concessionaire, if such injury, loss, or
damage is caused in whole or in part by the act, omission, or other fault of Concessionaire, or
any officer or employee of Concessionaire. Concessionaire agrees to investigate, handle,
respond to, and to provide defense for any such liability, claims, or demands at the sole
expense of Concessionaire, and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,
including court costs and attorney fees, whether or not any such liability, claims, or demands
alleged are groundless, false, or fraudulent.
d) INSURANCE.
i. Concessionaire is to procure and maintain, at its own cost, a policy or policies of
insurance sufficient to insure against all obligations assumed by Concessionaire
pursuant to this Lease.
ii. Concessionaire shall procure and continuously maintain the minimum insurance
coverage's listed below, with the forms and insurers acceptable to the City of
Englewood. In the case of any claims-made policy, the necessary retroactive dates and
extended reporting periods shall be procured to maintain such continuous coverage.
(A) General liability and errors and omissions insurance with minimum limits of
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per each person and one million dollars
($1 ,000 ,000) per each occurrence, plus an additional amount sufficient to pay
related attorneys' fees and defense costs.
(B) Liquor Legal Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of $1 ,000,000 for
injury or death of any one person; $1,000,000 for injuries or death occurring
as a result of any one accident; $1 ,000,000 for property damage; and
$1,000,000 for products liability. A certificate evidencing said insurance
policies shall be kept on file with the Clerk of the City and the City Purchasing
division and shall have a provision that the same shall not be altered,
amended, or canceled without first giving written notification thereof to the
City thirty days prior thereto. Concessionaire further agrees to indemnify the
City for any claims brought against the City because of or on account of
Concessionaire's operation.
iii. Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance shall be provided by the City on the Club House
building, and extended buildings included in Leased Premises, only. Concessionaire
shall be solely responsible for securing and paying for insurance coverage on those
improvements and contents belonging to Concessionaire located in or on the Leased
Premises. Concessionaire hereby expressly waives any cause of action or right of
recovery which Concessionaire may hereafter have against City for any loss or damage
to Leased Premises or to any contents or improvements thereto belonging to ei ther
party, caused by fire or explosion .
iv. The policies required above shall be endorsed to include the City of Englewood and the
City of Englewood's officers and employee as additional insured. Every policy
required above hall be prin1ary insurance, and any insurance carried by the City of
Englewood, its officers, or it emp loyee , or carried by or provided through any self-
insurance pool of the City of Englewood, hall be excess and not contributory insurance
to that provided by Conce sionaire.
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v . The certificate of insurance provided to the City of Englewood shall be completed by
the Concessionaire's insuranc e agent as evidence that policies providing the required
coverage's , conditions, and minimum limits are in full force and effect, and shall be
reviewed and approved by the City of Englewood prior to corrunencement of the
Agreement. No other form of certificate shall be used. The certificate shall identify
this Agreement and shall prov ide that the coverage's afforded under the policies shall
not be canceled, terminated or materially changed until at least 30 days prior written
notice has been given to the City of Englewoo d . The completed certificate of insurance
shall be sent to:
City Clerk
City of Englewood
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, Colorado 80110
A certified copy of any policy shall be provided to the City of Englewood at its request. A
copy of the certificates of insurance shall be sent to the City in care of the Purchasing
Division, 2800 South Platte River Drive, Englewood, Colorado 80110.
vi. The parties hereto understand and agree that the parties are relying on, and do not
waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement, the monetary limitations
(presently $1,000,000 per person and $1 ,000 ,000 per occurrence) or any other rights,
immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
C .R .S . 24-10-101 et seq., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the
parties, their officers, or their employees .
A certificate evid e ncing said insurance p olicy shall b e kept on fi le wi th the C ity C lerk o f the
C ity and shall have a provision that th e same shall not b e altered , am e nded, or c anceled
without first giving written n otification thereof t o th e City thirty days prior thereto .
Concessionaire further agree s to indemnify the City for any c laims brought against the City
bec ause or on account of Concessionaire's operation. A copy of the certificates of insurance
shall be sent to the City in care of the purchas ing di vision.
Section 2 3 . FIRE OR NATURAL DISASTERS .
In the e vent fire or natural disaster renders th e C lub H ouse and its concessi on faciliti es in op erable,
th e Con cessionaire shall be relea sed from the te rms of compensati on to be paid th e City unti l s uch
time as th e C lub House and its concession facili t ies are declared op en and op erab le by the City. If in
the event such concession faci lities are not open and operable within a period of thirty (30) d ays from
the time of such disaster, Concessionaire has the right to terminate its contract and Lease with the
City under Section 24, Termination of Lease, contained herein.
Section 24. TENANT RECORDS.
Concessionaire shall keep and maintain complete and accurate records and accounts of its business
on a calendar year basis. A monthly report shall be generated providing a breakdown of "gross
sales" into the following categories :
Vending Operations,
Beverage cart Operations,
Food Operation
Liquor Operation .
uch records shall be maintained in accord n e with generally accepted accounting principles and
hall be audited annually by an indc-pendent count nt certified in the State of Colorado. The
record hall clearly how Conce ion ire' ir le , includin proceed from 11 c tering
activitie . Gros ale hall be divided in re t ur nt operation , catering operation and b r
operation . uch record and ccount , in luding 11 le tax report that Cance ion ire fumi he
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to any government or governmental agency shall be made available for inspection at any reasonable
time upon request of the City, the City 's auditor, or other authorized representative, and a copy of
such annual audit, including all written comments and recommendations of such independent
accountant, shall be furnished to the City Clerk within 90 days of the close of the fiscal year being so
audited.
Section 25 . TERMINATION OF LEASE.
a) This Lease may, at any time, be terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days' written notice
to the other without cause.
b) The parties may terminate the Lease by giving thirty (30) days' written notice of a violation of
paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
c) Violation of paragraphs 18, 19, 20, and 21 shall be grounds for immediate termination of the
Lease.
Section 26. DELIVERY AND REMOVAL UPON TERMINATION.
Concessionaire will deliver the premises at the termination of this Lease in as good condition and
state of repair as when received, except for ordinary wear and tear or loss or damage caused by an act
of God. Upon termination, Concessionaire shall have the right to remove any supplies or personal
property belonging to or installed by the operator, subject, however, to any valid lien or claim which
City may have for unpaid fees . Provided also that if said removal causes any damage to the
premises, said Concessionaire will repair the same in a proper and satisfactory manner at its own
expense.
All liquor licenses shall be transferred to the City of Englewood or new concessionaire. At no time
shall Concessionaire terminate, alter or surrender the liquor license without approval of the City of
Englewood. The Concessionaire shall be subject to injunction to prevent surrender or injury to the
liquor license . Upon termination, the attached Power of Attorney shall be operative and shall allow
the City to operate the establishment pursuant to Jaw. In the event the liquor license is transferred to
the City of Englewood or new concessionaire, the City shall pay the Concessionaire $2,500.00 less
any offsets allowed by the prior provisions of this Agreement.
Section 27. This Agreement may not be assigned and a sublease shall not be allowed without the written
consent of both parties.
Section 2 8. NOTICES .
Al l noti ces, deman ds and communi cation s here und er shall b e p ersonally served or given by certifi ed
or registered mail, an d :
a) lfintended for City shall be addressed to City at:
City of Englewood
Attention : City Manager
I 000 Eng lewood p arkway
Englewood , Colorado 80110
with a copy to :
City of Englewood
Attention : City Attorney
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, Colorado 80110
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b) If intended for Concessionaire shall be addressed to Concessionaire at:
Caddie Shack
20 l Denargo Market
Denver, Colorado 80126
with a copy to :
Jim Dadiotis
20 l Denargo Market
Denver, Colorado 80126
c) Any notice given by mail shall be deemed delivered when deposited in a United States general
or branch post office, addressed as above, with postage prepaid, or when served personally at
the applicable address.
Section 29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Lease, together with the exhibits attached hereto :
a) Contains the entire agreement between the parties; and
b) Shall be governed by the Jaws of the State of Colorado.
Section 30. SEVERABILITY.
If any clause of provision of this Lease is illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future
laws effective during the term of this Lease, then and in that event, it is the intention of the parties
hereto that the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby. It is also the intention of the
parties to this Lease that in lieu of each clause or provision of this Lease that is illegal, invalid or
unenforceable, there be added as a part of this Lease a clause or provision as similar in terms to such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and
enforceable.
Section 31. CAPTIONS.
The caption of each Section is added as a matter of convenience only and shall not be considered in
the construction of any provision or provisions of this Lease.
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Section 32 . BINDING EFFECT .
All terms, conditions and covenants to be observed and performed by the parties hereto shall be
applicable to and binding upon their respective heirs , administrators, executors, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
"City''
By __________ _
Olga Wolosyn , Mayor
ATTEST:
Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
CADDIE SHACK ·::·Il~~
{irn Dadiotis
By ____________ _
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ORDINANCE NO.
SERIES OF 2006
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO . 47
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WOODWARD
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, SECTION D; CHAPTER IA, SECTION 8;
AND CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 1 AND 3, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 .
WHEREAS, the passage of this proposed Ordinance will allow credit to be given for excessive
consumption due to leaking fixtures or a broken service, upon proof of repair, of up to 50% credit for loss of
water over normal consumption for a similar period; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this proposed Ordinance amends the method used to calculate sewer charges to
an average of daily usage, rather that monthly, to accommodate the City 's new billing system; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this proposed Ordinance will require a school having a nine month status to
supply documentation of such to the City to receive the rate of 76% of the charges normally accrued for
similar usage by a residential customer; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this proposed Ordinance will allow partial payments to be arranged upon
approval of the City Manager or his representative , assessed on a case-by-case basis when the total is paid
within a three month period ; and
WHEREAS , the passage of this proposed Ordinance will clarify the Owner's responsibility for
maintenance and repair of commercial servi ce lines ; and
Whereas , these changes were presented and passed by the Water and Sewer Board at their meeting on the
14th day of November, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS :
Section I . The City Counci l of the City of Englewood h ereby approves amend ing Titl e 12, Cha pter 1,
Section D , Subsection 3, of the Englewood Municipal Code 2000, to read as follows :
12-10. WATER USER RATES AND CHARGES.
12-10-3: Refund of Charges.
Refunds of scheduled charges will be made for any portion of a property which shall have been vacant,
provided such vacancy shall have been reported to the City in writing and the vacancy ins pection shall
have been made. Refunds shall date from receipt of notice . Refunds shall also be allowed in cases where
serv ice are turned off by the City and proper charge for such turn-off shall have been paid . }>~e ereait er
reRilla ska II ee gi\'eR fer eMeessi.,·e eeRSYRlptieR er 11se ef water aye t e erelEeR ser>.riee littes er lealattg
fixh:1res ee)'0R8 tke Rleter wkeR a tMeter is r8ftYirea .
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In the event of excessive consumption caused by HREieFgre'l:Hle serviee Imes erel.ee ee~reae leaking pipes
and fixtures on the customer 's side of the meter, up to a fifty percent (50%) credit for loss of water over
normal consumption recorded for similar prior periods will be given if a plumber is under a contract to
make repairs within seventy-two (72) hours after discovery of such~ leak or if the owner can provide
documentation or proof of repairs performed by owner within 72 hours after discovery of the leak.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Englewood hereby approves amending Title 12 , Chapter IA,
Section 8, of the Englewood Municipal Code 2000 , to read as follows:
12-lA-8: Damage to Fixtures, Responsibility.
The City, in any capacity, shall not be responsible or liable for damages to privately owned piping or
fixtures served by or connected to the water system, whether located in or upon public or private property,
nor for damage to any person whomsoever or property whatsoever resulting from the existence, use,
arrangement of or accident to such water system; except, however, under the following conditions:
~-Residential Sewer Lines.
L The City shall repair, replace, lower or thaw ftel:tSe residential service lines er aay ef the
aeew within the public right of way, and under the following conditions:
+. ~ A leak exists or occurs in that section of the licensee's service within the public right
of way, i .e ., between the curb stop and the supply main .
~-b.. The service line within the public right of way shall freeze or fail as a result of
freezing.
-8. 2... Should the City determine that the licensee or the consumer service line in the public
right of way must be lowered because of exposure to damage from freezing , the licensee
or consumer shall take necessary precautions to either:
+. ~-Lower the service line from curb stop to the premises served , or
~-h. Take whatever precautions would be necessary to avoid service line failure between
curb sto p and the licensed premises by means approved by the City.
<;. i Should the licensee or consumer fail or refuse to take such necessary precautions to avoid
failure of the service line from curb stop to the licensed premises , then the City shall not
be held liable or accountable for damages because or on account of such failure .
9 . In the event that the licensee or consumer desires or shall desire to lower the service line
from the licensed premises to the curb stop, the City shall also lower the service line from
curb stop to the supply main in order to avoid failure of said line in the public right of
way. The City may take such other or different action to provide that th e service lin e in
the public right of way shall not fail as a result of the lowering of the service line from
the licensed premises to the curb stop .
In th event that the City is requested to and does thaw or otherwise provide related
ervices for a frozen or cold-damaged residential service line that is not in the public right
f way but is on a licen ee's private property, the licensee hall pay a fee to the City
amounting to the fair market value of the ervice provided for thawing or other aid in
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restoring service to the property, but in no event less than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
This fee shall not be imposed if the licensee's request for thawing or other services is his
or her first such request and if the licensee has followed any and all previous
recommended precautions from the City regarding the location of the lines and the risk of
freezing.
a Commercial Service Lines,
The City shall not be responsible for the repair or replacement of service lines to commercial
properties. or properties with combined residential and commercial use where these lines are a
part of the customer's system as defined in thls Title.
In any event, the City is not obligated to perform such services nor to provide any protection from
leaks or freezing on tee lieeasee's either residential or commercial property, which is solely the
responsibility of the licensee .
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Englewood hereby approves amending Title 12, Chapter 2,
Wastewater Utility, Section ID, to read as follows:
12-2-1: General Provisions
D . Definitions and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order)
Winter Quarter Water Use: The ~ average ffleatftly ~ amount of water delivered ~
a reading period through the meter of the user during the following periods :
Water Usage Periods for Computing Sewer Rates
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Section 4. The City Council of the City of Englewood hereby approves amending Title 12 ,
Chapter 2 , Wastewater Utility, Section 3 , Fees and Charges, Subsections A , B , C and G, to read as
follows :
12-2-3: Fees and Charges.
A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the payment of all POTW costs , including
costs of the City. The total annual cost of operation and maintenance shall include, but need not
be limited to , labor, repairs, equipment replacement , maintenance, necessary modifications ,
power, sampling, laboratory testing and a reasonable contingency fund . The charges will be
based upon the quality and quantity of user's wastewater, and also upon the capital and operating
costs to intercept , treat, and dispose of wastewater . The applicable charges shall be as set forth
herein.
B . General. There is hereby levied and charged on each lot, parcel of land and premises served by or
having sewer connection with the sanitary sewer of the City or otherwise discharging sanitary
sewage, industrial wastes or other liquids , either directly or indirectly, into the City sanitary sewer
system an annual service charge which shall be computed and payable as follow s:
1. The charge for sewage treatment shall be based on the gallonage of water delivered to the
premises during the BflflF0flFiete lowest water meter reading period falling between
}>Sevemeer October 1 and AflAl 3Q May 15. This gallonage converted to an annual
equivalent and multiplied by the annual rate per one thousand (1 ,000) gallons provides the
annual treatment charge.
2. A charge for sewer collection system maintenance shall be established annually by action
of the City Council where premises are served by the City collection system. Where the
City does not own and maintain the collection system, the City will collect charges for
maintenance of same only when authorized by the term s of contract between the City and
the sanitation district .
3 . Where water at any premises is taken through multiple meters, the charge for sewage
ln!atment sha!J be based on the ga!Jonage of water delivered to the premises through all of
the meters during the appropriate water meter reading period falling between October l and
May 15, or the sum of the minimum charges for each meter, whichever is greater,
However, one bill for all sewage treatment, composed of the sum of minimum charges for
each meter used, or a single quantitative charge for all sewage treatment may be issued in
Where water service is taken through a combination of meters or through meters on
two £2} or more service pipes, if water seryiced through each of such meters and
seO'ice nines is delivered and used on the same oro nenv for one general purpose,
or the premises is a single entemrise on an integrated holding of land, undivided by
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b .
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h. For each public school entity, even though the meters may be situated on separate
properties .
.; ~ Where water usage infonnation is not available sewage service charges shall be
computed using the current rate per one thousand (1 ,000) gallons and based on the
following normal usage by class , as follows:
2 Months 3 Months 12 Months
Single-family dwellings 14 21 83
Multi-family dwelling units 9 13 52
Mobile home units 5 8 52
Commercial (by meter size/capacity)
5/8 inch 19 29 116
3/4 inch 29 44 176
1 inch 49 73 292
1 1/2 inches 97 146 584
2 inches 156 234 936
3 inches 311 467 1,868
4 inches 487 730 2,920
6 inches 973 1,460 5,840
Normal usage by class will be checked by tabulation and averaging at least every fi ve (5) years to detect
and adjust for changes in patterns of water usa ge.
4-~ The minimum charge per year for sewage treatment service, by customer class, shall be a
percentage of flat rate charge, this amount representing the fixed portion of operation and
maintenance (O&M) costs.
~ 2, Outside City customers will be charged one hundred five percent (105%) of the amount
charged inside City customers for similar service to compensate for additional infiltration
from the longer interceptor lines . This factor has been included in the flat rate and
minimum rate tables in subsection 13% 9 below.
~L Charges for service to customers inside the City limits shall be billed in quarter-annual
installments in advance. Charges for sewer only service outside the City may, at the
discretion of the City, be billed annually where this would not conflict with special
provi ions of a connector's agreement. All bills are due and payable as of the billing date
and become delinquent thirty (30) days after the billing date .
~ User charge hall be reviewed annually and revi ed periodically to reflect actual
treatment , rk O&M cost .
The following rate hall become effective January 1, 2003 :
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Sewage Treatment Charge
Collection System Charge
Total :
$1 .0049
$0 .1337
$1.1386
Sewage Treatment Charge
Collection System Charge
Total :
SCHEDULE! SCHEDULE II
In City In City
Customer Class City Sewers District Sewers
Billed Quarterly Billed Quarterly
Flat Min. Flat Min. Rate Rate
Single Family $23 .94 $21.78 $21.12 $19.20 Dwelling
Multi Family Per $14.82 $13 .50 $13 .08 $11.88 Unit
Mobile Home Per $9 .12 $8.2 8 $8.04 $7.32 Unit
$1.0049
$0.1337
$1.1386
SCHEDULE III
Outside City
District Sewers
Billed Annually
Flat Min. Rate
$88.56 $80 .64
$54 .96 $49 .92
$3 3.84 $30 .72
Commerical & Industrial (by meter size)
5/8" $33 .00 $30 .06 $29 .16 $26.52 $122.40 $111.36
3/4" $50 .10 $45 .60 $44 .22 $40 .2 6 $185 .76 $168 .96
l" $83.10 $75 .60 $73 .38 $66 .78 $30 8.16 $2 80 .32
1 1/2 " $166 .20 $151.2 6 $146 .70 $133 .50 $616 .32 $560 .64
2" $266.40 $242 .46 $235 .14 $2 13.96 $9 87.6 0 $8 98.8 0
3" $531.72 $48 3.8 4 $46 9 .32 $427.02 $1,970.88 $1,793 .76
4" $831.12 $756.36 $733 .56 $667.56 $3,080.88 $2 ,803 .68
SCHEDULE IV
Outside City
District Sewers
Billed Quarterly
Flat Min . Rate
$22 .14 $20 .16
$13 .74 $12.48
$8 .46 $7 .68 -
$30 .60 $27 .84
$46.44 $42 .2 4
$77 .04 $70.08
$15 4.08 $140 .16
$2 46 .9 0 $224 .7 0
$492.72 $448.44
$770 .22 $700 .92
6" $1 ,662.30 $1 ,512 .72 $1,467 .12 $1 ,33 5.06 $6,162 .00 $5 ,607 .36 $1 ,540 .50 $1,401.84
8" $2 ,641.32 $2,403 .60 $2,324 .34 $2 ,115 .12 $9 ,7 91.70 $8 ,910.42 $2,447 .8 8
10" $3 ,796 .92 $3,455.22 $3 ,341.34 $3,040.56 $14,075.64 $12 ,808 .80 $3 ,518 .88
Minimum charges both insi de and ou tside the City are ninety-one percent (91 %) flat rate charge for the
cu tomer class involved .
~ J.Q. All fee and charge listed under thi Secti n 12-2 -3, hall be ubject to a cu mulative
increa e for the next five (5) year (2003 to 2008) d follow :
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$2 ,227.62
$3,202 .2 6
On January I , 2004 , the ex is ting fees and charges shall be increased by the amount of
fifteen percent (15%) above the January I , 2003 fees and charges.
On January I , 2005 , the existing fees and charges shall be increased by the amount of
fifteen percent (15 %) above the January I , 2004 fees and charges .
On January I , 2006, the existing fees and charges shall be increased by the amount of
fifteen percent (15 %) above the January I, 2005 fees and charges .
On January I , 2007 , the existing fees and charges shall be increased by the amount of
fifteen percent (15 %) above the January I , 2006 fees and charges .
On January I , 2008 , the existing fees and charges shall be increased by the
amount of fourteen percent (14%) above the January I , 2007 fees and charges.
C . Special Cases:
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I. a.schools operating on a nine (9) month school year, which supplies documentation to
the City verifying the nine £9} month schedule and which applies for a nine C2l month
operating status , shall be billed seventy-six percent (76%) of the charges which would
normally accrue for similar usage by a residential customer .
2 . Industries, car washes and other establishments where summer irrigation water is not
significant or where seasonal business fluctuations are more significant than irrigation
u sage shall be billed based on annual rather than winter period water usage.
3 . Customers with delivery flow characteristics significantly different from those of a
single-family dwelling shall pay an additional readiness to serve fee based on the
following formula :
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365
Annual delivery flow rate characteristics charge
R ead iness to serve portion of O&M cost s
Customer's annual nonworking days
Number of days in calendar year
Annual volume charge for wastewater treatment
4 . Other Cases: Where the procedures above are not applicable, or when application of
same would work an obvious and significant injustice to the customer, a rate shall be
established by the City based on reasonable estimates of projected flow .
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Section 5. The City Council of the City of Englewood hereby appro ves amending Title 12 ,
Chapter 2, Wastewater Utility, Section 3, Fees and Charges , Subsection G , to read as follows :
G. Collection Procedures:
1. Charges Responsibility of Owner: All fees and charges shall be chargeable against and
payable ffi ~ the owner of the premises
2. Periodic Billing Statements :
a. The City shall cause billings for wastewater treatment and/or water charges to be
rendered periodically at rates established .
b . Billings for charges and any other notices shall be effective upon mailing said billing
or notice to the last known address of the user as shown on City records.
c. +he Service charges provided in this Chapter shall be billed and paid in full within
thirty (30) days from date of billing. ~ie ~fflial ~a)imea~s sftftll ee eeee~iee. Partial
payments may be approved by the City Manager or designee on a case by case basis
provided that the total bill shall be paid in full no more than three months after the
original billing date. The City Manager or designee shall develop policies that set
forth the conditions under which a partial payment plan may be granted. The City
shall bear no responsibility to provide the customer with any kind of reminder
notices . If the payment arrangement is not kept, all applicable late fees and penalties
shall apply .
d . If sewer rates are changed or users institute or terminate service other than on
established billing dates , the bill shall be prorated.
3 . When payment of City utility services is received , the City shall apply said payment to
satisfy all Stormwater Enterprise Fund charges first, all Concrete Utility Fund charges
second, all Sanitary Sewer Fund charges shall be satisfied next , and lastly, Water Fund
charges shall be satisfied, in that order.
Secti on 6 . Safety C lauses . The City Council hereby find s, determines , and declares that thi s
Ord inan ce is promul ga ted under th e general polic e powe r of the City of Englewood , that it is promul gated
for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this O rdinance is necessary for the preservation
o f health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further
determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be
obtained .
Section 7. Severab ility . If any clause, se ntence, paragraph, or part of this Ordinance or th e applicati on
thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adj ud ged b y a court of co mpetent
jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect , impair or invalidat e the remainder of this Ord inance
or it application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 8. Inco n istent Ordinances . All other Ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or
o nfli cting with thi s Ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such
incon i tenc y or conflict.
Section 9. Effect of repeal or modification . The repeal or modification of any provision of the Code
of the City of Englewood by this Ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in
whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been
incurred under such provision, and each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for
the purposes of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits , proceedings, and prosecutions for the
enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture, or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment,
decree, or order which can or may be rendered, entered, or made in such actions , suits, proceedings, or
prosecutions .
Section 10. Penalty. The Penalty Provision of Section 1-4-1 EMC shall apply to each and every
violation of this Ordinance.
Introduced, read in full and passed on first reading on the 20th day of November, 2006 .
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the 24th day of November, 2006.
Read by title and passed on final reading on the 4th day of December, 2006.
Published by title as Ordinance No . __J Series of 2006 , on the 8th day of Dec'ember, 2006 .
Olga Wolosyn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Loucrishia A. Ellis , City Clerk
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis , City Clerk of the City of Englewood , Colorado, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and published by title as Ordinance
No._, Series of 2006 .
Loucrishia A. Ellis
ORDINANCE NO .
SERIES OF 2006
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO . 49
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WOODWARD
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO . 37 TO THE SOUTH ARAPAHOE
SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR 'S AGREEMENT FOR THE INCLUSION OF
LAND WITHIN THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES .
WHEREAS, South Arapahoe Sanitation District recommends the inclusion of
approximately 1.8133 acres into the District ; and
WHEREAS, said inclusion is located at 1894 East Orchard Road, Centennial, Colorado
80121; and
WHEREAS , the zoning of this property in Centennial is Single Family Residential and
it is proposed that the supplement property be combined with two adjoining parcels and
related to an 11-lot residential subdivision; and
WHEREAS , two taps exist and nine additional taps will be purchased; and
WHEREAS , said annexation of this parcel of land will not increase the tap allocation to
the South Arapahoe Sanitation District ; and
WHEREAS , the Englewood Water and Sewer Board recommended approval of this
Agreement at its November 14 , 2006 meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1. The Agreement between the City of Englewood and South Arapahoe
Sanitation District entitled "Supplement No . 37 , to Connector 's Agreement", consisting of
a total of 1.8133 acres located at 1894 East Orchard Road in Centennial , is hereby accepted
and approved b y the Englewood City Co uncil. A copy of said Agreement is attached
hereto as "Exhibit l" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2 . The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and attest ,
respectively, the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City Council and the City of
Englewood, Colorado.
Introd uced , read in full, and passed on first reading on th e 20th day of Novemb er, 2006.
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Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the 24th day of November, 2006 .
Read by title and passed on final reading on the 4th day of December, 2006 .
Published by title as Ordinance No. , Series of 2006 , on the 8th day of December,
2006 .
Olga Wolosyn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Loucrishia A . Ellis, City Clerk
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and
published by title as Ordinance No. _, Series of 2006 .
Loucrishia A. Ellis
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SUPPLEMENT NO. ·31 • TO CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT
THIS SUPPLEMENT is entered into, effective September 18, 2006, by and between the
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, acting by and tlu ·ough its duly authorized Mayor and City
Clerk, hereinafter called the "CITY," and SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION
DISTRICT, Arapahoe County, Colorado, hereinafter called the "DISTRICT," to
supplement and amend the C01mectors Agreement between the paiiies hereto dated
October 17, 1988 .
RECITALS
A. The District has included a parcel ofresidential-zoned prope1ty owned by
Mills Ford and more fully described in the Order of Inclusion attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by reference.
B. The said prope1ty lies within the District's service area as defined in the
Com1ector's Agreement with the City dated October 17, 1988. The location of the
included prope1ty is shown on the Inclusion Map set forth on Exhibit B, hereto, and the
revised District Key Map for the vicinity of the included prope1ty, set f01ih on Exhibit C
hereto.
C. The City has sufficient treatment capacity in the Littleton-Englewood
Wastewater Treatment Plant to treat the wastewater discharged from such prope1ty.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
unde1iakings h erein set forth, the pruti es agree as follows:
1. The City hereby consents to the inclusion of the property described in the
Order oflnclusion attached hereto as Exhibit A into South Arapahoe Sanitation District.
The City agrees that said property may be served with the sewer facilities of the District,
and that the City will treat the sewage discharged into the City's trunk line from the
District, all in accordance with the C01mector's Agreement dated October 17, 1988.
Accordingly, it is expressly agreed that Exhibit A referred to in Paragraph 1 of the
. Co1mector's Agreement dated October 17, 1988, includes the property described in
Exhibit A hereto .
2 . Each and every other provision of the said Co1mector's A greement dated
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands with an effective
date as first above written .
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
MAYOR: Olga Wolosyn
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT
ARAPAHOECOUNTY,COLORADO
ATTEST:
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EC RETARY: Paul Schwarzweller
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7325 South Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112
303-649-6355
IN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF SOUTH
ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT ,
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
Darryl L. Farrington, Reg. No. 7270
Semple Miller Mooney & Farrington, PC
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1308
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone 303 -595-0941
181h Judicial Oistnct
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ORDER OF INCLUSION
THIS MATTER was heard upon the Motion of the Board of Directors of the South
Arapahoe Sanitation for an Order including within the boundaries of the District the real
property (the Property) described as follows :
Part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 23, Township 5 South ,
Range 68 West of the 6th P . M ., described as follows :
Beginning on the North line of said Section, 202 .2 feet West as
measured along said line from the Northeast corner of said NW 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 ; Thence West along said North line, a distance of 100 feet;
Thence South parallel with the East line of said NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4,
about 823 feet to the Northerl(bank of the Highline Canal; Thence in a
general Easterly direction, alon ; said North bank, to an point which is
202.2 feet Westerly by rectangular measurement from the East ,line of
said NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4; Thence North on a straight line , to the place
of beginning except the North 40 feet of above described tract
conveyed to Arapahoe County by Deed recorded in Book 1618 at Page
461, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado .
More commonly known as : 1894 East Orchard Road , Centennial ,
Colorado 80121 .
The Court has considered the said Motion and the Board 's resolut ion (Order Granting
Inclu s ion) filed therewith, and based thereupon,
THE COURT FINDS as follows :
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1 . The owner of 100% of the Property filed a petition· for inclusion that in form
and content met the requirements of Section 32-1-401 (1 ), C.R.S .
2 . Pursuant to said statute, notice of receipt of the Petition and of the place,
time, and date of the public meeting of the Board when such petition would be heard
was duly published in a newspaper of general circulation within Arapahoe County,
Colorado, as required by law.
3. The Board held a public hearing on the petition at a public meeting of the
Board .
4. On June 19, 2006, the Board granted the petition and duly adopted a
resolution (Order Granting Inclusion) which is in all respects proper and incomp liance
with statutory requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE , IT IS ORDERED that, subject to the terms and conditions
of the aforesaid resolution (Order Granting Inclusion) attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference, the Property is hereby included within the South
Arapahoe Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado .
DONE this /, day of a ul y , 2006.
