HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 03.24 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Arizona 85219
REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 1986
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission
was held on March 24, 1986 at 7:00 P.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant
to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Michael Carden Vice -Chairman
Lois Broman Secretary
Paul Miller
Judd Williams
James Appler
Janice Palson
John Granillo Jr. Chairman (Excused)
Chuck Heermans (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent
Mary March, Secretary
Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor
Bob Young, Parks Supervisor
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS
A. Prospector Park Update:
B. L.D.S. Recreation Facility
Update:
Michael Carden, Vice -Chairman called the meeting
to order at 7:05 P.M.
Vice -Chairman Carden led the Commission in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Janice Pelson made a motion to accept the Agenda
as presented.James Appler seconded this motion
which passed unanimously.
James Appler made a motion to accept the minutes
of February 24, 1986, regular meeting.Judd
Williams seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
Jeff Bell, distributed information on current
Community Services Activities, Programs and
upcoming Activities & Programs for the Commission's
information.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that there are
still water problems and Arizona Water Company
is checking on everything from their side of the
•meter & will report back as to their findings.
Jeff Bell, also relayed to the Commission that we
have accepted the first Phase as being substantially
complete & the contractor has agreed to send some-
one out to work with our Parks Division for rock
removal.The lighting inspection which has to be
done at night still needs to be done.
Finally, Jeff Bell informed the Commission that
Consumer Construction, Inc. the contractor for
the Restroom/Concession Building will be in to
sign contracts on March 25, 1986.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that there was
no quorum for March 6, 1986, special meeting &
John Granillo Jr, chairman, discussed this item
at the last City Council Work Session. Consequently
Vice -Mayor Bakkedahl requested it be put on Council
Agenda for a yea or nay, if approved then we would
iron out the details.
P &R
Regular Meeting
March 24, 1986
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C. Hohokam Site Update:
D. Complex Park Improvement
Update:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Summer Recreation Program
Discussion:
B. Request for Upcoming Agenda
Items:
Jeff Bell, relayed that the City Council is con-
cerned with relationship between City & Church.
Plus $30,000.00 to maintain this facility would
cause a large increase in the budget.If it is
approved b the Council Jeff Bell, informed the
Commission we will make and addition of $10,000.00
per year in our 5 -Year Parks Plan.
Jeff Bell, informed the Commission that we
received 3 proposals for archaeological investi-
gation at the Hohokam Site.The B.L.M. and
State Historic Preservation Officer made a recom-
mendation for Dames & Moore in the amount of
$42,808.00 justified by the fact that they have
more experience in this field while Recon &
Scientific Archaeological Service have done
little work in Arizona and are not experienced in
this field.Dames & Moore have been contacted
& agreed to phase the work with the $12,000 budget
ed for this year covering surface work, but no
actual digging & balance will be budget for fiscal
year 1986/87.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that since
Mr. Roundy's presentation, the drawings have
been presented to the Library Board & City Council
who both agreed to the concept.The next phase is
engineering design services & working drawings
which will be presented to City Council next
Tuesday, Coe and Van Loo proposes a figure of
$13,000.00 for these services.We will then
be ready to go out for bid if the money is allocatec
in our 5 -Year Parks Plan, if not and we have exist-
ing plans this carrys more weight when applying
for grants.
Mr. Bell, informed the Commission that Staff has
been working on the Brochure, advertised for
instructors and contacted the Schools.Summer
Recreation Program is basically set up the same
with a lot of the same instructors.
Lois Broman asked if maybe a program offering work-
ing skills & how to get a job.
Janice Pelson suggested the possibility of water
volleyball.
Jeff Bell suggested possibly incorporating this
into family fitness night & offering a teen night.
L.D.S. Recreation Facility Update, Hohokam Site
Update, Prospector Park Update, Equestrian Trail
Discussion
BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
ADJOURNAMENT:There being no further business Janice Pelson made
a motion to adjourn.James Appler seconded this
•motion which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
SECRETARY