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Committee members were told that roughly 50 people visited the design open house the prior week to review conceptual plans and offer comments. Sarah (staff member) said the most consistent responses were requests for benches rather than picnic tables, and for more traditional locker‑room showers rather than shifting too many showers to the pool deck.

Why it matters: the rec center serves multiple user groups — lap swimmers, classes, parents and people with lower mobility — and the design changes would affect access, privacy and safety inside the building as well as how the facility functions for drop‑in and programmed activities.

Staff said the revised plan would move the universal locker room closer to the front desk, add more showers to gendered locker rooms (about five to six per locker room in the current proposal), and keep four cabanas that include showers; one cabana layout includes an adult changing space intended to help users with reduced mobility receive assistance. Sarah (staff member) said the cabana option was “well received” by patrons who identified accessibility needs.

The design team also proposed both a dry sauna (already on site) and a new steam room. Community input on shower enclosures was mixed: some patrons favored frosted glass doors for visibility and cleaner upkeep, while others preferred curtains for cost and replacement ease. Sarah noted the staff emphasis on safety in wet‑heat areas and said glass fronts would allow lifeguards and staff a clearer line of sight into steam and sauna rooms.

On the small‑water features, staff described two design options: separate entry stairs into a hot tub and a cold plunge, or a shared set of stairs for both. The proposed hot tub would seat about 12 people; the cold plunge would have capacity for about three. Sarah said the project team is leaning toward separate entry stairs to reduce congestion.

To accommodate additional pool‑mechanical equipment the design would extend the building about 15 feet on the northwest side, adding space for pumps, filters and chemical storage, staff said. That extension would run beneath the existing track area.

The proposal includes two outdoor pickleball courts on the far northwest corner of the complex, with room to add two more in the future if the budget allows. Staff said the proposed courts are not currently ADA accessible and would require work to meet accessibility standards. Play would likely be a mix of drop‑in open play and reserved league times; staff said they may add reservations if demand increases. Elizabeth (committee member) asked whether solar lighting was an option for the courts; staff said it could be considered but that tapping into existing electrical poles might provide more reliable, controllable lighting.

Staff said they are continuing outreach (online survey, yard signs and lobby displays) and will refine designs based on comments. The Oversight Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20 and staff invited public input at upcoming engagement opportunities.

Provenance: First related remarks began at the committee’s discussion of the recreation center design (transcript block starting at 97.38 seconds) and the discussion continued through the pickleball conversation that closed around the rec‑center item (transcript block ending at 785.27997 seconds).

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Sarah (staff member); Amanda (staff member); Elizabeth (committee member).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Bond Oversight Committee July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the July 24 Oversight Committee meeting in Englewood City, staff summarized community feedback and design changes for the proposed recreation center renovation after a recent public engagement session.","taxTitle","Englewood City, Arapahoe County, Colorado","taxId",52219,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481006,"Englewood oversight committee outlines bond projects; Cushing groundbreaking July 31, construction to follow",0,1301000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477904-1aad533181c13b820d5d6da9c0a495cf&start=1301&end=1301","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477904-1aad533181c13b820d5d6da9c0a495cf/thumbnail_1301000.jpg","/articles/6481006/Englewood-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Englewood-oversight-committee-outlines-bond-projects-Cushing-groundbreaking-July-31-construction-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481006-10236263eb9d16338c817c1a15c257c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170319&Signature=W1ZTvzv35HJI1Q1LR7jeZcRDHHNOK3mpy65tgee5ParQFo1Zy4oUAkbkcCoayIdMy-Wt6WY5o1k5~ACCTadieUa4lRGEuBX4uMkczRagY4gv229dSitpmmMXOQE1U-lI-UCsdvIyUy8vYbtvhURZa3dUI5jw1mgkp9vWmo2hv68g6HmRl6S3WzJkn2gbU-CfJEH7innlktZDyrG4HYB6db8tJiO~b3JmCfgrcBwfmWKQ8zjDDBPq1p-bO20DSnMk19ohRVj8acqbg3yABStwC9TtukfHe~QjJUE-vqmYgenkBN8u0X7fZNUFRM0CnGzTEDdOx69K1-zniKwHonidHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the July 24 Oversight Committee meeting, Englewood City staff provided a consolidated update on the city’s bond-funded park projects, including an imminent groundbreaking at Cushing Park and active procurement for multiple construction contracts.