BY THE COURT:
Angela R. Arkin
District Court Judge
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
December 4, 2006 9cl Motion to Award the Bid for the Purchase of a
Heavy Rescue Engine and 1 500 GPM Pumper
from Summit Emergency Equipment
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Department of Finance and Administrative Services Frank Gryglewicz, Director
Department of Safety Services Mike Pattarozzi, Fire Division Chief
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The Council discussed this purchase at a Study Session held November 6, 2006.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends Council approve, by Motion, the purchase of a Heavy Rescue Engine for
$482,097.40 and a 1500 GMP Pumper for $395,548.30.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
An Invitation to Bid was listed on the City's web-site and eight vendors submitted bids . Summit
Emergency Equipment submitted the lowest qualified bid . City employees visited Summit's facilities
and were satisfied Summit could deliver a quality product.
The attached bid tabulation sheets do not include additional requested equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City will lease-purchase this equipment over ten years . The terms and conditions of the lease-
purchase will be presented to Council separately. The City of Englewood will most likely take
deli very of this equipment in late 2007 or early 2008. Funds for the first lease payment should be
available from payments made to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF). If the funds in
CERF are not adequate to make the first two lease payments a supplemental appropriation will be
prepared and presented to Council. The remaining lease payments will be incorporated into fu tu re
budgets.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Bid T bulation Sh ets
City of En~wood Bid Tabulati on Sheet
Bid Opening. vctober 5, 2006 10 :00 a.m.
ITEM BID: IF B -0 6-1 39 -1500GPM En g in e apparatus
1500 GPM
Addend a Engine
Vendor Qty Y/N Apparatus
SVI Trucks
Bob 970-667-5146 1 n/a $484 ,451.00
1511 E 11th St
Loveland, CO 80 537
Smeal Fi re Apparatus Co
Sharon 303-289-9909 1 n/a $397 ,398.00
PO Box 8
Snyder, NE 68664
Summit Emeraency Equip
Brian 303-301-7413 1 n/a $367,457.00
7627 Briahton Rd
Commerce City, CO 80022
JLW Enterorises, Inc.
James 720-289-2838 1 n/a $437 ,548.00
14721 Huron St
Broomfield, CO 80020
Lake City Emeraencv
Brian 303-287-9844 1 n/a $429 ,900 .00
78251-76 Frontage Rd
Henderson, CO 80640
Max Fire Apparatus, Inc
Flovd 303-814-8746 1 n/a $354 ,404.00
PO Box 1658
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Max Fire Apparatus, Inc
Floyd 303-814-8746 1 n/a $388,744.00
PO Box 1658
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Less Trade in Total Exceptions:
See bid documents
$ -$ 484,451.00 SuperVac
No Trade-in
See bid documents
$ -$ 397,398.00 Smeal
No Trade-in
See bid documents
$ 20,000.00 $ 347,457.00 Crimson Fire
See bid documents
$ 10,000.00 $ 427 ,548.00 Elite
See bid documents
$ 5,000.00 $ 424,900.00 E-one
See bid documents -incomplete
$ 15,000.00 $ 339,404.00 Rosenbauer
See bid documents -incomplete
$ 15,000.00 $ 373,744.00 Rosenbauer (General Safety
IFB -06-1 39 1500gpmEngineTAB2 .xl s
City of Englewood Bid Tabulation Sheet
Bid Opening: Oct obe r 5 , 2006 10 :30 a .m .
ITEM BID: IF B -0 6-1 40 1500GPM Heavy Rescue Engine Apparatus
Addenda 1500 GMP Heavy
Vendor Qty Y/N Rescue Engi ne Less Trade in Total
SVI Trucks
Bob 970-667-5146 1 N/A $ 516 ,490 .00 $ -$
1511 E 11th St
Loveland , CO 80537
JLW Enterprises, Inc.
James 720-289-2838 1 NIA $ 488 ,664.00 $ 3,500.00 $
14721 Huron St
Broomfield, CO 80020
Summit Emergency Equip
Brian 303-301-7413 1 NIA $ 445,913.00 $ 5,000.00 $
7627 Briahton Rd
Commerce City, CO 800 22
Max Fire Aparatus, Inc
Floyd 303-814-8746 1 NIA $ 405,966 .00 $ 5,000.00 $
PO Box 1658
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co
Sharon 303-289-9909 1 NIA $ 473 ,437 .00 $ -$
PO Box 8
Snyder, NE 68664
Lake Citv Emerg e ncy
David 303-287-9844 1 N/A $ 499 ,900.00 $ 5,000.00 $
7825 1-76 Frontaa e Rd
Henderson, CO 80640
Max Fire Aparatus, Inc
Flovd 303-814-8746 1 NIA $ 455 ,576.00 $ 5,000.00 $
PO Box 1658
Castle Rock, CO 801 04
Exceptions:
See bid documents
516,490 .00 SuperVac
No Trade in
See bid documents
485 ,164.00 Elite
See bid documents
440,913.00 Crimson Fire
See bid documents -incomplete
400 ,966.00 Rosenbauer (Central States)
See bid documents
473,437.00 No Trade in
Smeal
See bid documents
494,900.00 L N Curtis & Sons
See bid documents -incomplete
450,576 .00 Rosenbauer
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IFB -06-14 0 1500gpm HDEng in e I.xis
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
December 4, 2006 11 Ci Adoption of the 2006 Parks & Recreation
Master Plan
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Department of Parks and Recreation Jerrell Black, Director of Parks and Recreation
Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved funding in the 2005 Open Space Fund Budget for the Parks Master Plan . Council
approved a contract for EDAW, Inc. to de v elop the Parks Master Plan in August 2005 .
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that Council adopt by resolution the 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan as a
complementary document to Englewood 's 2003 Comprehensive Plan, Roadmap Englewood.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
Arapahoe County voters passed an open space tax in 2003. The Parks Master Plan will help guide
the department in the future use of open space land acquisitions, infrastructure maintenance and
capital improv ements .
The Parks Master Plan was developed ov er the period of one year. Community input was recei ved
through community meetings, focus groups, sp ecifi c user group interview s, community survey,
Malley Center Adv isory gr o ups and a public h earing through Planning and Zon ing.
Input was also ga th ere d fr om City Co unci l, Par ks & Recrea ti o n Comm issio n, C ultural Arts
Commission and t he Pl an ning and Zoning Commission.
In addi t ion, prior and relevant plans were incorporated into this plan, including the Bicycle Master
Plan , 2003 Comprehensive Plan , Sou t h Platte River Open Space Plan and the Recreation Demand
and Facili t ies Analysis.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Implemen t at ion of t he Mas ter Plan wi ll use vario us fun di n g sources. Th ese funding sources cou ld
in lude but ar no t limited to, Arapahoe County Open Space funds , Conservation Trust Fund, Great
Outdoors Colorado, Scientific and Cul t ural Facili t ies District, local, stat e, and federal grants,
partnerships , bonding, etc .
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Community Development Staff Report
Planning and Zoning Findings of Fact
Proposed Resolution
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
M E M 0 R A N D u
Planning and Zoning Commission
Robert Simpson, Community Development Director
Harold J. Stitt, Community Development Manage~
Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space
November 7, 2006
Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan
PREVIOUS BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION:
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The Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan was reviewed and approved by the
Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission on June 8, 2006. The Englewood City
Council has also reviewed the draft Plan at two Study Sessions . Review and comments on
the Plan were received and incorporated into the Plan from the En glewood School District,
the Englewood Youth Sports Association , and the Englewood Socc er Association. Park and
Recreation Staff and the Parks Master Plan Technical Advisory Committee conducted
multiple interviews w ith frequent park user groups, and held two public open houses to
solicit additional community input.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Pl anning and Zoning Commission approv e the En glewood Parks
and Recreat ion Master Plan and forward the Plan on to City Council wi th a
rec ommendation for ado p ti o n.
BACKGROUND
Purpose of the Plan
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Englewood was developed to help
define the 15 to 20 year vision for the community in relation to Parks and Recreation.
Specifically, the plan also strives to accomplish the following objectives:
• Deve lop a detailed inventory of all park lands in the city and quantify the leve l of
service for existing and future residents;
• Assess the current condition of the city's parks, trails, and recreation facilities;
• Identify, ana lyze and determine community park and recreation needs;
• Identify existing underserved residential areas within the city that are in need of
additional parkland;
• Define leve l-of-se rvice standards, a classification system, and general design criteria
for parks ;
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• Identify opportunities for synergies between parklands and redevelopment projects;
• Identify cost estimates for projects; and to
• Develop an action plan for implementation.
As Englewood continues to transition and evolve as a premier suburb of the greater Denver
metropolitan area, so will the parks and recreation needs of the city. Easy and equitable
access to parks and recreation facilities is an expected and attractive element of any
community. A public and green infrastructure enhances community livability and
desirability. And parks, trails, natural areas, and open spaces improve environmental health
by providing cleaner air and water and preservation of a critical urban wildlife habitat.
Quality parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities also improve physical and mental
health, create opportunities to develop and enhance the community, add to civic pride, and
provide positive opportunities for use of leisure time. Parks serve all citizens, regardless of
demographics or diversity. Parks also provide for business, tourism, art, and cultural
interests and needs. Additionally, parks reflect local culture, heritage, and values.
An Involved and Public Parks Planning Process
The Englewood Park and Recreation Master Planning Process, begun in August, 2005, has
been an involved and open public process each step along the way. The various steps of
the planning process that were followed included an inventory and needs assessment
analysis, development of a broad vision for the park system, and specific project
identification with associated potential costs and implementation priorities. More specific
elements of this open public process consisted of:
• Regular work sessions with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which was
composed of City Staff members from the Parks and Recreation Department,
Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and City
Manager's office, and the plan consultants;
• Multiple interviews with frequent park user groups, athletic organizations, and oth r
community groups;
• Two public open houses to solicit community input about the process and final r I~ n;
and
• A co mprehensive community survey, conduct ed in October 2005, to gauge
community-wide perceptions and needs for the parks and recreation sys tem within
Englewood.
Inventory of Parklands, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation Facilities
An important component of thi s plan is to identify, label , and map all parklands and
recreationa l facilities owned and managed by the ci ty in order to update and r fin
previous city park inventories. This inventory process included conducting si t e visits and t h
co ll ec tion of a detailed park and re c reation facility and amenity inventory. All d t a o il ct
as part of this inventory was then analyzed and compared to peer cities alon~ th e Fron t
Range. An ana lysis of th e Colorado SCORP (S tate Comprehensive Outdoor R er t i n
Plan), and o th er recreation related national trends and statistics was also co ndu c t d. In
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addition, prior and relevant plans were incorporated into this plan, including the 2004 City
of Englewood Bicycle Master Plan , Roadmap Englewood: 2003 Engl wood Comprehensive
Plan, 2003 South Platte River Open Space Plan , and 1997 Englewood Recrea tion Demand
and Facilities Analysis. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is intended to complement
and build upon the guidance and principles previously defined in th ese other plans.
ANALYSIS
Community Needs
The plan specifically identifies areas of the city in need of additional parklands, open space,
trails and trail connections, and recreation facilities, based on a standard level of service and
service radius. Level of Service (LOS) is defined as based on population and geography.
Ideally, each citizen should be within one -half mile of a neighborhood park and 1.5 miles of
a community park. A critical component of this plan is the identification of potential
residential growth and development areas, and ensuring there are adequate neighborhood
parks to serve them in the future . Neighborhood parks are the backbone of the
community, while community parks are invaluable, citywide resources. The plan further
defines the need for access, sizes, and amenities important to achieving desirable results
from parks.
The extensive study, public involvement, and inventory process described above have
identified several needs within the community. Some of these needs are listed below and
include:
• Acquisition and de "ek,p rr 1 of parkland to:
o Meet standard lev d s of service ;
o Provide parkland t o underserv ed areas of the city;
• The upgrade and addition of certain facilities and amenities in various parks;
• New trails and trail connections;
• Additional natural areas and open space;
• Specialized recreation and leisure facil ities .
Plan Recommendations
Re c ommendations of th e plan we r e formulated to address specific needs that arose from
the planning process . These recommendations take shape in the following six essential
forms :
• New parkland and amenities;
• Major park redesigns;
• Facility additions and enhancements;
• Street crossing enhancements;
• New off-street trails; and
• Key new on-s treet trail connections.
A detailed Master Plan Map was then ere t d de i ting the lo c tion n
proposed projects. Specific recommend li ons of th pl n in lud :
• Th e es t ablishm ent of six new pa rkl ands throu ghout the city to meet current and
futur e nee ds ;
• Major re designs of ce rtain pa rk s that include Cushing Park, Miller Field , Hosanna
Athletic Compl ex, Ce ntenni al Park , and Belle view Park;
• Facility additions and e nhan c em ents for Baker Park, the Northwest Greenbelt,
Depot Park, Bate s-Lo ga n Park, Barde Park, Romans Park, Jason Park, Rotolo Park,
the Southwest Gree nbelt, Dun ca n Park, and Sinclair Middle School ;
• Numerous street c ros sing enhancements, additional off-street trails, and the
establishment of on -street trail connections throughout the city;
• Phasing in a comprehensive irrigation system upgrade for all parks.
Action, Prioritization, and Implementation
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As with any plan, the effectiveness and succe ss will be measured by the community's ability
and willingness to implement the plan . This plan provides recommendations and directs
actions for the near and more distant future . However, this plan also offers specific
considerations to help prioritize which projects should be implemented first. These priority
considerations are:
• Health, Safety, Welfare, and Code Compliance
• Ease of implementation
• Economy of Scale
• Community Significance
• Community Balan c e
• Partner ships for Funding
• Sati sfies Urgent Need
• Completes Phas i ng of Current Proj ects
The plan is inte nded to be flexible and fluid , so that as o p portunities for land ac qu is ition
and park development become av ailable, th e city ca n immediately capitali z e on th es e
opportuniti es without being c ommitted to a pre -det ermin ed proj ect identifi ed in a c on c ret e
p riorit iza tion sys t em .
Wh il e all proj ec t s desc ribe d are im po rt ant to th e contin u ed success of t he parks an d
r er ation system, it is no t possible to accomplish them all immediately. As such, it is
r commended that the city select a few small projects that can be easily implemented
ross the comm un i ty in the short-t erm including:
• pgrad s to playground equipment, shelter additions, and signage replacements.
• o m p l tion of k y tr ai l c onn ec tions and crossi ng enhan ce m ents .
• api t liz o n any opportuniti es to acq uire additional parkland.
• Imm di~ t ly b gin ph ing of irrigation sys t em replacement.
Rathrr t h. n imm dia l ly fo u ing o n o n or tw o financially intensive projects, sma ll er
1 r j ct th t m y b e, y to impl m nt nd fund through alternative sources cou ld be
J 0 1111 Ii h d. Whi l e progr s is b ing made on t hese projects, long-range planning can
b •in for t h r I rge proj c t . Larg , high profile projects that may generate significant
public support should be balanced with those that help to provide park functions and
amenities to currently underserved residents. Recommendations for this long-range
planning include :
• Identification of large scale projects and associated actions to include:
o Prioritization
o Site selection
o Site specific master plannin g;
• Identification of potential funding scenarios ;
• Establishment of a perpetual fund or "land bank" to acquire strategic parcels for
future use .
Project Costs
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It is important to recognize the overall hi gh costs associated w ith park and recreation
development, redesigns, enhancements and most importantly, land acquisition. Even small,
seemingly inexpensive items cost a great deal. For example, it is estimated that a
neighborhood scale playground for a park will cost a minimum of approximately $80,000
while a community scale playground will cost a minimum of approximately $150,000.
Keeping this in mind, the overall estimat ed potential cost of all recommended projects in
this plan totals between $23.3 million to $30.35 million . The current funding stream for
new park projects is approximately $900,000 per y ear . If this revenue were compounded
over 15 years (the anticipated life of the pl an), the total would equal $1 3 .5 million . This
would result in an o ve rall bud ge t shortfall of b et w een $9 .8 million and $1 6.85 m i llion .
Th ere for e, it is recommended that th e C ity of Engle w ood imm ediately be gin to pursue
additional funding me c hanism s for futur e de ve lopment of park and recreation proj ects .
Conformance with 2003 Comprehensive Plan
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a complem entary doc ument to Englewood's 2003
Com p rehen sive Pl an, Roadmap Englewood . In parti c ular the Parks and Open Space
ele m ent o f the Comprehe nsive Plan st at es :
The City of Eng l ewood recogniz es t he need t o con ti nuall y m oni t or an d assess th e
City's relative su c cess in providing an optim um leve l of rec reationa l park facili t ies
and se rvi ces to its citi ze ns . Th e dem and for t y p es of ser v ices c hang es ove r time
with the tastes and interests of the genera l pub lic. New parks and rec rea t i o na l
facilities should be designed with flexibility in mind, in order to more easily adapt
them to new uses that are in demand in the future. Additionally, the City shou ld
pursue a wider variety of park classifications for the community's park and open
space sys t em .
Parks, open space, and recrea t ion planning mus t become more fu ll y in t eg rat ed wi t h
II aspects of future city plans. The City of Engl wood recognizes the opport unities
for both project and park system nh, n ement d rived from the early consideration,
luation, nd incorporation of p rks nd r crea t ional facilities into fu t ure
d v lopm nt pl n . A con iou ffor t mu t b m de to e luate development
pl ns for hou ing, tr, n port tion, utiliti , n ironment I rem di tion, economic
d lopm nt, nd c ultur I f iliti in t rm of nh n ing the ov rail park system .
The goals of the Comprehensive Plan Parks and Open Space element are:
Goal 1 Provide sufficient parks and recreation facilities to serve the needs of
Englewood citizens.
Goal 2 Provide recreational opportunities that are consistent with Englewood's role
in regional park and open space preservation.
Goal 3 Develop a full range of programs for the preservation of open space and
park development.
Goal 4 Preserve, utilize, and im1Jrove the South Platte River corridor.
Goal 5 Provide a balanced and connected system of open lands, natural areas,
recreation facilities, parks, trails, and greenbelts.
Goal 6 Integrate planning for parks and open space in the land use, housing,
transportation, environmental, economic and cultural plans for the city.
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The proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan is consistent with the City's 2003
Comprehensive Plan and provides the specific actions necessary to accomplish the goals of
the Parks and Open Space element of the Comprehensive Plan. When adopted by City
Council, the Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan becomes the implementation
document for future parks, trails, and recreation development.
ATTACHMENTS
Compact Disk:
CompPlan_Sec 6.pdf
Parks Master Plan .p df
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ii'! THE MA TIER OF CASE #2006-06,
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING
TO THE ENGLEWOOD PARKS
AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
INITIATED BY:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
1000 ENGLEWOOD PARKWAY
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF THE
CITY PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
Commission Memb ers Prese nt: Hunt, Roth, Welker, Knoth, Brick
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Commission Members Absent: Bl eile, Diekmeier, Mosteller, Krieger
This matter was heard before the City Planning and Zoning Commission on November 7,
2006 in the City Council Chambers of the Eng l ewood Civic Center.
Testimony was received from staff and from Mr. Chad Schneckenburge r, Recreation
Planner with EDAW. The Commission received notice of Public Hearing and the Staff
Report, which were in corpora ted into and made a part of the record of the Public Hearing.
After reviewing the pertinent documents, the members of the City Planning and Zoning
Commission made the following Findings and Conclusions.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. THAT the Public Hearing on Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan was
brought before the Planning Commission by the Department of Community
Development, a department of the City of Englewood.
1. THAT notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Englewood Herald on
October 10, 2006 .
3. That the propos d Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan is consistent with
the ity's 2003 Comprehensive Plan and provides the specific actions necessary to
accomplish the goals of the Parks and Open Space lement of the Comprehensive
Pbn.
4. THAT the Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed to help
define the 15 to 20 year vision for the community in relation to Parks and
Recreation.
5. THAT the Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan strives to accomplish the
following objectives:
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3.
a. Develop a detailed inventory of all parklands in the City and quantify the level of
service for existing and future residents;
b. Assess the current condition of the City's parks, trails and recreation facilities;
c. Identify, analyze and determine community park and recreation needs;
d. Identify existing underserved residential areas within the City that are in need of
additional parkland;
e. Define level-of-service standards, a classification system, and general design
criteria for parks;
f. Identify opportunities for synergies between parklands and redevelopment
projects;
g. Identify cost estimates for projects; and to
h. Develop an action plan for implementation.
CONCLUSIONS
THAT the proposed Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan was brought
before the Planning and Zoning Commission by the City of Englewood Department
of Community Development.
THAT proper notice of the Public Hearing was given by publication in the
Engl ewood H erald on October 20, 2006 .
THAT wh e n adopted by City Coun c il , the Englewood Parks and Recreation Master
Pl an b eco m es th e implementation doc um ent for futur e park s trails, and recr ea tion
deve l op m ent.
DECISION
THEREFORE , it is the decis io n of the City Pl anning and Zoni n g Commission t hat the
Eng lewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan shou ld be referred to the City Counci l with a
favorab l e recommenda t io n.
Th decision was reached upon a vote on a motion made at t he meeting of the City
Pl ;rnning ;:rnrl 7oning C-ommic;sion on November 7, 2006, by Mr. Welker, seconded by Mr.
Hunt, whi c h motion states :
AYES :
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CASE #2006-06, ENGLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN, BE
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL WITH A FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADOPTION.
Knoth, Roth, Brick, Welker, Hunt
None
None
Bleile, Diekmeier, Mosteller, Krieger
These Findings and Conclusions are effective as of the meeting on November 7, 2006.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Don Roth, Chair
&soWTION NO.
SERIES OF 2006
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO ROADMAP ENGLEWOOD: 2003 ENGLEWOOD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, in 2003 Arapahoe County passed an Open Space Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council approved funding in the 2005 Open Space Fund
Budget for an Englewood Parks Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Master Plan will help guide the Englewood Parks and Recreation
Department in the future use of open space land acquisitions, infrastructure, maintenance and
capital improvements in the City of Englewood; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the
Englewood Parks And Recreation Master Plan at its meeting of June 8, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
Englewood Parks And Recreation Master Plan at its meeting of November 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood Parks And Recreation Master Plan has incorporated prior and
relevant plans into this plan, including the Bicycle Master Plan, 2003 Comprehensive Plan, South
Platte River Open Space Plan and the Recreation Demand and Facilities Analysis ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby adopts the
Englewood Parks and Recreation Master Plan as an addendum to Roadmap Englewood: 2003
Englewood Comprehensive Plan., attached hereto as Exhibit A
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4th of December, 2006.
AITEST: Olga Wolosyn, Mayor
Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis , City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above is a true copy of Resolution No. __ , Series of 2006.
Loucrishia A . Elli , ity Clerk
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter One -Introduction
A . Purpose of the Plan .... .... .. .. .. .. . .. .. ... .. . .. . .. ... . . .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .... . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 1-1
B. Planning Process and Document Organization .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-3
C. City of Englewood History ...................................................................................................... 1-3
D. Parks and Recreation History ................................................................................................ 1-5
E. Relationship to Previous Plans . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1-6
1997 Englewood Recreation Demand and Facilities Analysis ........................................... 1-6
2003 South Platte River Open Space Plan ........................................................................ 1-6
2003 Englewood Comprehensive Plan : Roadmap Englewood ......................................... 1-6
2004 City of Englewood Bicycle Master Plan .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1-7
Chapter Two -Existing Park and Recreation Resources, Standards and Level of
Services
A. Park and Open Space Inventory .......................................................................................... ..
Parks ................................................................................................................................. .
Open Space ...................................................................................................................... .
Neighborhood Parks ......................................................................................................... .
Neighborhood Pocket Parks ............................................................................................. .
Neighborhood Park Standards .......................................................................................... .
Neighborhood Park Level of Service ............................................................................... ..
Community Parks .............................................................................................................. .
Community Sports Complexes ......................................................................................... .
Community Park Standards .............................................................................................. .
Community Park Level of Serv ice ..................................................................................... .
Expend itures for Parklands ............................................................................................... .
Open Space Areas ............................................................................................................ .
Visual Green Spaces ........................................................................................................ .
B. Trails ..................................................................................................................................... .
Regiona l Tra ils .................................................................................................................. .
Local Trails ........................................................................................................................ .
C . Existing School District and Private/Non-Profit Recreation Facilities .................................... .
Cha pter T hree -Issues a nd Nee ds A nal ysis
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A . Population and Demographic Characteristics ........................................................................ 3-1
B. Development Patterns ........................................................................................................... 3-2
Denver Seminary Site ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Masonic Temple Site ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Englewood Parkway and South Acoma Street Site ........................................................... 3-2
US 285 and South Pennsylvania Street Site .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. . .. . .. . 3-2
Bates Station LRT Site ....................................................................................................... 3-2
C. Peer Community Comparisons .............................................................................................. 3-3
D . National Recreation Participation Trends .............................................................................. 3-5
E. State of Colorado Recreation Trends and Issues .................................................................. 3-6
F. City of Englewood Community Survey ................................................................................... 3-7
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Methodology . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . 3-8
Study Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................... 3-8
Key Findings....................................................................................................................... 3-8
Conclusions....................................................................................................................... 3-9
Survey Areas in Englewood ............................................................................................... 3-9
Responses by Question..................................................................................................... 3-11
Children 's Activities ............................................................................................................ 3-24
Adult Activities .................................................................................................................... 3-25
G. Recreational Program Participation and Needs ..................................................................... 3-25
Baseball/Softball Programs ................................................................................................ 3-25
Basketball Programs .......................................................................................................... 3-27
Volleyball Programs ........................................................................................................... 3-28
Soccer Programs ............................................................................................................... 3-28
Football Programs .............................................................................................................. 3-28
In-Line Hockey................................................................................................................... 3-29
H. Existing and Future Recreation Facilities Needs ................................................................... 3-29
I. Existing and Future Parkland Needs ..................................................................................... 3-30
J . Trail Needs ............................................................................................................................ 3-33
Chapter Four -Recommendations of the Master Plan
A . Park Projects ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
New Parkland and/or Amenities ......................................................................................... 4-1
Major Park Redesign......................................................................................................... 4-4
Facility Additions or Enhancements................................................................................... 4-7
B. Trail Projects and Crossing Enhancements ........................................................................... 4-10
C. System-Wide Projects ........................................................................................................... 4-10
D . Future Recreational Facilities and Community Parkland ....................................................... 4-11
Chapter Five -Implementation
A. Project Prioritization Considerations ...................................................................................... 5-1
Project Prioritization Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
B. Estimated Costs for Parks, Recreation Facilities and Trails .................................................. 5-2
C . Implementation Actions ......................................................................................................... 5-3
Planning Actions ................................................................................................................ 5-3
Upgrades and Maintenance Actions .................................................................................. 5-4
Administrative and Management Actions ........................................................................... 5-4
Funding Actions ................................................................................................................. 5-4
Appendix A -Comparative Level of Service Table
Appendix B -Park Concept Plans
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Park and Open Space Inventory Summary ................................................................ 2-3
Table 2 .2 Detailed Parks and Open Space Inventory ................................................................ 2-5
Table 2 .3 Neighborhood Park Standards ................................................................................... 2-10
Table 2 .4 Existing Neighborhood Park Level of Service ............................................................ 2-11
Table 2 .5 Community Park Standards ....................................................................................... 2-17
Table 2 .6 Existing Community Park Level of Service ................................................................ 2-16
Table 2 .7 Open Space Standards .............................................................................................. 2-20
Table 3.1 Englewood Age Distribution ....................................................................................... 3-2
Table 3.2 Summary of Community Comparisons ...................................................................... 3-4
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Total National Participants by Activity -All Ages ...................................................... .
Total National "Frequent" Youth Participants ............................................................ .
Participation by Type of Outdoor Activity Among Colorado Residents .................... ..
Name/Location of Nearest Park ................................................................................ .
Frequency of Englewood Park Usage ...................................................................... ..
Quality of Englewood Parks ..................................................................................... ..
Reasons for Englewood Park Ratings ..................................................................... ..
Favorite Englewood Park .......................................................................................... .
Reasons the Englewood Park is a Favorite .............................................................. .
Participation in Adult Activities .................................................................................. .
Summary of Recreation Program Activity ................................................................. .
Recreational Facility Needs ...................................................................................... .
Neighborhood Parkland Needs ................................................................................. .
Community Parkland Needs ..................................................................................... .
Typical Park Project Item Costs ................................................................................ .
Proposed Project Summary and Budgetary Costs .................................................... .
List of Figures
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Figure 3.1 Community Survey Distribution Areas ....................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3.2 Englewood Residents Annual Park Usage ................................................................ 3-12
Figure 3.3 Englewood Residents Park Quality Ratings ............................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.4 Favorite Englewood Park ........................................................................................... 3-14
Figure 3.5 Reasons an Englewood Park is the Favorite ............................................................. 3-15
Figure 3.6 Favorite Park Outside of Englewood .......................................................................... 3-16
Figure 3.7 Reason the Park Outside of Englewood is a Favorite ................................................ 3-17
Figure 3.8 Englewood Park that Needs Improvement.. ............................................................... 3-18
Figure 3.9 Reasons the Englewood Park Needs Improvement .................................................. 3-18
Figure 3.10 Reasons for Not Using Englewood Parks .................................................................. 3-19
Figure 3.11 Satisfaction with Englewood Parks ............................................................................ 3-21
Figure 3.12 Not Enough of These Facilities in Englewood -Of Those with an Opinion ............... 3-22
Figure 3.13 Participation in Children 's Activities ........................................................................... 3-24
List of Maps
Map 1. Regional Context .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Map 2 . Existing Parks , Open Space , Trails and Recreation Resources ....................................... 2-2
Map 3. Neighborhood/Pocket Park Service Areas ....................................................................... 2-12
Map 4 . Community Park Service Areas ........................................................................................ 2-18
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Executive Summary
Why was the Plan Developed?
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the
City of Englewood will become the guiding
document for the future of the city as it relates
to parks , trails, and recreation within the city .
As Englewood continues to transition and
evolve as a premier suburb of the greater
Denver metropolitan area , so will the parks and
recreation needs of the city . Easy and
equitable access to parks and recreation
facilities is an expected and attractive element
of any community. A public and green
infrastructure enhances community livability
and desirability. And parks , trails , natural
areas, and open spaces improve environmental
health by providing cleaner air and water and
preservation of a critical urban w ildlife habitat.
Quality parks , recreation, and cultural
opportunities also improve physical and mental
health , create opportunities to develop and
enhance the community , add to civ ic pride , and
provide positive opportunities for use of leisure
time . Parks serve all citizens , regardless of
demographics or diversity . Parks also provide
for business, tourism , art , and cultural interests
and needs. Additionally , parks reflect local
culture , heritage , and values .
An Involved and Public Process
The Englewood Park and Recreation Ma ste r
P lann ing Process , beg un in A ug ust, 200 5 ,
included regular work sessions w ith the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which is
a group of City Staff members from the Parks
and Recreation Department , Department of
Pu bl ic Works , C omm unity De ve lopme nt
D epartment and C ity Ma nag e r's office , and the
p lan con s ultants . Staff and th e T A C condu ct ed
m ult ip le intervie w s w ith fre q uen t park user
grou ps, a nd he ld two public o pen ho uses to
solicit co m mun it y input. A co mpre he nsive
survey was also conducted in October , 2005 to
gauge community-w id e perceptions and needs
for the parks and recreation system within
Englewood.
The plan also includes comparison studies w ith
peer cities along the Front Range , Colorado
SCORP (State Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan), and national trends and
statistics . In addition , prior and relevant plans
were incorporated into this plan, including the
2004 City of Englewood Bicycle Master Plan ,
Roadmap Englewood : 2003 Englewood
Comprehensive Plan , 2003 South Platte River
Open Space Plan , and 1997 Englewood
Recreation Demand and Facilities Analysis .
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is
intended to complement and build upon the
guidance and principles previously defined in
these other plans.
