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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 11.26 PRC Minutest 69 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 REGULAR MEETING November 26,1984 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on November 26,1984 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 Redena Bilotti Chuck Heermans Janice Palson (Excused) James Appler Jack Rivers Suzanne Bartell STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent Phyllis Wolfe,Secretary CALL TO ORDER:Michael Carden,Chairman,called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Michael Carden,Chairman,led the Commission in the pledge of allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Ted Millspaugh,Vice -Chairman,made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Redena Bilotti seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS: Lois Broman,Secretary,made a motion to accept the minutes of October 22,1984 regular meeting.Chuck Heermans seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Staff briefed the Commission on the status of the various programs being offered by the Community Services Department. The Adult Volleyball League,with 10 teams participating,will conclude the first of December.The double elimination tourna- ment will begin this week. Fifty-five runners participated in the 5-K Steeple Run at Prospector Park on November 17,1984.Kyle Sawyer,a track coach at Westwood High School,won the race with a time of 15:47.There was also some compe- tition between the State's Department of Public Safety employees and our local fire fighters. The 4th Annual Welcome Winter Visitors Day was held on November 17,1984.Many of 1 77 P &R Commission Regular Meeting 11/26/84 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: A.Halloween Carnival Review: B.Status of Land and Water Conservation Fund: our communities merchants offered spe- cials and sidewalk sales for the day. This event was co -sponsored with the Chamber of Commerce. The A.J.Youth Soccer League started on November 17,1984.Approximately 250 six through fourteen year olds are in- volved in this activity.Staff helped with the registration and field prepara- tion. Planning has begun for the Christmas Basket Project with Jeff Bell and Sylvia Stevens as co-chairmans. Staff is expecting an increase this year over last years 165 families that were assisted.Deliveries will be made two days before Christmas. Staff continues to provide assistance to the Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank and the Community Action Human Resource Agency by transporting food for distribution or storage. Friday,November 16,marked the con- clusion of the Fall/Winter session of Little Rec'rs.This activity continues to be very popular,with over 60 three and four year olds enrolled.A new session will begin January 21,1985. The Little League Softball Field is being used almost every night by lady softball players preparing for the up- coming season. Approximately 55 Senior Citizens rode the Community Services Bus to the Phoenix Zoo on November 2,1984.Staff will schedule one trip per month with the Pinal/Gila Senior Citizens. Golden Ages Softball is getting ready to start.The organizational meeting will be December 11,1984.The league will be- gin just after the 1st of the year. Staff informed the Commission the 1984 Halloween Carnival was highly successful. Approximately $1,400.00 was raised by ten different civic groups.Approximately 600 individuals were in attendance. Staff made a presentation to the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission on November 8,1984,on Prospector Park and the need of recreational facilities in Apache Junction.On December 7,1984, the Commission will make a final decision on where the money will be allocated. 173 P &R Commission Regular Meeting 11/2 6 /8 4 Page 3 C.Status of Prospector Park Improvements: D.Five -Year Parks Improvement Program: NEW BUSINESS: A.Christmas Tree Lighting: B.Municipal Gold Course Discussion: Jeff Bell informed the Commission that we are waiting to see what kind of grant money we will receive from A.O.R.C.C. before we finalize the plans for the ball- fields,parking and picnic areas.Ted Millspaugh questioned how long untill we receive the money?Staff explained the money will be available immediately upon approval. Staff and Commission discussed the con- cession stand for Prospector Park.A broad general discussion followed. Staff informed the Commission drawings and specifications will be submitted to the Arizona Water Company for approval of the water line extension.A complete set of plans will be submitted to the city and county for their approval.A discussion followed. Jeff Bell presented the Commission with a revised Five -Year Parks Improvement Pro- gram.The revision included.changes that were requested by the Commission previously. After much discussion,a tentative prior- tization of improvements was agreed on and placed in a five year program. Financing alternatives,ranging from avail- able grant monies to land donations by civic organizations and churches were discussed. Mr.Bell stated he will continue with the Commission's recommendation and investigate the financing alternatives that were dis- cussed.A report will be given at the next meeting. Staff told the Commission the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on Friday,December 7 at 6:00 p.m.at the City Hall Complex.Entertainment will be provided by the Desert Sounds,Young Spirits and Kim's Youth Dance Company.There will be refreshments available to all those in attendance. This event is sponsored by the City of Apache Junction and the A.J.Chamber of Commerce. Mr.Bell explained this item was placed on the agenda at the request of Jack Rivers. The item will be continued next month due to Mr.Rivers absence. C.Upcoming Agenda Items:Update on Land and Water Conservation Fund, Five -Year Parks Improvement Program. 175 P &R Commission Regular Meeting 11/26/84 Page 4 PUBLIC COMMENT:None BOARD DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: CHA MAN 4 4 4 4 ' 6 ( - ‘ 4 4111 (4411 SECRE/FARY Jeff Bell informed the Commission next months Parks and Recreation Meeting is on Christmas Eve.Mike Carden,Chairman, suggested cancelling the December Parks and Recreation meeting.A special meeting will be held in January i f necessary. There being no further business,Lois Broman,Secretary,made a motion to adjourn. Ted Millspaugh,Vice -Chairman,seconded the motion which passed unanimously.