Why it matters: these projects are funded through the city’s Renew and Recreate bond program and will change neighborhood parks, playgrounds and circulation; procurement decisions and stormwater/retaining‑wall constraints affect schedule and budgets.

Cushing Park: Staff announced a public groundbreaking for Cushing Park at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, to kick off the bond program. Construction work on Cushing is scheduled to begin Aug. 4. Major items for Cushing include a new dog park on the west side of Inca, replacement playground equipment within the existing footprint to save costs and the retention of mature trees where possible, staff said.

Emerson Park and Rotolo: The RFP for Rotolo was released July 3 and closes July 31; staff said they held a pre‑proposal meeting on July 16 that drew nine construction companies. Elite Industries (the transcript referenced a contractor awarded for Cushing and named as doing Emerson) was identified as the selected contractor for Emerson, and staff said they plan to take the construction contracts for Emerson and Rotolo to City Council together in late August or early September. For Emerson, staff described perimeter improvements including nature play, a zen garden, stone benches, a bird‑nest swing and a new irrigation system across both Emerson and an adjacent pocket park.

Miller Field: Staff described two conceptual layouts for Miller Field that flip two fields and add a splash pad, playground and a stage/pavilion for larger community events. One concept preserves line‑of‑sight from the police department to playgrounds and restrooms (a crime‑prevention‑through‑environmental‑design approach) and has received more favorable preliminary feedback. Staff noted a preliminary cost estimate of about $2,000,000 for the stage/pavilion element. Committee discussion emphasized parking, traffic circulation, and how to retain on‑site parking while creating more usable park space. Staff said stormwater detention requirements and potential grade changes remain open issues and will affect which concept is feasible.

Northwest Greenbelt: Staff summarized neighborhood outreach at June 25 neighborhood nights, reporting about 63 online responses. The top community requests were for restrooms and a basketball court; neighbors generally preferred smaller, natural features (boulders, shaded picnic spots) over a large shelter. Staff and police department representatives plan to design restrooms to reduce vandalism risk and provide sight lines from adjacent areas.

Rotolo procurement and schedule: Rotolo’s construction RFP closes July 31 and will proceed to the evaluation committee; staff anticipate taking Rotolo and Emerson construction contracts to Council in late August or early September.

Bellevue farm and floodplain constraints: Staff said Bellevue Park redevelopment with a relocated farm will be challenging because of the park’s steep, elevated terrain. Logan Simpson (the consultant team) is studying feasibility and ADA access; staff said the preferred farm location would be just north of Pirates Cove on the edge of the parking lot to keep the farm visible. Members of the Sustainability Commission requested a flood‑plain map, elevation details and clarification of what kinds of structures are permitted in the area so they could provide design input at their next meeting. Victor (staff member) provided a high‑level explanation of floodway vs. floodplain: the floodway is the channel where water moves most strongly and has strict limits on new structures; the floodplain extends beyond the floodway and may allow limited elements such as planter beds but vertical grading changes or elevation modifications would require detailed study and local flood authority review.

Financial update: staff reported invoices from design firms, permit fees and an equipment deposit for Cushing Park added to the current budget staging; staff said larger costs will be realized as designs move into construction and that current spending is still on track.

Next steps: staff will continue procurement and engineering analysis, share requested floodplain and elevation data with the Sustainability Commission, and bring construction contracts to City Council in late August or early September. The Oversight Committee will reconvene Aug. 20.