Inventory of Parklands, Open
Space, Trails, and Recreation
Facilities
An important component of this plan is to
identify , labe l, and map all parklands and
recreational facilities owned and managed by
the city in order to update and refine previous
city park inventories . The plan also identifies
areas of the city in need of additional parklands ,
open space , trails and trail connections , and
recreation facilities , based on a standard level
of service and service radius .
Development of Methodology
T he plan defi ne s Leve l of Service (LOS) based
on population and geography. Ideally , each
citizen should be within one-half mile of a
neighborhood park and 1.5 miles of a
community park. A critical component of this
plan is the identification of potential residential
g ro wth an d devel o pment areas , and ensuring
th e re are adeq ua te neigh borhood parks to
serve them in the future . Neighborhood parks
are the backbone of the community , while
community parks are invaluable , citywide
resources . The plan further defines the need
for access , sizes , and amenities important to
achieving desirable results from parks .
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Community Needs
The extensive study, public involvement, and
inventory process identified several needs .
Some of those needs include continued
acquisition and development of parkland to
meet standard levels of service, the need for
upgrading certain facilities and amenities in
various parks, and the need for new trails and
trail connections, to name a few.
Recommendations of the Plan
Recommendations of the plan were formulated
to address specific needs that arose from the
planning process. Recommendations take
shape in six essential forms: new parkland and
amenities, major park redesigns, facility
additions and enhancements, street crossing
enhancements, new off-street trails, and key
new on-street trail connections . This plan
recommends the establishment of six new
parklands throughout the city to meet current
and future needs , and recommends major
redesigns for Cushing Park , Miller Field,
Hosanna Athletic Complex, Centennial Park,
and Belleview Park. It also recommends facility
additions and enhancements for Baker Park,
the Northwest Greenbelt, Depot Park, Bates-
Logan Park, Barde Park, Romans Park , Jason
Park, Rotolo Park , the Southwest Greenbelt,
Duncan Park, and Sinclair Middle School.
Additionally, this plan recommends numerous
street crossing enhancements, off-street trails ,
and on-street trail connections throughout the
city . Lastly , the plan recommends phasing in a
comprehensive irrigation system upgrade for all
parks .
Action, Prioritization, and
Implementation
As with any plan, the effectiveness and success
will be measured by the community's ability and
willingness to implement the plan. This plan
provides recommendations and directs actions
for the near and more distant future . This plan
also offers specific considerations to help
prioritize which projects should be implemented
first. The plan is intended to be flexible and
fluid , so that as opportunities for land
acquisition and park development become
available, the city can immediately capitalize on
these opportunities without being committed to
a pre-determined project identified in a concrete
prioritization system.
While all projects described are important to the
continued success of the parks and recreation
system, it is not possible to accomplish them all
immediately. Large, high profile projects that
may generate significant public support should
be balanced with those that help to provide park
functions and amenities to currently
underserved residents . Rather than
immediately focusing on one or two financially
intensive projects , smaller projects that may be
easy to implement and fund through alternative
sources could be accomplished . While
progress is being made on these projects, long-
range planning can begin for other large
projects . This long-range planning may involve
the establishment of a perpetual fund or "land
bank" to strategically acquire parcels for park
development that may become available in the
future .
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A. Purpose of the Plan
The City of Englewood is an established mixed-
use community that is centrally located w ithin
the greater Denver metro area . US Highway
85, also known as Santa Fe Avenue , runs
north-south through the city while US Highway
285 , also known as Hampden Avenue , b isects
the city east-west. Englewood is wholly
surrounded by developed communities , with
Denver to the north , the City of Sheridan to the
west, the City of Littleton to the south , and the
cities of Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood
Village to the east and southeast. Map 1 ,
Regional Context , shows Englewood 's location
relative to neighboring communities , public
lands , and significant natural features .
While Englewood officially became a city in
1903 , the majority of the land area was
developed in the post-World War II era ,
between 1945 and 1960. The heart of the c ity
includes a traditional downtown shopping
district , located north of the B roadway and
US 285 intersection , and flanked on the west by
CityCenter Englewood and on the east by
Swedish and Craig Medical Centers . The
Broadway Avenue , US 285 , and Federal
Boulevard corridors are primarily commerc ial
uses , while the Santa Fe Drive /South Platte
River corridor prov ides an industria l
e mployment base . Th e ci ty 's res identia l areas
incl ude a m ix of residen t ial housing styles that
range from single family detached houses to
apartments , along with established schools ,
parks , recreational facilities , and trail systems .
Although the City of Englewood does not have
significant vacant lands available for new
development, its population is expected to grow
gradually over time , primarily through
redevelopment of former industrial areas , as
well as through in-fill development of existing
residential neighborhoods . As the community
continues to grow , so too will the demand
placed on existing parks , trails , and recreation
facilities . W ith this in m in d , the City of
CityCenter
Englewood retained EDAW, Inc. to develop a
Parks Master Plan that defines the 15 to
20-year vision for the city . The specific focus of
the plan was to :
• Develop a detailed inventory of all parklands
and quantify the level of service for existing
and future residents .
• Assess the current condition of the C ity of
Englewood 's parks , t rails , and recreation
facilit ies , including consideration of safety
conditions and ADA issues .
• Analyze and determine community needs
through discussions with user groups ,
trends in recreat ional programs in parks , a
community survey , and public meetings.
• Identify potentia l future redevelopment
areas and change s in population to
dete rmi ne fut ure park la nd and facili ty
needs, as well as opportunities for
synergies between parklands and
redevelopment projects .
• Define level-of-service standards, a
classification system, and general design
criteria for parks .
• Outline improvement programs that will
update the features in existing parks .
• Identify existing , underserved residential
areas that are in need of additional
parkland .
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• Develop an action plan for implementation.
The Parks Master Plan should be revisited and
updated periodically, ideally every five years, to
ensure that it accurately reflects current and
future needs and changing conditions, and to
adjust priorities within the community as
appropriate.
B. Planning Process and
Document Organization
The plan was developed through a series of
meetings with several groups, which all
provided insight, advice , and guidance . The
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which
consisted of staff from the Parks and
Recreation Department , Public Works
Department, Community Development
Department, and the City Manager's office ,
served as the primary advisory group and met
7 times during the process . In addition ,
meetings were held with parks and recreation
maintenance staff, 2 public open houses were
conducted, and periodic updates were given to
the Parks and Recreation Commission , Cultural
Arts Commission , and City Council.
The planning process was structured with a
series of tasks that built upon each other. The
tasks and chapters in which they are described
are as follows :
Chapter One -Introduction
• Establish purpose of the plan and planning
process . Document historical background
and existing relevant policy plans .
Chapter Two -Existing Resources
• Develop classifications for various types of
parks , and standards for their locations ,
sizes, and other characteristics. Conduct
an inventory and develop a detailed
database and maps of existing parklands ,
trails , and recreational facilities . Identify
the service areas associated with various
types of parks.
Chapter Three -Issues and Needs
• Identify issues and determine needs based
on the results of the inventory; a
community-wide survey; interviews with
interest groups, recreation providers, and
park and recreation staff; trends in
participation in organized and self-directed
recreational activities ; population growth
and distribution projections ; and
comparisons with other communities .
Chapter Four -Master Plan
Recommendations
• Develop recommendations and actions for
the Parks Master Plan, and define the
standards for acreage of parkland to
provide based on the number of residents.
Identify specific park enhancement and
upgrade projects and potential locations
for additional parkland , facilities , and trails .
Chapter Five -Implementation
• Identify existing and potential tools for
implementation (including regulations,
funding sources and partnerships), and
specific actions with identified
responsibilities and costs.
C. City of Englewood History
In order to develop a vision for the future , it is
helpful to have an understanding of the past.
The discovery of gold near the confluence of
Little Dry Creek and the South Platte River
triggered the beginning of the "Pikes Peak or
Bust" gold rush of 1859 and brought settlers to
the area . In 1864, an Irish immigrant named
Thomas Skerritt laid claim to a 640-acre
homestead that encompassed most of present-
day Englewood , and he is now referred to as
the "Father of Englewood ." 1
Historical information about the City of Englewood
referenced from the followi ng webs ite :
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Other homesteaders followed in Skerritt's
footsteps and settled in the area. The fertile
river valley provided an ideal setting for planting
fruit trees and other crops . The community
remained rural through the late 1800s and by
1880 , urban growth had begun with Denver
roads being extended south and street blocks
laid ou t. Legend has it that Thomas Skerritt got
t ired of traveling the old Santa Fe Trai l to
Denver to sell his produce , so he plowed two
furrows , one on each side of the road , from
Englewood to Cherry Creek . He then pulled a
heavy log beh ind a wagon down the center of
the furrows , creating a broad roadway . As the
road was the widest street in the area , it was
referred to as "Broadway ," and remains to this
day one of the main thoroughfares in the metro
area .
A lthoug h t he area continued to grow w ith much
promise, it be gan to dev el op a rowd y reputatio n
in the late 1800s when gamblers built sa loons
and roadhouses along South Broadway in the
area known as Orchard Place . In 1903, a
movement to clean up Orchard Place had
begun with a group of pioneer ladies who
started a campaign to make the community
safer and more desirable by forming a city and
a government. The plan consolidated the
settlements of Orchard Place , Cherrelyn, and
the adjoining territory south of Yale and east of
the railroads . covering a total area of six square
miles .
On May 13 , 1903 , citizens voted 169 to 40 in
favor of incorporation . The new town was
named Englewood , meaning "wooded nook"
due to the abundance of trees in the area .
Soon after incorporation , the new mayor, Jacob
Jones , and the new town council began passing
laws, establishing city services , and appointed
a Marshal. The city then began to see great
growth and expansion with the addition of new
schools , more horse cars and trolleys , and the
establishment of the Swedish Consumptive
Sanatorium .
Englewood saw great progress in the 1920s,
with Broadway becoming paved , a Chamber of
Commerce formed in 1921 , and General Iron
Works arriving in Englewood in 1924. In the
mid-1920s, Englewood experienced an identity
crisis with two separate elections being held for
possible annexation to Denver. Loyal citizens
rejected the annexation by a narrow margin ,
and Englewood remained an independent city .
During the Depression of the 1930s, Eng lewood
maintained a spirit of hometown friendl iness
among the people as the community looked
after its own unemployed and indigent. In the
1940s , Englewood joined the nation in
supporting the World War II effort with victory
gardens in each backyard , women collecting
fats and stockings , men salvaging scrap metal ,
and the community supporting war bond sales .
After World War II , Englewood underwent a
vast change with the construction of a new h igh
school , and various industries choos ing the city
as a good pla ce to locate new manufacturing
plants .
Englewood continued to grow and prosper and
on March 7 , 1968 , the largest shopping mall in
the western United States opened for business
in Englewood . The city enticed the development
to locate in Englew ood by offering 23 .5 acres of
existi ng parkland for development of the
shopping mall. Cinderella City gained
nationwide attention and fame and enjoyed
tremendous success until the early 1980s. In
the 1990s , the mall suffered from the area 's
economic downturn and nearby competition
and closed in 1997.
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Today's Englewood is a distinct reflection of its
colorful history, maintaining a focus on
transportation, education , healthcare , and the
arts. Developments are rising throughout the
city to help boost the area 's economy , and
Englewood boasts a vibrant employment base .
Transportation remains an important aspect of
planning for Englewood 's future . CityCenter
Englewood , built on the old Cinderella City site ,
is a national model for mixed-use transit-
oriented development , while Englewood Station
(RTD 's light rail and bus transit hub) is an
integral part of the development.
The Englewood area has also become a hub
for healthcare providers . In 2002 , Swed ish
Med ical Center rece ived a Level 1 Tra uma
Center designation , and Craig Hospital has
been rated one of the Top Ten Rehabilitat ion
Hospitals in the United States .
Today , the City of Englewood 's popu lation has
grown to approximately 32 ,000 people . Slow
and steady growth is expected to continue unti l
the c ity reaches an anticipated capacity of
50 ,000 people .
D . Parks and Recreation History
The Englewood Parks and Recreation
Department beg innings date to 1949 , when a
group of interested citizens organized a Cit izen
Recreation Council and began providing some
basic recrea tion activities to the community .
This program was a joint effort between the City
of Englewood , the Englewood School District ,
and the United Way . Cooperation with the
sc hool d istrict for the use of school facilities was
a large part of the recreation program , and th is
strong alliance has continued to the present
time . In 1960 , the city assumed responsibil ity
for th e Re c reat ion Act ivity Program and created
a Parks and Recreation Commission to advise
City Council in matters pertaining to parks and
recreation .
Englewood 's early park facilities cons isted of
one 23 .5-acre c ity park . However, the park was
poorly located for the use of children with US
285 to the south , the Downtown District to the
east, railway lines to the south , and Santa Fe
Drive on the west. As mentioned in the
previous section , in 1965 the citizens voted to
sell the city park to a shopping mall developer
and Cinderella City was built on that location .
City officials took advantage of the money
received from the sale, along with other federal
funding , to purchase 123.8 acres of additional
parkland spread throughout the community .
Today , recreational amenities abound in
Englewood . The community boasts of
11 parks , two sports complexes , an award-
winning recreation center, a first-class golf
course , one of the most successful senior
centers in the reg ion , and the popular new
Pirates Cove Aquatics Center, in addition to
more than 75 acres of greenbelts , urban green
space , and open space .
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E. Relationship to Previous Plans
Englewood City Council has adopted several
guiding documents over the years that include
principles and recommendations for the
provision of parks and recreation. This Parks
Master Plan will serve as the guiding document
for providing parks and recreation facilities
within the City of Englewood . It builds upon
previously adopted plans and , in the case of
potentially conflicting information , supersedes
information in the previous documents
regarding parks-related topics .
Recent relevant plans include :
1997 Englewood Recreation Demand
and Facilities Analysis
The goal of this 1997 document was three-fold :
1) characterize and quantify demand for .
recreation facilities ; 2) complete an evaluation
of existing facilities and assess the feasibility of
expanding , renovating , or developing new
fac ilities ; and 3) develop a facility renovation
and development strategy. It did not look at the
parks system as a whole , including trails , nor its
relationship with future development plans of
the city overall. While this analysis examined
the current and future recreational demand of
its residents , it did not address whether the
residents of the community were being
adequately and equitably served by the parks
system . The focus of the plan was on
ex pan s ion and enhancement of the Eng lewood
Recreation Center, Ma ll ey Sen ior Center,
Bellevi ew Park, a nd Ce ntenn ial Park .
200 3 South Platte R iver Open S pa ce
Pl an
This plan was a joint effort by the cities of
Sheridan and Englewood and Arapahoe County
to help promote redevelo pm ent of the Sou th
Platte River corridor. Specifically, the plan set
out to accomplish three broad goals :
1) increase the recreational value of the
corridor ; 2) preserve natural areas and protect
water quality; and 3) encourage land uses that
are compatible with recreational goals and that
contribute to the economic well being of both
Englewood and Sheridan . The plan helps to
provide for a long-range vision of the corridor
through recommendations in three primary
components : t rails and connectio ns , open
space , and redevelopment. These
recommendations include developing a "River
Parkway" to create development opportunities,
expanding open space through development of
new community parks , and improving access
and connections to the trail network. It also
recommends improving direct access to the
river itself, as well as to enhance and protect
habitat along the corridor. Overall , the plan
suggests immediately forming partnerships and
establishing dedicated funding sources to
ensure recommendations of the plan are
carried forth .
2003 Englewood Comprehensive Plan:
Roadmap Englewood
The 2003 Englewood Comprehensive Plan lays
out a three-part strategy for the growth and
development of the city : revitalization ,
redevelopment , and re invention . Revitalization
is the idea that revitalizing ex isting
infrastructure , roads , neighborhoods , and
downtown will help to strengthen predominately
stable residential and commercial areas .
Redevelopment involves replacing deteriorated ,
single-use developments with high quality,
mixed-use , economically diversified
developments that will hold economic value for
the city over t ime . Reinvention involves the City
of Englewood re inventing itself to become a
p remier suburb of the Denver metropolitan area
and attracting new res idents on many level s.
This document is intended to se rv e as a
visioning and decision-making guide for the
city's future planning efforts. It presents four
policy themes that are then supported by
specific goals for housing , parks and open
space , business and employment,
transportation , environme ntal quality, cultural
arts , and regional cooperation .
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Plan
This plan is supported by the goals and
objectives found in the 2003 Englewood
Comprehensive Plan, calling for the promotion
and enhancement of bicycling throughout the
community as an alternative means of
transportation. It presents a more refined vision
of a community-wide bicycling system to be
achieved over the following 20 years. It is
designed as a flexible document, recognizing
that slight modifications may be made to
elements of the plan through the course of
individual project design .
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Chapter Two-Existing Park and
Recreation Rescu,:es, Standards
and Level~ Service
This chapter documents the parks , open space ,
trails and outdoor recreational facilities currently
owned and maintained by the Englewood Parks
and Recreation Department. It also includes
information on facilities not owned by the city ,
but used regularly for recreational programming
by the recreation department. Definitions of
each park type are included , as well as
standards for the desired level of service (acres
per 1,000 population) and types of facilities that
should be included within the parks .
Neighborhoods in Englewood that are served
by local parks are identified, as well as the
amount of parkland that is available to them .
During this process, areas were identified that
currently do not have adequate access to
parks. The inventory of parkland is followed by
a brief description of the existing trails in the
community and non -profit recreational providers
and facilities .
The City of Englewood has several types of
existing parklands and open space . The
classifications and a brief description of each
are listed below . Detailed definitions follow this
section .
Parks
• Neighborhood Parks -neighborhood-scale
parks that are intended to serve residents in
the neighborhoods surrounding the park .
• Pocket Parks -smaller versions of
neighborhood parks with fewer amenities ,
serving a smaller radius of homes .
• Community Parks -larger multi-purpose
parks that serve the entire community .
• Sports Complexes -parks dedicated to
specialized sports that serve the entire
community , often associated with
community parks .
Open Space
• Natural Area -lands that place emphasis
on protection of natural values .
• Greenbelt -lands along drainage ways that
provide opportunities for linear natural
habitats and trails.
• Visual Green Space -lands that are
strategically-located visual amenities or
buffers not associated with drainage ways .
Parks are classified based on the ir existing
amenities , location within the commun ity , size ,
and proximity to residential areas. Each
classification of parkland is accompan ied by
standards that describe their characteristics and
desired level of service . These classifications
and standards provide guidance in the
development of a parkland system that offers
consistent service to city residents. Map 2
shows the locations of various parklands ,
recreational facilities , and trails within the City
of Englewood . Table 2 .1 is a summary of the
types of parks and open space , while Table 2 .2
is a detailed inventory of those lands and th e
facilities and amenities they conta in.
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Table 2 .1 Park and Open Space Inventory
Summary
Class1f1cat1on Total Acres Developed
Park Sites
Neighborhood 3 .05 3
Pocket Park
Neighborhood 31 .22 7
Park
Community Park 91.44 3
Sports Complexes 23.91 2
Natural Areas 16 .26 2
Visual Green 17 .70 2
Space
Recreation Center 7 .59 6
Properties
Total Parkland 191.17 25
Within the City of Englewood there are a total of
25 sites that are parks or open space , totaling
approximately 191 acres . Of this , 7 sites are
neighborhood parks (31 .22 acres) and 3 sites
are neighborhood pocket parks (3 .05 acres).
Three park sites in the city are community parks
(91.44 acres). These 3 community parks also
serve as neighborhood parks for residents living
nearby , which is generally considered within a
1h-mile radius. There are also 2 dedicated
sports complexes in the city (23 .91 acres),
2 open space areas (16 .26 acres), and 2 areas
of visual green space (17 .70 acres). There are
also 6 other sites that provide recreat ion
resources for the city , including variou s schools ,
wh ich se rve as neighborhood pa rks o r spo rt s
complexes, and the city's indoor recreational
facilities : the Englewood Recreation Center and
Malley Senior Center. Additionally , there are
numerous other small pieces of land that the
City of Englewood Parks and Recreation
Department maintains , such as roadway
med ians that do not serve typical park
functions . As such , these lands were not
included in the inventory analysis of this plan .
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood Parks are parks that serve a
residential neighborhood . They are the
backbone of the Englewood parks system,
critical elements of healthy neighborhoods , and
places that provide relief from the built
environment. They are located primarily in
developed residential areas , and typically have
landscaping and walking surfaces that can
withstand high levels of use . They are spaces
where neighbors can gather, children can play ,
and people can watch other people as well as
engage in recreational activities .
Baker Park ..
Baker Park
Baker Park is located in the northwest corner of
the city on Wesley Avenue , between Zuni
Street and Tejon Street , and is adjacent to
Colorado's Finest Alternative High School.
Baker Park is s lightly less than 1 acre in s ize
a nd con tai ns a pl ayg ro und , picnic shelter. and
restrooms . The adjacent school contains a
multi-purpose playfield and basketball court.
The playground equipment is rather old and is
not safety compliant. Likewise , the restrooms
and picnic area are not ADA compliant.
Currently , there is no in ternal paved walk within
the park . Overall , the park is poorly laid out and
receives a high occurrence of vandalism .
Additionally , the park is not very attractive from
an aesthetic standpoint as there is very little
planting , and most of the landscaping needs
upgraded . An unsightly curb wall also runs
along Wesley Avenue that could also be
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X 1 1 1 1 Dated play equip ; high vandalism ; poor park layout; fence separates park from
Baker 0 .93 X Neighborhood school property .
Barde (school property) 3.67 X Neighborhood 1 X 2 Tennis courts not used .
Bates-Logan 6.84 X 1 1 X X X 1 1 1 1 1 Full-size soccer field/athletic field in detention pond ; concrete drainage runs
Neighborhood adlacent to park .
Adjacent to Pirate's Cove ; Chenango lot under used -poorly lighted ; poor layout
Belleview 36 .14 X Community 1 (1) 1 X X 2 X X .. 1 2 X s .. around playgrounds and basketball courts ; heavily used tennis courts ; new dog
park on west-side; multiple native areas ; west-side is passive -poor access to
shelters ; farm area needs re-designed .
Rockies roughed in and Spencer lighted ; kayak chutes ; greenway trail ; fishing
Centennial (incl. Rockies Fields) 44.15 X Community S (1) 1 X X • X 2 1 X 2 1 reservoir (no on water access); ball fields heavily used ; good parking ; vacant
parking lot could be utilized; built on old landfill .
Clarkson 0 .77 Pocket Small park ; contains a few benches and a picnic table
Heavily used skatepark ; only access from Eastman ; Bates lite rail will be near
Cushing 11 .15 X Community 1 1 • • 2 X X 2 1 1 1 1 here ; dated playground equip ; heavy use as neighborhood park by local
business , neighborhoods , etc .; parking lot shared with RTD ; high vandalism ;
multiple historic features
Deoot 0 .94 Pocket X Vacant ; could be developed in coniunction with Cushina
Duncan (school property) 3 .81 X 1 • 1 1 Only park in this area of city , lacking basic park amenities (i.e ., shelter, BB court ,
Neighborhood uoaraded playground).
Emerson 1.34 Pocket Small park; contains a few benches and a picnic table
Hosanna Athletic Complex Nice facility in detention area ; two nice soccer/ multi-use fields ; nice ballfield that
(school property) 18.21 X Sports Complex 1 • X X X 1 2 1(1) city does not use ; poor access to passive areas ; Adjacent to bike trail ; need top
remove fencing near parking lot
Athletic/Soccer field; good street access and parking ; 2 playgrounds , dated
Jason 8 .11 X 1 1 • X 1 1 1 1 1 playground equip ; Need ADA circular path around park and to shelters ; good
Neighborhood visual green space ; off-leash dog park.
4 ballfields ; small grass area in front many use for picnicking ; no restrooms ; good
Miller Fields 5 .70 X Sports Complex .. X
street access ; no neighborhood park amenities ; safety services building ; historic
entry ; no lights on fields ; northeast side is passive area ; private parking structure
across street ; drinking fountain does not work .
Tennis courts in good condition -lights not operational ; park heavily used : good
Romans 4 .61 X 1 • X I X 1 .. street access : dated play equip .; small unique concrete mushroom shelters :
Neighborhood fence along apartments in disrepair; dated fountain
Athletic field under programmed : detention pond : dated playground equip .;
X 1 X 1 1 1 need ADA path from street to playground and picnic area : connects to Southwest
Rotolo 3 .25 Neighborhood Greenbelt.
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Clayton Elementary School 0 .92 X School (school property)
Flood Middle School 0 .34 X School (school property)
Sinclair Middle School 0 .67 X School (school property) X
TOTAL SCHOOL PARKLAND 1.13
TOTAL ALL PARKLAND 151.55
'Opena>ace
City Center Plaza 3.50 X Visual Green
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Little Dry Creek 14 .20 X Visual Green
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NW Greenbelt 10 .75 Open Space 1
SW Greenbelt 5 .51 Open Space X
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Malley Senior Center 2 .13 X Rec . Center 1 X
Recreation Center 3 .53 X Rec. Center 2 X
TOTAL RECREATION FACILITIES 5.86
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Youth soccer field; playfield for football/soccer practice ; informal backstop ; only
playfield maintained by EPR
One open space rectangular area : may be used for youth soccer , youth
baseball/softball , youth football ; Only the roller hockey rink maintained by EPR
New in-line hockey rink in 2006 ; under utilized handball courts ;
Adjacent to city center ; passive use; fountain ; some turf.
Plaza; water feature ; deteriorating in some places; surfaces and landscaping
need renovation ; in the center of the city .
Steep turf embankments banks ; nice lounging and picnic areas ; irrigated; paved
trail runs the length -does not connect to S . Platte River Trail.
Steep turf embankments ; nice lounging and picnic areas ; irrigated ; asphalt trail ;
scattered benches ; public art on bridge abutments .
Heavily used facility ; nicer facility in Metro area .
Full recreation center w/ leisure pool and competitive lap pool ; full fitness facility .
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removed . There is a fence that separates the
school property from the park property ,
preventing full use of the turf area . As such ,
there is ample opportunity to upgrade the park
facilities and potentially increase the functiona l
park area through utilization of the adjacent
school property .
Barde Park
Barde Park is located between Downing Street
and Lafayette Street , adjacent to Hay
Elementary School. Barde Park is slightly less
than 4 acres in size and contains a multi-
purpose playfield that is used for youth soccer
practices and 2 tennis courts that are rarely
used . There is also an informal backstop
located in the multi-purpose playfield . A
concrete drainage ditch bisects the north side
of the park , and there is only one short, paved
walk connecting Marion Avenue with the
elementary school. There is a playground and
off-street parking lot associated w ith the
elementary school ; however , it is not managed
or maintained by the Parks and Recreat ion
Department. There are 3 high-dens ity
residential development projects proposed for
th is area of the city . With the fruition of these
projects , there will likely be added use at
Romans Park. As such it may be necessary to
upgrade and enhance Barde Park to relieve
some of the pressure on Romans Park.
Bates-Logan Park
Bates-Logan Park is lo ca ted o n Bates Aven ue
near the intersection w ith Loga n Av e nu e .
Bates-Logan is approxim ately 7 acres in size
and contains a basketball court , soccer field ,
playground , backstop for baseball/softball
games , multi-purpose playfield , restrooms ,
picnic shelter, paved walking path , and off-
street parking . The playground equipment and
picnic shelter are old and need to be upgraded .
The east portion of the park is primarily
passive in nature . Although the park is
generally in good conditio_n , im~roveme~ts
could be made in the design to improve its
function , appearance and safety , such as
providing a better relationship be~een the
c ore picnic/play area and the multi -purpose
field , and turning the east side into a native
area . Landscaping throughout the park ,
especially in relation to the parking lot, needs
improvement as well.
Duncan Park
Duncan Park is located in the southeast
portion of the city on Layton Avenue , between
Pennsylvania Street and Pearl Street and
adjacent to the All Souls Catholic School
(leased by the All Souls Catholic Church from
the Englewood School District). Duncan Park
is approximately 4 acres in size and contains a
basketball court , multi-purpose playfield , and
playground. It is also a designated off-leash
dog area . The park lacks an internal paved
walk and is in need of landscaping upgrades
throughout. As Duncan Park is the only park
located in this area of the city , it needs to be
upgraded to include more park-like features ,
including an upgraded playground and some
type of picnic facility . Due to the limited size of
the park and placement of the school in the
center of the park , possible park
enhancements may be limited .
Jason Park
Ja so n Park
Jason Park is located on Jason Street at the
corner of Quincy Avenue . Jason is
approximately 8 acres in size and contains a
basketball court , soccer field , multi-purpose
playfield , baseball/softball field with backstop ,
playground , picnic shelter , restrooms , and off-
street parking . It is also a designated off-leash
dog area and receives a high amount of use
from dog owners . Visitors to the park often
walk its perimeter, hav ing worn an informal
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social path into the turf. This path could be
upgraded to a gravel path and another, more
formal paved path could be added to the
interior of the park to enhance circulation . A
path connection is also need between the
western park gate and Lipan Street. In
general, the park has nice landscaping and
ample passive green space, along with good
street access ; however, certain park features
need to be upgraded . The playground
equipment is old and not safety compliant.
Likewise , the restrooms and picnic area are
not ADA compliant. The picnic shelter also
needs to be replaced with a structure that is
more vandal resistant.
Romans Park
Romans Park is located in northeast
Englewood along Floyd Avenue . Romans
Park is approximately 4 ~ acres in size and
contains a basketball court, 4 tennis courts,
2 playgrounds, a walking path , restrooms, and
a small sitting area with a water feature . The
park also contains 8 unique concrete shelters
designed like mushrooms with benches
underneath . From a practical standpoint, the
mushroom shelters provide little cover from the
elements , but they provide a character that is
unique to Englewood parks . They are enjoyed
by the general public , who sometimes refer to
Romans Park as "Mushroom Park ." Overall ,
Romans Park is heavily used and has
excellent street access due to its linear nature .
However, the playgrounds are not currently
safety compliant and the restrooms are not
ADA compliant. The 4 tenn is courts in the
ce nter are in good condition and heavily-used
by people throughout Englewood, but the~.
divide the park into 2 parts and take up critical
space in an already small park. In the future , if
an opportunity arose to relocate these tennis
courts , it would greatly improve the overall
quality of the park as a neighborhood facility .
The park also lacks a functional, rental picnic
shelter with ADA access from the street.
Generally , there is a lack of benches and trash
receptacles along the path system , and path
access from the street is not ADA compliant as
the entry ramps are too steep . There is also
poor visual separation between the park and
adja cent apartment complex. As
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redevelopment projects occur in the area and
the residential population increases, there will
be additional demands placed on this park as
no other options for park space currently exist.
Romans Park
Rotolo Park
Rotolo Park is located along Huron Street near
the intersection of Stanford Avenue. Rotolo is
approximately 3Y. acres in size and contains a
playground , multi-purpose playfield , backstop
for baseball/softball , and small picnic shelter.
There is ample on-street parking and street
access , however, ADA access is poor. An
ADA compliant path is needed from both
Huron Street and Stanford Avenue to the
playground and picnic shelter . Much of the
lower portion of the park (where the backstop
is located) is in a detention pond . The
playground equipment is rather old and not
safety compliant. Likewise , the p ic nic area is
not currently ADA compliant. There is a
general lack of benches near the playground
and sidewalks . In the past, the park has seen
a high occurrence of vandalism in the form of
cars driving in the detention pond in circular
motions . Currently there are concrete pylons
in place to deter this activity , but they are
unsightly . These could be removed and
replaced with something more visually
appealing . Overall , the park features are
poorly organized , but there is ample
opportunity to upgrade the park facilities and
make it more user-friendly. In addition ,
landscaping throughout the park needs
upgraded as wel l.
