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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee  
Tuesday, August 19, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center  
Yampa/Colorado Rooms - 6060 E Parkway Dr.  
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 6:07 pm by Co-Chair Martinelli.  
Members Present: Charles Dukes, Bob Grandinetti, Desiree Martinelli, Shawn  
McDowell, Rocky Teter, Paul Welander and Karl Zimmermann.  
Absent: DeLilah Collins  
Let the record show Member Dukes joined the meeting at 6:11 pm  
Staff Present: Kathy LeVeque, Paul Hebinck, Marty Walsh and Maria Jepson  
Guests: Tim Loyd via Zoom  
The pledge of allegiance was recited.  
Public Comment  
2.  
3.  
None  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Member Teter seconded by Member Welander to approve the  
July 15, 2025 minutes. VOTE: Motion passed.  
Min 25-164  
Minutes of July 15, 2025 Meeting  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
PRG Announcements  
4.  
5.  
Distributed to all members via email on August 13, 2025.  
Recreation Superintendent Walsh shared information on the upcoming events and  
items highlighted in the announcements.  
Unfinished Business  
25-187  
Commission Function - Kathy LeVeque  
Deputy Director LeVeque reviewed the PRG Commission function as it was drafted for  
the Ordinance to proceed forward. Member Grandinetti made a motion to approve  
advancing the ordinance to City Council for first reading on October 6, 2025, seconded  
by Member McDowell. VOTE: Motion passed.  
25-189  
25-211  
CIP Update - Kathy LeVeque  
Deputy Director LeVeque shared a presentation and discussed the various 2025 CIP  
projects – including both those that have been completed and that are still in process.  
Private Golf Cart Subcommittee Update - Co-Chairs  
Co-Chair Martinelli discussed the activities of the pilot program subcommittee  
members, sharing the draft outline developed to date, next steps, timeline overview,  
and that the goal is to bring it forward to City Council in early 2026.  
New Business  
6.  
25-206  
Active Adult Reserved Parking Spaces at Bison Ridge - Tim Duda  
Recreation Superintendent Walsh indicated that staff identified six parking spots near  
the EV charging area at Bison Ridge that will be designated for Active Adults 62 years  
and older. New signage is underway and will be installed soon.  
25-208  
Adams County Open Space Grant Letter of Support - Kathy LeVeque  
Deputy Director LeVeque provided background on the playground previously installed  
at Stampede Park and the desire to expand, adding additional elements for older kids.  
To assist with the cost a matching grant is being applied for. Member Dukes made a  
motion to PRG apply for the grant and include a letter of support from the PRG  
Advisory Committee, seconded by Member Grandinetti. VOTE: Motion passed.  
Consideration of New Topics and Potential Future Agenda Items  
7.  
PRGAC group member photo requested by City Clerk’s office – can be done at  
September meeting.  
Member Grandinetti made a motion to create a subcommittee that would handle  
special events, park openings, or activities that members can promote involvement  
with. Seconded by Member Teter. VOTE: Motion passed.  
Member McDowell made a motion to add a future item to invite the planning  
department to present on the development review process including ways to encourage  
sidewalk development as well as public infrastructure requirements, and to supplement  
connectivity efforts. Seconded by Member Zimmermann. VOTE: Motion passed.  
Community Engagement Updates & General Discussion Items  
8.  
9.  
None  
Council Member Reports & Information  
Council Member Teter reported that traffic issues have been a big concern and focus  
of public comment – to include speeding issues, reckless driving on main roads and  
side streets, and possible deterrents.  
Council Member Dukes noted that a vote was made to allocate funds for a new police  
substation in the north to support the efforts to fill vacancies, improve overall efficiency  
throughout the city, and continue the efforts to utilize technological tools like cameras  
and drones. Additionally, the shopping cart ordinance was passed that prohibits their  
use in public areas.  
Committee Member Reports & Information  
10.  
11.  
Member Grandinetti noted that Youth Commission is meeting later in the week, and he  
would have an update on their activities at the September meeting.  
Adjourn  
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.  
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Maria Jepson, Executive Administrative Supervisor  
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