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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 06.23 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 REGULAR MEETING June 23, 1986 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held June 23, 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 Paul Miller Judd Williams James Appler Chuck Heermans John Granillo Jr. - Chairman (Excused) Lois Broman - Secretary (Excused) Janice Palson STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Community Services Director Mary March, Secretary Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor OTHERS PRESENT: Vice -Mayor Jim Bakkedahl, City Council Liaison CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS: OLD BUSINESS: A. FY 86/87 Budget Review: Vice -Chairman Carden called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Vice -Chairman Carden led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance James Appler made a motion to accept the Agenda as presented.Judd Williams seconded this motion which passed unanimously. James Appler made a motion to accept the minutes of May 21, 1986, regular meeting.Judd Williams seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Bell informed the Commission that the Rest room/Concession Building at Prospector Park was accepted as complete last week and we have had some vandalism.The grass is coming up on the ballfields, flag pole is installed, materials for 16 foot sign have been purchased and concrete for dugouts is complete. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission, that he con- tacted the City Attorny in reference to Insurance requirements, and Mr. Alexander suggested waiting until July, when City has new Insurance carrier. Mr. Bell informed the Commission, he met with B.L.M. on HoHoKam Site and they are redoing request for proposal to be more definite. Mr. Bell summarized department activities and programs, Youth Softball 140 participants, 3 -Man Basketball concluded, 11 teams participated, Co-ed Softball in second half, 8 teams participatin Summer Recreation registration continues, Family Film Festival, 500 to 600 participants, Teen Night at pool 125 participants and Swim Team Booster Club will do some fundraising. Jeff Bell distributed the tentatively adopted budget to Commission members, and pointed out new Youth Services Division which includes Youth Coordinator position to implement Youth Services. Youth Advisory Board needs to recommend what to do with funds. P & R COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1986 Page 2 B. Five Year Parks Improvement Plan: C. 4th Of July Discussion: NEW BUSINESS: A. Residency Requirement Discussion: B. Upcoming Agenda Items: PUBLIC COMMENT: BOARD DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: (7 1 y It•hot RFCRETARY L Jeff Bell, asked the Commission for a recom- mendation on what to do with $140,000.00 budgeted for Parks Improvement.After lengthy discussion Chuck Heermans made a motion to keep the Five Year Parks Improvement Plan in tact and increase Prospector Park $75,000.00 per year for the next 4 years.James Appler seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell informed the Commission that everything is going according to schedule.There are 33 booths this year 7 of which are political.Jeff ran down the itinerary and informed them Chuck Baker will be Master of Ceremonies. Jeff Bell, asked for input on whether and individual should live inside the incorporated city limits to serve on Boards/Commissions. After minimal discussion, James Appler made a motion of recommendation with this Commission being in favor of liberalizing residency require- ments for Boards/Commissions.Judd Williams seconded this motion for recommendation which passed unanimously. Alternative funding to subsidize Budget, Concession/Restroom Building Lease, Senior Center and Use, Liability Insurance, Batting Cage Proposal Mark Cox. At this time Mark Cox expressed his interest in putting a batting cage at Prospector Park. 'Mike Carden felt this would be a venture that would be highly considered and suggested Mr. Cox make a presentation at next regular meeting. NONE Chuck Heermans made a motion to adjourn and James Appler seconded this motion which passed unanimously.