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Neighborhood Pocket Parks
Depot Park
Depot Park is located along Dartmouth
Avenue , just across Dartmouth Avenue from
Cushing Community Park , and is
approximately 1 acre in size . Depot Park gets
its name from a historic train depot located on
site . Currently the park is vacant and provides
no functions of a typical city park. Other than a
dirt parking lot, there are no facilities or
amenities . Due to its strategic location on
Dartmouth Avenue and near Santa Fe Drive, it
is a valuable parcel of land owned and
managed by the Parks and Recreation
Department. At such a small size , only limited
park functions are possible . Any future plans
for this site should consider the relocation of
the historic train depot to an alternate location ,
and the transfer of this property to other, more
economically productive uses .
Emerson Park
Emerson Park is located at the intersection of
Bates Avenue and Emerson Street in northeast
Englewood . Emerson is approximately 11/3
acres in size. Other than a few park benches ,
Emerson contains no park facilities or
amenities . Currently Emerson Park has
substantial shaded , passive turf area in
relatively good condition . Although this park
does not offer typical park amenities , it does
provide nearby residents with needed passive
park space in wh ic h to relax .
Clarkson-Amherst Park
Clarkson-A mherst Park is located at t he corner
of Amherst Avenue and Clarkson Street in a
residential neighborhood . The park is
approximately :Y. acre in size and contains no
park facilities or amenities . Currently
Clarkson-Amherst Park has substantial
shaded , passive turf area in relatively good
condition . Although this park does not offer
typical park amenities , it does provide nearby
residents with needed passive park space .
Neighborhood Park Standards
Neighborhood parks should be adequately
sized to provide space for a variety of
activities, and are ideally a minimum of
2 acres. They should be centrally located
within the residential area they serve , and are
often located adjacent to an elementary or
middle school. Programmed sports activities in
neighborhood parks should normally be limited
to practices, as the need to be compatible with
surrounding residential land uses limits the
intensity of use . Exceptions may be necessary
if no other facilities exist , or if the use is not
detrimental to the neighborhood .
While pocket parks supplement the
neighborhood park system and provide visual
relief within the urban landscape , they are not
substitutes for adequately sized neighborhood
parks . In Englewood, these parks are typically
1 acre in size , which often makes them more of
an amenity to the immediate neighbors rather
than the larger neighborhood . They are s im ilar
to ne ighborhood park s, except they offe r on ly a
few ne ighborhood park amen it ies due to the ir
lim ited size . Since the parcels are small , they
have limited use for larger neighborhood
gatherings , youth sports practices , self-
directed activities such as kite-flying , and other
activities that require larger open areas . Table
2 .3 lists the specific standards for
neighborhood parks .
Neighborhood Park Level of Service
Eng lew ood has a total of 10 neig hborhood
parks , 3 of which are small pocket parks .
Combined , these parks total approximately
34 acres and provide a level of service of
1.0 acre per 1 ,000 population based on a
population of 32 , 124 . Belleview , Centenn ial ,
and Cushing Parks also serve neighborhood
park functions for neighborhoods within a one -
half mile radius . When 10 acres of each of
these parks is included in the average , the
effective level of service rises to 2 .0 acres per
1 ,000 population (See Table 2.4).
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Table 2.3. Neighborhood Park Standards
Site Characteristics
Neighborhood 2-10 acres; Provides nearby recreation and leisure Locate adjacent to greenway, 2 to 3 acres/
Park sl ightly opportunities with in walking d istance open space , elementary or 1,000 pop .
smaller size (one-half mile) of residential areas . junior high schools when
maybe Should serve as a common area for possible .
acceptable if neighbors of all ages to gather, socialize
adjacent to and play. Centrally locate within area
other served .
parkland/ Typically would include a paved , multi-
natural purpose area for court games/in-line Accessible via walkway or
areas or skating or two tennis courts , a multi-urban trail.
greenway purpose play field with backstop, play
parks while equipment, ADA accessible trails , and Portions of the site should be
accommo-shaded areas for picn ics and sitting with in relatively flat to accommodate
dating larger a landscaped setting that is a blend of full fields and facility development.
neighbor-irrigation for active uses and xeriscape .
hood park Features such as interpretive signs, water At least half of the park, two
purposes/ bodies, and areas of natural vegetation sides , shall be bordered by a
functions . may also be included where appropriate . street in order to provide easy
In most cases, programmed sports public access, visual
activities should be limited to practices . surveillance and parking .
On -street parki ng is typically adequate , Surrounding the site with the
and separate park ing lots are back property lines of houses
d iscouraged . is strongly discouraged .
School/park facilities include many of the
same neighborhood standards , except
that school/parks should include : game
fields (preferably two), off-street park ing
that is situated for school and park
purposes , and a playground designed for
age groups not served by school
playgrounds .
Pocket Pa rk 2 acres or Serves a neighborhood where Same as those requ ired for Not applicable .
less opportun it ies for a larger park site are neighborhood park . Part of
unavailable . Typically considered to serve neighborhood
residents with in one -quarter mile of the park standards .
park . Due to li mited size , may only
contain a few of the elements typical of a
standard neighborhood park .
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Neighborhood/Pocket Effective Level of
Parks Service
Population *
Existing Developed
Neighborhood/Pocket
Parkland (acres)
Level of Service
Effective Level of Serv ice ***
2005
32 ,124
34 .27
1.0 ac/1 ,000 pop .
2 .0ac/1 ,000 pop .
* Denver Regional Counci l of Governments (DRCOG )
Metro V ision Resource Center , 2005 .
** Includes 10 ac res each of Bellev iew , Centennial , and
Cushing Parks tha t serve ne ighborhood park functi on
to res idents with in '/.-mile rad ius .
All of the neighborhood parks meet the 2-acre
desirable minimum standa rd with the exception
of Baker Park . Th is park is class ified as a
neighborhood park rath e r than a po cket park
because it conta ins amen it ies and features that
are sign ifican t to the large r ne ighborhood
surrounding it. While more acreage and a
larger park area would be ideal , Baker still
provides the northwest area of Englewood w ith
some form of a ne ighborhood park .
Map 3 s hows the 1/2-m il e a nd 1/4 -mile serv ice
area s and level of service (acres of parkland
per 1,000 population) associated with each
developed neighborhood and pocket park .
Service areas around community parks that
can be considered to function as the adjacent
residences ' neighborhood park are also
shown . Ten acres of each community park
were considered as "neighborhood park " for
the purposes of determining the level of
service for the surrounding neighborhoods .
The service areas on Map 3 represent the
immediate ne ig hborhood that has access to
that park without crossing an arterial roadway ,
active rail line , river or other barrier , wh ic h
prevents easy access via walking or by bicycle .
The extent of existing residential development
is generally shown . The population within
each of the service areas was based on the
2000 U.S . Census . The population of census
tracts that were split into two or more service
areas was proportioned based on their
approximate areas . Then the acreage of
neighborhood parkland within that service area
was divided by the population . Some areas
are served by more than one park and have a
higher level of service than homes in other
locations within the same neighborhood that
are not served by more than one park.
Although the City of Englewood is relatively
well covered by the distribution of
neighborhood parks and has a moderate to
high level of service overall, there are several
residential areas that are currently not served
by neighborhood or pocket parks , or that have
relatively low parkland level of service
compared to other neighborhoods . These are
particularly notable in the following
neighborhoods : north of Depot Park and south
of Yale Avenue ; south of Hampden Avenue ,
north of Q ui ncy Avenue , west of Clarkson
Avenue , and east of Broadway Avenue ; and
the two "fingers " west of Federal Boulevard .
Although Baker and Duncan Park serve the
surround ing neighborhoods within 1 /2-mile
radius , the level of service for these parks is
relatively low . Map 3 shows 5 categories of
levels of service that range from 0 .3 acre per
1,000 population to 5 .3 acres or greater per
1,000 population .
Several exist ing d eveloped area s of
Engle wood are undergo ing re developm ent a nd
infill, with new residential units being
constructed in key strategic locations
throughout the city . This future increase in
population presents challenges for providing
adequate parkland because the City of
Englewood is wholly surrounded by developed
communities in each direction , few
developable properties exist within the city,
and no mechanism is in place to fund the
purchase and development of parks to serve
these new residents . Retrofitting and
redesigning existing neighborhood parkland
has the potential , in some instances , to
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enhance the level of service to existing
neighborhoods , such as the areas served by
Baker and Duncan Park. The development
and redesign of key school lands might
increase level of service in these areas as well.
Access to existing neighborhood parks in
underserved areas could also be improved by
enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist connections
across existing barriers . This may be
accomplished through constructing arterial
roadway and railroad grade underpasses ,
enhancing crosswalks , and installing trail
bridges at strategic locations across arterial
roadways and rivers .
Community Parks
Community parks are larger parks that serve
the entire community. They should be
equitably distributed throughout the city and
easily accessible by all residents. Ideally, they
should also be connected via the core
commuter off-street trail system to reduce the
need to drive to the park . Sports complexes
are also often associated with community
parks . These are typically parks or areas of
community parks that have dedicated sport
facilities available for use to the entire
community . While many community parks
contain sports complexes , not all sports
complexes are a part of a community park or
contain park-like facilities . In Englewood , each
existing community park has a different
character. For example , Belleview Park is the
showpiece of the Englewood park system with
a variety of facilities , amenities , and terrain .
Centennial Park is more sports oriented w ith
several athletic amenities , and Cushing Park
possesses numerous historical qualities in
addition to traditional park amenities.
Belleview Park
Belleview Park is located in south Englewood
along Belleview Avenue . Belleview is
approximately 36 acres in size and contains a
lighted baseball/softball field , basketball court,
horseshoe pits , multi-purpose playfield ,
2 playgrounds , 4 tennis courts, 4 picnic
shelters , 3 restrooms , and four off-street
parking lots. The park also contains a
children 's train maintained and operated by the
Lions Club, and a children's farm maintained
and operated by the Parks and Recreation
Department. The area of the park in which
these facilities are located is somewhat small
and rundown and should be expanded and
refurbished. The western portion of the park is
passive in nature and contains a small
gathering area with benches formerly used for
interpretation activities . The western portion of
the park also contains numerous undeveloped
native areas with footpaths that are very
popular with nearby residents. Belleview is
bisected by Big Dry Creek, which has stepping
stones to cross , making it a very popular
attraction for children to play in during summer
months. Running adjacent to Big Dry Creek ,
through the entire length of Belleview Park , is
the paved multi-use Big Dry Creek Trail.
Englewood's first dog park is planned at the
western edge of the park along Windermere
Street, and is anticipated to open in 2006 .
Additionally , adjacent to Belleview Park along
Belleview Avenue is Englewood's newest
recreation facility , Pirates Cove . Pirates Cove
is a multi-use water park that has become one
of the most popular summer destinations for
people of all ages in the Denver metropolitan
area.
While Belleview Park is Englewood 's most
popular park and the crown jewel within the
park system , it is in need of upgrading . Two of
the 3 restrooms are outdated and not ADA
compliant ; likewise, 3 of the 4 rental shelters
are outdated and very prone to vandal ism .
Other amenities , such as the playground and
basketball areas , are in need of upgrading and
redesigning in order to make them more user-
friendly and safe as well as ADA compliant and
accessible . Although the west side of the park
is popular due to its passive nature and native
areas , it is somewhat inaccessible. The only
parking lot on the west side is adjacent to the
Big Dry Creek Trail, near Windermere Street ,
where the proposed dog park will be located .
Visitors must climb a steep embankment with
numerous deteriorating wooden staircases and
railings adjoining the natural trails in order to
access this portion of the park. The only other
access to this side of the park is along the
Belleview Park Trail , a somewhat long walk
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from the east side of the park . Park patrons
who rent the west side picnic shelter can
obtain temporary access via a gate located
along a dirt road off Windermere Street,
although only for set-up and take-down of their
functions . Visitors to the shelter must still
access it via the Belleview Park Trail or from
the lower parking lot along the Big Dry Creek
Trail.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is located in southwest
Englewood along Union Avenue and Decatur
Street in a mixed-use industrial and high
density residential area . The park is bordered
on the north by a scrap yard, on the west by
apartment buildings , on the south by industrial
properties , and on the east by the South Platte
River and Santa Fe Drive . Centennial is
approximately 44 acres in size and contains
3 baseball/softball fields (1 w ith li ghts), a
basketball court , soccer field , playground,
2 picnic she lters , 2 restrooms , 4 park in g lots , a
fishing lake with two piers , and a paved path
around the perimeter of the lake . The South
Platte River is adjacent to the park , and there
is a series of kayak chutes along this section
w ith access from the park . The South Platte
River Tra il runs adjacent to the park along the
east side , and the Centennial Park Trail winds
through the park around the lake . There is also
an undeveloped natural area in the northeast
portion of the park near an "oxbow" that once
connected to the South Platte River, however
th ere are no formal ized trails located here .
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While the area of the park near the Rockies
Fields complex is new , the west side of the
park is in need of upgrading . The restrooms
are outdated and not ADA compliant , and the
picnic shelters are outdated and prone to
vandalism . The playground is also not currently
safety compliant. Portions of the embankment
along the north side of the lake are eroding
from heavy fishing use and will need to be
stabilized . In general , the entire west side of
the park could be redesigned to be more
functional and attractive , including upgraded
landscaping throughout, paving and
landscaping the dirt parking lot in the northwest
corner, and adding benches and shade
structures to the fishing piers . Additionally,
vegetative screening along the north fence line
is needed to provide visual enhancements
from the adjacent scrap yard .
Cushing Park
Cushing Park is centrally located along
Dartmouth Avenue , near the RTD light rail line
and Santa Fe Drive , and in close proximity to
CityCenter Englewood . Residential
development borders Cushing to the east and
the south . Cushing is approximately 11 acres
in size and contains a backstop for
baseball/softball games, basketball court ,
horseshoe pits , shuffleboard courts, 2 picnic
shelters , multi-purpose playfield , playground,
skate park , restrooms , and an off-street
parking lot shared with RTD light rail users .
There is one formal road crossing and one
informal road crossing over Inca Street for
RTD riders to access the light rail station .
Cushing also contains a small pond , small
outdoor amphitheater, and a limited paved
walk . A small portion of Little Dry Creek lies
across Inca Street to the west. The Little Dry
Creek Trail runs through this piece of property ,
underneath Santa Fe Drive where it intersects
with West South Platte River Drive .
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Cushing Lake
Cushing Park is unique in that it is contains
several historical features , including plaques ,
signs , and an amphitheater alluding to the
history of the City of Englewood . Overall ,
Cushing needs to be redesigned and
upgraded . The restrooms , shelters and
playground are outdated and not ADA
compliant. The current landscaping needs to
be upgraded and enhanced , as well as a more
effect ive paved walk established througho ut
the park .
Community Sports Complexes
Hosanna Athletic Complex
The Hosanna Athletic Complex is located
adjacent to the Englewood High School
between Clarkson Street and Logan Street,
j ust south of US 285 . Hosanna is adjacent to
and associated with Englewood High Schoo l,
a nd lie s in a large detention pond below the
level of the school. Hosanna is appro xi mate ly
18 acres in size and conta ins a
baseball/softball field , 2 soccer/football game
fields , 8 tennis courts with lights , restrooms ,
off-street parking , and a concession stand .
The baseball field at Hosanna is the home field
of the high school boy's baseball team ,
although the Parks and Recreation Department
maintains and schedules it for all activities
outside of baseball season . The Englewood
School District maintains the tennis courts .
The Little Dry Creek greenbelt borders the
complex to the north and contains Little Dry
Creek , the Little Dry Creek Trail , and scattered
p ic n ic tables . While overall Hosanna is in
good condition , access to the complex is very
limited , with fencing around its entirety and
only one entrance from the west parking lot
that is not clearly marked . Hosanna is
bounded on the east and west by scattered
residential development , on the north by
commercial development, and on the south by
the high school , which prevents easy visibility
from adjacent streets. The complex does not
provide any typical park amenities in an area of
the city that is deficient of adequate
neighborhood parkland . As Hosanna sits in a
residential area that is not served by a
ne ighborhood park , options for upgrading the
park in conjunction with Little Dry Creek
Greenway to provide these needed amenities
should be fully explored .
Miller Field
Miller Field is located in central Englewood ,
encompassing one city block between Elati
Street and Cherokee Street on the west and
east , and lth ica Avenue and Jefferson Avenue
on the north and south . It is bounded on all
s ides by mixed development of both res identia l
and commercial uses . M iller Field is
approximately 6 acres in size and conta ins
2 skinned baseball /softball fields , 2 turf
baseball/softball fields , and an off-street
parking lot. On the northern edge of the park
along lthica Avenue , there is a small passive ,
shaded turf area . Additionally , there is a
build ing on the park s ite formerly used by
Englewood Safety Services , which is closed to
the publi c . Wh ile Miller Field is functional in its
cu rrent ro le as a baseba ll/softball comple x,
improvements to the area could be made to
provide a neighborhood park in an area of the
city that is deficient of neighborhood parkland .
As this is the only park area serving the entire
residential area to the south until Jason Park ,
upgrades are necessary.
Community Park Standards
Community parks should be adequately sized
to accommodate a variety of diverse activities ,
including passive uses . They are ideally 25 to
100 acres in size , and often combine
developed parkland for self-directed or
programmed activities (festivals ,
performances . fitness trails , sports fields and
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courts , picn ic shelters , etc.) w ith natural areas
or other interesting elements (water features ,
forests or gardens). They should be centrally
located and accessible to everyone in the
community. An off-street tra il system should
also be connected to community parks ,
allowing for access not reliant on automobiles .
Table 2.5 lists the specific standards fo r
community parks .
Community Park Level of Service
Englewood has a total of 3 community parks
and 2 sports complexes . Combined , these
parks total approximately 115 acres and
provide a level of service of 3.6 acres per
1,000 population based on a population of
32 ,124 (See Table 2.6).
Table 2.6. Existing Community Park Level of
Service
Communtty Effective Level of
Parks Service
Population •
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Commun ity Parkland
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Level of Service
2005
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Field
All three of the community pa rks meet the
25-acre desirable minimum standard with the
exception of Cushing Park. This park is
classified as a community park rather than a
neighborhood park because it contains
amenities and features that are significant to
the larger community . While more acreage
and a larger park area would be ideal , Cushing
does provide the City of Englewood with
unique attributes , including its unique history , a
skate park , and a central location close to the
Little Dry Creek Trail , the South Platte River
Trail , and the RTD light rail system .
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Map 4 shows a 1 Yz-mile service area for each
developed community park , which illustrates
their relatively even distribution throughout the
city . Planned residential development in the
northeast portion of the city would likely place
added pressure on Cushing Park , which is
already somewhat unders ized . However, the
redesign and retrofit of Cushing Park , Hosanna
Athletic Complex , and Miller Field would
address this issue . Because community parks
are considered citywide destinations , the
service areas span arterial roadways and other
barriers ; however, providing easy pedestrian
and bicycle access is strongly encouraged .
The City is currently working to provide better
trail links to community parks .
Expenditures for Parklands
The City currently spends approximately
$3 , 160 per acre annually to maintain
developed parklands , which includes pocket,
neighborhood and community parks . Other
communities in the Rocky Mountain reg ion
have reported typ ical maintenance costs of
between $3 ,000 and $4 ,000 per acre w ithout
considering the cost for irrigat ion water 1
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Developed parks that have large turf grass
areas and trees are less expensive per acre
than pocket parks and visual green spaces ,
wh ich require maintenance equ ipment to be
moved from s ite to site , hand weeding , and
mowing by hand or with smaller riding mowers
that are less effic ient. It is estimated that
pocket park s co st approx imate ly 30 % mo re
than large r pa rks to m ainta in .
Open Spa ce A reas
Open space areas and corr idors protect
natural values on smaller parcels of land and
provide opportunities for trail and habitat
connections . The degree to which each area
is "natural " depends upon its size ,
configuration , location , and level of use , all of
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Table 2.5 Community Park Standards
ClaHlflcatlon Purpose/Function Site Characteristics
Community Park 25-100 Provides opportunities for community-Portions of the site should be 3 to 5 acres
acres wide activities and facilities . Should relatively flat to accommodate / 1,000 pop.
maintain a balance between fields and facility development if
programmed sports facilities and other the park site allows. Special site
community activity areas, such as features, such as streams, lakes,
urban forests, gardens, historic forests, rock outcrops, historic or
features, water features, performance archaeological sites and other
areas, festival spaces, plazas, etc., and interesting elements may add to
have features that appeal to the the unique character of the park .
broader community .
Ideally, will have good access
Sports complexes are not complete from a collector or arterial street.
community parks as they are very
special-purpose . However, they Direct access to primary
contribute to the overall level of service community trail system desirable.
for community parks . See definition
below.
Community parks should generally be
located to provide all residents access
to a community park within 1-2 miles
of their home . Community parks may
also serve as the local neighborhood
park for residential areas within Y. mile .
Sports Complex Varies Provides opportunities for community-Majority of site should be Part of
wide programmed and self-directed relatively flat to accommodate community
sports, such as baseball , softball, sports fields . park level of
soccer, tennis, in-line hockey, and service
skateboarding in higher intensity use Locate away from residential standard .
facilities . Limited areas for passive areas to avoid traffic , light and
recreation uses and other features that noise conflicts .
appeal to the broader community.
Strategically locate to fill service gaps
for special ized sports facilities .
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which influence its ability to function in a native
state. Open space areas and corridors are
frequently located along stream corridors and
provide opportunities for nature-oriented
outdoor recreation, which often contain a multi-
purpose trail or segment of a trail system.
Natural areas are one type of open space with
management emphasis placed on habitat and
natural resource protection, with some public
access. These properties may be in a narrow
corridor configuration or exist as larger pieces
of land . The city currently is targeting
preservation of open space natural areas along
the South Platte River to create a contiguous
open space corridor that links through the
Denver metro area. There are no set site
characteristics of natural areas and corridors,
however limited areas of the site can be
dedicated to park-like uses and contain park-
like amenities, such as trails, benches, picnic
sites, and environmental interpretation and
education areas. As natural areas and
corridors are usually provided for when
available and do not specifically serve park
functions, there is no set level of service.
Table 2.7 lists standards and characteristics of
open space.
Greenbelts are a second type of open space.
Greenbelts currently exist in two locations in
Englewood : along Harvard Gulch in the
northwest and along a drainage path in a
southeast alignment between Rotolo Park and
Delaware Street.
Northwest Greenbelt
The Northwest Greenbelt is located in
northwest Englewood between Zuni Street and
the South Platte River. It is approximately
10. 75 acres in size and contains a parking
area, playground, and backstop for informal
baseball/softball games. It is also bisected by
an intermittent stream and has the Northwest
Greenbelt/Harvard Gulch Trail running its
length . There are steep embankments along
both sides of the majority of the greenbelt
leading down to the stream. Currently the turf
along the greenbelt is irrigated and mowed .
While the mowed turf offers an orderly, clean
look, it also presents an undue maintenance
burden in light of the fact that much of the
greenbelt is not frequently used . Discontinuing
the irrigation and mowing of those sections that
do not provide active uses, such as the
backstop or playground, and returning them to
native vegetation would reduce the
maintenance burden and provide a more
natural landscape for the area.
Southwest Greenbelt
The Southwest Greenbelt is located in south-
central Englewood between the southeast
corner of Rotolo Park at Huron Street and
Delaware Street. It is approximately
5.51 acres in size and contains picnic tables
and the Southwest Greenbelt Trail. An
intermittent stream also bisects the greenbelt.
There are steep embankments along both
sides of the majority of the greenbelt leading
down to the stream . Currently the turf along the
greenbelt is irrigated and mowed . While the
mowed turf presents an orderly, clean look, it
also presents an undue maintenance burden in
light of the fact that much of the greenbelt is
not frequently used . Discontinuing the
irrigation and mowing of those sections that do
not provide active uses (such as picnic tables)
and returning them to native vegetation would
reduce the maintenance burden and provide a
more natural landscape for the area .
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ClaHlflcatlon
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Visual Green
Spaces
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Varies
PurpoN/Functlon
Protects natural values on
smaller parcels . Often
located along stream
corridors . Provides
opportunities for nature-
oriented, outdoor recreation ,
which may include multi-
purpose trails .
Provides linear corridors for
trail connections through the
city.
Strategically located and
highly visible natural or
manicured lands that
contribute significantly to the
visual quality of the overall
community, not just a specific
neighborhood . May have little
or no public access or
recreational activities . May
contain sculpture or other
forms of art .
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Emphasis on resource No LOS standard .
protection or preservation with
some public access provided .
Limited site area can be
dedicated to park-like uses,
such as roads, parking areas,
trails , environmental
education/interpretive areas,
picnic sites, and visitor support
facilities .
Typically along urban drainage No LOS standard
ways . Minimum corridor width
desired is 150' to provide
adequate width for trail , native
landscaping and buffers from
adjacent development. May
include some developed park-
like landscaping in high use
areas .
May be part of a larger public No LOS standard .
project (e .g . arterial streetscape
or public building landscape).
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Visual Green Spaces (VGS) are P• J S
that form vegetative islands that brec:1" up the
atmosphere of congestion in densely urban
areas and provide a space for compatible
forms of quiet recreation . Their primary
purpose is to enhance community aesthetics
and, as such , should be located in visually
accessible areas . No level of service for VGS
area has been calculated nor is it desired ,
because these types of areas are dependent
upon the neighborhood character and do not
often provide for typical park functions .
There are currently two properties that total
approximately 18 acres , which are classified as
Visual Green Spaces .
Little Dry Creek
Little Dry Creek is located in two areas of
central Englewood and the Little Dry Creek
alignment. The first parcel is located between
East South Platte River Drive and South Inca
Street , j ust across from Cushing Park . The
second parcel is located between West
Hampden Avenue and South Clarkson Street.
Little Dry Creek is approximately 14.20 acres
and contains picnic tables , benches , a plaza ,
water features , and the Little Dry Creek Trail.
Currently the turf along Little Dry Creek is
irrigated and mowed . Portions of Little Dry
Creek are deteriorated , and much of the
s urfaces , walls , and landscaping are in need of
renovat ion . Access to portions of Little Dry
Creek is also proh ibit ive ; opt ions to improve
t h is s hou ld be e xp lo re d thro ug h work ing wit h
neighboring landowners .
While the Little Dry Creek Trail offers a needed
off-street bike and pedestrian route through the
center of the city , there are a few critical links
that have not yet been constructed . A link is
needed to connect the two parcels of Little Dry
Creek , and a connection is needed between
Little Dry Creek and Englewood CityCenter. A
bike and pedestrian bridge is also needed to
connect Little Dry Creek to an existing
trailhead at Dartmouth Avenue and West
South Platte River Drive . along the South
P latte R iver Tra il.
CityCenter Plaza
CityCenter Plaza is located adjacent to the
Englewood Civic Center and is part of the
larger Englewood CityCenter project.
CityCenter Plaza is one of the focal points of
the Englewood CityCenter project and provides
a small , pleasant, park-like setting in the
middle of the development. CityCenter Plaza
has a small turf area along with a central
fountain and the CityCenter Amphitheater ,
which hosts events throughout the summer
including Englewood's own Sounds of Summer
Concert series , KidStage performances , and
many other musical and dramatic
performances . CityCenter Plaza is
approximately 3.5 acres in size .
a. Trails
Although the City of Englewood has not
adopted specific standards for trails , it has
identified specific goals and objectives in the
2003 Englewood Comprehensive Maste r Pla n ,
emphasizing the need for a system of
"continuous connections between parks ,
recreationa l facilities , natural open spaces , as
well as urban centers , schools , and
transportation links through pedestrian and
bicycle trails , easements , and greenbelts".
The city has also developed a Master Bicycle
Plan that serves as an addendum to the 2003
Englewood Comprehensive Plan . In add it ion
to on-street bike lanes and routes , part of th e
Bicycle Master Plan illustrates the ex isting an d
proposed f utu re tra ils that a re e as il y available
for use by Englewood residents . Regional
trails are those that cross severa l municipal
boundaries , serve the greater Denver
metropolitan area including Englewood , and
are maintained by several jurisdictiona l
authorities . Local trails are those that exist
primarily within t he City of Englewood and are
intended primarily for use by Englewood
residents . Local trails may , however, extend
outside of the city limits and maintenance for
these trails might be shared with other
municipalities . Both regional and local tra ils
exist with in the City of Englewood and have
been primarily developed along water and
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drainage ways . The city has also identified
numerous on-street bicycle routes. These
routes will be evaluated as part of this plan in
terms of their ability to provide connections to
park and recreation amenities throughout the
city .
Regional Trails
South Platte River Trail
The South Platte River Trail consists of a large
part of the Colorado trail system and
essentially bisects the entire Denver
metropolitan area . The trail follows the river's
alignment and originates at Waterton Canyon ,
where the river leaves the foothills. It then
flows onto the plains and continues north
through the metropolitan region to the City of
Brighton . The trail, also known as the Mary
Carter Greenway , passes through the two
western fingers of Englewood , the Eng lewood
Municipal Golf Course , and flanks the
remainder of Englewood 's western boundary.
The portions of the trail within the vicinity of the
C ity of Englewood total approximately
6 .5 m il es.
South Platte River Trail
High Line Cana/
The High Line Canal Trail follows a
meandering path to the south and east of the
City of Englewood, originating in Highlands
Ranch and ending near Buckley Air Force
Base in the City of Aurora . Although no
portions of the trail exist within the City of
Englewood , it is in close proximity and
available for recreational use by Englewood
re id nts . The portions of the trail within the
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vicinity of the City of Eng lewood total
approximately 15 miles .
Bear Creek Trail
The Bear Creek Trail connects to the South
Platte River Trail just north of the Englewood
Municipal Golf Course , and extends west to
the Town of Morrison. The portions of the trail
within the vicinity of the City of Englewood total
approximately 2 .5 miles.
Local Trails
Little Dry Creek Trail
The Little Dry Creek Trail begins at
approximately the 3700 block of Clarkson
Street and follows the Little Dry Creek
alignment to the City Market Place where that
portion of the trail ends. The trail then picks up
again 011 the west side of Elati Street just north
of Floyd Avenue , and extends to East South
Platte River Drive . There is a trailhead on
West Platte River Drive and Dartmouth
Avenue . A critical missing link along the trail is
a pedestrian crossing over the South Platte
River from East South Platte River Drive to the
trailhead at Dartmouth Avenue and West
South Platte River Drive . The Little Dry Creek
Trail does not currently have an off-street
connection with Englewood CityCenter and the
Little Dry Creek Trail segment in Cushing Park .
The trail within the City of Englewood totals
approximately 1.5 miles .
Big Dry Creek Trail
The Big Dry Creek Trail begins at Lehow
Avenue near Progress Park and follows the
Big Dry Creek alignment unde r Belleview
Avenue and th rou gh Belle vie w Park. It then
passes under Santa Fe Drive to a pedestrian
bridge that spans the South Platte River and
connects to the South Platte River Trail. There
are long-term plans for the Big Dry Creek Trail
to eventually conn ect w ith th e H ighl ine Ca nal
Trail sou th of th e ci ty . Th e Big Dry Creek Trail
within the City of En g lewood totals
approximately 1.5 miles .
