Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com 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 1. Call To Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance - 6:00 PM 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. 2. Public Comment None 3. 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 4. PRG Announcements 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. 5. 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 Commerce City Page 1 Parks, Recreation, and Golf Meeting Minutes - Final August 19, 2025 Advisory Committee by Member McDowell. VOTE: Motion passed. 25-189 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. 25-211 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. 6. New Business 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. 7. Consideration of New Topics and Potential Future Agenda Items 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. 8. Community Engagement Updates & General Discussion Items None 9. 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 Commerce City Page 2 Parks, Recreation, and Golf Meeting Minutes - Final August 19, 2025 Advisory Committee 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. 10. Committee Member Reports & Information 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. 11. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. _________________________________ Maria Jepson, Executive Administrative Supervisor Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-289-3611 as soon as possible before the meeting. Commerce City Page 3