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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee  
Tuesday, April 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 6:00 pm by Co-Chair Houde.  
Members Present: DeLilah Collins, Charles Dukes, Oz Flores, Bob Grandinetti, Josh  
Houde, Desiree Martinelli, Shawn McDowell, Chris Niyork, Michael Stegman, Rocky  
Teter, Paul Welander and Karl Zimmermann  
Let the record show Member McDowell joined the meeting at 6:02 pm, Member  
Grandinetti joined the meeting at 6:04 pm and Member Dukes joined the meeting at  
6:05 pm  
Absent: Katie Southard  
Staff present: Chad Redin, Tim Duda, Lisa Nordholt, Pam Young and Maria Jepson  
Public Comment  
2.  
3.  
None  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Member Martinelli seconded by Member Stegman to approve  
the March 19, 2024, minutes as submitted. VOTE: Unanimous. The motion passed.  
Min 24-059  
Minutes of Mar. 19, 2024 Meeting  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
Unfinished Business  
4.  
24-098  
Oasis Park Naming Follow Up - Chad Redin  
The renaming was reviewed at April 15th council meeting sharing the efforts that the  
PRG Advisory Committee members had engaged to collect ideas/input, narrow the  
list and ranking the selections to determine the final recommendation.  
24-099  
PRG Annual Review Follow Up - DeLilah Collins  
The co-chairs attended the April 15th Council meeting and shared the presentation  
for the committee’s work over the previous year. Council members inquired on any  
issues being faced and the chairs shared their appreciation for the additional training  
that was provided by the City Clerk’s office for their roles as well as the challenges  
faced in recruiting additional new members from the core city area. Council Member  
Dukes suggested a possible collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club.  
New Business  
5.  
24-100  
Brochure Update Review/Feedback Presentation - Tim Duda  
Attachments:  
Brochure Presentation  
Recreation Manager Duda discussed the evolution of the recreation brochure formats  
over the years since its inception. He reviewed the preparation, timeline, layout,  
issues faced, and incurred costs. It is now in a transitional rework and members were  
asked for their thoughts which included using QR codes, tying it into the City’s app,  
postcards or other way to opt out, partnering with area homebuilders. All efforts will  
be purposeful and slow to assist in the adoption of any changes made.  
24-101  
4th Annual Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament Details - Tim  
Duda  
If anyone is interested in signing up for this extremely popular event, it is being held  
on August 23rd at Buffalo Run Golf Course. Registration opens on the City site  
Thursday, May 23rd at www.c3gov.com/CHGolf and will only be sold as foursomes  
for $500. The silent auction will open August 16th and closes the day of the event.  
There are also sponsorship opportunities available as well. Email Melissa Sumner at  
msumner@c3gov.com with questions.  
24-102  
September Park Tour - Chad Redin  
Director Redin requested input from members for choosing a date or possibly doing a  
virtual review at a future committee meeting. Members noted they would like to select  
a Saturday in September; keeping the focus on new and renovated areas not visited  
in recent years in addition to sharing the guide for people to learn more about all of  
the options available and explore on their own, if desired.  
Community Engagement Updates  
6.  
7.  
Member Welander played Disc Golf with some of the Park Rangers. Member  
McDowell noted the meeting for the 120th Avenue Corridor Project on April 25th at  
Prairie View Middle School. The April 6th Adult Prom event was unfortunately  
cancelled due to low enrollment.  
Council Member Reports & Information  
Council Member Teter reminded all of the Earth Day activities at the refuge. Council  
Member Dukes shared his efforts to highlight residents that go above and beyond in  
the community in his Council reports. If anyone has someone in mind, please pass  
along the information to him.  
Committee Member Reports & Information  
8.  
Members directed staff to review and report on tree board development options at the  
May 21st meeting. Member Zimmermann inquired on the outline of the minutes, the  
amount of detail included, what is specified in the committee’s bylaws. Staff will follow  
up with him on this. Member Grandinetti indicated that the Youth Commission will be  
marching in the Memorial Day Parade. Member Zimmermann raised questions about  
using personal golf carts at the course and any cart related city ordinances; Council  
member Dukes offered to assist with this topic.  
PRG Announcements  
9.  
Distributed to all members via email on April 12, 2024. There are MANY summer  
activities upcoming including Music in the Parks June 13th, 27th and July 11th and  
25th, 4th Fest on July 4th, National Parks and Recreation Month Celebration on July  
31 and more – mark your calendars!  
Adjourn  
10.  
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.  
Respectfully submitted by Maria Jepson and Candice Turnage.  
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