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CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
REGULAR MEETING
August 27,1984
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on August 27,1984 at 7:00 p.m.at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Michael Carden,Chairman
Ted Millspaugh,Vice -Chairman
Lois Broman,Secretary
Janice Palson
Redena Bilotti
James Appler
Chuck Heermans (excused)
Suzanne Bartell
Jack Rivers
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent
Phyllis Wolfe,Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:Michael Carden,Chairman,called the
meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Michael Carden,Chairman,led the Com-
mission in the pledge of allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Janice Palson made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Ted Millspaugh
seconded the motion which passed unani-
mously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Due to no quorum last month no minutes
were available.
PUBLIC HEARING-BLM LAND
ACQUISITION:Michael Carden,Chairman,announced item
number three on the agenda is a public
hearing concerning the city's application
to the Bureau of Land Management to acquire
in excess of 2,500 acres of land under "The
Recreation and Public Purpose Act"intended
to be used for open space and an equestrian
/pedestrian trail system.
City Staff Presentation -Chairman Carden
introduced Planning Director,Chuck Newcomer
for a more detailed explanation of the app-
lication.
Mr.Newcomer briefed the public and commis-
sion on the purpose of the application and
how the lands are available under lease to
municipalities under "The Recreation and
Public Purpose Act."
With reference of a map outlining the lands
in question,Mr.Newcomer described the
lands to be covered by the lease.The maj-
ority of these lands follow Salt River pro-
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SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS:
ject power lines for approximately 9 miles
to the North and East of the city.
Other areas,in Section I and 2 are under
question due to many mining claims and Salt
River Projects proposed expansion of a sub-
station.
Plans for the land include an Equestrian
and Hiking trails to be established by
utilizing existing SRP service roads,with
designated areas as trailheads.These
trails allow for the possibility of link-
age to National,State,and County parks
that surround our community.
Other possible uses include educational
excursion,cultural and historical points,
Salt River Project Expansion,and flood
control.
Public Comment -Approximately fifteen in-
dividuals representing the mining community
asked several questions in regards to what
affect the City's application would have
on their claims.
BLM represenatives insured the individuals
that any valid mining claims in the area
would be voided from the application.
Chuck Jastrzemski,representing the mem-
bership of the Superstition Horsemen's
Association asked to be placed on record
as enthusiastically and totally in support
of the transfer of lands from the BLM to
the City.He feels confident that the
transfer will benefit everyone by enhancing
the overall quality of life in this community.
Other questions followed from the miners
concerning the BLM's validation of claims
process,access to claims,and the City's
intent of acquiring land.
These questions were responded to by both
City and BLM represenatives.
Chairman Carden,asked for any further ques-
tions concerning the application.There be-
ing no further questions,the hearing was
closed to the Public.
Staff told the Commission the pool was closed
for 8 or 9 days due to a line break under the
Kool-deck.The pool is now repaired and should
stay open through Labor Day Weekend.The pool
will be open Tuesday and Thursday evenings and
weekends i f the weather stays warm.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission of a handi-
cap program for physically and mentally handi-
capped,T.G.I.F.Social Program,on Friday
afternoons.A recreation leader was hired
for 4 hours a week.There is a workshop cen-
ter at Oasis Park.
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OLD BUSINESS:
A.Prospector Park
Development Update:
B.Status of Land and Water
Conservation Fund
Application:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Di cussion of 5 -Year
Parks Improvements
Program:
B.Discussion on Municipal
Golf Course:
C.Budget Review:
D.Upcoming Agenda Items:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Chair an
Another program is the Senior Citizens
Swim Program,which was initiated ap-
proximately 3 weeks ago.Tuesday and
Thursday mornings are the Senior Citi-
zens swim hour.Some trips are also
going to be scheduled to museums,pa-
rades,etc.
The Fall/Winter brochure will be avail-
able the middle of September.
Carter Associates gave a proposal for
the work to be done on Prospector Park.
The figure,$36,400.00 will be their cost
for engineering work,design,and con-
struction management to oversee construc-
tion.Staff will take the proposal to the
Council the first meeting in September.
After a discussion by the Commission,Janice
Palson made a motion to make a recommenda-
tion to the Council to accept the proposal
as presented.Ted MIllspaugh seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
The pre -application for the Land and Water
Conservation Fund was sent in and the com-
pleted application was submitted a couple
of weeks ago.A.O.R.C.C.will have a Com-
mission meeting the second week of September
and review all applications to get an idea
of what the total request of the funding is.
After a brief discussion,Janice Palson
suggested taking the discussion of the
5 -Year Parks Improvement Program under
advisement and discuss at a later meeting.
There was no discussion due to the absence
of Jack Rivers.
Superintendent Jeff Bell handed out an
itemized listing of the Community Services
budget.General discussion followed.
Michael Carden,Chairman,requested that
the following items be included on next
months agenda:5 -Year Parks Improvement
Plan,Land &Water Conservation Fund,
Status of Prospector Park.
There being no further business,Lois
Broman made a motion to adjourn.Janice
Palson seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Secretary