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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee  
Tuesday, July 16, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Bison Ridge Recreation Center  
Technology Room - 13905 E. 112th Ave.  
Commerce City, CO 80022  
Registration link:  
https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPFV1AhaSu2UKGg7Liou3w  
Call To Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance - 6:00 PM  
1.  
Meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Co-Chair Collins.  
Members Present: DeLilah Collins, Bob Grandinetti, Josh Houde, Shawn McDowell,  
Chris Niyork, Michael Stegman, Rocky Teter, Paul Welander and Karl Zimmermann  
Let the record show Member Houde joined the meeting at 6:15 pm and Member  
Stegman joined at 6:36 pm  
Absent: Charles Dukes, Oz Flores and Desiree Martinelli  
Staff present: Kathy LeVeque, Paul Hebinck, Tim Duda, Pam Young and Maria  
Jepson  
Guests: None  
Public Comment -  
None  
2.  
3.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Member Teter seconded by Member Grandinetti to approve the  
May 21, 2024, minutes as submitted. VOTE: Unanimous. The motion passed.  
Min 24-112  
Minutes of May 21, 2024 Meeting  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
Unfinished Business  
4.  
24-169  
Parks Presentation (Trees/Parks Conditions) - Rogelio Moncada  
Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Rogelio Moncada, presented information on the trees  
within the City’s Parks, Trails and Open Space areas. He spoke on topics that  
included the creation of a tree inventory system, trees needing attention or removal,  
planting plans, tree-based diseases faced and methods utilized to control the spread,  
soil and water sodium/alkalinity challenges, maintenance changes and other  
processes/tools being utilized to mitigate issues and improve overall health and  
longevity of the 1,200 trees currently accounted for. Staff are continuing to be trained  
within certification programs and reviewing options of a collaboration with state forestry  
services to provide additional assistance. Residents and Park Rangers are encouraged  
to submit tree reports via the City’s app for quickest follow up.  
24-170  
Oasis Park Name Update - Kathy LéVeque  
Deputy Director LéVeque indicated that City Council again discussed this topic at the  
June 3rd meeting and provided additional feedback and recommendations for  
alternative name options. The committee members discussed the various directions  
they could proceed with this and reviewed the original list that was created from public  
feedback. After considering several options and the committee’s purpose to the  
process, a motion was made by Member Grandinetti, seconded by Member Stegman  
to recommend the name as Creekside Park. VOTE: Unanimous. The motion passed.  
24-171  
24-172  
24-173  
Golf Cart Update - Kathy LéVeque  
Deputy Director LéVeque shared that the City Attorney has advised that PRG staff  
should develop a policy draft to clarify and outline the points in question around  
personal golf cart usage and any other related items. Staff is working to compile  
additional information from various sources and the information will be brought back to  
this group for review before being finalized.  
Master Plan Update - Kathy LéVeque  
Deputy Director LéVeque communicated that the resolution to approve the Parks,  
Recreation and Golf Master Plan was approved by City Council at the July 15th  
meeting. Next steps for implementing the elements are being identified and PRG staff  
are looking forward to engaging with the PRGAC members as things proceed to take  
shape going forward.  
Summer Shindig Update - Tim Duda  
Recreation Manager Duda reviewed the activities and attendance from the June 27th  
event. Thank you to members Grandinetti and Welander for volunteering. The Golf  
Disc course launch was engaging and interactive with the starter kits given out.  
Second Shindig event of two will be on July 25th at Pioneer Park again offering five  
food trucks offering various food options as well City and service-based organizations  
sharing information while providing a fun-filled environment for the community to come  
together.  
New Business  
5.  
24-174  
Buffalo Run Clubhouse Update - Chad Redin  
Golf Manager Hebinck shared that the process continues. Council requested to have  
the maintenance area items removed and to re-post the project for supplemental bids  
to be received. Those bids will go back to Council on July 22nd. Currently there is no  
timeline for any kind of site closure or change in services.  
Community Engagement Updates  
6.  
Member Stegman shared feedback from attending Music in the Parks event, aside  
from being hot attendees were enjoying the activities and appreciated the giveaways.  
Co-chair Collins reviewed the Boards and Commission member training offered and the  
new handbook as well as the revised Bob’s Rules being implemented. Requested that  
a mini session be coordinated for the PRGAC members.  
Council Member Reports & Information  
7.  
8.  
PRG Master Plan final adoption approved at the meeting the night before.  
Committee Member Reports & Information  
Member Grandinetti indicated that the Youth Commission is ramping up for their big  
event in October and recruiting for additional youth members aged 13 to 17.  
PRG Announcements  
9.  
Distributed to all members via email on July 10, 2024. Recreation Manager Duda  
highlighted that the splashpad public feedback collection results were on display for  
attendees to review. Paradice Island will switch to weekend-only hours after August  
11th. Due to the summer heat, most days are at capacity. September 4th will be the  
Grand Opening of the Active Adult Center at Bison Ridge Rec Center and it was noted  
that we do partner with A-Lift as a transportation provider. Facility closures upcoming –  
Bison Ridge shut down August 19 to 30th. Reminder, next PRGAC meeting will be at  
Eagle Pointe.  
Adjourn  
10.  
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.  
Respectfully submitted by Maria Jepson and Candice Turnage.  
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