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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee  
Tuesday, June 17, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Bison Ridge Recreation Center  
Active Adult Center - 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 6:04 pm by the Co-Chair Martinelli  
Members Present: (9): DeLilah Collins, Charles Dukes, Oz Flores, Bob Grandinetti,  
Desiree Martinelli, Shawn McDowell, Rocky Teter, Paul Welander and Karl  
Zimmermann.  
Absent: None  
Staff Present: Chad Redin, Paul Hebinck, Tim Duda, Pam Young and Maria Jepson  
Guests: None  
The pledge of allegiance was recited.  
Public Comment -  
2.  
3.  
None  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Member Teter seconded by Member Dukes to approve the May  
20, 2025 minutes. VOTE: Motion Passed.  
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Minutes of May 20, 2025 Meeting  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
Unfinished Business  
4.  
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Fees & Charges Review - Tim Duda/Paul Hebinck  
Recreation Manager Duda and Golf Manager Hebinck each presented additional  
information and answered questions that were raised regarding the review of the  
proposed Fees and Charges at the May meeting.  
A motion was made by Member Zimmermann that the Federal age standard for senior  
determination be applied, adjusting it to 65 from 62, seconded by Member Teter.  
VOTE: Motion Passed.  
A motion was made by Member McDowell to increase the annual recreation center fee  
for seniors to $140.00, while allowing legacy members that are between 62 and 64 to  
remain eligible for the senior rate, seconded by Co-Chair Martinelli. VOTE: Motion  
Passed.  
A motion was made by Co-Chair Martinelli that existing recreation center members with  
an active Senior Annual Resident pass will retain the $12 annual rate while the  
membership remains continuously active. If membership lapses for more than two (2)  
months or 60 consecutive days, the legacy rate will no longer apply, and reactivation  
will be subject to the current pricing at that time, seconded by Member Dukes. VOTE:  
Motion Passed.  
A motion was made by Member Zimmermann to accept the proposed Golf fee  
increase of 35%, with a 30% discount rate for residents, seconded by Member  
McDowell. VOTE: Motion Passed.  
New Business  
5.  
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Department Guide Transitioning to a Digital Guide, Summer 2026 - Tim  
Duda  
Recreation Manager Duda indicated that the shift to digital brochures is underway and  
reviewed details of the roll out efforts. This change aligns with the City Council goal to  
be more eco-friendly.  
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Golf Clubhouse Renovation Project Update - Chad Redin  
Director Redin shared that things are moving forward, and the awarding of the contract  
is anticipated to go to City Council for approval in August.  
Charter & Bylaws Discussion - Chad Redin  
Director Redin advised that the next steps in the conversion to a commission process  
are to get the ordinance finalized and forwarded for approval by the City Council as well  
as defining the function of the new PRG Commission. The group will then work on the  
development of new bylaws as a future agenda item.  
Consideration of New Topics & Potential Future Agenda Items  
6.  
A motion was made by Member Dukes for staff to determine the fiscal possibility of  
doing a waterwise demonstration garden at both rec centers in conjunction with the  
South Adams County Water District for the August agenda, seconded by Co-Chair  
Martinelli. VOTE: Motion Passed.  
A motion was made by Member Dukes to create four or five reserved active adult  
parking spots at Bison Ridge like the ones at Eagle Pointe, seconded by Member  
Grandinetti. VOTE: Motion Passed.  
A motion was made by Member Dukes to explore the possibility and feasibility of  
creating indoor playgrounds within the city limits for review on the October meeting  
agenda, seconded by Member Grandinetti. VOTE: Motion Passed.  
Community Engagement Updates & General Discussion Items  
7.  
The committee members and staff thanked Member Flores for his assistance at the  
first Music in the Park event on June 12th.  
Council Member Reports & Information  
8.  
9.  
Council members Teter and Chacon were appointed to serve on the newly converted  
Environmental Policy & Innovation commission (EPIC). The contract for waste  
services was authorized and awarded to Republic Services and includes a requirement  
to implement the use of electric vehicles.  
Committee Member Reports & Information  
Member Grandinetti reported that the Youth Commission was finalizing the details for  
the upcoming Town Hall event on July 12, 2025. Co-Chair Collins indicated that her  
family hosted a graduation party at Bison Ridge and gave kudos to a new Recreation  
Assistant, Nathan, for the outstanding engagement and service provided.  
PRG Announcements  
10.  
11.  
Distributed to all members via email on June 13, 2025.  
Reminder to keep this list handy as there are many activities and council items  
upcoming.  
Adjourn  
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.  
Respectfully submitted by Maria Jepson and Candice Turnage.  
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