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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 12.01 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona SPECIAL MEETING December 1, 1981 A Special Joint Meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commision and the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on December 1, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Lois Broman, Chairman Phil Richardson, Vice Chairman DeDe Scheff, Secretary Hedy Hall Michael Carden Harvey Long Planning & Zoning Commission PRESENT Ron Kell Mark McPherson Mildred Baker Roger Hall John Hutchins Richard Oltman Harvey Polemski Janice Palson Margaret Carlin Ronald Staples STAFF:Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent Richard Broman, Director of Public Works Joe Gero, Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer, Associate Planner GUESTS:Roy Hudson, Councilman Tom Damian°, Councilman Hank Steelsmith, Councilman Peggy Garrington, Wildan Associates CALL TO ORDER:Lois Broman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Broman asked Jeff Bell to introduce Peggy Garrington from Wildan Associates, the consultant hired to prepare the plan and application for 276 acres from BLM. Ms. Garrington briefed the Commissions and the audience on the location of the proposed park site, and, using the pro- posed map, she pointed out sepcific areas and what would be constructed if the application was accepted. The immediate plans and long range plans were pointed out and explained to the audience.Ms. Garrington also explained the application that had been prepared for submission to BLM. After her explanations, Ms. Garrington invited questions from both Commissions and the audience. P & R Commission Special Joint Meeting December 1, 1981 page 2 APPROVED: Ch irman Ms. Garrington explained she had re- searched the service areas of the city and the existing facilities to show there would be no duplication in the plan, which would include current population and projected population growth. Each activity area was described in as much detail as possible so a clear idea would be available.She stated she used a catalog called "Sweets Catalog" for the cost estimations used in the application. They are 1981 cost figures. Mr. Broman and Ms. Garrington discussed the flexibility of the plans, stating that BLM expected a realistic plan which, two or three years down the road, could be revised if a need was shown. A joint meeting between the two Commission was suggested to review the application and to approve revisions. Michael Carden made a motion to come together with the Planning and Zoning Commission in a work session to review the application allowing enough time to have copies made for everyone.Harvey Long seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Lois Broman suggested a target date of December 15 for the meeting which would allow enough time for everyone to review their copy of the application. Harvey Long made a motion to adjourn with Michael Carden making the second. Motion carried unanimously.