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Home My WebLink About1984 10.22 PRC Minutes1 6 3 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona 85220 REGULAR MEETING October 22, 1984 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on October 22, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Michael Carden, Chairman Lois Broman, Secretary Redena Bilotti Janice Palson Chuck Heermans James Appler Jack Rivers Ted Millspaugh, 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: Michael Carden, Chairman, called the meet- ing to order at 7:10 p.m. Michael Carden, Chairman, led the Commis- sion in the pledge of allegiance. Janice Palson made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Redena Bilotti sec- onded the motion which passed unanimously. Janice Palson made a motion to accept the minutes of August 27, 1984 regular meeting and September 24, 1984 regular meeting. Jack Rivers seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Staff briefed the Commission on the status of the various programs currently being offered by the Community Services Department. Mens and Womens Softball League has concluded with 19 teams participating. Co-ed Volleyball League began last Thursday night, October 18.Eleven teams will be par- ticipating on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for approximately 5 weeks. Plans are being made for the "Welcome Winter Visitors Day", which will be November 17, 1984.Letters were sent to over 300 busi- nesses asking them to participate in sidewalk sales or specials for the day. Approximately 50 Senior Citizens rode the City bus to the Heard Museum on October 5, 1984.Another trip is scheduled on November 2 to the Phoenix Zoo. 1 65 P & R Commission Regular Meeting 10/22/84 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: A.Prospector Park Update: B.Status of Land and Water Conservation Fund: C.Five Year Parks Improvement Program Discussion: NEW BUSINESS: A.Halloween Carnival: Little Rec'rs Program is continuing with over 60 pre-schoolers involved with the program. The A.J. Youth Soccer League is now under- way with over 200 children participating. Community Services is helping line the soccer fields and register children for the program. Chuck Baker, Recreation Coordinator, is preparing for the 3rd Annual 5-K Steeple Run, to be held on November 17, at 9:00 a.m. at Prospector Park. Jeff Bell informed the Commission, he was presented with the Young Professional of the Year Award, by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. Staff told the Commission, drawings, speci- fications, and bid documents are currently being completed for the development of Phase I of Prospector Park.It is esti- mated that by the end of November we will be ready to go out to bid. Staff will make a presentation to the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission on November 8, 1984, request- ing the $300,000.00 grant proposal be approved and justifying the need.4.2 million dollars have been requested through- out the state with only 1.1 million available. Jeff Bell presented the Commission with an inventory of existing facilities and some possible improvements that could be made. After reviewing the sample 5 -Year Parks Improvement Program, the Commission prior- itized the facilities in the following order:1.Prospector Park, 2.Complex Park, 3.Little League, 4.City/School Complex, 5.Equestrian Trail, 6.Veterans Memorial Park. The Commission suggested some facilities be included.Mr. Bell will figure cost and report back next meeting. Staff informed the Commission there will be a Halloween Carnival from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the High School Cafetorium.This years carnival should have a larger turn- out than ever before with 22 game booths. Local clubs involved in the carnival are the following:F.H.A., Creative Arts, Drama, Eagles, A.J. Youth Soccer League, A.J. Little League, and the A.J. Fire Club. 167 P & R Commission Regular Meeting 10/22/84 Page 3 B.Swimming Pool Report: Upcoming Agenda Items: PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: CHAIRMAN P.,C TAPSECRETARY 0: -432-1-> Staff presented the Swimming Pool Final Report to the Commission for the 1984 Season.The final report included: Season - May 26 through September 9 Days open - 92 August Daily Attendance - 263 (Public Swimming only) Pool was closed for ten days in Mid -August for repairs. Revenues Family Passes -$920.00 (23) Individual Passes -120.00 (6) Daily Receipts -7,738.89 Pool Rental 75.00_ $8,853.89 Programs & Uses Swim Lessons - 368 Swim Team -60 Seniors Swim -10 - 15 Daily Handicapped -25 Private Party 2 Occasions Family & Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 5 -Year Parks Improvement Discussion, Review Halloween Carnival, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Prospector Park, Golf Course, Christmas. Michael Carden, Chairman, asked Staff to contact Suzanne Bartell and question her absence. There being no further business, Jack Rivers made a motion to adjourn.Janice Palson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.