Apex Park and Recreation District

13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80005, 303.424.2739

March 21, 2024

Call to Order

Director Tomsula called to order March 21, 2024, meeting of the Apex Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, held at 6:30 pm at the Apex Center Randall Room. Board members in attendance in person were Rich Garrimone, Liz Tomsula, Jo Burns, and Abby McNeal. District employees in attendance were Jeff Glenn-Executive Director, Riki Rarick – Emergency Services Manager, Mark Baird – Director of District Services, Monica Bowser – Marketing Administrator and recording secretary, Janice Lefholtz – District Services, Ali Everingham – Recreation Generalist-Youth Enrichment/Camps/Preschool, Doug Hahn-Golf Pro Shop Attendant, Darren Bjorlin – District Services, Rudy Castaneda – Manager of Golf, Kelly Scharfenberg – Recreation Coordinator, Laina Doyle – Recreation Manager

Approval of President Vicki Pyne Excused Absence

Motion: Director McNeal moved for approval of the excused absence of President Pyne.

Director Burns seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Director McNeal moved for approval of the agenda. Director Burns seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes of the February 15, 2023, Board Meeting

Motion: Director Burns moved for approval of the minutes. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Public Input

There was none.

New Business

• New Employee Introductions – Jeff Glenn

• • Doug Hahn – Golf Pro Shop Attendant
  • Allie Everingham – Recreation Generalist-Youth Enrichment/Camps/Preschool
  • Kelli Scharfenberg – Recreation Coordinator

• Storm Water IGA approval – Mark Baird

• • Motion: Director Garrimone motioned to approve Storm Water IGA. Director McNeal seconded the motion. All in favor.

• DEN Tablerock-Easement Right of Entry Consent – Mark Baird

• • Motion: Director Burns motioned to approve DEN Tablerock Easement Right of Entry Consent. Director McNeal seconded the motion. All in favor.

Old/Other Business

There was none.

Executive Director Report

• Glenn reported out about the design process for the trail connection for Clear Creek and 72nd; moving forward along with the archery range.
• We received a $10,000 grant for a summer intern from the Arvada Chamber.
• City Council decided to name Meyers Pool the new name will be AAC. Arvada Aquatics Center; roof section is going up soon. Occupation late September, programming October.
• Aquatics issues this week: not opening after the heavy snow for 4 days; now reopened. Lighting challenges over activity pool which is the slide area; will be fixed by Tuesday, March 26.
• Touch-A-Truck was the largest we have ever had. 500 kiddos, plus their families.
• We received a grant for a brand-new bus for before and after school care for the 2024-2025 school year: working on the RFP. Will be a 12-passenger bus with handicapped accessibility.

Board Member Reports/Input

Director McNeal: Amazed at part-time staff that move to full-time and are best candidates; says a lot about the district.

Director Garrimone: Foundation is getting ready for the pickleball tournament. Brought on BW3 as a sponsor; 10% of tab will go to the foundation. Monica will share the post from foundation.

Director Tomsula: Nothing to report.

Director Burns: Went to the city council on Monday to hear the new name of Meyers.

Adjournment

Motion: Director Garrimone moved that the meeting be adjourned. Director Burns seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Director Tomsula adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm.

Respectfully submitted: Monica Bowser, Recording Secretary

Attest: Rich Garrimone, Secretary/Treasurer