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Home My WebLink About1986 04.28 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 REGULAR MEETING April 28, 1986 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on April 28, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pur- suant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT John Granillo, Chairman Michael Carden, Vice Chairman Judd Williams Paul Miller James Appler Janice Palson Chuck Heermans Lois Broman, Secretary STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent Mary March, Secretary Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor OTHERS PRESENT: Chet & June Weaver, Superstition & Peralta Stables CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Chairman Granillo called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Granillo 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. Michael Carden made a motion to accept the minutes of March 24, 1986, regular meeting as presented. Judd Williams seconded this motion which passed unanimously. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:Jeff Bell summarized activities & programs offered by the Community Services this past month including participation figures. Mr. Bell also informed the Commission that the 1986 Summer Recreation Program Brochure was printed 4/28/86 including a new program, the 1986 Family Film Festival which is co -sponsored by the Apache Junction School District and Central Arizona College, Walt Disney type movies are slated to be shown. Jeff Bell concluded by informing the Commission that applications for Pool Staff closed Friday, 4/25/86 and we will have a staff of 8 this year rather than 7. Chairman Granillo moved Item C. of New Business up a this time with no objection. C. Discussion of Riding Stables:Jeff Bell introduced Chet & June Weaver from the Superstition & Peralta Stables to the Commission. Mr. Weaver explained to the Commission that due to development & future development in his area he has P & R COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1986 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS: A. Prospector Park Update: serious concerns with being blocked in curtailing his accessibility for rides.Don Van Driel at the Forestry Department suggested he contact Jeff Bell in regards to the possibility of entering into some kind of agreement with the City to use some area under lease from B.L.M. for his equestrian facilitie So that§ why he is here at this meeting. The Commission felt the idea was worth looking into with consideration of best location, needs for this type of facility e.g. accessibility of water. Jeff Bell informed the Commission that the water problem is semi -resolved, we are able to sprinkle Phase I at present.Appears a storage tank is needed for Phase II.We are currently preparing outfield area (e.g. removal of surface rocks) and the grass and mulch are ordered. Haws & Associates are compiling calculations on what is needed for Phase II & projection figures on future improvements so we can better gauge what size tank will be needed and costs. We are also in the process of purchasing and add- itional $4,000.00 in fencing for Phase I & 100 pre -cast curbs. Jeff Bell relayed to the Commission that the Restroom/Concession Building at Prospector Park is 50% complete at this time & well ahead of schedule. B. L.D.S. Recreation Facility Update:Jeff Bell informed the Commission that the City Council voted 5-2 against this recommendation. C. HoHoKam Site Update: D. Complex Park Improvement Update: NEW BUSINESS: A. Jaycee Rodeo Grounds Discussion: B. Equestrian Trail Improvement Discussion: Jeff Bell informed the Commission that the City Council postponed this item 2 meetings ago but is on the upcoming City Council Agenda, May 6, 1986. Jeff Bell relayed, City Council awarded the bid for working drawings to Coe & Van Loo.Coe & Van Loo performed surveying work last week and they do have some concerns with the retention area and he is meeting with Mr. Roundy, Wednesday, April 30, in regards to this. Jeff Bell informed the Commission that Harold Christ from the Chamber of Commerce sent him a letter re- questing a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and the Superstition Horsemans Association and he would like a couple of volunteers from the Commission to attend this meeting.Maybe they have some ideas on funding. Chuck Heermans feels the original intent for this facility was to hold fund raising events to bene- fit the community. John Granillo agreed with fund raising with monies going to develop equestrian facilities. Janice Palson made a motion to direct staff to investigate best way of offering the rodeo facility to someone to get a quality organization to utilize it, what all this would entail and what next step would be.Michael Carden seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell suggested to the Commission the possibilit of soliciting trailer parks to clean a section of the equestrian trail "Adopt a Trail" by next winter. Like Rock Shadows does with medians. P & R Commission Regular Meeting April 28, 1986 Page 3 D. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:Prospector Park Update, Five Year Parks Program, Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds Discussion. PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE ADJOURNMENT:Michael Carden made a motion to adjourn and James Appler seconded this motion which passed unanimously. APPROVED: ARYSECRETARY