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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 01.25 PRC Minutes CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Az. 85219 REGULAR MEETING January 25, 1988 r � A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on January 25, 1988 at 7.00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Loyd Lynch John Granillo Jr (Excused) Nick McVicker Judd Williams (Excused) Paul Miller Lois Broman Ramona Sleeseman STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor Patty Contreras, Recreation Coordinator Mary March, Secretary Due to the absence of the Commis- sions Officers, Nick McVicker was appointed to chair the meeting by the Commission members present. CALL TO ORDER: Nick McVicker call the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 0.4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. McVicker led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Loyd Lynch made a motion to accept the Agenda as presented. Ramona Sleeseman seconded this motion which passed unanimously. ACCEPTANCE ON MINUTES: Paul Miller made a motion to accept the minutes of 12/28/87, regular meeting as presented. Loyd Lynch seconded this motion which passed unanimously. STAFF COMMENTS• Chuck Baker informed the Commission that Jeff Bell was ill and he would be sitting in for him. 0014 P & R Commission Regular Meeting 1/25/88 Page 2 Mr. Baker informed the Commission that Mary Ann O'Donnell, Recreation Coordinator (Sports & Aquatics) resigned as of January 15, to take a position with Final County's Adult Probation. With personnel approval, we will be offering this position to Viola Kinney, from Mesa's Parks & Recreation Department, she is currently on the eligibility list for this position. Mr. Baker distributed monthly department highlights and pointed out that 2 local youngsters, who participated in the NBA Pepsi Hotshot Competition, have advanced to the Southwest Regional Playoffs, which encompass Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Matt Mitchell competed on January 3rd and took 3rd place. James Bracamonte is to compete the 23rd of February, if he would win he would go to the nationals. Mr. Baker informed the Commission he has been working with represent- atives from Young Electric Sign Company in regards to a computer- ized sign. Staff is in the process of forming a committee & scheduling a meeting date, to discuss concerns, get input and then meet with YESCO representatives to discuss. Mr. Baker would like someone from the Commission to serve on this committee, along with the Assistant to the City Manager and someone from the Department's of Public Safety, Planning & Public Works. OLD BUSINESS A. Public Facility Naming Policy: Mr Baker distributed a staff recommended Policy on Naming Public Facilities, compiled after review- ing information received from the City's of Mesa, Phoenix and Chandler. After some discussion, Paul Miller made a motion recommending the Park Naming Policy be approved by the City Council. Loyd Lynch , seconded this motion which passed unanimously. P & R Commission Regular Meeting 1/25/88 Page 3 B. City Hall Complex Park. Mr. Baker informed the Commission that a pre-final inspection was conducted at the Complex Park on January 19th, basically the park is finished at this point, there were a few minor corrections that needed to be made by the Contractor before the final inspec- tion The contractor did agree 1 to come back and reseed the Park in March if the grass is not established at that time. The Community Services Department has ordered the playground equip- ment and will install it when it is received, along with horse- shoe pits and staff will be order- ing shuffleboard court equipment. C. Prospector Park Phase II. Mr. Baker informed the Commission that the City Council awarded the bid to MTV General Contractors of Mesa at their January 5th meet- ing. A preconstruction meeting was held on the 18th of January and MTV broke ground on the 21st. D. Summer Festival. Patty Contreras, Recreation Coordinator, presented proposed programs for a Hawaiin Luau, with games, dinner, entertainment (authentic Hawaiin Music), limbo contests, sand sculpting, Don Ho look alike and Lip Sync Contest, Miss Aloha Beauty Contest, open swimming, volleyball, Hula & Grass Skirt Contest, Hula Hoop Contest, etc. . . Mr. Baker informed the Commission that this is just one concept for them to look over, staff could put together other proposals if the Commission would like. E. Five Year Parks & Open Space Plan: Mr. Baker distributed Chapter 1 the Introduction to the Master Planning Process to the Commission for their review. NEW BUSINESS- A. Request for Future Agenda Items. Five Year Parks Plan, Summer Festi- val, Prospector Park Update. PUBLIC COMMENT. NONE *"1 1 _ P & R Commission Regular Meeting 1/25/88 Page 4 BOARD DISCUSSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT. Ramona Sleeseman made a motion to adjourn. Loyd Lynch seconded this motion which passed unanimously. APPROVED: 1 � er, fie _ _ C • RM SEC ETARY MDM