Southwest Greenbelt Tra il
The Southwest Greenbelt Trail originates at
Rotolo Park at Huron Street north of Stanford
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Avenue, and follows a drainage in a
southwestern alignment ending at Delaware
Street south of Stanford Avenue. The
Southwest Greenbelt Trail totals approximately
1/3 of a mile.
Southwest Greenbelt Trail
Northwest Greenbelt/West Harvard Gulch
Trail
The Northwest Greenbelt/West Harvard Gulch
Trail originates in the City of Denver at Federal
Boulevard , and follows the Harvard Gulch
alignment where it enters the City of
Englewood at Zuni Street. It then continues on
to Raritan Street where it ends. The City of
Denver and the City of Englewood are
currently working together to extend the trail
from Raritan Street to the east to connect with
the South Platte River Trail. The Northwest
Greenbelt/West Harvard Gulch Trail within the
City of Englewood totals approximately ~ mile .
The portion of the trail within the City of Denver
also totals approximately ~ m il e .
Ce ntennial Park Trail
The Centennial Park Trail circumnavigates the
lake in Centennial Park and connects with the
South Platte River Trail in two locations. The
total length of the trail is approximately 1 mile .
Belleview Park Trail
The Belleview Park Trail meanders though
Belleview Park and provides access to the
lightly used west side passive area . The total
length of the trail within the park is
approximately ~ mile.
C. Exl&t11119 School Dls1alct and
~ullt Racnlallon
Faclltlas
The city has an informal joint use agreement
with the Englewood School District to share
use of each others facilities for programming of
certain sports and activities . Priority for use of
school facilities is given to school needs first ,
then to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Likewise, priority for use of Parks Department
facilities is first given to Parks and Recreation
Department programming , then to school
needs. The school gyms are used by the city
and non-profit recreation providers for
basketball, volleyball , and other indoor court
games .
The following schools have specific facilities
that are maintained by the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Clayton Elementary School
Clayton Elementary School is located in south -
central Englewood on Tufts Avenue between
Fox Street and Delaware Street. The Parks
and Recreation Department maintains the
youth soccer field and multi-purpose playfield
with backstop , which covers approximately
0 .92 acre . Other facilities at the site
maintained by the school district include
2 basketball courts , a multi -purpose play court ,
and playgrounds .
Flood Middle School
Fl ood Mid d le School is located in north-central
Englewood on Kenyon Avenue , just south of
US Highway 285. The Parks and Recreation
Department maintains the in-line hockey rink ,
which covers approximately 0 .34 acre . Other
facilities at the site maintained by the school
district include a large multi-pu rpose playfield
with backs top available for you th soccer, youth
baseball/softball , or youth football.
Si nc l air Middle Sc hool
Sinclair Middle School is located in south
Englewood along Chenango Avenue and
Acoma Street, just west of Broadway Avenue.
The Parks and Recreation Department
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maintains the tennis courts, handball courts,
and in-line hockey rink, which all cover
approximately 0.67 acre. Other facilities at the
site maintained by the school district include
2 youth soccer fields and a multi-purpose
playfield .
Other Englewood schools where facilities are
used but not maintained by the city include
Bishop Elementary School, Charles Hay
Elementary School, Cherrelyn Elementary
School, Maddox Elementary School, and
Englewood High School.
Additionally, a few parks within the system are
adjacent to and share school property. These
include the Hosanna Athletic Complex, Barde
Park, Duncan Park, and Baker Park located
next to Colorado's Finest Alternative High
School. Of these , the city only maintains the
actual parkland and selected recreation
facilities associated with these parks, and not
any school facilities or property.
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The City of Englewood cooperates with and, in
some instances, facilitates the use of public
lands and facilities by non-profit organizations,
including the Englewood Youth Sports
Association (EYSA) and the Englewood
Soccer Association (ESA). These non-profit
organizations provide recreational and athletic
programs that supplement the programs
provided by the city . The recreational and
athletic programs offered by these
organizations are summarized in Chapter
Three .
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Chapter Three -Issues and
Needs Analysis
This chapter documents the issues and needs
that influence the type and number of parks and
recreational facilities that are needed in the
community. Areas of the community that do not
have convenient , safe access to neighborhood
and community parks were identified in Chapter
Two. This chapter includes population and
growth projections , demographic
characteristics , and locations of planned
residential growth , which will directly affect the
locations and quantities of additional parklands ,
amenities , and sports facilities . Peer
communities were also surveyed to determine
the levels of service they provide for parkland
and common recreational facilities . This
database serves as a benchmark when
determining the levels of serv ice that are
appropriate for Englewood.
Recreational preferences and the level of
demand for additional parks and recreationa l
opportunities are also addressed in th is
chapter. Pertinent information from national
databases on recreation participation levels and
data from the Colorado SCORP 2003-2007
have been considered . In October 2005 a
formal community-wide mail back survey was
conducted by Left Brain Concepts , Inc ., a
Denver based research and consulting firm , to
measure satisfaction levels , identify what
people do in parks , and determ ine what
fac ilities o r amen ities they bel ieve there sh ould
be m o re of in pa rks. Add iti o nally, interviews
were conducted with representatives of other
public and non-profit recreation providers in
Englewood and included the Englewood School
District (ESD), the Englewood Youth Sports
Association (EYSA), and the Englewood Soccer
Association (ESA).
The results of this analysis are summarized at
the end of the chapter.
A. Population and Demographic
Characteristics
In 2005 , the City of Englewood had a
population of 32 , 1241 with a very modest
growth rate of 0 .2% annually. By comparison ,
Arapahoe County, in which Englewood lies , has
a growth rate of 1. 7% annually . The average
household size for the City of Englewood was
2 .14 people , which is somewhat lower than the
Arapahoe County average of 2 .53 .
Approximately 20% 2 of the population is under
the age of 18, with 11% age 5 to 14 -the
predominant age of children who are most
active in programmed recreational sports
leagues . Twenty-six percent (26%) of
households have children under the age of 18 .
Fourteen percent (14%) of the total population
in Englewood is age 65 or older. Twenty-six
percent (26%) are age 20 to 34 , and 38% are
age 35 to 64 . Table 3 .1 illustrates these
numbers in detail.
The population of Englewood is also ag ing . By
the year 2030 there will be more Americans
over age 65 (20% of the total population) than
under age 18 3• Programs and facilities in parks
will need to adjust to meet the needs of an
active , yet less mobile and athletic clientele .
Being physically active is key in maintaining
independence and a high quality of life . In
general , peop le become less physically active
as they get older; nearly 40% of people over the
age of 55 report no lei s ure -time physical
a ct iv ity. Cha lle ng ing exe rc ise s and physica l
activities, done reg u larly, ca n help many older
adults improve their health, even when done at
a moderate level 4
•
The ethnic makeup of Englewood is somewhat
less diverse than state and regional averages ,
with whites comprising 87 .8% of the population .
Approximately 13 .1 % of the population report
'Denver Re ional Council of Governments (ORCOG),
January 17 , 2006 .
2 US Census Bureau , Census 2000 .
3 US Adm inistration on Aging , website accessed January
2006 .
• National Institute on Aging -Exercise : A Gu ide from the
National Institute on Aging , 2001 .
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Table 3 .1 Englewood Age Distribution
some level of Latino descent , while only 2 .1 %
report American Indian descent and 2 . · %
report Asian descent; 1.8% of the total
population in Englewood is African American.
Changes in diversity should be monitored over
time to determine if changes in culturally-related
programs or facility design based on ethnic
preferences and culture should be made .
B. Development Patterns
Since Englewood is surrounded on all sides by
fully developed communities , most of the city 's
growth is occurring as infill or redevelopment in
existing areas. Potential new developments
that are currently in the planning stages are
described below with information provided by
the City of Englewood Commun ity Development
Department.
Denver Seminary Site
The former Denver Seminary site will be a
mixed -use development located in the
northeast area of the city , with up to 350 for-
sale residential units and approximately 65 ,000
square feet of commercial space . The
approximate cost per unit has yet to be
determ ined ; however, it is likely to be a higher-
e nd re sidentia l deve lopment targeted toward
buyers 4 5 ye ars o f age and olde r. When fully
occupied, this project will provide housing for an
additional 700 people who will need parks and
recreation services . Ground breaking is
expected to occur in the spring of 2006 .
Masonic Temple Site
This development is likely to be a mixed-use
development associated with Swedish Medical
Center. The site is located near the area of Old
Hampden Avenue and Logan Street in north-
central Englewood . The development is slated
to replace an existing former school building,
and will contain a few floors of office space and
two floors of residential housing. The target
market for the residential units will most likely
be staff and employees of Swedish Med ical
Center; however , the exact number and cost of
the units is not yet known .
Englewood Parkway and South Acoma
Street Site
There are two potential mixed-use development
projects planned for this site, located in north-
central Englewood just west of South Broadway
Street. One development will have up to
89 units of residential housing with 30,000
square feet of commercial space . The second
development will have up to 69 units of
residential housing with 27 ,000 feet of
commercial space. Together, these
developments will provide housing for an
add it ional 300 people . The likely target market
will be young professionals looking for easy
access to downtown Denver. The specific cost
of the units is not yet known , but it is anticipated
to be a higher-end project. It is hoped that this
project will serve as an impetus for
redevelopment in the area between downtown
Englewood and Englewood CityCenter.
US 285 and South Pennsylvania Street
Site
T here is a developme nt in th e early stages of
planning slated for the area of US 2 8 5 and
South Pennsylvania Street in north-central
Englewood . It is anticipated that this project will
be a senior housing development with up to
60 residential units . Although no costs have
been determined for the units at t his time, it is
anticipated they w ill be listed for-sale at fair
market value .
Bate s Station LRT S ite
Future projections anticipate that there will be a
large mixed-use development built near the
planned Light Rail Transit Bates Station located
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hght rail line . Although no specific development
plans have been submitted to the city at this
time , community planners anticipate there will
be as many as 400 for-sale residential units
as~ociated ~ith this project over a 1 O to 15-year
bu1ldout horizon . The project will most likely be
targeted towards young professionals and
e~pty nesters looking for ready access to light
rail. Voters approved funding for the Fas Tracks
initiative in 2004 and construction on the Bates
Station is slated to begin sometime in 2007 .
All the potential developments described above
are generally located in north Englewood along
the US Highway 285/0ld Hampden Avenue
corridor -east of Santa Fe Drive and west of
University Boulevard . Existing resident ial areas
with no access to parks were identified in
Chapter Two on Map 3 . As is shown , the US
285 and Old Hampden Avenue corridor already
lacks adequate parklands for residents . With
an average household size of 2 .14 , the 968
known potential housing units in th is area
tr~ns lates into an add itional 2 ,072 peop le who
will ~eed access to parks in the future . Already
lacking adequate park access , the addition of
more than 2 ,072 people along th is corridor will
create pressure for additional parkland .
Obtaining adequately s ized parks to meet the
needs of both current and additional res idents
has_ been and will continue to be a challenge ,
as little ~acant land ex ists that is large enough
for a neighborhood park . Land in the ex ist ing
developed areas of the city is also bec om ing
ve ry expens ive as the dem an d for developable
residential land increases .
Based on estimates provided by the City of
Englewood Department of Public Works , the
utility system within the city can accommodate
a buildout of approximately 50,000 total
residents , which is approximately 18 ,000 more
people than today. Although no timeframe has
been identified for this ultimate buildout,
locations and sizes of parks to serve the
existing and future needs of the community
should be considered . Englewood should also
determine whether or not it is economically
viable to acquire parkland now and maintain it
for future development for these potential
residents .
C. Peer Community Comparisons
Commu~i~ies that were considered "peer"
communities were identified and contacted to
solicit information regarding the acres of parks
and numbers of recreational sports facilities
they provide to their residents . This database
serves as a benchmark when determining
levels of service that are appropriate for
Englewood . Communities along the Colorado
Front Range that were compared include Fort
Collins (pop . 126,903), Westminster (pop .
105 , 177), Arvada (pop . 103 ,004), Longmont
(80 ,612), Fort Lupton (7,111), Windsor
(12,711), Loveland (57,485), Wheat Ridge
(31,869), Lakewood (143 ,611), Broomfield
(47 ,500), Golden (17 ,731), and Greeley
(85 ,887). All of these communities reported
only their city residents in the data and not the
larger surrounding population they may also
serve .
Table 3 .2 lists the average number of facil it ies
provided by the 12 other communities and
indicates the amount of developed parkland
they provide , as well as the parkland standard
they have adopted when available (refer to the
append ix for the complete table ).
The C ity of Englewood has a lower level of
serv ice t han average for soccer field s w ith
perman e nt goa ls . Th e ci t ies that are keep ing
up with demands in their own commu nities are
providing a level of service of approximately
1 field per 3,500 to 4000 residents . Englewood
has a level of service of approximately 1 field
per 6,498 residents . However , there are
2 fields with permanent goals at Sinclair Middle
School that are programmed and utilized by the
Englewood Soccer Association (ESA), yet they
are not maintained by the Department of Parks
and Recreation . When these fields are factored
into the average, the level of service for soccer
fields in Englewood rises to 1 field for every
4 ,061 residents , which is very close to average .
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Table 3.2. Summary of Community Comparisons
Soccer Fields/Po ulatlon
Football Fields/Po ulatlon
Football/Soccer Fields/Po ulatlon
Baseball/Softball Fields/Po ulatlon
Outdoor Basketball Courts/Po ulatlon
Tennis Courts/Po ulatlon
Pools/Po ulatlon
Ice Rinks/Po ulatlon
Skateboard Parks/Po ulatlon
Community Park
Developed
Developed Park/Population
Parkland Standard
Neighborhood Park
Developed
Developed Park/Population
Parkland Standard
Area Maintained
rounds and facilities maintained b the Park
Annual Park Operation & Maintenance Budget
(for parks. streetscapes , public grounds and
fa ci lities maintained by Park Department)
• Level of service is 1 :4 ,061 when school facilities are included
• Includes 10 acres each of Belleview , Centennial , and Cushing
Parks that serve neighborhood park functions .
1:3 517
1:10,314
1:3,153
1:3,134
1:4,997
1:3 818
1:20,232
1:61 457
1:32 974
1:28,363
1:47,145
166 acres
2.4 acres/1000
5 .1 acres/1000
188 acres
2.8 acres/1000
3 .0 acres/1000
519 acres
$3 ,111 ,979
$45.56 per
resident
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1:6,4981
None
1:6,498
1:2,499
1:4,061
1:1 805
1:16246
None
1:32,124
1:16,246
1:32,124
115 acres
3 .6 acres/1000
33 acres
1.9 acres/1000*
557 acres
$1 ,759 ,758
$54.16 per
resident
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There are also multi-purpose playfields without
goals at Duncan , Rotolo , Barde, and Belleview
Parks that are used for soccer practice .
The level of service for football fields is also
lower than other communities, as Englewood
does not have any fields dedicated solely to
football. Most programmed football within
Englewood utilizes existing soccer fields at
Hosanna Athletic Complex and Sinclair Middle
School. If these are treated as joint use fields
for football, the level of service is 1 field for
every 6,498 people , slightly above the average
for other communities . Englewood also does
not have an ice rink; therefore, the level of
service for this facility is 0 . There are ice rinks
in other nearby communities available for use
by Englewood residents . As such , consideration
for constructing an ice rink in the city should be
weighed carefully against other more pressing
needs within the commun ity. Englewood 's level
of service for baseball/softball fields , tennis
courts , gymnasiums , pools, skate parks and in -
line hockey rinks is among the highest of all
communities compared .
For total developed community and
neighborhood parkland , Englewood is
somewhat lower than the average of other
communities . This is due in large part to the fact
that Englewood is fully developed and
surrounded on all sides by other developed
communities . Options for acquiring new
parkland to increase the level of serv ice are
severely limited at th is time be cau se of the lack
of undeveloped propert ies . Howeve r, the level
of se rv ice fo r bo t h community an d
neighborhood parkland is comparable to that of
other communities . The level of service for
community parks in Englewood is 3.6 acres for
every 1,000 people compared to 2 .4 acres for
every 1,000 people in other communities . The
level of service for neighborhood parkland in
Englewood is 1.9 acres for every 1,000 people
compa red to 2.8 acres for every 1,000 people
on other communities . Ten acres each of
Belleview, Cushing , and Centennial Community
Parks are included in the neighborhood park
level of service analysis because these parks
serve neighborhood park functions to those
res idents within ~-mile radius . This acreage is
not , however, added to the total neighborhood
park acreage in the interest of not counting it
twice .
Englewood has a somewhat smaller overall
park maintenance budget than other
communities , which is due in large part to
Englewood's smaller population . When
compared another way , Englewood spends
more money per resident on parkland
maintenance than the average of the other
communities surveyed .
D. National Recreation
Participation Trends
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
(SGMA) has commissioned an annual mail
survey of American households to determine
what activities they participate in at least one
time per year. Approximately 15 ,000 completed
mail surveys are received and responses are
balanced to reflect U.S . Census parameters for
age , gender, race , household income , and
geographic region . The responses reflect
people age 6 and above . The last few SGMA
surveys have been more comprehensive than
previous years ; therefore , benchmark data is
not available for many of the categories .
As shown in Table 3.3, the most popular activity
is recreational swimm ing , followed by walking ,
free weights , biking , fishing , hiking , and
running/jogging . Many activities have seen a
de cli ne in total nu mb ers ove r the pa st 12 ye ars ,
including many of the organized team sports .
However, three relatively new activities have
made large gains in popularity -in-line roller
skating , free weight use , and mountain biking .
Data was not available by region , but it is likely
that moun tain biking involves a larger
percentage of t he po pula tion in this region than
nationally .
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Table 3.3. Total National Participants by Activity
-All Ages
Per, Prit 2004
Act1v1ty Ch,llHJP S111, (' P,Htl< 1p;111h
1987 (111 1 000 s)
Recreational swimming Na 95,268
Recreational walking Na 92 ,677
Free weights + 131° 52 ,056
Recreational bicvclina Na 52,021
Fishing -18% 47,906
Fitness walking +48% 40,299
Dav hikina Na 39 ,334
Runnina/ioaaina 0% 37,310
Basketball -4% 34 ,223
Golf -2% 25,723
Vollevball -38% 22,216
Tennis -13% 18,346
In -line roller skating + 270% 17,348
Football Na 16,436
Softball -24% 16,324
Soccer +3% 15,900
Horseback ridina Na 14,695
Yoaa Na 12,414
Skateboarding -3% 10,592
Baseball -36% 9 ,694
Artificial wall climbing Na 7 ,659
Mountain biking + 253% 5 ,334
Sports Part ici pat ion Trend s 2004 , Sports Res earch Partne rs hip,
Ap ril 200 5.
According to a 1997 SGMA report5, the most
popular sports for youth based on "frequent"
participation are :
Table 3.4 . Total National "frequent" Youth
Participants
Nu111h,•r of
A, t1v1ty P,Hl1< 1p,rr1ts
Ill US (Ill 1 000 ~I
6,971
5 ,229
3 ,591
3,590
3,022
2,824
2 ,717
52+ da s/ ear 2,079
2,021
5 Sporting Good Manufacturer's Assoc,allon , study conducted
annually by American Sports Data , Inc 1997 .
Seven of the 10 most popular activities are
team oriented ; 8 of the 10 require specialized
outdoor facilities . More recent data is not
publicly available from this organization , but
since 1997 when this study was conducted , it is
well known in the parks and recreation industry
that interest in in-line skating , skateboarding ,
and rock climbing has increased dramatically,
and lacrosse and bmx/hill jump biking is
emerging in popularity.
E. State of Colorado Recreation
Trends and Issues
According to the Colorado SCORP 2003-2007,
94% of the population in Colorado engages in
some form of outdoor recreation . Table 3 .5
shows both the percentage and actual numbers
of participants for a variety of activity types
among Colorado residents .
Table 3.5. Participation by Type of Outdoor
Activity among Colorado Residents
Act1v1ty Percent M1ll1011s of
Typ<' P,1rt1c1pzit111q P,1rt1c1pzi11h
2003 2003
Outdoor recreation 94 .38 3 .13
participant
T ra il/st reeUroad 87 .35 2 .90
activities
Individual sports 33 .41 1 .11
Team soorts 24 .52 0 .81
Spectator activ it ies 75 .06 2 .49
V iewing/learning 87 .62 2 .91
activities
S now/ice act ivi t ies 37 .4 1 1 .24
Ca moi na 4 5.2 1 1 .50
Hu nting 10.55 0 .35
Fishing 35.21 1 .17
Boatina 32 .67 1 .08
Swimming 41 .01 1 .36
Outdoor adventure 61 .79 2 .05
activities
Social activities 87 .34 2 .90
NSRE , 2000-2003 . Versions 1-14 , N=1 ,001 , Intervie w dates : 7/99
to 3/03 . From Colorado SCORP 2003.
The SCORP also states that "Colorado 's
proactive open space protection efforts provide
the venues where the full range of Colorado's
outdoor recreation attractions are enabled to
flourish for the enjoyment of residents and
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visitors alike . Yet today , Colorado faces a
substantial challenge in satisfying the outdoor
recreation demands of a rapidly expanding
population , while meeting the responsibility to
conserve the world class outdoor resources for
wh ich Colorado is renowned . Mill ions of visitors
to Colorado continue to enjoy a wide diversity of
outdoor recreation activities , yet recreation
management agencies across the community ,
state , and federal spectrum report difficulty
keeping up with public expectations for quality
outdoors experiences ."
As such , there are several social , economic ,
and environmental trends and influences that
have shaped the strategic action elements of
the SCORP that should be considered , many of
which are relevant in Englewood . These include
trends in the way Coloradoans choose to
recreate , demographic trends of population
growth , strong statewide open space protection
efforts, recreation access , and unprecedented
environmental cond itionb and stresses , such as
drought. The SCORP has identified six issues
of statew ide sign ifi cance that Colorado must
address to most effectively meet the challenge
of satisfy ing the outdoor recreation demands of
a rapidly expanding population , while meeting
the responsibility to conserve the special
outdoors resources for wh ich Colorado is
renowned . Many of these issues pertain
directly to Eng lewood and include :
1 . C o lorado 's ci tizen s and vis itors need more
effective wa ys to acce s s the wide array of
info rmation about recreation s ites and the ir
host communi ties , an d outdoor rec re ation
providers need to better integrate outdoor
re creation marketing and management to
susta in C olorado's outstanding recreat ion
attraction s , its econom ic vitality , and
resu lting qua li ty of life .
2 . Communities must invest in outdoor
infrastructure through well planned , ongoing
commitment to meeting a growing
population 's expectations for a wide range
of safe , up -to -date sites at which to enjoy
th e o utdoors .
3 . Public recreation agencies faced with tight
budgets yet increasing demand for
recreation services are considering
increased reliance on fees and creative
public/private partnerships to enhance
public services .
4 . The sustainability of natural and cultural
landscapes and our capability to be
stewards of those resources must be
considered when agencies and
communities plan for and manage the
location and scope of outdoor recreation
activities .
5 . Public access to outdoor sites and
management of travel on public lands is
challenged by the capacity of our statewide
transportation infrastructure and our natural
resources to accommodate the volume of
demand .
6 . Recreation agencies can more effective ly
engage Colorado 's citizens and visitors in
resource stewardship respons ibilities
through youth outreach and volunteer
programs .
F. City of Englewood Community
Survey
The City of Englewood commissioned a survey
of Englewood residents as part of the
formu lat ion of the C ity 's Parks Master Plan .
The objective was to help the city better serve
res idents by understand ing the ir satisfact ion
with Englewood 's parks , their preferences
concerning park and facility usage , and their
level of participation in various recreation and
athletic activities . Often , parks departments
hear from user groups and politically active
citizens , but do not have access to peo ple w ho
do not pa rt icipate in the pu blic meeting process .
A random survey of resi dents pro vides
objective data and is a way to identify opinions
of a representative cross-section of the
community .
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Methodology excellent or good . People gave a number of
The survey was conducted via US Postal reasons for the ratings, but reasons cited
Service in October 2005 . A total of 2, 181 most often were maintenance , cleanliness ,
surveys were mailed to a random sample of and the quality of playground equipment.
households in Englewood . A total of 277 People who rated these parks as fair or
surveys were completed for a response rate of poor cited unsafe playground equipment,
13%. The maximum margin of error for th is poor maintenance , the small size of the
sample size at the 95% confidence level is parks , lack of activities in the parks , and the
.±. 5 .9%. The survey was conducted by EDAW, poor landscaping in the parks .
Inc. in partnership with Left Brain Concepts, • By far , Belleview Park is Englewood Inc ., a Denver based research and consulting
firm . residents ' favorite City of Englewood park .
Jason Park and Bates/Logan Park were
Study Goals and Objectives
also mentioned as favorites .
The objective of the survey was to learn the • People cited a number of reasons for
opinions of a representative cross-section of preferring one park more than another,
Englewood residents . The survey focused on : including parks that have a lot of activities
available to them , those that are large,
• The degree to which Englewood residents those that are close to their homes , and
participate in a variety of athletic and leisure those with playground equipment.
activities ;
• When asked about which elements of
• Whether people participate in these Englewood 's parks need improvement, . '
activities in Englewood or if they go residents cited a need for better playground
elsewhere ; equipment, better maintenance , more pol ice
presence , and better landscaping .
• The degree to which residents use existing
parks , open space , trails , and recreational • Englewood residents ' favorite parks outside
facilities in Englewood ; of Englewood are Washington Park and
Harvard Gulch . Their reasons continued to
• Resident's level of satisfaction with the be the quality of the landscaping , the
parks , open space , trails , and recreational activities available in the parks , and the s ize
facilities in Englewood ; of the parks .
• Determin ing why residents like some parks , • The principal rea son people do not use
trails , and recreational facil ities more than Englewood 's parks, or use th em more
others; fre quently , is because the parks lack the
facilities they would like to see . People a lso
• If people feel additional , or alternative , indicated poor maintenance , small size,
parks , open space , trails , and recreational safety concerns , and landscape design as
facilities are needed in Englewood . deterrents as well .
Key Findings • Mo re people are satisfied than dissatisfied
• The parks that En g lewood re sidents cited
with the quality of Englewood 's parks , the
number of parks , their distribution
as being closest to th eir homes were throughout the City , the level of Belleview , Jason , and Bates/Log an . M ore maintenance , and Englewood 's recreat ion
than four in five (84 % ) of the respondents programs and facilities . However, they are
visit these parks at least once annually and less satisfied w ith the amount of prote cted four in five (81 % ) rated these parks as
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lands in the City and with Englewood 's trail
system .
• In rough order of participation, adults in
Englewood:
1. Attend concerts and festivals .
2. Engage in outdoor activities such as
walking or biking .
3. Enroll in classes or other programs.
4 . Participate in self-directed sports such
as jogging.
5 . Participate in team sports .
Children 's participation is highest for use of
playground equipment, swimming , cycling,
soccer, and outdoor basketball.
• The top six facilities that people feel are
lacking in Englewood are :
1. Bike and pedestrian trails.
2. Paved trails .
3 . Centralized neighborhood parks .
4 . Performance areas for activities such as
concerts .
5 . Picnic facilities .
6 . Large multi-purpose community parks .
Conclusions
• Based on other community surveys in
similar communities , park usage by
Englewood residents and satisfaction with
parks is higher than that in sim ilar
commun ities .
• Englewood residen ts' s atisfaction wi th the
city's parks can be increased by improving
maintenance, landscaping, and the
condition of playground eq uipment. An
increased police prese nce would also help
to increase sa t is faction .
• Englewood residents ' satisfaction could also
be improved by adding the following, albeit
more capital -intensive items: bicycle and
pedestrian trails, neighborhood parks ,
performance areas , picnic facilities , and
community parks .
Survey Areas in Englewood
A total of 2 , 181 households were sampled
throughout Englewood. Figure 3 .1 illustrates
the distribution of responses for the three areas
of Englewood that were sampled : 1) west of
Santa Fe , 2) east of Santa Fe and north of
Hampden and 3) east of Santa Fe and south of
Hampden . Figure 3 .1 shows the actual
distribution of households in Englewood and the
distribution of responses to the survey by home
residence . For example , there are 6,282
households east of Santa Fe and north of
Hampden, which represents 43% of the total
households in Englewood. There were a total
of 108 responses from people in this
geographic area , which represents 39% of the
total responses to the survey .
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~ r 7%
19 Responses
1093 Households
"' of ~ns,lewood
39%
108
Responses
6212 Households
43" of Englewood
US 215 HAMPDEN AVE
54%
150
Responses
1011 Households
49% of Englewood
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
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Total Households Sampled • 2 . 181
Tolal Number ol Responses • 277
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Responses by Question
Name/Location of Nearest Park
Residents were asked to identify the name of
the park nearest to their home . This
information was also used by respondents to
help answer follow-up questions regarding
frequency of usage and quality of parks .
The most frequently mentioned Englewood
parks are Belleview, Jason, and Bates/Logan.
People who live east of Santa Fe and south of
Hampden were more likely to mention
Belleview Park and Jason Park. Those who
live east of Santa Fe and north of Hampden
were more likely than others to mention
Bates/Logan Park , Cushing Park , Romans Park
and Harvard Gulch.
Table 3.6 Name/Location of Nearest Park
w, ~t f of E of
I'' II. T"t.11 c,f S,111!.1 f ,, S.111!.1 FP
S.1111pl, S.111!.1 N "f S of
f' H,1111pd1'11 H.unpden
Belleview 22% 18% 3% 34% Park
Jason Park 16% 6% 1% 29%
Bates/Loaan 13% 6% 29% 2%
Cushing 6% -15% 2% Park
Romans 5% 13% Park -.
Harvard 4% 8% 1% Gulch -
Rotolo 4% --8%
Centennial 4% 53% --
Duncan 4% 7% Park --
Miller 2% -1% 4%
Barde Park 2% -4% .
Don't Know 2% -3% 2%
NOTE : The total sample does not equal 100% because a number
of other parks and locations were mentioned outside of
Englewood , however none by more than 1%.
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Frequency of Park Usage Table 3.7. Frequency of Englewood Park Usage
w,,._,t
T ot.11 of
Respondents were asked to indicate how often
they use the park that they mentioned as
closest to their home . ~ ll''!lll'll( y S.1111pli· S.111t.1
Almost all of the respondents {84%) visit the
Englewood park nearest their homes at least
once annually. Only 16% of the respondents
reported they never visit the closest Englewood
park. People who live east of Santa Fe and
north of Hampden reported stronger park usage
than other Englewood residents. As would be
expected, people with two or more adults in
their households as well as those with children
in their homes reported greater park usage than
one-adult households and households with no
children.
Never
1-10 times
per year
11 -20 times
per year
21+ times
per year
Total
Figure 3.2. Englewood Residents Annual Park Usage
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
ANNUAL PARK USAGE
Fe
16% 12%
42% 65%
18% 18%
24% 6%
100"/o 100"/o
Never 1-10 times 11-20 times 21 times
per year per year per year
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F1• N of F ,. S of
H.1111pd1•11 H.1111pd1•11
16% 16%
31% 49%
14% 20%
38% 15%
100% 100%
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Quality of the Parks
Overall quality of Englewood parks was
measured . Respondents were asked to rate
the quality of the park that was indicated as
nearest their home . Four out of five (81 %)
respondents rated the parks closest to their
homes as excellent or good . People who live
east of Santa Fe and south of Hampden were
more likely than respondents in other parts of
Englewood to rate the park closest to their
homes as excellent.
