The meeting was called order by Cathy Noon, President, at 6:52 pm with 17 members present & adjourned at 9:04 pm.

Arapahoe County Sheriff www.arapahoesheriff.org Lt. Kevin Heaton

• They are planning for Democratic National Convention to assist Denver. There will still be local coverage.
• Started ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign across the sate. In March, 357 seat belt violations were issued in 6 days-mostly youth and young adults. At the same time, 5 people were killed across the state - three were not buckled up.
• ‘Alive at 25’ program offers information on decisional driving. Nationally, participants have not had any fatalities after completing the course.
• Graffiti incidents have increased. The goal is to remove it in a few days. Apprehension is difficult. The department has worked with schools to help identify graffiti ‘art work’ with some success.
• May 13: Garbage bags filled with kitty litter (used in meth labs) were found along Smoky Hill Rd. If used in meth labs, the litter can release a phosphorous gas when kicked. It can be fatal.
• A guest at Staybridge Suites was arrested on drug possession. His record includes assaulting a police officer in Texas.
• May 9: Officers responded to County Line Rd. & Clarkson. Juveniles were arrested for criminal mischief.
• Copper theft at Hunter’s Hill Condo Assoc. was reported by Don Doerr.

Arapahoe Park and Rec www.aprd.org Rebecca Nash, Board Member

• Trails Recreation Center: new Saturday hours beginning Saturday, May 24^th, 6am-8pm.
• Lookout Outdoor Pool will be opening Saturday, May 24^th.
• 3-month College Student Special: Passes available in May & June 2008; must be a current college student and have current college ID when purchasing pass.  $90 District/$129 Non-District.
• 3-Month Summer Pass Special: Purchase a 3-month pass in the month of June and receive 7 extra days on your pass.

• The new ‘Info Arapahoe’ is published and available for distribution to HOA’s, etc.
• www.arapahoelibraries.org

• On May 1, a Fire Authority was formed becoming the Parker - South Metro Fire Authority. A list of items to be addressed in the merger is being identified & numerous differences need to be resolved.. Board Members of the two districts (3 from each) are assigned to the Authority Board. Hank Eng, Laura Simon & Pete Webb have been appointed from South Metro. Parker will name their members soon. One at-large authority board member is needed and the public is invited to apply if they reside in either of the districts. Several vacancies exist in both departments and the merger will not resulted in any lay offs.
• A new Fire Academy begins in August and several apprentices will be hired.
• Plan reviews will continue to be separate at this time. Both staffs may review plans until the data bases can be merged.
• Centennial allows fireworks displays within the City but personal use of fireworks is illegal.
• www.cfpd.org www.littletongov.org www.parkerfire.org www.southmetro.org

• Attend South Suburban Theater in the Park: Striking Out, presented by youth 11-18 yr., will perform at 10 am, June 17-June 21, at Walnut Hills Amphitheater; deKoevend Park, Shelter B; Sterne Park, south Shelter; Gallup Gardens; Sweetwater Park. More information at 303-730-4616.
• Board officers were elected: Jerry Call, Chair; Kay Geitner, Vice Chair; Harold Neal, Secretary; Phil Cernanec, Treasurer; Susan Rosser, Assist. Secretary/Treasurer.

• Centennial Spring Fling was a successful event with 600-800 people attending throughout the day.
• Next event: Relay for Life on June 6-7 at Eaglecrest H.S. Donations are being accepted.
• Home Rule Election – mail ballots will be received by voters late this week and must be returned by June 10 to city offices only.

• Centennial is partnering with Colorado Division of Wildlife to present a workshop on ‘Living with Wildlife – Especially Coyotes’. It is scheduled on May 23, 3-5:00 pm, at the City offices.
• CenCON has consistently been receiving development plans, agendas and voting results.
• Neighborhood Resource information is being finalized, referencing new Public Works, contract and soon to be printed. It will be available electronically.

• A long range plan to develop retail business in Centennial is under discussion and input is sought from the public. Retail incentives for public improvements are under discussion by the Council.

• A PDP Amendment has been proposed for Council consideration on 14.64 acres to the north of Promenade with 2^nd Reading scheduled for July 21. The goal is to entice a destination retailer to this site.

• The current Land Development Code was adopted from Arapahoe County at the incorporation of the City. An analysis of the code deemed that a rewrite should be addressed.
• The recently adopted City Vision Plan necessitates a realignment of the Code with those goals.
• Citizen participation opportunities: email survey to stakeholders including HOA’s; attend Open House on June 4 -10:30-12:30 and 6:00-9:00 pm in Council Chambers; email comments via website – under Planning & Development Department, Land Development Code Rewrite section; attend the joint meeting with City Council, Land Use Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment on July 28, 6:00-9:00 pm.

• A project to establish a 5-10 year CIP plan to fund and develop projects needed by the City is underway. Next year’s budget will begin to incorporate future projects. Staff is involved at this point and CenCON is invited to send a representative. The committee will identify & rank projects, develop budgets, & identify funding options. An update of a transportation master plan needs to take place.
• The next meeting is June 10, 2:00 pm., to rank the projects to be considered including costs. The committee will meet monthly on a Tuesday.

• Thanked the group for the card with expressions of gratitude for her work as CenCON president.
• She is working on a field trip for July. Information will be forthcoming.
• Karen Hamilton was selected to be the CenCON representative to the City of Centennial CIP (Capital Improvement Program) committee. Ron Podboy was chosen as the alternate.
• The Ecological Park, located near Broncos Parkway (Tagawa’s), is undergoing improvements with development of a trailhead & parking area. Parker/Jordan Metropolitan District is involved.

Ron Podboy, 1^st Vice President: will contact member organizations about renewals.

• A correction to the minutes added the following to Chief Jerry Rhodes report: calls to 911 to verify that calls from your phone (especially cell phone & VOIP) are answered by the sheriff’s office may be made on any morning between 3:00-5:00 am.
• Lynn Leader moved to approve the April 2008 minutes as amended. Frank Green seconded the motion. Motion carried.

• Plans were sent to the membership today for comment.
• Stephanie Piko & Andrea Suhaka have been appointed as alternates to Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission. Due to the appointment of both women, a vacancy exists on the CenCON Plans Review Committee.

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