Provenance: The park projects update began near 1301.63 seconds in the transcript and continued through the Bellevue and floodplain discussion that concluded near 2804.405 seconds.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Adrian (parks staff); Victor (stormwater staff); Jenna (committee member); Christina (committee member); Elizabeth (Sustainability Commission representative).","Staff provided a status update on multiple bond-funded park projects — Cushing groundbreaking set for July 31 with construction beginning Aug. 4; Emerson and Rotolo construction RFPs are underway; Miller Field concepts advanced with parking and stormwater concerns; Bellevue farm placement constrained by terrain and floodplain.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481012,"Pirates Cove redesign keeps lap lanes, adds slides and a new pump house; open house Aug. 5",668,867000,1535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477904-1aad533181c13b820d5d6da9c0a495cf&start=867&end=1535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477904-1aad533181c13b820d5d6da9c0a495cf/thumbnail_867000.jpg","/articles/6481012/Englewood-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Pirates-Cove-redesign-keeps-lap-lanes-adds-slides-and-a-new-pump-house-open-house-Aug-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481012-115d0271b789ea2c3f7e441bdbc1b94a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170319&Signature=o5n1GHbPuNNaqI4x8Gs7qlQ8wbo7QSFClym~rF0tVbq~BN8UNI~W1iC5G~I515CvkeZYpSW0IMs9w1bMoFV0h~DoZtGrldNUpMzjHf3qUcyXOTPT6WBaiJoR75-oeZIqTI2TunHhu-ZLZIG7PGISrQpqtyBuu1wX3CKPkGK4s1azKczi96MTq5LXZQp9dtQ4n-dd-y8A~vs3RpdaDxu50TQEu26z~9oLs6BVCwGT7oGHsvevsZkZw5FV6R5baEvA04zC7YKzAthKrZ6ZP4Gq72ErIH561uFtE3EUwzUPIpKSQ7tRVxs9bV07dlufGlCkI0ET87BlFThvPDc67dFK5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the July 24 Oversight Committee meeting, Englewood City staff reviewed three conceptual designs for Pirates Cove and announced a public open house for the pool redesign on Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with an online survey open through Aug. 19.

Why it matters: Pirates Cove supports lap swimming and popular deep‑water exercise classes; staff said preserving lap lanes was a major community priority and shaped the combined concept the design team plans to advance.

Staff described three concepts (A, B and C) that explored larger cabana and rental areas, inner‑tube racing slides, rock jump platforms at multiple levels for staged jumping and a lily‑pad crossing across the pool. After reviewing costs and community feedback, staff presented a combined A+B concept that retains lap lanes and deep‑water class capacity while adding slides and a larger cabana/rental area. The combined concept also includes a new pump house that will occupy some existing parking space, staff said.

Staff emphasized the swim‑program implications: keeping lane space preserves the city’s deep‑water class and morning lap‑swim opportunities, and the revised layout keeps a zero‑entry zone and stairs for general access. Staff said the larger structure for the slides will slightly extend into Bellevue Park to improve sight lines and viewing opportunities.

Staff warned the pump house and new slide tower will require additional structure and could reduce some parking at the site. Committee member Victor (staff member) asked about retaining walls on the northeast side where the slide tower would sit; staff said existing retaining walls are present but that modifications or additional retaining work may be needed once construction drawings are developed. A committee member asked whether the floodplain extends to the wall if expansion happens in that area; staff said they had checked and that the floodplain does not extend up to that retaining wall.

Concept C was described as the most expensive option; staff said they are not pursuing that plan because of cost and layout concerns but that pieces of it informed the combined design. The combined design will keep play features (lily‑pad crossing, rock jumps), lap lanes and additional rental cabanas while shifting pump and mechanical requirements to a new pump house.

An open house will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5, and the online survey will remain available through Aug. 19. Staff encouraged Pirates Cove users and other community members to attend the open house and provide feedback before the design is finalized.

Provenance: Discussion of Pirates Cove began at about 867.94 seconds into the transcript and concluded with closing questions about the lazy river and pool layout around 1212 seconds.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Presenter (staff member); Victor (staff member).","Design team presented three concepts for Pirates Cove, combined designs preserve lap lanes and deep‑water class capacity while adding slides, cabanas, lily‑pad crossings and a new pump house; the city will host an open house Aug. 5 and keep an online survey open through Aug. 19.","actionData","errors"]

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