As part of rating the quality of the Englewood
park nearest their home, respondents were
asked to give a reason why they rated that park
the way they did . As the following table
illustrates, people value parks that are well
maintained, those that are clean , and those that
have playground equipment. In contrast ,
people rate parks as fair or poor largely when
they feel the parks have poor or unsafe
playground equipment , are not well maintained ,
and/or are too small.
Table 3 .8. Quality of Englewood Parks
West E of E of
Tot.ii of Sant., Fe S.inta Fe
s.,mple Sant.i N of S of
Fe H.irnpden H.irnpden
Excellent 20% 13% 12% 27%
Good 61% 67% 64% 58%
Fa ir 17% 20% 22% 14%
Poor 2% -2% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100%
Table 3.9. Reasons for Englewood Park Ratings
Re.ison Park ratings of
Excellent/Good
Well ma intained 38%
Clean 28 %
The playaround is aood , safe 13%
Lots of activ ities 8%
Location -easy to aet to , close 7%
Larae , open , lots of room 7%
Nice grass , grassy areas 7%
Attractive , scenic , well landscaped 7%
Paths , trails , walkina paths 6%
Well ma inta ined 5%
Soortina areas , ballfields 4%
I take my doa there , doa fr iendly 4%
Pleasant , Qu iet , peaceful , calm 4%
Is a nice park in general 3%
Creek 3%
Picn ic areas, arills 2% . • . •
Fair/Poor
Playground equ ipment not safe , 21%
ooo r cond it ion
Not clean , trash , broken gla ss 12%
Too small , not ooen , overcrowded 12%
Not much interest in the oark 10%
Need s upgrading , updating 10%
Grass is in bad shape , we eds 7%
Poortv mai ntai ned 5%
NOTE : Columns total more than 100% because of multiple
responses .
Figure 3 .3 . Englewood Residen ts Park Quality Ratings
QUALITY OF PARKS
Excellent Good Fair Poor
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Favorite Englewood Parks
Survey respondents were asked to identify their
favorite park or recreation area within
Englewood and the reasons why they rated it
as such. People's list of favorite Englewood
parks closely followed their responses about
the parks closest to their homes, with Belleview,
Jason, and Bates/Logan parks being listed as
favorites . Only 14% of respondents reported
they do not have a favorite Englewood Park.
People who live east of Santa Fe and south of
Hampden were more likely to mention
Belleview Park as their favorite , while those
who live east of Santa Fe and north of
Hampden were more likely to mention
Bates/Logan Park as their favorite .
Figure 3.4 Favorite Englewood Park
45%
40%
.ti 35%
C 30% • -i,
C 25% 8.
J 20%
0 15%
~ 10%
5%
0%
Park
Table 3.10. Favorite Englewood Park
WPst E of E of
P,irk Total of Sant;i Fe S;i11L1 Fe
S,1111pl" S,111L1 N of S of
Fe Hampden Hampden
Belleview 42% 17% 31% 53% Park
Jason Park 8% -6% 11%
Bates/Loaan 8% -16% 3%
Centennial 4% 33% -4%
Cushing 3% -5% 3% Park
Romans 3% 8% Park --
Cornerstone 2% 8% 1% 3% Park
Progress 2% 8% 1% 2% Park
No favorites 14% 25% 15% 14%
NOTE : The columns do not equal 100% because a few other
parks and locations were mentioned , however none by more than
1%.
• Belle"1ew Park
•Jason Park
o Bates/Logan
o Centennial
• Cushing Park
• Romans Park
• Cornerstone Park
o Progress Park
• No fa-.orites
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Respondents were also asked to give a reason
why they favor certain parks in Englewood.
The reasons most often cited are that parks
have a lot of activities , are large, are close to
their homes, and have safe playground
equipment.
Table 3.11. Reasons the Englewood Park is a
Favorite
West E of E of
Rc.1~on Tot.ii of S.int;i FP Santa Fe
S,1111ple S,1nt.1 N of S of
Fe Hampden Hampden
Lots of 32% 33% 27% 35% activities
Children's 27% 50% 22% 29% activities
Large , open , 21% 17% 20% 23% lots of room
Location -
easy to get to, 20% 17% 29% 14%
close
Lake , pond ,
water, creek, 17% 17% 17% 16%
natural areas
Well 14% 15% 14% landscaped -
Doa friendlv 12% -12% 13%
Well 12% 33% 8% 13% maintained
Paths , trails, 11% 33% 7% 13 % walking oath
Sporting
areas. 5% -3% 7% ballfields ,
tennis courts
NOTE : The columns do not equal 100% because a few other
reasons were mentioned , however none by more than 3%
Figure 3.5 Reasons an Englewood Park is the Favorite
REASONS PARK IS A FAVORITE
32%
Children activities 27%
21%
Location 20%
17%
Well landscaped 111%
12%
Well maintained 12%
11%
Sporting areas 5%
20'1, 25% 35%
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Favorlte Parle Outside of Englewood
In order to get an idea of the park amenities
residents of Englewood enjoy the most and are
willing to travel to use, respondents were asked
to identify their favorite park outside of the City
of Englewood and the reasons why.
Englewood residents ' favorite parks outside of
Englewood are primarily Washington Park and
Harvard Gulch. People like these parks for a
number of reasons , including the paths for
running , walking and skating , the presence of
lakes and ponds , the large size , activities for
children , and because of the landscaping .
Figure 3.6 Favorite Park Outside of Englewood
Favorite Park Outside of Englewood
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35%
• Washington Park
• Harvard Gulch
a Clemen t Park in Littlet on
a Chatfield State Park
• Denver City Park
• Cornerstone Park
• Various Mountain Parks
a Sterne Park in Littleton
NOTE : The total does not equal 100% because other parks were mentioned , however none by more than 3%.
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Figure 3.7. Reason the Park Outside of Englewood Is a Favorite
J
0% 10% 20% 30%
% of RHpondents
C Path for running , walking, skating
• The lake, pond
• Close to home, work , friends
CJ It ls large
C Good play areas for kids
C Beautiful , well landscaped
C Variety/year-round actillities
• Flower gardens
• The wildlife
• Can let my dog run loose/dog park
• Has tennis courts , lighted tennis courts
• The bikes trails
• Has a beautiful lliew
C Open, grassy areas
• The golf course
• Has fitness-minded people
C The picnic areas
• Has access to trails
• The sidewalks around the park
• Has a sense of comm unity, lots of people there
c ltis safe
40% c Is natural/undewloped
• The trees/shade
• ltis clean
NOTE : Doea not equal 100% because a few other reasons were mentioned , however none by more than 3%.
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Englewood Parks that Need Improvement
Respondents were asked to identify if there is a
park in Englewood that needs improvement and
list the reasons why. Very few people feel that
Englewood's parks are in need of improvement.
More than half (51%) of the respondents could
not name a park that they think needs
improvement. Furthermore, the park that was
mentioned the most, Jason Park, was
mentioned by only 8% of the respondents .
Of the respondents who felt that a particular
park in Englewood needs improvement, 29%
listed poor maintenance, 29% cited that the
park is need of an upgrade, 28% felt that the
playground equipment is not safe , and 20%
cited a lack of police presence .
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60% ~----------------,
51%
50% -l-----------------1-""1---! •Jason Park
•Rotolo ! .g 40%
C
8. 30% I o 20%
'if.
10%
0%
Park
a Cushing Park
a Centennial
• Bates/Logan
• Belle-Aew Park
• Romans Park
a No/Don"t know
NOTE : A number of other parks and locations were mentioned , but none by more than
1% of the respondents .
Figure 3.9. Reasons the Englewood Park Needs Improvement
Reason
9% 3%
14%
29%
28%
• Poor maintenance
• Needs upgrading (picnic ,
lighting, benches, trails) I
a Playground equipment not
safe , poor condition
D Teens , bums . graffiti , need
police presence
• Small , not much to do
• Needs better landscaping
• Dog poop/ leash law not
enforced
o Duck poop
NOTE A number of other reasons were mentioned , but none by more than 3% of the
responden ts
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Reasons for Not Using Englewood Parks
Respondents were asked to indicate the
reasons that might have prevented them from
using Englewood parks and trails. The primary
reason indicated for not using Englewood parks
or using them more frequently is because they
do not contain the features people are looking
for. Other deterrents are maintenance, the
distance between the parks and people's
homes, safety concerns, overcrowding, and
design issues.
Other interesting information gathered from this
question:
• Women were more likely than men to cite
safety concerns as a reason for not using
an Englewood park ;
• People who have children in their
households were more likely than those
who do not have children to say that poor
design keeps them from using Englewood
parks more, and;
• People age 55 or older were more likely
than those under age 55 to cite physical
disabilities as a reason for not making
greater use of Englewood parks.
Figure 3.10. Reasons for Not Using Englewood Parks
NOTE : The columns do not equal 100% due to repetition of responses
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a Somewhat
o Notatall
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Satisfaction with Englewood Parks
In summary, more people are satisfied than
dissatisfied with each of the issues queried.
However, people are less satisfied with the
amount of protected lands in the city and with
Englewood's trail system .
Other interesting results from this question
divided by category include the following :
• Quality/maintenance/number of parks
People in Englewood are :
./' Satisfied with the overall quality of the
City's parks (71%)
./' Satisfied with the level of maintenance
in the City's parks (67%)
./' Satisfied with the number of the City's
parks (64%)
• Recreation facilities and programs
People in Englewood are:
./' Satisfied with the types of recreation
facilities (64%)
./' Satisfied with the types of recreation
facilities that are available in the area
(64%)
./' Satisfied with the City's recreation
programs (63%)
• Park access/distribution of
parks/trails/open space/access
People in Englewood feel that:
./' City parks and trails are easily
accessible from my home (60%)
./' Parks are equitably distributed
thro ughout t he City (52%)
./' Satisfied with the amount of protected
open lands in and around the City (44 %)
./' The C ity's trail system provides good
c onne ct ions (43%)
• People who have lived In Englewood for
ten or more years are more satisfied than
those who have lived there for less than
ten years regarding :
./' The overall quality of the City's parks
./' The number of City parks
./' The City's recreation programs
./' The distribution of parks in the City
./' The types of recreation facilities in
Englewood
./' The types of recreation facilities in the
area
./' The amount of protected open lands in
and around the City
./' The accessibility of the City's parks and
trails from their homes
• People aged 55 and older are more
satisfied than those aged under 55 with :
./' The number of City parks
./' The City's recreation programs
./' The level of maintenance in the C ity 's
parks
./' The distribution of parks in the C ity
./' The types of recreation facilities in
Englewood
./' The types of recreation facilities in the
area
./' The amount of protected open lands in
and around the City
./ The connections to parks and other
destinations from the City's trail system
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Figure 3.11. Satisfaction with Englewood Parks
i ,,
C
&.
= a:
'o
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
';fl. 10%
0%
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• Neutral
D Disagree
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Fae/lit/es In Englewood
Survey respondents were given a list of
available recreation facilities and park and open
space features . They were then asked to
indicate whether there are too many, enough ,
not enough , or that they had no opinion of each
type of facility and/or feature in Englewood to
meet the needs of them and their family.
When the data was analyzed to exclude those
who did not have an opinion, which focuses on
those people who are assumed to know enough
about the facilities to have an opinion, the
results show that the top six facilities that
people feel are lacking in Englewood are
1) bike and pedestrian trails, 2) paved trails,
3) centralized neighborhood parks,
4) performance areas for activities such as
concerts , 5) picnic facilities, and 6) large multi-
purpose community parks .
Other interesting results from this question
include the following :
• People who have children in their
households were more likely than those
who do not have children to Indicate
there are not enough:
../ Natural surface bike/pedestrian trails
../ Picnic facilities
../ Indoor warm water recreational pools
../ Outdoor recreational pools
../ Public gyms
../ Climbing walls
../ Outdoor lap/competitive pools
../ Tennis courts
../ Indoor lap/competitive pools
../ Playgrounds
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Natural open space areas
Natural areas within urban parks
Outdoor education/nature centers
Natural surface bike /pedestrian tra ils
Pawd tra ils
Large , multi-purpose community parks
Dog parks
Nearby fish i ng waters
Off-l eash areas in parks
Climbing walls
Performan ce areas for ewnts such as concerts
Outdoor recreational pools
Neighborhood parks
Indoor warn, water recreational pools
Areas for commun ity ewnts
Outdoor lap/com petiti w pools
Picni c facilities
Teen recreation centers
Ice hockey rinks
Publicgyns
Small pocket parks
Tenn is courts
BMX bi ke areas
Indoor lap/competitiw pools
Outdoor basketball courts
Exercise equipment
Arts and crafts rooms
Playgrounds
Skateboard/s kate parks
In-line hockey rinks
Exercise /dance rooms
Soccer fields
Golf courses
Sen ior recreation centers
Softball fields
Lacrosse fields
Baseball fields
Indoor community rooms
Football fields
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
%of Respondents
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• People under the age of 55 were more
likely than those 55 or older to report
there are not enough:
./ Natural surface bike/pedestrian trails
./ Large, multi-purpose community parks
./ Dog parks
./ Off-leash areas in parks
./ Performance areas for events such as
concerts
./ Indoor warm water recreational pools
./ Areas for community events
./ Public gyms
• People with two or more adults In their
households were more likely than those
with one adult In the household to say
there are not enough:
./ Nearby fishing waters
./ Skateboard/skate parks
./ Softball fields
./ Baseball fields
• Women were more likely than men to feel
there are not enough:
./ Outdoor education/nature centers
./ Areas for community events
./ Indoor warm water recreational pools
./ Outdoor recreational pools
./ Outdoor lap/competitive pools
./ Exercise/dance rooms
./ Arts and crafts rooms
• People who have lived In Englewood for
fewer than ten years were more likely
than those who have lived in Englewood
for ten years or more to feel there are not
enough:
./ Natural surface bike/pedestrian trails
./ Natural open space areas
./ Natural areas within urban parks
./ Outdoor education/nature centers
./ Large, multi-purpose community parks
./ Dog parks
./ Off-leash areas in parks
./ Performance areas for events such as
concerts
./ Picnic facilities
./ Neighborhood parks
./ Areas for community events
./ Outdoor recreational pools
./ Small pocket parks
./ Climbing walls
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Participation in Activities
Survey respondents were also asked to indicate
from a list any activities they or their children
actively participate in.
Figure 3.13. Participation in Children's Activities
Use playgrounds
ndoor s w inmng
Outdoor s w irrrring
Cycling
Outdoor basketball
Soccer
Jogging/running
Fishing
ndoor exercise program;
Use of a clirrbing wall
Skateboarding
Dance classes
Weights /c ardiovasc ular
ndoor basketball
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Tennis
Baseball
Gyrmastics
Football
Volleyball
Ice skating
Softball
Use arts & craf ts facilities
11-line skating
BMX bicycling
Oise goW
ndoor handbalVracquetball
Ice hockey
Lac rosse
Outdoor handba lVrac quetball
11-kne hockey
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Children's Activities
The seven most common children's activities in
Englewood are use of playground equipment,
indoor swimming, outdoor swimming , cycling,
soccer, outdoor basketball, and
jogging/running. Fishing and indoor exercise
programs are activities in which one in four
children participate. Skateboarding and
climbing are increasing in popularity in many
cities and they appear to be quite popular in
Englewood, with more than one in five children
participating . The responses range from 0% to
100% for respondents who live west of Santa
Fe can be attributed largely to the small sub-
sample for that group of people on this
question.
• Total S~l'll)le
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
% of Respondents
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Adult Activities
In rough order of involvement, adults partake in
1) concerts/festivals, 2) outdoor activities,
3) classes, 4) other sports , and 5) team sports.
Furthermore, people under 55 were far more
likely than those 55 and older to report that they
participate in baseball , football, indoor and
outdoor basketball, softball , volleyball,
skateboarding, disc golf, in-line skating, use of
a climbing wall, ice skating, tennis, cycling,
indoor and outdoor swimming, jogging/running,
use of off-leash areas in parks , use of dog
parks, walking, biking or hiking on a trail
system, nature observation, use of open space,
general park activity, and attend community
fairs/festivals.
Men were more likely than women to report
they play softball , play outdoor basketball , fish,
golf, cycle, and jog/run, while women were
more likely than men to report they participate
in swimming lessons and water aerobics .
Additionally , people with children were more
likely than those without children to report that
they swim both outdoors and indoors, take
swimming lessons, bike on trail systems , picnic
in parks, and attend community fairs/festivals.
G. Recreational Program
Participation and Needs
Many of the large, intensively used facilities in a
parks and recreation system are used by
participants of organized recreation programs .
Understanding program participation rates and
trends allows the city to identify specific
activities that may be underserved by facilities .
Programs that have waiting lists may indicate a
need for either more facilities or program staff.
In addition , different age groups , abilities , and
skills often require different types and sizes of
facilities . Understanding the differences in
these user groups will help the city more
specifically determine what needs to be
provided in the system .
To determine program usage , Englewood Park
and Recreation personnel , as well as local
interest groups who provide recreational
activities , were interviewed to determine how
many participants they have enrolled in various
programs . The interest groups interviewed
were also asked for information regarding the
quality of facilities , need for additional facilities ,
percentage of participants who are city
residents, and facilities used for each program .
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a
variety of organized sports and activities to the
community . Additionally, a number of other
programmed sports are available from private
organizations in Englewood , including the
Englewood Youth Sports Association (EYSA),
the Englewood Soccer Association (ESA), and
the Englewood School District (ESD). Table
3 .13 provides a summary of all recreation
program participation in the City of Englewood .
Baseball/Softball Programs
There has been steady demand for organized
youth baseball and softball as well as adult
softball within Englewood. The overall number
of individual baseball players from Englewood
participating in all programs was estimated at
approximately 492 for 2005 , and according to
the providers , is either steady or growing . The
overall number of individual girl softball players
from Englewood participating in all programs
was estimated to be approximately 128 for
2005, and according to providers, is either
steady or growing as well.
The Englewood Parks and Recreation
Department operates the boys Young American
summer baseball league . It has four separate
age brackets with a total of 21 teams,
representing approximately 252 individual
players . The teams utilize the southeast and
southwest fields at Miller, Centennial Park
Field #2 , Brent Mayne field at Centennial Park ,
and 5 informal fields laid out at Jason Park for
the T-ball program . The Parks and Recreation
Department also hosts an adult softball league
in the summer and fall and a senior softball
team . In 2005 there were 97 adult softball
teams in all leagues for a total of approximately
1, 164 players . These teams utilize the fields at
Belleview Park and Spencer Field at Centennial
Park .
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Table 3.12. Participation in Adult Activities
Number of Tirnes per Ye;ir
Acl1v1ty TEAM SPOR1S
1-5 6-20 21+ Never
Outdoor basketball 14% 4% 1% 81%
Vollevball 11% 1% 3% 85%
Softball 6% 4% 4% 86%
Indoor basketball 8% 3% 1% 88%
Football 6% 2% 2% 90%
Soccer 6% -3% 91%
Baseball 4% 2% 1% 93%
In-line hockey 2% 1% 1% 96%
Ice hockey 2% -1% 97%
Lacrosse 1% . -99%
OTHER SPORTS
1-5 6-20 21+ Never
Joaaino/runnino 14% 15% 18% 53%
Indoor swimmina 20% 19% 6% 55%
Outdoor swimmina 24% 12% 6% 58%
Cyclino 12% 12% 17% 59%
Golf 13% 10% 6% 71%
Fishino 13% 6% 4% 77%
Tennis 10% 7% 3% 80%
Ice skatino 12% 2% 3% 83%
Use of a climbino wall 8% 4 % 1% 87%
In -li ne skat ina 7% 5% 1% 87%
Horseshoes 7% 3% 1% 89%
Disc oolf 4% 2% 1% 93%
Skateboardina 2% 2% 2% 94%
Indoor handball 3% 1% 1% 95%
Outdoor handball 1% 2% 1% 96%
BMX bicyclina 1% 1% 2% 96%
1-5 6-20 21+ Never
Indoor exercise programs 15% 11% 19% 55%
Weiahts/cardiovascular 12% 9% 21% 58%
Use of arts and crafts facilities 9% 4% 5% 82%
Water au,;.;bics 11% 3% 4% 82%
Dance classes 7% 3% 4% 86%
Swim lessons 7% 4% 3% 86%
G mnastics 1% 2% 1% 96%
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1-5 6-20 21+ Never
Walkino or other aeneral park activities 21% 26% 41% 12%
Nature observation , walking/use open 25% 24% 30% 21%
soace
Walkina or hikina on trail svstem 26% 19% 32% 23%
Picnic in a park 48% 21% 7% 24%
Bikina on a trail system 19% 19% 19% 43%
Taking doa for walk in oark 10% 10% 25% 55%
Use of a doa oark 9% 8% 16% 67%
Use of an off-leash area in oarks 7% 9% 17% 67%
Gu ided nature walk/educational ac~o 2% 82% • •
1-5 6-20 21+ Never
Attend outdoor concerts/performances 49% 18% 6% 27%
L Attend community fa irs/fe stivals 53% 15% 4% 28%
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Table 3 .13 Summary of Recreation Program
Activity
Sports Number of
Progr.ims p.irt1c1p.ints Trends
Englewood P&R Youth 492 Steady or
Baseball and Youth Sports growing
Association Baseball
Girls Softball 128 Steady or
growing
Adult Softball 1,164 Steady
Englewood School District 60 Steady
Baseball
Englewood P&R Youth 1,250 Steady or
Basketball and Youth Sports growing
Association Basketball
Englewood P&R Youth 450 Steady or
Volleyball decl ining
Englewood P&R Adult 2,680 Steady
Volleyball
Englewood Soccer 560 Steady
Association Youth Soccer
Englewood Youth Sports 132 Steady
Assoc iation Football
Englewood P&R Youth In -50 Decl ining
Line Hockey
The Englewood Youth Sports Association
(EYSA) hosts 6 boys baseball teams in a spring
league , in brackets ages 9 through 14 , for a
total of approximately 72 players. It also hosts
two girls softball teams in a summer league in
two age brackets -the under 14 group and the
under 16 group. These teams have a total of
approximately 24 players . The girls' softball
teams practice at the northwest Miller Field and
play games at Centennial Park Field #2 . The
boys' baseball teams pract ice on the northwest
and northeast fie ld s at M iller, and play games at
the northeast M iller Fie ld a nd at Brent Ma y ne
Fi e ld at Centennial Pa rk. E YSA reports that all
fields are in good condition .
The Englewood School District (ESD) also
hosts a freshman boy's baseball and varsity
boy's baseball team . The freshman team ,
wh ich p la ys in the spring , has approximately
30 pla yers and ut ilizes the northeast field at
M iller for both practice and games. The varsity
team, which plays in the spring as well , has
approximately 30 players and utilizes Wise
Field at the Hosanna Athletic Complex for both
practice and games.
Other private schools within Englewood offer
boys baseball and girls softball programs . The
Saint Louis School , All Souls School , and Our
Lady of Lords all host boys baseball teams ,
while All Souls School also offers a girls softball
team. When practical, these teams utilize the
fields at Belleview and Centennial Park. No
numbers regarding participation levels in these
programs are available .
Providers report that all fields are in excellent
condition and , in general , there are few
scheduling conflicts. EYSA does report that
occasionally there are conflicts for game space
with the high school freshman baseball team at
Miller Field . The addition of one more skinned
baseball diamond with a 300 ft outfield in the
parks system may help to alleviate this . They
also report that an additional dedicated storage
unit would be helpful as well.
Basketball Programs
There is steady demand for organized
basketball i n Englewood . The total number o f
individual basketball players for all programs
was estimated to be between 1 ,250 for 2005.
The Englewood Parks and Recreation
Department offers a fall girls league , a winter
boys league , and a winter middle school league
with both boys and girls teams . The fall g irl 's
league had 6 teams in 2005 , the winter middle
school league had 8 teams , and the winter
boy's league had 9 teams. Total participation i n
these programs was approx imately 253 p layers
for 2005 and has been steady o ver t he last five
years . Gymnasiums at the various elementary
and middle schools in Englewood are used for
both practice and games. The Park and
Recreation Department also offers a fall , winter,
and summer adult basketball league. The
winter league had 43 teams in 2005, the
summer league had 43 teams , and the fall
league had 30 teams. Total participation for
these programs was approximately 928 players
for 2005 and has been steady over the last five
years . Gymnasiums at various elementary and
middle schools , as well as the gymnasium at
the Englewood Recreation Center, are used for
both practice and games.
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EYSA hosts one boys and one girl's team at
each of the 61h , ?'h , and 81h grade levels in a
winter league. Total participation for these
teams was approximately 66 players for the
2005 year, and has remained steady over the
last several years . The teams utilize the high
school gymnasium for both practice and games.
EYSA reports that it is not cost effective to
utilize the gyms at Malley Sen ior Center or the
Englewood Recreation Center.
Volleyball Programs
The Englewood Park and Recreation
Department offers an extensive volleyball
program for both youth and adults. There is a
spring coed league for elementary and middle
school age students that hosted 6 teams in
2005, for a total of approximately 60 players .
Teams in this league utilize gymnasiums at
various elementary and middle schools for both
practice and games. Overall participation in
this league has seen a substantial drop over the
last five years . There is also a summer high
school volleyball league hosted by the Parks
Department. In 2005 there were 39 teams in
this league with approximately 390 total
players . This league utilizes the gymnasium at
the Englewood Recreation Center and overall
participation has remained steady over the last
five years .
The Parks and Recreation Department also
hosts a very large adult volleyball program .
The winter league had 142 teams in 2005 for a
to ta l of approximately 1,420 players. The fall
leagu e had 12 6 teams fo r a total of
approximat ely 1,260 players . Both lea gues
utilize gymnasiums at the middle schools and
high school as well as the gym at the
Englewood Recreation Center. Likewise , the
Parks and Recreation Department reports
steady participation in these leagues over the
last five years . No scheduling conflicts for gym
time have been reported .
Soccer Prog rams
Youth soccer in Englewood is operated by the
Englewood Soccer Association in both the fall
and spring . There are separate age brackets in
both seasons, beginning with U6 and going up
to U14 . Occasionally there is a 15-18 year old
bracket and an open competitive bracket as
well. The number of teams fluctuates based on
the total number of participants registered ;
however it usually averages around 25 teams
per season . Typically the fall season sees less
participation due to overlapping football
programs . Total participation for the 2005
spring season was approximately 300 players ,
and participation for the 2005 fall season was
260 players . Practices for these teams are held
throughout Englewood at the following
locations: Bates-Logan Park, Centennial Park ,
Duncan Park , Jason Park , Rotolo Park , Barde
Park , Belleview Park , Sinclair Middle School ,
Clayton Elementary School , and Maddox
Elementary School. All games are held at
Bates-Logan Park, Centennial Park , Jason
Park , and Clayton Elementary School. ESA
reports that all fields are in good condition and
well maintained . They do report that there are
sometimes scheduling conflicts for practice
space at the fields with permanent goals , which
are all the game fields . When practicing on
these fields , two teams usually share w ith each
team getting the use of one goal. ESA reports
that the add ition of one more full-si ze field w ith
permanent goals would be a great help .
Adult soccer in Englewood is offered through
the Colorado Coed Adult Soccer League in both
the fall and spring . Practices are held where
practical , and some games are he ld at the
Hosanna Athletic Complex soccer fields on
Sundays. No numbers regarding partic ipation
le vels in this program a re ava ilabl e .
Football Programs
Recreational football in Englewood is hosted by
the EYSA and interest appears to be steady .
The total number of individual football players
for Englewood teams was estimated to be
approximately 132 for 2005. EYSA hosts six
teams in the fall : one each for 9 year olds
through 14 year olds. EYSA uses facilities at
Flood and Sinclair Middle Schools for practice
and holds games at Hosanna Athletic Complex .
The 9 , 10 , and 11 year old teams utilize 60-yard
fields , while the 12 , 13 , and 14 year old teams
play on 100-yard fields . All fields are reported
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to be in good condition and no scheduling
conflicts exist at the current time .
In -line Hockey
Organized in-line hockey is offered through the
Englewood Parks and Recreation Department
with three separate age brackets : 3rd through 5th
grade, 5th through eth grade, and 9th through 12th
grade. In 2005 there were five teams across all
age brackets , for a total participation of 50
players.
All in-line hockey practices and home games
are held at the Flood Middle School In-line
Hockey Rink. Teams compete against other
organized in-line hockey programs from
Table 3.14 Recreational Facility Needs
Soccer Fields
n=8 1:4 ,000 1:3 ,500
Football Fields
n=O 0 :32 ,1 00 1:10,300
Football/Soccer
9
3
Fields n=8 1:4 ,000 1:3,200 10
Softball/Baseba
II Fields n=13 1:2,500 1 :3, 100 10
Outdoor
Basketball
Courts n=8 1:4,000 1:5,000 6
Full Size
Gymnasium
n=2 1 :16 ,200 1 :28,400
Tennis Courts
n=18 1 :1,800 1:3 ,800 8
Swimming
Pools n=2 1:16 ,200 1:20,200 2
Ice Rink n=O 0 :32 , 100 1 :61 ,500 1
Skateboard
Parks n=1 1 :32 , 100 1:33 ,000
lnline Hockey
Rink n=1 1 :32 , 100 1:47 ,100
'2005 Estimated population 32 ,124 . DRCOG
"Rounded average of surveyed commun,ttes . EDAW 2005
throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
Although interest is still strong, there has been
a steady decline in participation in in-line
hockey over the last five years .
H. Existing and Future Recreation
Facllltles Needs
Table 3 .14 lists the current level of service for
various active recreational facilities that groups
and individuals in Englewood use, as well as
the average level of service for other
communities in the Rocky Mountain West.
Based on these levels of service , both current
and future needs and deficits are given . These
numbers also assume ongoing partnerships
with the Englewood School District, and that
use of the current facilities by Englewood
residents continues .
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According to this analysis , which uses a
standard based on the average of other
communities, there is a need for additional
recreational facilities (both currently and in the
future) until the time Englewood reaches full
buildout. As the growth in Englewood is
comparatively slow. no date has been identified
for full buildout ; however, officials with the
Englewood Public Works and Community
Development Departments have indicated that
the city 's infrastructure can accommodate a
maximum of 50,000 residents . As such , using
a target level of service that is based on
averages in other communities , Englewood
currently needs 1 additional soccer field ,
3 football fields, and 1 ice rink. By the time
Englewood reaches its full buildout population
of 50,000 residents , there may be a need for
6 additional soccer fields , 5 football fields ,
3 additional baseball/softball fields, 2 additional
outdoor basketball courts , 1 ice rink,
1 additional skate park, and 1 additional in-line
hockey rink .
These numbers closely correlate with the
recreation provider interviews and the
community survey. EYSA reports a need for at
least 1 additional soccer field at the current
time; however, they did not express a need for
any additional football fields. This may be due
to the fact that many of the fields used for youth
football are multi-purpose in nature , being used
for both soccer and football . and no conflicts
exist for field space or with scheduling . As
there is no organized ice hockey program in
Englewood, there was no expressed need for
an ice rink within the city. Approximately 35%
of survey respondents did , however, say that
there is not enough of that type of facility within
the city . The construction of an ice rink requires
a large capital investment and they are typically
a regional attraction in nature . As such,
construction of such a facility within the next
10 years is not recommended , and resources
should be devoted to more pressing needs .
Other notable amenities and facilities that
respondents of the community survey said
there were not enough of (that the City of
Englewood does not currently provide) include
n indoor climbing wall , a teen recreation
center , and a BMX bicycle area . Although there
are no specific standards for these types of
facilities , the community clearly desires them .
