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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 08.10 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 N.Idaho Rd. Apache Junction,Arizona SPECIAL MEETING August 10,1982 A Special Meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on August 10,1982 at 7:00 at the Apache Junction Community Service building pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Lois Broman Ronald Staples Harvey Long Margaret Carlin Janice Palson Michael Carden Hedy Hall Irene Wernett Chuck Heermans STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent CALL TO ORDER: SWIMMING POOL: Harvey Long,Chairman,lead an open discussion concerning the swimming pool. Priority was given to information to be presented to the City Council at the August 16 joint Study Session. Chuck Heermans read the minutes from the August 6 Jay Cees meeting.The meeting centered on community and business involvement in the Swimming Pool project.The initial meeting was considered successful with a number of committees established.Mr. Heermans suggested that the City Council be informed of the community interest and involvement. Chuck Heermans asked the Committee for their opinions on the use of volunteers in the pool construction.Committee members suggested volunteers be used for unskilled duties with use of a contractor for actual pool construction. Jeff Bell suggested the possibility of a qualified supervisor to oversee a group of volunteers.Chuck Heermans questioned checking with pool contractors to investigate the feasibility of such an idea. Hedy Hall suggested a poll be taken among citizens questioning the bond issue,pool construction volunteers and alternatives to cutting construction costs. Harvey Long suggested that Michael Carden be spokesman for the City Council joint Study Session.He also suggested that Chuck Heermans brief the City Council on the Jay Cees progress. P &R Commission Special Meeting August 10,1982 page 2 ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: Lois Broman made a motion that staff do a study plan on the Swimming Pool.The plan divided into four phases,would be investigated and reported on to the Parks and Recreation Commission at appropriate times.The motion was seconded by Michael Carden and passed unanimously.The plan is as follows: Phase I 1)Alternative site locations 2)Alternative pool specifications 3)Alternative site plans (bath houses, parking,restrooms,etc.) 4)Utility availability and extentions (water,septic,electric, gas,phone) 5)Land acquisition costs 6)Inter -governmental agreement alternatives (school,Pinal County, Maricopa County,grants available, AORCC,CDBG,etc.) Phase I I Review by Parks and Recreation Commissior 1)Consolidation of alternatives for preliminary site selection and site development plan 2)Final cost estimate Phase III Investigate alternative financing methods.Present to bonding consultant for optional bonding methods and costs to the community. Phase IV Prepare petitiOns:116r .community interest , General questions were asked and discussed by the Commission concerning the study plan phases. Motion was made to adjourn by Michael Carden. Motion seconded by Irene Wernett and passed unanimously.