Centennial Council of Neighborhoods
05 November 01 Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. and
was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A total of 18 members present.
Arapahoe Sheriff’s Department – Lt. Lamar Mcleod
- Best security is to be aware of what's going on in your
neighborhood. Know your neighbors
- Do not hesitate to call the sheriff at 303-795-4711 (for
non-emergency incidents) concerning suspicious people, cars, etc. Get description of
people, auto licenses, etc. (as much information as possible without getting directly
involved or confronting anyone)
- Use 911 number only for real emergencies
Arapahoe Library District – Marlu Burkamp / Laurie
Christensen
- Budget meeting on Tuesday, 20 November at 7:00 P.M. at
Koebel library. Design plans for new Smoky Hill library and remodeling plans for
Castlewood and Koebel libraries will be presented
- Changing signage at libraries to make it easier to find
different materials
- Because of current economic conditions, library is setting
up programs for: writing resumes, looking for a job, job fairs, and job networking. Koebel
is also setting aside an area for a career center, including job resources information
- Castlewood library will increase space by 3600 square feet.
Work will cost about $2.5 million. Library will remain open during work
Fire Districts - No Report
South Suburban Park & Recreation – Jean Flynn
- South Suburban is changing to a Spring/Summer and a
Fall/Winter guide of activities. New guides are being sent the week of 4 March
- There will be two more budget hearings, the 2nd Thursdays of
November and December
- The "dog off leash" area will not happen at
DeKovend Park, but may be at the new landfill sports area at Colorado and County Line.
Visit www.spr.org for more information
- Eastern area recreation center planning is in progress. Will
include expanded aquatics area (more than swimming pool), exercise machines, gym,
multi-purpose areas, kitchen area. It will be a "regional" center
Arapahoe Parks and Recreation District - Rebecca Nash
- Indian Lookout area broke ground for a new swimming pool
near Picadilly & Riviera
- Playground equipment and picnic tables replaced at Pioneer
Park
- Land for the recreation center has not been transferred to
district as yet, located near Orchard and Buckley
- There will be a bond issue for the voters next May
City of Centennial – Ward III Councilwoman - Andrea
Suhaka
- Arapahoe Road from Colorado to Holly will receive an interim
cover of asphalt till re-construction starts in 2002
- City hopes to restart construction projects next year after
it gets some income from taxes
City of Centennial Mayor - Randy Pye
- Two anthrax hoaxes called in to Centennial. Both cases will
be prosecuted
- Centennial tax election is Tuesday, 6 November
- Copies of two proposed Centennial ordinances provided to
members. Mayor would like CENCON to provide feedback on these issues. City Council will
review these proposed ordinances in January. Copies will be placed on the City's web site
for the general public to review
Oversize vehicle parking
Nuisances
- Mercer Group was hired to find a new city manager by
mid-February
- City is looking for new office space. Current space only
available until 31 December. New space will be on Arapahoe Road between I-25 and Jordan
Road
- Participated in a video conference concerning the
privatization of city services. All the participants were cities which contract out their
services. Will be less costly for city residents
- City budget has been cut by 6.0%. Next budget meeting will
be 29 November at 7:00 P.M.
- Land use management contract will be awarded the week of 5
November
- There is a 13 November meeting with CDOT with mayors and
county personnel concerning transportation funding. Centennial will withhold support for
future RTD projects unless current funding for TREX work in Centennial is resolved
- Founder's Day celebration at Family Sports Center (near
Centennial airport) on 10 November at 5:00 P.M.
- Especially during these economic conditions, the citizens of
Centennial should support businesses within Centennial, especially Southglenn Mall, which
was a great supporter for the creation of the city, and which has just completed major
renovations
- County will complete the road improvement projects that it
started, even though Centennial will be responsible for future work
- City will spend about $2 million for RTD light rail parking
at Dry Creek over a 5 year period. There will be about 600 parking spaces
- Plans are to construct a "call center" and a
retail building on Dry Creek at Dexter St. (across from Tony's Meats)
olorado National Guard – Captain John Brackney
Colorado National Guard Foundation is accepting donations to
help the families of those National Guard members who have been called to active duty
overseas and who have lost their normal income
Make donations to the Colorado National Guard Foundation, in
care of: Cpt. John Brackney, 6038 S. Clayton St. Centennial, CO 80121
Donation is tax deductible
Overseas soldiers cannot receive anonymous letters because
of anthrax threat. If you know someone, write a letter specifically to them and make sure
to include a return address on the envelope
Arapahoe County Commissioner – John Brackney
- Airport noise reduction plan final decision will be made on
15 November
- Airport needs more money to increase security at Centennial
- FAA still wants to have scheduled service at Centennial
airport
- Landing fees are still opposed, but an increase of $.02 in
the gas tax is being considered
- County is trying to work with DIA to handle all passenger
flights, and with Front Range airport to handle all cargo flights, leaving Centennial to
private and corporate flights. Write congressional members to express your opposition to
having scheduled passenger flights at Centennial. Will cause problems with traffic, noise,
security, etc.
- Because of the threat of terrorism, and the possibility of
disruptions in normal way of life, it is a good idea to have one to two weeks supply of
food and water available
- Government is trying to build up the supply of small pox
vaccinations
Officer Reports - President
- Starting in March 2002, the meetings will be held at the new
library administration building near Centennial in the Library Conference Room. Meeting
space is needed for the January & February meetings.
- Thanks to the volunteers for helping with the Centennial tax
election
- After discussion, it was decided that CENCON will not make
donations to any charities. If CENCON has excess funds at the end of the year, the
following year's fee will probably be reduced
- Treasurer
Checking account Previous balance: $869.35
Income (dues) $90.00
Expenses
$60.08
Closing Balance $899.27
- Savings account Previous balance: $645.62
Interest $3.19
Closing Balance $648.81
- Secretary
- It was moved by Lynn Leader, seconded by Claudette Cooper,
and unanimously voted by all CENCON members to approve the October meeting minutes
- Plans
- Seven developer plans were discussed
- Comments from the members were recorded
- It was moved by Gerry Cummins, seconded by Ty Henken, and
unanimously voted by all CENCON members to approve the comments as noted
- Bill Howard, the developer of the Holly Creek Christian
Living Campus property, made a formal presentation to CENCON to answer questions and
explain the plans for his development
- Committee for Review of Centennial Ordinances