National trend data shows a drastic increase in
indoor wall climbing activities and there is no
indication this will slow . BMX activity has not
been tracked long enough to show any
discernable national trends. Dedicated teen
recreation centers are provided in many
communities along the Front Range, as well as
regionally and nationally . Englewood has a
1,500-square foot youth facility called The
RecZone located in the Englewood Recreation
Center. This facility is open to youth ages 8 to
17, and offers drop-in activities as well as
special events on selected Friday nights. While
this facility does provide youth programming , it
is not dedicated solely to teens as it is open to a
broad age group of youths . Additionally, the
facility is not well publicized , which may partly
explain the survey results indicating that there
needs to be a teen recreation center in the City
of Englewood . The construction of one should
be considered as it offers a needed and well
respected resource for teens within the
community, much like a senior center.
Additionally, amenities such as a climbing wall
or BMX area could be incorporated into such a
facility . The RecZone youth center could remain
and be programmed for younger children and
pre-teens .
Lastly, there is strong support in the community
survey for additional performance areas in
parks for such events as concerts and plays .
This is also strongly supported by the cultural
arts community in Englewood as members
expressed this desire at open houses and in
feedback sessions with City Council.
I. Existing and Future Parkland
Needs
The community survey indicated that people
are relatively content with the overall quantity of
parkland in Englewood . Currently, the level of
service for neighborhood parks in Englewood is
1.9 acres/1,000 population , when 10 acres
each of Belleview Park , Centennial Park , and
Cushing Park (which serve neighborhood
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functions to those res idents within 0.5 mile) are
factored into the average . This is base d on a
total of 33 acres of developed neighborhood /
pocket parks and 32 ,124 people. This level of
service is somewhat less than that of many
communities along the Front Range , which
averages 2 .8 acres/1 ,000 population . Table
3.15 illustrates the current neighborhood
parkland need for the City of Englewood based
on the average provided by other Front Range
communities. Clearly, achieving a level of
service that is similar to many suburban
communities would be difficult in Englewood
given that it is land-locked . Instead , Englewood
may want to continue to monitor satisfaction
levels of residents and look for opportunities to
expand existing parklands when properties
become available, as well as be proactive with
developers of infill and redevelopment projects
to ensure that adequate resources are being
placed on the provision of parks and
recreational services.
Table 3.15. Neighborhood Parkland Needs
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Existing Developed 33 .0 a cre s Neighborhood Parkland
Parkland NNd According to 92 .0 acres Averaae
Add iti onal Neig hborhood 59acres Parkland Needed
Number of New Neighborhood 6to29 Parks
2005 Estimated Population 32, 124
Based on the average of other Front Range
communities, the City of Englewood currently
needs an additional 59 acres of neighborhood
parkland , and will need an additional 107 acres
by the time it reaches buildout. This translates
into a current need of a minimum of 6 new
neighborhood parks and buildout need of a
minimum of 11 new neighborhood parks .
Comparing the City of Englewood to other Front
Range communities is only one method of
determining parkland need . A comparison such
as this acts as a benchmark exercise to
determine how one community compares to
another in tota l parkland provided. There are
many factors that may influence why a
particular community may have drastically more
or less developed parkland than another
community. In the case of Englewood , it is a
fully established , well develope d community
that is surrounded on all sides by other
developed communities . A determination of
specific parkland needs and opportunities for a
particular community can only be made after
examining other relevant issues such as
available land for parkland development, vicinity
of other parks outside of the municipality, and
specific park needs with in sub-areas of the city .
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Map 3, Neighborhood Park Service Areas
(Chapter Two) shows the areas within
Englewood that are underserved by
neighborhood parks. In areas where a service
radius does not exist, it is either because there
is no available neighborhood park or access to
a park is prohibited by a barrier, such as a
major roadway. Examination of this map shows
that there are four primary locations within
Englewood that are underserved by
neighborhood parks : 1) south of Yale Avenue,
north of Dartmouth Avenue, and west of
Broadway Avenue; 2) south of Oxford Avenue,
north of Tufts Avenue, west of Clarkson Street,
and east of Broadway Avenue; 3) the downtown
area north of Hampden Avenue, south of Floyd
Avenue, east of Broadway Avenue, and west of
Clarkson Street; 4) and the southwest "fingers"
of the city, west of Federal Boulevard .
Since there is little land available for acquisition
to further develop neighborhood parks within
Englewood, careful consideration should be
given to specific areas within the city that are
currently in critical need of neighborhood parks.
These needs should be balanced with overall
city goals relative to trail connectivity between
parks and recreation facilities . Alternative
methods other than land acquisition should be
Table 3.16 Community Parkland Needs
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Existing Developed 115 .0 acres Community Parkland
Parkland Nffd According 77 .0 acres to Averaae
Additional Community Oacres Parkland NNded
Number of 0 New Community Parks
• 2005 Estimated Population 32, 12'
explored for future park development. Methods
to consider might include the conversion of
portions of existing sports complexes or
greenbelts to more traditional park uses, or
pursuing joint use partnerships with entities
such as the Englewood School District.
Attention should also be given to those areas of
the city where simple access to parks may be
improved, such as through street crossing
enhancements .
Currently , the level of service for community
parks in Englewood is 3.5 acres/1,000
population. This is based on a total of
115 acres of developed community parks/sports
complexes and 32,124 people . This level of
service is somewhat greater than that of many
communities along the Front Range, which
averages 2.4 acres/1,000 population. The
average community parkland standard is
5.1 acres/1 ,000 population, however, most
communities have adopted a standard that they
have not yet achieved . Table 3.16 illustrates
the current community parkland need for the
City of Englewood based on continuing to serve
the community at existing levels, and the
average provided by other Front Range
communities.
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The community survey indicated strong support
within the community for additiona l open space
and natural areas . Only 44% of respondents
felt there was an adequate amount of open
lands in the city . Furthermore, roughly 60% of
respondents felt there were not enough natural
areas within urban parks and natural open
space areas in Englewood . Although no
standards exist for the amount of open lands
that should be provided , many communities
along the Front Range are aggressively
pursuing open land acquisitions where possible
to provide residents this desired commodity . In
general , opportunities to acquire open space in
Englewood are severely limited . The South
Platte River Open Space Plan has identified
several key parcels along the South Platte
River within Englewood that would contribute to
a future interconnected system . Any
opportunities that might arise allowing for
acquisition of land along this corridor for use as
open space should be strongly considered .
J. Trail Needs
Time and again when Colorado residents are
surveyed , the most frequent activities in city
parks, trails, and open space systems are
walking , nature observation , bicycling ,
picnicking and jogging .6 For example , in
Arvada , 80% of residents surveyed
walked/h iked on a trail system , 79% observed
nature or walked in an open space area , and
66% bi cy c led on a trail system . Comparatively ,
20 to 25% of res idents played soccer, golf,
soft ba ll, outdoor basketba ll, or tenn is . Colorado
Springs' and Fort Collins' survey results show
similar trends . Similarly, more than 57% of
Englewood residents feel there are not enough
natural surface bike/pedestrian trails and paved
trails . Additionally, only 43% are satisfied that
the city 's trail system provides good
connections to parks and other important
destinations.
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Based on community survey results as well as
a comparison with other communities along the
Front Range , there is a strong need for
additional primary-level trails and trail
connections within the city . Currently , there is
somewhat limited opportunity for residents to
easily and safe . t ravel or commute throughout
Englewood via alternative transportation , such
as biking , skating , or walking . The South Platte
River Trail offers an excellent north-south travel
route, however, it lies well to the west of the
major population center in Englewood and
connections to it are poor. There are also
adequate trails in the Northwest Greenbelt,
Southwest Greenbelt, and Little Dry Creek. Yet
these trails do not connect a larger overall trail
network . There is little ability to travel between
park and recreation destinations within
Englewood via either an off-road system or an
on-road route network. Additionally , there is a
strong need for enhanced street crossings to
improve both safety and connectivity . The
Englewood Bicycle Master Plan has identified
multiple priorities to improve the overall
transportation network with respect to bikes .
These should be carefully considered in relation
to park and recreation connectivity , and any
opportunities to improve the system should be
pursued .
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Chapter Four -
Recommendations of the
Master Plan
This chapter includes a master plan map and
specific project recommendations that are
needed to meet existing and future urban
recreational , park , and trail needs in the City of
Englewood . These recommendations include
ways to address existing deficiencies , projected
needs based on future anticipated growth , and
changes in recreational habits and other issues
identified in Chapters Two and Three .
A. Park Projects
Additional parks will need to be developed to
meet existing and future needs of the
approximately 32 ,000 existing residents , and
potentially 18 ,000 new residents by the ultimate
city buildout of 50 ,000 total residents .
Continuing to serve residents at existing levels
of service as growth occurs means that
additiona l parklands will need to be acqu ired
and developed . As Englewood has virtually no
land available for additional park development,
it is not realistic today to expect that 6 to 12
parks could be constructed like more suburban
communities are doing . Englewood could
choose to invest in expanding its parklands to
be more like communities that are attracting
families , but this type of strategy must be
meshed with an overall city vi si on th at ide ntit ies
this as a priority . Currently the 2003
Compre hen sive P la n sta te s t ha t Eng lewood w ill
provide for the park and recreational need s of
it s re si dents , and focuses on redeve lopm ent
projects that will provide higher density
res idential un its along with commercia l
development. Traditionally , these have not
been preferred by families , perhaps partly
because of the lack of pa rks for outdoor
recreational acti v ities . If families are to be living
in h igher density housing , the city should
se ri ou s ly cons ider an aggressive approa c h to
o bt ai n ing adequate parkland very near or w ith in
re de velo pment projects , as the averag e
household s ize would be higher than the
2 .1 people per unit that Englewood currently
has.
In the near term , Englewood should look for
ways to strategically provide additional parks in
areas of the city that are currently underserved .
The city should also enhance existing parks ,
expand them if possible, and improve access to
them to better serve residents in deficient or
growing areas. The deficient areas may lack
easy access (within Y:z mile without major
barriers) and/or have lower levels of service
based on population in the immediate
neighborhood . The areas without adequate
access were identified in Chapter Two and are
shown on Map 3 . In areas where high density
residential development is likely to occur
(primarily in the downtown area and the Bates
Station RTD area), the addition of
neighborhood parkland is highly encouraged .
New Parkland and/or Amenities • Map 5 , Proposed Master Plan , shows
conceptual locations for new parkland and/or
major parkland amenities , which will help to
enhance service to current and future
residential areas that are underserved .
Following is a description of each location and
suggested park developments.
1. Bates Station RTD Light Rail
A neighborhood park should be constructed
in conjunction with the proposed
development of the RTD Light Rail Bates
Statio n . C ity of Englewood plan ne rs
anticipate that a high density residential
development and retail and office space w ill
be constructed in association w ith the RTD
light ra il station . Efforts should be pursued
by city officials to require t hat any future
developme nt in th is area have sui ta b le land
reserved for park purposes . As such , a new
park w ill provide neig hborhood parkland and
recreation amenities to neighborhoods of
the city that are currently underserved , as
well as future residents in the potential high
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4 . Sherman Street and Nassau Avenue
Vicinity
Residents near Sherman Street and Nassau
Avenue currently do not have adequate
access to a neighborhood park. With no
vacant land currently available for park
development, the city should be vigilant in
acquiring strategic parcels that might
become available in the future . Any park
constructed in this area would ideally
provide full neighborhood park functions ;
however, even the construction of a pocket
park with limited functions would be
beneficial. This may include a playground ,
benches, picnic shelter, and if possible,
restrooms and a multi-purpose playfield .
This park should also be accessible via the
proposed off-street trail system.
5 . Sherman Street and Princeton Avenue
Vicinity
Residents near the area of Sherman Street
and Princeton Avenue currently do not have
adequate access to a neighborhood park .
With no existing vacant land for park
development, the city should be vigilant in
acquiring strateg ic parcels that might
become available in the future . Any park
constructed in this area would ideally
provide full neighborhood park functions .
However, even the construction of a pocket
park with limited fun ctions would be
beneficial. This may in clude a playground ,
benches , picnic shelte r, and if possible ,
restrooms and a mul ti-purpose playfield .
Th is park should also be accessible via the
pro po sed off-street trail system .
6 . Sherman Street and Stanford Avenue
Vicinity
Residents near Sherman Street and
Stanford Avenue currently are underserved
and do not have adequate access to a
neighborhood park. With no existing vacant
land for park development, the city should
explore potential solutions that may include
working with the Englewood School District
on a joint use arrangement for Cherrelyn
Elementary School. A park constructed in
association with the school should provide
basic amenities , including a playground ,
picnic shelter , restroom , and shade . This
park should also be accessible via the
proposed off-street trail system.
Major Park Redesign 0
Map 5 , Proposed Master Plan , identifies
parklands that are proposed for major redesign ,
which will help them function more efficiently
and better serve residents in providing parkland
and recreational amenities . Following is a
description of each location and suggested park
developments .
1. Cushing Park
Cushing Park is one of the crown jewels of
the Englewood parks system . It is centrally
located , easily accessible , and highly
identifiable. However, time and lack of
consistency in facility additions have left
Cushing very "dated" and inefficient.
Several changes and enhancements could
be made to make the park function more
effectively and promote its historical
qualities .
Cushing Park
The entire core area should be redesigned
to improve its function , aesthetics , and feel.
The playground , restroom , and shel ters are
currently a maintenance burden with
exposed walls , and present safety concerns
because they lack a clear line of sight from
the parking lot and adjacent roads . These
should be replaced and an additional renta l
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shelter added , bringing th e total to
3 shelters . The skate park should be
replaced with permanent . poured co ncrete
to provide better amenities and ac t as a
regional attra ction . All existing co nc rete
walks should be upgraded and new 8-foot
concrete walks added to ensure
accessibility to all shelters . the playground .
and restrooms . Lighting throughout the
park should be improved and the
landscaping enhanced throughout , including
naturalization of the current drainag e
channel. A 48 -yard x 70 -yard soccer field
with movable goals should be added to
relieve some of the scheduling pressure for
youth soccer programs . To help promote
the unique historical qualities of the park , all
historical amenities and markers should be
enhanced . Add_i tionally , the uniqu e
historica l amphitheater should be re ta ined
and transferred to an alternative use . such
as a flower gard e n. New signs are also
ne ede d at th e northwest , southwest , and
sou thea st co rners to identify th e park and ,t s
en tran ces. Lastly , th e small parce l of land
on th e sout h side of th e parking lot shou ld
be enhanced through la nd scaping , and a
pedestrian crossing o f In ca Stree t shou ld b
added to increase sa fety for RTD
commu ters who park in th is lo t and wa l k to
CityCen ter .
2 . M iller Field
Miller Fi eld is on e th e mo t w II -us d park
fa cili tie s in the Ci ty of Eng l woo d . with
2 ballfield s used by both th h, h sc hoo l
girl's softball and fr es hm n bo y' bas ba ll
teams . The fields help th r a fun ction
more like a sports comp l x th n a tr ad1t1 o nal
neighborh ood park A M il l r F , Id 1
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surrounding res,d nt ,gning ,t wo uld
he lp provide th e r 1d nt wi th a functio nal
park as wel l a s 1mpro v th ath l 11
fa cili ties .
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and west by scattered residential
development , on the north by commercial
development, and on the south by the high
school, which prevents easy visibility from
adjacent streets . Since Hosanna is located
in a residential area that is not served by a
neighborhood park, options for upgrading
the park in conjunction with Little Dry Creek
Greenway should be fully explored to
provide these needed amenities.
Enhancements may include creating park
entries and walks , removing unnecessary
fencing, and adding traditional
neighborhood park amenities, such as a
playground, picnic shelter, and restrooms.
As the Englewood School District is
currently in the process of creating a master
plan for the high school, any modifications
to Hosanna and Little Dry Creek should be
done in coordination with this process to
maximize park development opportunities .
4 . Centennial Park
Centennial Park is the largest of the
community parks within Englewood and
offers great potential for a redesign to
provide additional , non-traditional
recreational activities . The west side of the
park should be redesigned to improve the
overall layout and better serve park users .
Suggested improvements include
reconfiguring the playground and basketball
court , and constructing a new building to
house pic nic shelters, restrooms, and
storage . The current gazebo should be
upgraded , and landscaping should be
added in the northwest parking lot and
along the north fence line to screen
negative views of adjacent lands from park
users . Other improvements might include
adding benches and shade structures to the
fishing piers , as well as construction of a
new footbridge .
The Parks and Recreation Department
shou ld explore the feasibility of offering
con cession -operated water access on the
lak e , s uch as paddle boats , kayak lessons ,
or other activit ies that do not require water
contact. Likewise , the shoreline needs to
be enhanced with landscaping , designated
access points, and overlooks, as it has
deteriorated throughout the years from foot
use by fisherman. The island in the lake
could also be enhanced as waterfowl
habitat for ducks, herons , and cormorants .
Options for improving the oxbow area in the
northeast portion of the park could include
adding naturalized planting and a soft-
surface path or a miniature remote
controlled vehicle course . New signs are
needed at various entry points as well.
5. Belleview Park
Belleview Park is considered by many to be
the showpiece park within Englewood .
While no large scale additions or
modifications are needed, several smaller
additions and enhancements could be made
to improve the functionality of this park. The
west side of the park is primarily passive ,
with one picnic shelter; however, access is
poor. Access to this area should be
improved through the addition of either a
parking lot or turn-around drop-off area .
Additionally, the existing amphitheater and
associated building on the west side should
be removed and replaced with a rental
picnic shelter. In conjunction with this , a
porta-a-potty with permanent enclosure
should be added to serve the west side of
the park. If water service becomes
available in this area , a restroom with flush
fixtures should replace the temporary toilets .
The paths and stairs in the native areas ,
wh ile quite popular, are in a deteriorated
condition and should be upgraded .
Consideration should also be given to
provid ing an educational habitat park in this
area . A permanent maintenance building is
needed in Belleview and should be
constructed in the Chenango parking lot,
which is currently underut ilized .
The east side of the park should also be
addressed by redesigning the play and
picnic area . New shelters , restrooms ,
playgrounds , and a basketball court are
needed , as well as new concrete walks to
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these areas . The farm and train area needs
to be redesigned and enlarged to include a
permanent ticket booth area with
concessions and an enhanced sitting area .
Landscaping throughout this area should
also be improved. Lastly, the land
immediately adjacent to Pirate 's Cove
should be held in reserve for any future
expansion of the aquatic facility .
Belleview Park Farm
Facility Additions or Enhancements
Map 5 , Proposed Master Plan , identifies parks
and park areas proposed for minor
enhancements and facility additions to help
them function more effectively and serve
nearby residents more efficiently . Following is
a description of each location and suggested
park developments .
1. Baker Park
Baker Park is located adjacent to the
A ltern ati ve H igh S c hool in northwest
Englewood . Although Baker Park currently
functions as a neighborhood park, it could
be enhanced to better serve area residents .
The playground equipment is outdated and
not safety complia nt. Like w ise , the
restrooms a nd p icnic area are not A DA
complia nt. Currently , there is no internal
paved walk within th e park, the park is
poorly laid out , and the occurrence of
vandalism is high . There is also a fence
that separates the school property from the
park , preventing full use of the turf area .
The park is not very attractive from an
aesthetic standpoint as there is very little
planting, and most of the landscaping needs
upgraded . An unsightly curb wall also runs
along Wesley Avenue that could be
removed .
The Parks and Recreation Department
should explore the feasibility of working with
the Englewood School District to improve
the overall function of the park/school area .
This would include removing the fence
separating the park from the school ,
upgrading the restroom, and constructing a
new picnic shelter and playground . New
concrete walks are needed , as well as
enhanced landscaping to improve the
aesthetic appeal of the park . The curb wall
along Wesley Avenue should be removed
and new signage added .
2. Northwest Greenbelt
The banks along this greenbelt have been
designed as bluegrass turf areas . Because
many areas are steep and not used by the
publ ic , they present an undue irrigat ion
water use and maintenance burden for the
Parks Department. Discontinuing the
irrigation and mowing of those sections that
do not provide active uses and returning
them to native vegetation would reduce the
maintenance burden , be more cost efficient,
and provide a more natural lands cape for
the area . This would help to prov ide the
additiona l natural area s desired by the
commun ity , as refle cted in th e O ctober 20 0 5
survey .
3 . Depot Park
Currently Depot Park , located directly
across Dartmouth from Cushing Park ,
contains the historic depot structure , but it
does not offer any park amenities . Due to
its strategic location on Dartmouth Avenue
and near Santa Fe Drive , it is a valuable
parcel of land owned by the city and
managed by the Parks and Recreation
Department. With a total size of just less
than 1 acre , only limited park functions and
amenities are possible for thi space . As
such , strong consideration should be given
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to transit ioning this property to other, more
economically productive uses and re-
locating the historic train depot to an
alternative park location , preferably one
associated with the Bates Station RTD Light
Rail development.
Depot Park
4 . Bates-Logan Park
Minor improvements could be made to
Bates-Logan Park to improve its overa ll
appearance and allow it to function more
effectively. The playground equipment and
picnic shelter are old and not up to current
safety standards . The east portion of the
park is primarily passive in nature and
underutilized . Although the park is
generally in good condition , improvements
could be made in the design to improve its
function , appearance , and safety .
Suggested improvements include relocating
t he re stroom to a le ss conspicuous area in
the park, and c o nst ructing a new picnic
shelter and playground further west with an
8-foot concrete path connecting each . This
would provide a better relationship between
the core picnic/play area and the multi-
purpose field . The east side of the park
should be naturalized to offer a passive
area with native landscaping and a soft-
surface path . Landscaping in the parking lot
should also be improved and new signage
added .
5 . Barde Park
A few minor improvements to Barde Park
would help it function more effectively and
improve its overall appearance .
Improvements include constructing a new
picnic shelter and playground , and adding
concrete walks to connect these areas . A
passive area along the underutilized
northern edge could be provided with native
landscaping and soft-surface paths .
Likewise , the feasibility of redesigning and
naturalizing the current concrete drainage
ways should be explored . Other
recommended improvements include
removing the existing tennis courts , adding
new signage , providing a new low water
crossing, and enhancing the landscaping
throughout the park . As there are three
high-density residential development
projects proposed for this area of the city ,
discussions should be held (in conjunction
with Englewood School District) on ways to
enlarge the functional park area . With the
fru ition of these projects , there w ill likely be
added use at Roma ns Park . As such , it
may be necessary fo r Barde Park to relieve
some of the pressure on Romans Park .
6 . Romans Park
Romans Park is one of the most memorable
parks in the Englewood system because of
the mushroom shelter structures . T hese
provide a un ique park experience found no
where else in th e Denver metro area . Fro m
a practical sta ndpoint, th e mu s hroom
s helters provi de li tt le cover from the
elements . However, they are enjoyed by
the general public , who sometimes refer to
Romans Park as "Mushroom Park." As
such, these should be retained and
enhanced by removing the benches
underneath and featuring them as park
sculpture . The park lacks a functional ,
rental picnic shelter with ADA access from
the street. Generally , there is a lack of
benches and trash receptacles along the
path system , and path access from the
street is not ADA compliant because the
entry ramps are too steep . Improvements
to Romans Park include the construction of
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2 new picnic shelters , 2 playgrounds to
include a "tot lot," and upgraded restrooms .
Landscaping along the south side should be
improved to provide screening between the
apartment buildings , and the water feature
on the south side should be improved .
Overall, the walks should be improved to
allow for better ADA access from the street
and to the new playgrounds , restrooms , and
shelters . Additional benches and trash
receptacles should also be added along the
walks. Lastly, new signage should be
added to the park.
7. Jason Park
Select minor improvements made to Jason
Park would help it function more effectively
and improve its overall appearance . This
park contains a designated off-leash dog
area , so it receives a high amount of use
from dog owners . A new picnic shelter
should be constructed and the existing
restrooms and playground upgraded . An
8-foot concrete walk to all amenities should
be provided to enhance circulation and
provide access. Visitors to the park often
walk its perimeter and have worn an
informal social path into the turf; this path
should be upgraded into a gravel path . A
path connection is also needed between the
western park gate and Lipan Street. Other
improvements include new signage and an
upgraded irrigation system .
8 . Rotolo Park
A few minor improvements at Rotolo Park
would improve its appearance and
functionality . Although there is ample on -
street parking and street access , ADA
access to and throughout the park is poor.
The playground equipment and picnic
shelter are old and not safety compliant ,
and should be replaced . A new ADA
accessible concrete walk will be needed
from both Huron Street and Stanford
Avenue to the playground and picnic
shelter. Benches should also be added
near the playground . The landscaping in
the park should be enhanced and new
signage added as wel l. Additionally ,
vehicular control measures along Stanford
Avenue should be enhanced by replacing
existing bollards with low rail fencing .
Rotolo Park
9. Southwest Greenbelt
This greenbelt is primarily landscaped with
irrigated turf. The banks along the
greenbelt are steep and underused by the
public, and therefore present an undue
maintenance burden . Strong consideration
should be given to returning portions (or all)
of this area to native landscaping where
practicable .
10 . Duncan Park
A few minor improvements could be made
to Duncan Park to help improve its
functionality and overall appearance . As
Duncan Park is the only park located in this
area of the city , it needs to be upgraded to
function more effectively as a neighborhood
park . These upgrades include the
construction of a new playground and picnic
shelter. Additionally , an accessible and
concrete walk is needed to the new
playground and shelter, and a gravel path to
the basketball court . The landscaping in the
park should also be enhanced and new
signage added .
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Sine~ Sinclair Middle School is in a strategic
lo~at1on and current joint use arrangements
exist for other parks associated with
schools , strong consideration should be
given to adding other park amenities here ·
this should be done in consultation with th~
Englewood School District master planning
~rocess. As .is already planned , the new in-
line hockey nnk should be constructed here .
Additionally, strong consideration should be
given to removing the existing handball
courts . As indicated in the community
survey, 96% of adults report never using the
handball courts, while 93% of children do
not use them. Furthermore, school officials
have concerns regarding the safety of the
courts. The courts are poorly lighted and
have dark, hidden corners . There are
numerous ongoing problems with
vandalism , loitering , and unsanitary debris
on the handball courts. As such, the school
strongly supports their removal and
transitioning the space to a safer, more
community friendly use. A suggestion for
this area might be a paved , multi-purpose
court for a variety of uses , or returning the
area to turf.
B. Trail Projects and Crossing
Enhancements • ••••••• • • • • •
Trails and pedestrian and bicyclist connections
are another important component of the parks
sys tem . Englewood should focus on
completing gaps in and extending off-street
urban trails . Very little space is available to
acquire corridors to add to the existing off-street
trail system in Englewood ; however, key
connections that are missing should be
vigorously pursued . Once these connections
are completed, a core commuter, primarily off-
street system will be in place that forms the
backbone of alternative transportation
opportunities within the city and helps the park
and recreation facilities . Five primary
connections are identified on Map 5 and
include :
• Connection of the Northwest Greenbelt to
the South Platte River Trail ;
• Creation of an off-street trail from Yale
Avenue south to the trail in Cushing Park ;
• Extension of the trail in the Southwest
Greenbelt through Rotolo Park to the
proposed on-street network at Jason Street;
• Extension of the Big Dry Creek Trail in
Belleview Park to the proposed on-street
network at Layton Avenue and Navajo
Street ; and
• Extension of the Big Dry Creek Trail
southeast from Lehow Avenue to the city
limits.
Simultaneously, Englewood should work to
develop secondary-level , on-street connections
to neighborhood destinations , such as schools ,
neighborhood parks, recreation centers , and
the core commuter trail system . Part of this
process will include enhancement of multiple
street crossings at high traffic , high profile
locations. Where possible , connections should
also be made to popular destinations, such as
shopping districts , downtown , employment
districts , community parks , performing arts
areas , the South Platte River Trail , and
CityCenter. Proposed on-street routes and key
crossing enhancements are shown on Map 5.
C. System-Wide Projects
In addition to the specific park and recreation
projects described above , system-wide
irrigation improvements will need to be
completed over time . Parks Department staff
indicates that the current irrigation system is
more than 40 years old and is becoming a
major maintenance burden with continuous
repairs needed . Additionally , the system is
highly inefficient in its water use compared to
!h? te?hnology available today . Replacing
1rngat1on throughout the entire park system is a
highly expensive undertaking . At the current
time , the Parks Department is in the process of
replacing controllers for irrigation in all parks .
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Further upgrades should be phased in over a
period of years to help off-set the cost. Parks
Department staff should immediately begin a
comprehensive inventory of irrigation in all
parks to determine which systems are in critical
need of replacement. A master list determining
the schedule for upgrades should be
developed, with those in greatest need of
replacement receiving attention first.
D. Future Recreational Facilities
and Community Parkland
As described in Section A , new neighborhood
parks are proposed for the south central portion
of the city , which will be a challenge to
implement since there are not significant vacant
lands available for park development.
However, this should not prevent the city from
actively pursuing any available option for
providing parks in these areas .
An even larger challenge will be providing
community parkland and land for recreationa l
facilities that require large land areas , such as
soccer , football , softball and baseball fields , and
an outdoor performance venue . The needs
analysis illustrated that as the city 's population
increases , additional facilities and community
parkland will be required if Englewood desires
to provide a similar level of service to what is
provided today . Certainly no significant pieces
of land are available today for development of a
new community park . It is possib le that in an
underutilized industrial area , 5 to 10 acres or
more may be found, but these lands are quickly
becoming scarce and expensive as developers
become attracted to the Santa Fe corridor area .
It may be advisable for the city to look for land
today that could be developed in the future as a
community amenity , and which builds upon the
existing open space , trails , and parks
infrastructure by its proximity . Designating a
significant amount (30 or more acres) of
developable parkland adjacent to the South
Platte River would be idea l. This may require a
partnership with an adjacent community , since
Englewood has little land in this area .
Other opportunities the city may want to
consider pursuing, should they become
available , is the acquisition of the Western
Roofing and Meadow Gold properties that lie
adjacent to the Englewood Recreation Center.
Acquiring these properties would provide
additional area for a playground , green space ,
and overflow parking near the Recreation
Center to complement existing recreation
programming .
In addition , it is advisable to work with South
Suburban Parks and Recreation District to
create an overall vision plan for the Belleview ,
Cornerstone and Progress Park area . These
3 parks and Pirates Cove, which is located in
the center of them, collectively represent a very
large amount of public parkland. The
importance of this resource will only grow over
time, and a joint planning process should be
undertaken that identifies key connections and
improvements to Belleview Avenue to reduce
its impact.
Lastly , as there has been strong support within
the community for an additional outdoor
performance venue, the city should consider
inclusion of this feature in design plans for
future parks . Not all future parklands will be
suitable for this amenity ; therefore , great care
should be taken in the public review process
that considers such concerns as parking , noise ,
and traffic .
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Chapter Five -
Implementation
This chapter lists prioritization considerations ,
costs , and implementation actions that w ill help
to achieve the vision of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan .
A. Project Prioritization
Considerations
While all future park , recreation, and trail
projects will compete for funding , it is helpful to
establish priorities for determining which ones
to focus resources on first. According to
residents and compared to other communities ,
Englewood is slightly deficient in parkland and
certain recreat ional facilities . More importantly ,
there are areas with in the City of Englewood
that are underserved by neighborhood parks .
Two other indicators related to park needs
uncovered in the community survey relate to
facilities within the parks and tra il connections
to them . According to the survey , the primary
reason people in Englewood do not use parks ,
or use them more frequently, is because they
lack facilities they are looking for and they feel
that the parks generally need upgrading .
