Centennial Council of Neighborhoods – June 24, 2007

The meeting was called to order by Cathy Noon at 6: 45 pm and adjourned at 8:45 pm with 28 present.

Arapahoe County Sheriff -  Lt. Palmer

• There will be extra coverage for the July 4^th holiday. 7 units will work DUI from Saturday to Wednesday. Extra units will cover calls during peak hours
• www.arapahoesheriff.org

Fire Districts Becky O’Guinn - Parker Fire District

• Please be aware of the danger of fireworks and pools during the summer.
• Parker Fire is still working to acquire land on Arapahoe Road
• Parker Fire will join the MetCom dispatch center in January 2008, which will provide faster routing to calls.
• www.cfpd.org   www.littletongov.org   www.parkerfire.org   www.southmetro.org

South Suburban Park and Rec District - Jean Flynn

• Unique Golf Challenge on July 23^rd at Lone Tree Golf Club – register by 2pm – details 303.798.7515
• Night Golf at Littleton Golf and Tennis Club and Colorado Journey every other Friday from June 8 through August 31. Reservations are necessary at 303.794.5835
• Mini Golf at Colorado Journey every third Friday May through September no registration needed – info at 303.734.1083
• Unique River Table at Carson Nature Center – free/open to the public from noon to 4:30pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 9:30 am to 4:30pm on weekends. More info at 303.730.1022
• 2008 Budget – Public input encouraged at the August 8 Board meeting at 7:30,Goodson Rec Center and on Sept. 12.
• www.sspr.org

City of Centennial - Mayor Randy Pye and Sherry Patten

• Southglenn Update – construction loan and bonds closed, 85% leases signed
• Youth Commission – open positions, applications available on the website for youth, ages 13 to 19. 11 members meet 2 times per month
• City Manager position vacant due to Mr. Pazour’s resignation. A nationwide search will begin as soon as possible.
• Mike Connor was introduced to everyone as the new Public Works Special Projects Manager
• Home Rule Discussion – need 9 to 21 home rule commissioners to run for the positions. Duties would include 120 days of service to write a city charter, which would include a focus for the city regarding governance, taxes, council members, term limits, trails & parks. The city is working to establish a vision of what the city will look like for the future. The current working title is ‘Our Voice Our Vision 2030". Citizens interested in serving on the commission should pick up an election packet at the City Clerk’s office. The primary reason for becoming a Home Rule City is that it would allow the city the flexibility to create it’s own governance that would be beneficial to the citizens and to the operations of the city instead of being restricted by state statute
• www.centennialcolorado.com

Road Project Update - Brian Weimer, Public Works

• Mr. Weimer presented detailed information regarding current and future road projects and a construction time frame within the city. Details are available on the city’s website www.centennialcolorado.com

CenCON Business - Cathy Noon, President

• Bylaw Change was discussed. Cathy proposed that the new addition on the board should be "President Pro Tem’. Duties for that position would be delineated in the bylaws. It would be possible that the individual could move to the position of ‘President’ at some point in the future. Working language for the bylaw change would be e-mailed out as soon as possible.
• The July meeting will most likely be at the Centennial Airport. Details are still being confirmed and more information will be sent very soon.
• July 9 Council meeting will include public hearings for the RDA (Restricted Development Area) study and the Comcast property annexation and rezoning.

Membership - Ron Podboy, 1^st Vice-President

• A membership payment from Highlands 460 was received. Still working on contacting other HOA’s that have not renewed.

Plans Review - Jim Levy, 2^nd Vice-President

Council Member Suhaka left the room and a discussion was held regarding the proposal of a 5-story building near Geddes and Havana as well as a proposed rezoning and annexation near Gun Club and Quincy.

Secretary - Rhonda Livingston for Gerry Cummins

• It was moved by Andrea Suhaka and seconded by Lynn to approve the May 21, 2007 minutes. Motion carried.
• Rhonda mentioned hand outs that were available – National Night Out on August 7, Centennial Family Fireworks and Movie Night on August 11, and an article about CenCON from the recent edition of Centennial Citizen, Youth Commission Applications and Information.

Treasurer’s Report - Cathy Noon for Don Strickland

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