August 20, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Call To Order
President Pyne called to order the August 20, 2026, meeting of the Apex Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, held at 6:30 pm at the Apex Center. Board members in attendance were Vicki Pyne, Rich Garrimone, Jo Burns and Liz Tomsula. District employees in attendance were Executive Director Jeff Glenn, Manager of Community Services and Recording Secretary Monica Bowser, Community Services Manager Monica Bowser, Director of Golf and Operations Jesse Badder, Director of District Services Mark Baird, Recreation Manager Brook-Lyn Greenwood, Assistant Recreation Manager Kelli Scharfenberg, Recreation Specialist Emma Seidel, Director of Recreation Services Brent Anderson, Recreation Manager Laina Doyle, Director of Finance Jeff Leniger, Director of Recreation Hillary Roemersberger, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Kelly Scott, Recreation Coordinator Dawn Bennett, Recreation Manager Melinda Roy, and Recreation Generalist Natalie Cooper.
Approval of an Excused Absence of Director Emrick
MOTION: Director Tomsula moved to approve the excused absence of Director Emrick. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Director Burns moved to approve the agenda. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes of the July 17, 2026, Board Meeting
MOTION: Director Garrimone moved to approve the minutes. Director Tomsula seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Approval authorizing the executive director to sign the minutes from the June 18, 2026, board of directors meeting in the secretary’s absence
MOTION: Director Tomsula moved to authorize Executive Director Jeff Glenn to sign the meeting minutes in Secretary Katie Grokes’ absence. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Public Input
There was none
New Business
- New Employee Intros – Jeff Glenn
- Natalie Cooper, recreation generalist
- Emma Seidel, recreation specialist
- Melinda introduced Natalie Cooper as the new recreation generalist.
- Kelli Scharfenberg introduced Emma Seidel as the new recreation specialist.
- Archery Range Update from Kelly Scott – Jeff Glenn
- Kelly provided an update on the numbers for the archery range classes and how enrollment is going.
- Monument Easement Agreement Approval – Jeff Glenn
MOTION: Director Tomsula moved to approve the Monument Easement Agreement Approval. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Facility Use Fee Sheet Approval – Jeff Leniger
MOTION: Director Garrimone moved to approve the Facility Use Fee Sheet. Director Tomsula seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Old/Other Business
Executive Director Report
Mr. Glenn:
Clubhouse design about layout, location, etc., a meeting is coming up.
Ralston Creek Trail is coming closer to starting. Pre-bid conference next week.
Last of two years, the second year warranty walk at AAC Activity pool has no working boiler; they are going to look at it. Shoutout to Hillary and her team for the care they are taking. Looks brand new.
Apex Center’s day two shutdown was today. Looking great, lots of painting and cleaning and projects going on. Family spa is being replastered. Showers grouted, etc.
After our budget summit, it has become apparent that the next few years are going to be tough; we are exploring putting a mill levy question on the ballot. Poll in November after the general election.
We will have a BOD meeting on September 2 and September 17.
Board Member Reports
Director Burns:
The Toss-n-for-Tots charity cornhole for Kiwanis is on Saturday.
Last-second Saturday is September 12 and the Arvada Shindig.
Director Tomsula:
Shoutout to the Apex Foundation Golf Tourney. The BOD team came in third.
Jesses’ staff was fantastic, and the foundation was great.
Attended the coordination meeting with Sharon Davis and Ryan Stevenson; great ideas were shared.
Jeff asked about grants for solar on AAC as a municipality.
The relationship with the city has taken a drastic turn due to Jeff and all he has done and the way he has fostered it.
Director Garrimone:
The foundation tournament was a huge success. Staff, facility and all were fantastic and well deserved.
Thank you to Jeff and Lisa for hosting the foundation picnic.
President Pyne:
Echoing the foundation tourney
The golf course looks beautiful. Doing a tremendous job.
Blessed with all the staff we have, and all the work put in.
Adjournment
MOTION: Director Burns moved that the meeting be adjourned. Director Garrimone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
President Pyne adjourned the meeting at 7:39 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Monica Bowser, Recording Secretary
Attest: Rich Garrimone, Secretary/Treasurer