HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 03.25 PRC Minutes2,09
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
REGULAR MEETING
March 25,1985
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on March 25,1985 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 Jack Rivers
Redena Bilotti Suzanne Bartell
Chuck Heermans
Janice Palson
John Granillo Jr.
James Appler
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent
Mary March,Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS:
Old Business:
A.Discussion of Park
Ordinances:
Michael Carden,Chairman,called
the meeting to order 7:15 p.m.
Michael Carden,Chairman,led the
Commission in the pledge of allegiance.
Janice Palson made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.James
Appler seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
Janice Palson made a motion to accept
the minutes of February 25,1985
regular meeting.Chuck Heermans
seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Jeff Bell introduced to the CommissiOn
Mary March,new Clerk Receptionist,
and employment of Robert Young ,Parks
Maintenance Laborer.
Jeff Bell .informed the_CommiSsiOn:.
Ted Millspaugh,Vice -Chairman resigned
from Parks and Recreation Commission.
Staff briefed the Commission on the
status of the various programs being
offered by the Community Services
Department.
Jeff Bell distributed literature from
City of Tempe,Mesa and Casa Grande
on Park Ordinances
Council decided to analyze ordinances
and discuss in depth at April 22,1985
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
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B.Discussion of Community
Services Bus:
C.Five -Year Parks
Improvement Program:
D.Status of Prospector
Park Improvements:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Discussion of Swimming
Pool Fees:
B.Request for Upcoming
Agenda:
Jeff Bell informed the Commission
that i t would cost approximately
$40,000 to replace bus new and
$64,000 for and 84 passenger
capacity bus.To do overhaul i t
would cost approximately $2,000
to $2,500.Condition of used bus
wouldn't be any different.
Jeff Bell also informed Commission
that an 8 week bus route for summer
activities would cost approximately
$2,500 which includes fuel,oil,
driver and 15 mile route.
After lengthy discussion Michael
Carden,Chairman,suggested further
cost figures for complete overhaul
of bus,to include air conditioning,
be presented at April 22,1985 meeting
Jeff Bell presented to Commission
booklet,Five -Year Plan -Parks and
Open Space,improvement program
adopted by Commission a February 25,
1985 meeting.The City Council adopt-
ed the document at their March 19,
1985 meeting.
Jeff Bell informed Commission that
the Bureau of Land Management submitted
a proposed mitigation and cost estimate
to him for $44,000 for preservation
of Hohokam indian archaeological sites.
Jeff Bell informed Commission the
Water Company approved plans.Still
needs approval of State Health Depart-
ment,Pinal County,A.O.R.C.C.and
City of Apache Junction.After receiving
approval from A.O.R.C.C.will open
for bids.
After a long discussion John Granillo Jr.
made a motion to advertise a 10%
discount on season passes in all
age groups from April 15,1985 until
May 15,1985.Advertisement to
include general information Janice
Palson seconded the motion which
passed unanimously
The Commission also agreed to leave
fees the same for one more year with
the exception of the early discount.
Summer Recreation Program,Swimming
Pool Improvements,Community Services
Bus,Discussion of Park Ordinances.
PUBLIC COMMENT:None
BOARD DISCUSSION:None
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There being no further business,
Janice Palson made a motion to
adjourn.Redena Bilotti seconded
motion which passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
SECRETARY
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