Additionally , only 43% of respondents feel that
the city 's trail system provides good
connections .
All of these elements , taken togethe r, help to
provide guidance as to wh ich f uture park ,
rec reation , a nd t ra il p roj e cts s hou ld ha ve the
greatest priority. Large , high profile projects
that may generate great public support should
be balanced with those that help to provide park
functions and amenities to currently
underserved residents . Rather than placing the
majority of funding and energy into one or two
large scale projects , smaller projects that may
be easy to implement and fund through
alternative sources should be given attention as
well.
Additionally. the plan is intended to be flexible
and fluid , so that as opportunities for land
a cqu isi t ion and park development become
available , the city can immediately capitalize on
these opportunities without being committed to
a pre-determined project identified in a concrete
prioritization system .
The following list presents criteria that should
be carefully considered when attempting to
prioritize projects . There should not be a
numeric weighting of these criteria , as the
importance of each varies with each situation ,
available funding , need and opportunities .
Projects that address immediate issues of
public health and safety should certainly take
precedence over other choices .
Project Prioritization Considerations
Health, Safety, Welfare, and Code
Compliance
• Does the project involve upgrades that will
bring a park into compliance with codes ,
and ensure the health , safety , and welfare
of park users?
Ease of implementation
• Does the project capital ize on opportun it ie s
that are easily implemented (i.e ., low cost
project with large gains , ready
implementers , available property , etc.)?
Economy of Scale
• Does implementing several projects or
portions of projects s imultaneously sav e
money or time (e .g ., bulk purchase of
materials , more efficient proj ect
management , etc.)?
Communi ty Significan ce
• Does the project provide benefits to a large
number of people within the community?
• Does the project contribute to a larger city
vision and community goals?
Communi ty Balance
• Does the project contribute to the balance of
needs across the community (i.e .,
neighborhood parks , community parks ,
trails , open space , underserved
neighborhoods)?
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Partnerships for Funding
• Does the project leverage available
partnership opportunities for funding (i.e.,
urban drainages , GOCO, CDOW, private ,
Englewood School District, adjacent cities ,
etc .)?
Satisfies Urgent Need
• Does the project satisfy urgent park and
recreation needs within the community?
• Does the project serve underserved
neighborhoods?
• Does the project help to fill a recreation
facility/amenity shortage?
Completes Phasing of Current Projects
• Does the project help to complete ongoing
phases of current projects that have yet to
be finished?
In the near term , it is recommended that the city
select a few small projects that can be easily
implemented ac ross the community , rathe~ than
attempting to accomplish a large scale project
immediately . While progress is be ing made on
these projects , long -range planning can begin
on select larger projects that will require a
greater investment of capital and take ~ longe~,
often multi-year, timeframe to accomplish . This
long-range plann ing may invo lve the .. ,,
es tab lishment of a perpetua l fund or land bank
to strateg ica lly acqu ire parcels for park
development that may becom e ava il able in the
future .
Likewise, certain projects, such as an irrigation
system replacement , are a long-term initiative
and should be addressed immediately . The
costs associated with irrigation replacement,
however, are very high . As such, the Parks
Department should immedia!el_y b~gin_ a
comprehensive inventory of 1mgat1on 1~ all ..
parks to determine which systems are m critical
need of replacement. A master list determining
the schedule for upgrades should be
developed , with those in greatest need of
replacement receiving attention ~rst. In . order to
he lp off-et the high costs associated with
irrigation upgrade and replacement , these
projects should be phased in over a period of
15 to 20 years , beginning immediately .
a. Estimated Costs for Parks,
Recreation Facilities, and Trails
The co st for trail and park construction varies
widely, depending on the specific elements to
be included in each park , the terrain , necessary
road crossings , and other physical features that
require more extensive design solutions. For
the purposes of assigning an order of
magnitude of cost to the master plan
recommendations , general cost estimates have
been assigned to each project. Costs have
been assumed that are in order with the costs
EDAW has experienced in designing and
overseeing the construction of similar facilities
along the Front Range and throughout the
Rocky Mounta in region .
Cost estimates were generated based on
conceptual plans that were created for select
proposed projects, therefore allowing a .
budgetary range to be assigned to each project.
These conceptual plans can be found in the
appendix. Specific elements of these projects
were chosen in consultation with Englewood
Parks and Recreation staff and are based on
the most current park design standards
available . The cost estimates are approximate
and intended to illustrate order of magnitude ,
not detail. Actual costs for land acquisition , if
needed and development should be developed
more specifically. Costs for some of the typical
park amenities included in the conceptual _ plans
are listed below to provide a n und e rstanding of
the basis for the estimates . These costs are in
2005 dollars and must be escalated yearly to
compensate for inflation .
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T bl a e 5.1 Tvoical Park Proiect Item Costs
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Basketball Court $50,000 each
Skate Park $250 ,000 each
Neiahborhood-Scale Plavaround $80,000 each
Communitv-Scale Plavaround $150 ,000 each
Single Picnic Shelter /20 'x20 ') $35 ,000 each
Larae Grouo Picnic Shelter $180 ,000 each
Small Restroom $80,000 each
Larae Restroom $120 ,000 each
Parkina Lot Liohtino $30 ,000 each
Pedestrian Liahtina $4 ,500 each
New Parkina Lot $6 .00 sauare foot
Picnic Tables $1 ,500 each
Bike Racks $650 each
Benches $1 ,500 each
Trash Containers $750 each
lrriaation Svstem Reolacement $1 .00 sauare foot
8 ' Concrete Multi-Puroose Trail $36 .00 linear foot
6' Gravel Trail $9.00 linear foot
Native Landscaoe Restoration $0 .75 sauare foot
Turf and Shrub Landscaoe $3.50 sauare foot
Deciduous Trees 12.5"\ $500 each
Other items specific to certain projects were not
listed above but include: demolition , utility
relocation , entry plazas , signs , historical
restorations, drainage channel naturalizations ,
crossing enhancements, ballfield construction
and design , engineering , and contingency fees .
It should also be noted that additional staff,
resources, and maintenance will be needed as
more parks and facilities are added to the
system within Englewood . These costs should
be accounted for and included into overall
budgets for any new projects .
Table 5 .2 , summarizes ini tial projects proposed
in this plan for inclusion in the City 's Park and
Recreation system and provides estimated
costs associated with each project. Costs are
estimated in 2005 dollars and will need to be
adjusted relative to inflation as time progresses .
They are listed in the order they appear on the
Master Plan Map and as described in Chapter
Four.
If implemented in its entirety , all recommended
projects within this plan would cost a minimum
of $23 .30 million and up to a maximum of
$30 .35 million . Currently , for park and
recreation projects the City of Englewood
receives approximately $300 ,000 per year from
the Conservation Trust Fund and approximately
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an additional $600,000 per year from the
Arapahoe County Open Space Fund . If these
funding streams were to continue at the same
rate over the next 15 years (the anticipated life
of this plan), total available revenue for future
projects would be approximately $13 .5 million .
This amount would only be capable of funding
roughly one-third to one-half of all proposed
projects, and would leave a potential budget
shortfall of between $9 .80 million and $16.85
million . Therefore , it is recommended that the
City of Englewood immediately begin to pursue
additional funding mechanisms for development
of future park and recreation projects.
C. Implementation Actions
The following are specific actions that should be
considered by the Englewood Parks and
Recreation staff that may assist in the
implementation of the proposed projects . The
actions are organized into planning , upgrades
and maintenance , administrative and
management, and funding categories , and are
not listed in order of priority .
Planning Actions
• Work with the Community Development
Department and developers in the
acquisition of parkland associated with any
new residential development. Identify
specific parcels that are key to
neighborhood park development in
underserved areas .
• Develop master plans and construction
documents for Belleview, Cushing , and
Centennial Parks and Miller Field . Include
management plans as part of master plans .
• Conduct planning processes and prepare
design documents for neighborhood park
upgrades . Include management plans as
part of master plans .
• Work with the Public Works Department to
upgrade pedestrian and bicycle connectivity
in neighborhoods .
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Upgrades and Maintenance Actions
• Rehabilitate or replace existing
playgrounds, restrooms and other park
facilities, including bringing existing facilities
up to ADA standards.
• Begin phased replacement of irrigation
systems in all parks .
• Implement an aggressive invasive species
control program.
• Establish maintenance standards for the
various types of parks, open space, and
conservation lands.
• Evaluate existing parks for additional
needed upgrades.
Administrative and Management Actions
• Prepare an annual report card on progress
toward achieving the Parks and Recreation
Plan and 2004 Master Bicycle Plan .
• Coordinate with Department of Public
Works and Commu ·ty l velopment
Department to ensure critical connections
and elements of the 2004 Master Bicycle
Plan are implemented .
• Regularly update the parklands inventory
and maps to reflect existing conditions .
• Establish clear mechanisms for
interdepartmental and interagency
coordination on planning and design issues
and to ensure consistency with the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan .
Funding Actions
• Actively pursue granting and funding
opportunities to serve underserved
neighborhoods with parks.
• Explore the level of community support for
additional funding sources such as property
or sales taxes, and development impact
fees .
• Continue to pursue agreements with the
Englewood School District to share use of
public lands and recreational resources.
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Table 5.2 Proposed Project Summary and Budgetary Costs
Proposed Budget.iry
N;irne Lo, .itron Cl.1ss1f1c;it1on Size Cost Descriptron
(2005 doll,irs)
$0 to
Bates 5to $2,000,000, Construct neighborhood park in
Bates Station Station Neighborhood 10 depending conjunction with Bates Station
Park RTD Light upon development. Connect to future off-
Rail area acres developer street trail system .
responsibilities
Work with area landowners to
provide neighborhood parkland in
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Little Dry conjunction with Little Dry Creek
Creek Plaza Little Dry Neighborhood 3 to5 $750,000 Plaza for future high density
Creek acres residential developments . Improve Vicinity street frontage and bike and
pedestrian connections throughout
area .
Englewood Develop a pocket park in
Oxford Parcel Municipal Pocket 2 $500 ,000 to conjunction with golf course .
Golf acres $650,000 Should include playground and
Course 150+ person rental picnic shelter .
Parkin Sherman Acquire strategic parcels that may St. and 1 to 5 $1 ,500,000 to Sherman & Nassau Neighborhood $2 ,000 ,000 come available and develop
Nassau Area acres neighborhood park amenities . Ave . (_
Park in Sherman Acquire strategic parcels that may Sherman & St. and 1 to 5 $1 ,500,000 to
Princeton Princeton Neighborhood acres $2 ,000,000 come available and develop
Area Ave . neighborhood park amenities .
Park in Sherman Acquire strategic parcels that may St. and 1 to 5 $1 ,500 ,000 to Sherman and Stanford Ne ighborhood acres $2 ,000 ,000 come available and develop
Stanford Area Ave . neighborhood park amenities .
Cush ing 11 $1 ,500 ,000 to Redesign and update core area of
Cushing Park Park Commun ity acres $2,000,000 park , including new skate park ,
shelters and restrooms .
6 $1,400 ,000 to Redes ign park to provide
Miller Field Miller Field Ne ighborhood $1 ,800 ,000 neighborhood park amen ities and acres imorove athletic funct ions .
Expansion and mod ificatio n of
Hosanna existing facility to provi de
Athletic Hosanna 3 to 5 $100 ,000 to neighborhood amenities and
Center Athletic Ne ighborhood $250 ,000 improved access by commun ity .
Center acres Coordinated with ESD Master Complex Planning process and integrate
with Little Drv Creek.
Centennial Centennial 37 $2 ,000 ,000 to Redesign west side of park and
Commun ity enhance lake shoreline and Park Park acres $3 ,000 ,000 amenities .
Upgrade and enhance various
Belleview Belleview Commun ity 36 $2 ,000 ,000 to elements of park , including new
Park Park acres $3 ,000,000 west access , maintenance facility ,
and uoarade of farm and train area .
Work with ESD to improve function
Baker Park Baker Park Neighborhood 1 acre $300 .000 to of park/school field area and
$400 ,000 upgrade ne ighborhood park
amen ities .
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Greenbelt Greenbelt acres $300,000 landscaoina .
Depot Net $ gain from Transition property to other uses Depot Park Park Pocket 1 acre sale of and relocate historic train depot. orooertv
Bates-Logan Bates-7 $300,000 to Upgrade and enhance various Logan Neighborhood Park park acres $400,000 elements of park .
Barde Park Barde Neighborhood 4 $300,000 to Upgrade and enhance various
Park acres $400,000 elements of park .
Romans Park Romans Neighborhood 4 .5 $500,000 to Upgrade and enhance various
Park acres $700,000 elements of park .
Jason Park Jason Neighborhood 8 $150,000 to Upgrade and enhance various
Park acres $200,000 elements of park.
Rotolo Park Rotolo Neighborhood 3 $275,000 to Upgrade and enhance various
Park acres $350,000 elements of park .
Southwest Southwest Natural Area 5 .5 $150,000 to Return portions to native
Greenbelt Greenbelt acres $200 ,000 landscaoina .
Duncan Park Duncan Neighborhood 4 $225,000 to Upgrade and enhance various
Park acres $300,000 elements of park .
Sinclair Explore feasibility of adding
Sinclair Middle School 1 acre $200,000 to neighborhood park amenities . Work
Middle School School $250,000 with ESD during District Master
Plannina orocess .
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Bates Allow Complete key connections to
Off-Street Station , $1 ,000 ,000 -current off-street and proposed on -
Trail Rotolo Off-street trails 4 coordinate with street trail network to provide for an
Connectors * Park, miles ongoing street integrated system throughout the
Belleview and crosswalk city . Enhance crosswalks , on-
Park , repairs . street lane markers, etc .
Progress
Park
Irrigation Upgrade irrigation systems in all
146 parks over a period of 15 to 20 System All Parks System -wide acres $6,400 ,000 years . Controllers will not need to Upgrade s be uoaraded .
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Park Concept Plans
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Colorado Conceptual Plan
GENERAL NOTES
• Upgrade playground and restroom fa c,11/y
• New picnic shelter
• Enhance landsc ap ing
• Improve on -street trail connec t,ons
• En/J anee connect,011 to Lipan St
• New sign
LEGEND
0 Existing Tree
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\ Gra vel Wal k
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Proposed Restroom
Ex isting Restroom
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Ex,stmg G ate
Gravel path
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Maintam ex,stmg soccer
field and T-ba/1
New picnic shelter
QUINCY AV E.
E xisting park,ng
Upgrade 1st111 r room
><tslm has/.. !ball cow
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GENERAL NOTES
• Upgrade restroom facility
• New picnic shelter and playground
• Enhance lan ds caping
• "Natural area ·· in passive side of park
• Improve on-street trail connections
• New signs
LEGEND
0 Existing Tree
0 Proposed Tree -' Concrete Walk -,
\ Gravel Walk
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a Proposed Restroom
Q Existing Restroom
IC::I Proposed Sign
BATES AVE.
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Existing basketball court
New 8 ' concrete walk ----..
New picnic shelter
Irrigated turf
New 8 ' concrete walk ----..
CORNELL AVE •
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Native plantings .
ad1us t irngallon
Bates-Logan Park
Conceptual Plan
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City of Englewood ~~ Parks
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GENERAL NOTES
BAK ER PARK
• Improve relationship between park and school by removing
existing fence
• Upgrade restroom facil ities
• New picnic shelter and playground
• Enhance landscaping
• Improve on-street trail connections
• New signs
DUNCAN
• New picnic shelter and playground
• Enhance landscaping
• Improve on-street trail connec tions
• News ign
LEGEND
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Proposed Restroom
Q Existing Restroom
c::, Proposed Sign
WESLEY AVE. New Sign
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Colorado 's Finest
Alternative High School
lmg ated turf
Park Property
School Pro'perty
BAKER AVE.
Baker Park
Up grade ex,stmg restroom
Remove ence be v'.een
rope ,es
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Duncan Park
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GENERAL NOTES
BARD E
• New picnic shelter and playground
• Improve relat1onsl11p between school and park
• Naturalize north side of park
• Enhance lan dscaping
• Improve on-stree t trail connections
• New sign
ROTOLO
• New p1cmc shelte r and playground
• Enhance landscaping
• Impro ve on-street trail connect ions
, Improve vehicular contro l measures along St 11ford Dr
• News1gns
LEGEND 0 Existing Tree
0 Proposed Tree -~ Concrete Walk -,
\ Grave l Walk
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Slop e
Re:mo1 e i(,;, ,ng 11::n, s
courrs c i::ate oa iJ'i::a
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a Proposed Restroom
Q Ex isting Restroom
IC:a Proposed Sign
/\Je w lo w-wate r crossing
Rea lign na 1,rali ze dramage11a1
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ADA accessible
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GENERAL NOTES
• Redes1g11 e11t1re core area . new picnic shelters ,
lands caping . playground. pedestnan lighting . restrooms
and basketball court
• Promote and enhance the h1stonc character of the park
(i e stone pond edge and amphitheater steps )
• Enhance parcel to the sou th of the parkmg lot with
landsc aping
• Improve off-street and on-street trail conne ctions
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\ Gravel Walk
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a Proposed Restroom
Q Existing Restroom
c:::a Proposed Sign
New basketba ll co urt ---.---..
Ma rk ed cro sswa lk
for RTO access
Improv e v,s101l1 t and --+--.,...~---~--+---11t-+.~
lan ds capmg a la e
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Colorado Conceptual Plan
R econstruct parking to t Screen planting
N ew basketball
court
New playgroun d-_J...J~~'f!.!:::=::~',
New street trees
and sidewalk
LEGEND 0 Existing Tree
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New islands and trees in
x,stmg parkmg lot
New p,c mc shelter
I Proposed Picnic Shelter Ne,,., Ire t tr es c ncl s1d wa/J..
Proposed Restroom
Existing Restroom
Proposed Sign
New footbndge
New sh ade structure
N ew picnic shelte r
res troom and storage
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Enhan ce island for duck.
cormorants and heron
habi tat
Add benche lo x,stmg pier ADA
accessib le
Ex ,s tmg restroom
Naturahzed pla11t1119 with gravel paths
E ISl//lg
hallf1eld
GENERAL NOTES
• Redesi gn park are a ad1 acen t o no h ballf1eld
• New p1c111c shelters restroom and playground
• Pro 1de access to lake edg
• lmpro e off-str e and on-stree t trail connection
• Enhance lan ds cap,ng and add street trees
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Colorado Conceptual Plan
P ait-a-potty _____ .....;;:::ai,-.::::;r--.::~11
and new p ic nic
shelter
Natural area with ---+-~r----e..
soft-s urfa ce trails and
in terpretive signs to
in clude habit a t garden
New access dnve and --+"'-"""""'e+-"'
parking lot w/ porta-a-
potty enclosure near
turn around
S o uth s uburban
parktng lo t
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\ Gravel Walk
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a Proposed Restroom
Q Existing Restroom
c::a Proposed Sign
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existing parking lo t
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Pirate's Cove
Corner Stone Park
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GENERAL NOTES
• Improve acce ss to the west sid e of the pa rk
• Enhance th e natural area s. creat e a habi tat garden
• Redesign the acllve park are a on the eas t side new
picnic shelters and playground upgrade res troom new
baske tball cou rt and ne -v lan dsc apin g
• Renovate he tram de pot plaz a and add vend,ng ac1'1t1e
• Expand and improve the arm 111clud,ng a water quallty
pond
• Improve off-rreet and on -street trail connec tio ns
.---E xisting ballfield
---N ~ plant,ng lone
xi ting pa1k111g lot
.,---E 1st111q t nms court
1stmg re /room
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Colorado ~ Conceptual Plan
GENERAL NOTES
• Redes ign the entire park . mcludmg demoll/1on of the
existing bu//dmg
• Design ballfields to curren t standards
• Explore shared parking oppo rtun ities with adjacent
properties
• Improve on-s treet trail connec tio ns
• Total on -street parking capa city 1s 80 spaces
LEGEND 0 Existing Tree
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\ Gravel Walk
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Proposed Restroom
Existing Restroom
Proposed Sign
New sign
New tu and I nga ,on
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ITHACAAVE.
New 6' concrete wa lk
New tu and 1mgat1on
H.gh Schoo l Baseba ll
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New ADA access point
Mamtam ex1st111g tennis courts -----
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New p1cr11c
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\ Gravel Walk
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Existing Restroom ~ -c=, Proposed Sign -0 50 ' 100 · 200 '
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RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES OF 2006 ~
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Ennes, RECEIVIN GIFTS AND GRATUITIES
APPL YING TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL i\ND ALL CITY EMPLOYEES .
WHEREAS, Ballot Question 41, of the November 2006 Election proposed an Amendment
concerning ethics in government to the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7, of the proposed Article XXIX allows Home Rule Municipalities to
adopt their own ethical rules; and
WHEREAS, the City has had an effective Administrative Policy concerning gifts for decades;
and
WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council desires Englewood's Policy to directly apply to
them as well as City employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The following Policy concerning ethics , receiving gift~ ~tuities shall apply to
the Englewood City Council 3GWl City employees. r~
CP~LCICY ·~~d c · E~l ·11 1· . -"J.ft . f: . 1ty ounc1 an 1ty mp oyees w1 not so 1c1t or accept any'g1 , gratuity, avor, entertainment,
loan or any ther item of monetary value from any organization, business firm or person who has
or is seeking to obtain business with the City or from any organization, business firm or
individual whose interests may be affected by the City Council and City employee's performance
or non-performance of official duties . If a City Council Member or a City employee receives any
gift or gratuity or other thing of value under this section which practically cannot be returned, it
will immediately be turned o ver to the City and become City property.
Acceptance of nominal gifts in keeping with special occasions, such as marriage, retirement or
illness, food and refreshments in the ordinary course of business meetings ; unsolicited advertising
or promotional material, e.g., pens, notepads, calendars, etc. or social courtesies which promote
good public relations is pennitted.
Contributions may be made for flower funds or special gifts for co-worker . Participation in such
activities, including contributions for nominal gifts to supervi or , mu t be voluntary on the part
of each Cit y Council Member or City employee.
Supervisor's will not borrow money or accept favors from ubordinate . Supervi or mu t a void
placing themselves in a position that could interfere with, or create the irnpre i n of interfering
with , the objective evaluation and direction of their City employee .
City ouncil or City employees hould avoid relationship that might b
fa oriti m , coercion, unfair advantage or collu ion .
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This policy does not preclude receipt of awards or expenses paid for papers, talks,
demonstrations, or appearances ffiiide by City employees with the approval of the City Manager,
or on their own time for which they are not prohibited by this policy. A City Council Member
should notify the other Members of Council of the foregoing.
Receipt of capital items should be received by the City Council as provided for in Section 80 of
the City Charter.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4th of December, 2006 .
ATIEST: Olga Wolosyn, Mayor
Loucrishia A. Ellis , City Clerk
I, Loucrishia A . Ellis, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above is a true copy of Resolution No. __ , Series of 2006 .
Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
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Roll call
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Members :
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Moore v
Barrentin~
Oakley v--
McCaslin v
Woodward
Mayor Wolosyn v--
absent
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GENOA FOR THE
TH NGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 4, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Englewood Civic Center -Council Chambers
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
Call to order. '7 .'zf[} ~
Invocation. ~
Pledge of Allegiance.~
RollCall. it! fl~
5. Consideration of Minutes of Pre vio us Session . ~ '7-'{) Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 20, 2006~
6. Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment. (Please limit your presentation to ten minutes.)
//7'1~ Chie~~~terson, Cherry Hills Village Police Department, will present the
{ ':::::L/ · Professional Standards Complian ce Award to the Englewood Police Di vision on behalf
of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police .
7. Re cognition of Unscheduled Public Comment. (Please limit your presentation to fi v e minutes.
Time for unscheduled public com ment ma y be limited to 45 minutes and if limited shall be
continy~d to General Discussion .)
..{;< wa = ~ ~Lt.ut ;2-96 ,.. a,·. Al~ t!,Y PY-~ fL) -_jf,~dJ/AUII ;.rv, ----D -
s .3~omm uni ca tions, Proclamat io ns, and App oi,;,.;;;;;~-~ ........ ~-. . .
/!J ~ a. -:;:-tmail f_rom E1~~~~-~mci~g his re sig nation from the Code Enforcement Advisory
(J/v ~ ? ~omm1tteetl'U lJ ~ ~
b . E-mail from Dooley Ge hr, Code Enfo r eme nt Ad visory Commi tt ee Chair, requesting a qJJI~?--[) a an b de lar d for die Alt rnat position h Id by Tom Rothe . ~
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Englewood City Council Agenda
December 4, 2006
~~2 -tJ111~ Consent Agent.1.!ms/J-' / 'I-;2._ '/-(! (
a. Approval of Ordinances on First Reading.
i. Council Bill No. 50 -Recommendation from the Department of Parks and
Recreation for Council to adopt a Bill for an Ordinance amending the contract for
the restaurant at the golf course. STAFF SOURCE: Jerrell Black, Director of Parks
and Recreation and Bob Spada, Golf Operations Manager.
b. Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
Council Bill No. 47, modifying portions of the Water Utility and Sewer Utility
Sections of the City Code.
Council Bill No. 49, approving Supplement #37 to the South Arapahoe Sanitation
District Connector's Agreement.
c. Resolutions and Motions.
i. Recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to
approve, by Motion, the bid for lease-purchase equipment for the Fire Division.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to the lowest qualified bidder, Summit
Emergency Equipment. STAFF SOURCE: Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance
and Administrative Services, and Mike Pattarozzi, Fire Division Chief.
10. No Public Hearing Scheduled. p-
11 . Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions.
a. Approva l of Ordinances on First Reading.
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b. Appro~inances on Second Rea din g.
Resolutions and Motions. C.
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1 2 . General Di
Recommendation from the Department of Parks and Recreation for Council to
adopt a Resolution accepting the 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan ·as a
complementary document to Englewood's 2003 Comprehensive Plan , Roadmap
Englewood. STAFF SOURCE : Jerrell Black, Direct r of Parks and Recreation
and Dave Lee, Manager of Open Space.
ussion .
a. M a o r's Choi
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December 4, 2006
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b. Council Members' Choice.
~ /t-~ i. Resolution concerning Ethics, receiving gifts and gratuities aP.plying to ai,;J !./:1:J ~w~ and all City employees.
13. City Manager's Report. 'ltfJ-~
14. City Attorney's Report.
15. Adjournment. 7,(;Z}r--
The following minutes were transmitted to City Council in November 2006.
• Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of October 11, 2006.
• Cultural Arts Commission meeting of October 4, 2006.
• Englewood Housing Authority meeting of September 6 and October 4, 2006.
• Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 14 and October 12, 2006.
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 19 and October 1 7, 2006.
• Urban Renewal Authority meeting of March 22 and October 11, 2006.
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1. Call to Order
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
Regular Session
December 4, 2006
The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Wolosyn at 7 :30 p.m .
\ ,'k 2. Invocation
/ The invocation was given by Council Member Barrentine .
Consideration of Minutes of Prev i~~ Sess ion ~ W
(a) COUNCIL MEMBER"\~OVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
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OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20 , 2006 .
Mayor Wolosyn asked if there was any d iscussi on . There was none .
Vote results :
Mot ion earned .
Ayes : Council Members Barrent ine , Mccaslin , Moore, Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
i)..I\. 6 Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment
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Englewood City Council
D&·cember 4, 2006
Page 2
(\6 (a) Chief John Patterson, Cherry Hills Village Police Department, will present the Professional
ht~ndards Compliance Award to the Englewood Police Division on behalf of the Colorado Association of Chiefs
of Police .
\.~ 7 . Recognition of Unscheduled Public ~o .... mmt'lt. ou.k~ L~ hk l-OUA1 ~L, 4-
'll 0Q'5Yl UU'tU:f"~ -~ . Vu ~ ~~~Fe we~r:1i1;l-1e~led visitor~ _ 6a:d ~ 'D ~
8 . Commu~tio'Wro~amations and A~ointments
~'f~ (a) An e-mail from Erik Foster announcing his resignation from the Code Enforcement Advisory
Committee was considered . w~d ....< ~ U-,(/
COUNCIL MEMBER vJftx},MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, \TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ERIK
FOSTER FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine. Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso, Oakley ,.., /J /I _/l..,-)(V',.1
Nays : None 1---V ~ J
Mot ion carried. """"--, -Kf'--
?,55 (b) An e-mail from Dooley Gehr , Code Enforcement Advisory Comm ittee Cha ir, requesting a
vacancy be declared for the Alternate position held by Tom Rothe was cons idered . A I
~ mc.....r 0~ '{AL(I
COUNCIL MEMBER l b~VED, AND IT WAS SECONDED , TODECiARE A VACANCY FOR THE
ALTERNATE POSITION HELD BY TOM ROTHE ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE .
Ayes :
Nays :
Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin , Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward , ,-/
Tomasso , Oakley 1-0 ,.., ~c!. None vVf' f' · · ~
Mot ion carried .
9 . Consent Agenda J __ i,..J
COUNCIL MEMBER \IV {X)~~ AND IT WAS SECONDEDl, ~~ CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
9 (a) (i), 9 (b) (i),(ii) AND 9 (c) (i).
(a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
(i) COUNCIL BILL NO . 50 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER __
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE EXISTING CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACT
BETWEEN CADDIE SHACK , LLC . AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4 ,
2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 , 2007 .
(b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
(i) ORDINANCE NO ._. SERIES OF 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 47 , INTRODUCED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 , CHAPTER 1, SECTION D; CHAPTER 1A, SECTION 8; AND
C HAPTER 2. SECTIONS 1 AND 3, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 .
(1 i) ORDINANCE NO . _. SERIES OF 2006 (COUNCIL BILL NO . 49 , INTRODUCED BY
CO UN CIL MEMBER WOODWARD)
Englewood City Council
December 4, 2006
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO . 37 TO THE SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT
CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT FOR THE INCLUSION OF LAND WITHIN THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES .
(c) Resolutions and Motions
Vote results:
Motion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrentine , Mccaslin, Moore , Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nays : None
10 . Public Hearing Items
No public hearing was scheduled before Council.
11 . Ordinances, Resolution and Motions
Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
There were no additional items submitted for approval on first reading . (See Agenda Item 9 -Consent Agenda .)
0<f'7} (b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Read in g
There were no additional items submitted for approval on second reading . (See Agenda Item 9 -Consent
Agenda .)
(c) Resolutions and Motions
(i) o.reeler 91aelt enEl Manager of Open Space Lee presented a recommendation from the
Department of Parks and Recreat ion for Counc il to adopt a ResolutiQn accepting the 2006 Parks and Recreat ion
Master Plan as a complementary document to Englewood's 2003 Comprehensive Plan , Roadmap Englewood .
COUNCIL MEMBER V\/~ AND IT WAS SECONDED , TO ;r~D~ 11 (c) (i) -
RESOLUTION NO . _, SERIES OF 2006.
RESOLUTION NO . _, SERIES OF 2006
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN AS
AN ADDENDUM TO ROADMAP ENGLEWOOD : 2003 ENGLEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .
Vote results :
Motion carried .
Ayes : Council Members Barrent ine , Mccaslin , Moore, Wolosyn , Woodward ,
Tomasso , Oakley
Nay s : None
12 . General Discussion
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(b) Council Members ' Choice
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13 . City Manager's Report
City Manager Sears did not have any matters to bring before Council.
14 . City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Brotzman did not have any matters to bring before Council.
15 . Adjournment ,~SD
MAYOR WOLOSYN MOVED TO ADJOURN . The meeting adjourned at __ p .m.
City Clerk