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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 06.25 PRC Minutes139 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 REGULAR MEETING June 25,1984 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on June 25,1984 at 7:00 p.m.at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Lois Broman,Secretary Redena Bilotti Ted Millspaugh Janice Palson James Appler Jack Rivers Michael Carden,Chairman (excused) Chuck Heermans,Vice -Chairman Suzanne Bartell STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent Phyllis Wolfe,Secretary CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS: Lois Broman,Secretary filling in as Chairman,due to the absence of both the Chairman and Vice -Chairman,called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Lois Broman,Secretary,led the Commis- sion in the pledge of allegiance. Janice Palson made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Ted Millspaugh seconded the motion which passed unani- mously. Janice Palson made a motion to accept the minutes of April 23,1984 regular meeting,May 3,1984 special meeting and the May 28,1984 regular meeting.Ted Millspaugh seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Jeff Bell welcomed new Commissioners Jack Rivers and James Appler to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The 1st Annual Frisbee Contest was held at the Junior High School on Saturday, June 23.Staff hopes to make this con- test an annual event. Twelve teams will be participating in the Men's Summer Softball League.The league will start after July 1. The Women's Softball League will begin play in Mid -July after the Mesa League has ended. 141 P &R Commission Regular Meeting 6/25/84 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS:: A.Summer Recreation Program Update: B.Prospector Park Development Update: C.Status of Land and .1-1Water'Conservation: D.Swimming Pool Programs. and Operations Review: A trip to the Phoenix Zoo is scheduled for Saturday,July 7.There are 35 people registered for the trip which is open for all ages. Staff told the Commission that the Sum- mer Recreation Program is going well this year.There are approximately 650 kids enrolled in the programs.There is a decrease in participants outside of swim- ming. Janice Pal son suggested next year cutting out some classes that were not so success- ful. Ted Millspaugh commended the staff for do- ing a great job at the Community/School Swimming Pool. Staff informed the Commission $300,000.00 is going into the budget July 1,1984 for development of Prospector Park.The City Manager,Public Works Director and Staff met with Carter Associates to discuss the planning,design,and engineering of the park. Carter Associates will send a proposal back to negotiate,then work will begin on the plans. Staff briefed the Commission on the 1.2 million dollars that is available for Federal Grant money.We applied for $3000,000.00 to match our $300,000.00. The preliminary application was due by the end of June,and has been submitted. The State Park required an Archaeology Survey done on the site,which will cost $350.00.A.S.U.will handle the survey. The full application will take some time to prepare,and is due the end of August. A.O.R.C.C.will recommend the projects in September.In October the money will actually be awarded. The swimming pool is averaging between 300 to 350 people a day.Memorial Day was our biggest day with 600 people in attendance. Staff suggested -various ways -next -years budget could be Used,such as:adding shaded area,more cool decking,pop machines,lane ropes for competetive swimming and a handicap chair lift. 143 P &R Commission Regular Meeting 6/25/84 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: A.4th of July Discussion: B.Election of Officers: C.Upcoming Agenda Items Recommendation: ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: Staff reported one incident of vandal- ism.The cover of a security light was broken. Jeff Bell explained Fourth of July activi- ties to the Commission.Staff told the Commission 14 organizations will offer food or game booths.The day -long activi- ties will begin at 9:00 a.m.and conclude with fireworks at approximately 8:45 p.m. Lois Broman,Secretary,requested nomina- tions for the positions of Commission Chairman,Vice -Chairman and Secretary. Michael Carden was nominated by Ted Millspaugh for Chairman.Lois Broman was nominated by Janice Palson for Chairman.Lois Broman declined the nom- ination.Michael Carden was unanimously elected Commission Chairman. Janice Palson nominated Ted Millspaugh for Vice -Chairman.Ted Millspaugh nom- inated Chuck Heermans for Vice -Chairman. By a majority vote Ted Millspaugh was elected Commission Vice -Chairman. Janice Palson nominated Redena Bilotti for Secretary.Redena Bilotti nominated Lois Broman for Secretary.By a majority vote Lois Broman was elected Commission Secretary. All Parks and Recreation Commission offi- cials will serve for a term of one year, expiring July 1,1985. Prospector Park Update,Status of Grant Money,Swimming Pool Update,Summer Rec- reation Review,Golf Course. There being no further business,Ted Millspaugh made a motion to adjourn. Redena Bilotti seconded the motion which passed unanimously.