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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 04.26 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, AZ 85220 REGULAR MEETING April 26, 1982 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on April 26, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Lois Broman, Chairman Ronald Staples Harvey Long Margaret Carlin Janice Palson Michael Carden Phil Richardson, Vice chairman Hedy Hall DeDe Scheff, Secretary STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent Sharon Seder, Community Services Coordinator CALL TO ORDER: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: Lois Broman, Chairman, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Harvey Long made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Motion seconded by Ronald Staples and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Harvey Long to accept the minutes of the February 22 Regular Meeting as presented.Motion seconded by Michael Carden and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Michael Carden to accept the minutes of the March 22 Regular Meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Harvey Long, and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Harvey Long to accept the minutes of the March 29 Special Meeting as presented.Motion seconded by Margaret Carlin and passed unanimously. Jeff Bell told the Commission there were not that many activities at pre- sent due to budget preparations and Summer Recreation planning.He stated the Adult Mixed Softball League had ended last week.Other comments would be discussed as they appeared on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS: A.Fee for Activity Room: Harvey Long asked if there was a cost breakdown for expenses on the Activity Room, and was told no, utilities were all together for entire complex. The Commission wanted to know procedure for using room which was explained. Jeff Bell told the Commission of the variety of requests for the use of the room. P & R Commission Regular Meeting 4-26-82 page 2 B.Future of Community Services: OLD BUSINESS A.Summer Recreation Program: B.Complex Park: Various means of deciding on charges were discussed as who to charge, what to charge, and time limit on usage. Discussion was held on a special account being set up into which these charges could be funneled to offset repairs and upkeep on the Activity Room. After a lengthy discussion, Harvey Long made a motion to recommend to the City Council a fee of $10 be charged for Activity Room for social functions or at the descretion of the Community Services Department with no charge for regularly scheduled meetings held for business purposes.Motion was seconded by Jan Palson and passed unanimously. Jeff Bell told the Commission with Sharon Seder moving to another depart- ment, her position would probably be filled by a clerk/typist or secretary. He also said the general feeling of the City Manager and Council was social services did not belong in City govern- ment.It is under discussion at present time to change the department to strictly a parks and recreation department and to hire a recreation coordinator in July at start of new fiscal year. The feeling of the Commission was social services and recreation should be two separate departments.Jeff Bell told the Commission he had briefed them on this item strictly because of the rumors going around, and the final decision would be made by the Council, but as yet none had been made. Each Commissioner was provided with a sample booklet on the Summer Recreation Program for their persual. The new programs and increase of some rates were discussed with the Commission. Michael Carden made a motion to approve the proposed Summer Recreation Program as presented with same recommendation to City Council.Harvey Long seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell briefed the Commission on the landscaping that was planned on the Complex Park.He briefly outlined what was going to be done. Harvey Long asked about lighting for the park and Jeff told him that had been included in capital improvements for next year. P & R Commission Regular Meeting 4-26-82 page 3 APPROVED: rman" 5ecretary (c () Jeff Bell was asked if BLM had made a decision on the 276 acre application. He stated no, not at present, but a decision was expected soon. Harvey Long told the Commission the stem wall and floor would soon be completed in the Veteran's Park Gazebo. With a park on the north and south end of the complex, restroom facilities should be made available.What arrange- ments, if any, could be made.Jeff is to inquire. Margaret Carlin made a motion to adjourn. Harvey Long seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.