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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 09.26 PRC Minutes CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Az. 85219 REGULAR MEETING September 26, 1988 n A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on September 26, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT John Granillo Jr. - Chairman Judd Williams (Excused) Loyd Lynch Lois Broman Nick McVicker Paul Miller Ramona Sleeseman STAFF PRESENT. Jeff Bell, Director of Community Services Beth Cowles, Recreation Coordinator CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Granillo called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• Chairman Granillo led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA. Loyd Lynch made a motion to accept the Agenda as presented. Nick McVicker seconded this motion which passed unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES. Nick McVicker made a motion to accept the minutes of August 22, regular meeting as presented. Loyd Lynch seconded this motion which passed unanimously. STAFF COMMENTS. Jeff Bell introduced Beth Cowles, Recreation Coordinator in charge of cultural and outdoor programs to the Commission. Mr. Bell advised the Commission that Keith Teater and Richard Sevits were recently employed by the department as Park Mainte- nance Laborers. Project updates were provided regarding City Hall Complex Park and Prospector Park Phase II. Shuffleboard courts cracking problems conti- nue at the Complex Park but the arbitration process required to resolve this problem has been initiated by the City Attorney's office. Prospector Park Phase II has been accepted as substantially complete. The contractor is currently performing the 90 day mainte- nance portion of the contract to insure the establishment of turf and vegetation. P & R Commission Regular Meeting 9/26/88 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS. A. Five Year Parks Plan: Jeff Bell informed the Commission that a news release outlining the prioritized projects established by the Commission was submitted to the local newspapers on Septem- ber 1, but for unknown reason has not been published. PIN The Commission discussed the importance of this step in the process to obtain public input and decided to continue the item until the next meeting. Mr. Bell assured the Commission he will again attempt to run news release prior to the next meeting date. B. 10 Year Anniversary• Mr. Bell informed the Commission that the 10 Year Anniversary Planning Committee conti- nues to meet on a regular basis in prepara- tion for the November celebration. A tentative schedule of events was distri- buted for informational purposes. A new idea recently presented by the Apache Junction Search and Rescue organization is to ignite ten flares on top of the Super- stition Mountains on the evening of Monday, November 20 to commemorate this special occasion. A finalized schedule is to be presented to the Commission at the October meeting. C. County Park n Acquisition• Jeff Bell advised the Commission that Pinal County recently responded to his concerns about the maintenance facility located on the site and the possible exchange of BLM land to relocate this facility east of the City. Pinal County is requesting that the City reimburse the County approximately $100,000.00 for this relocation. After discussion the Commission unanimously approved a motion by Nick McVicker to recom- ment to the City Council that the City pursue acquiring the park site only and leave the maintenance facility area under Pinal County control. Loyd Lynch seconded this motion NEW BUSINESS• A. Sister City Discussion• The Commission decided to continue this litem until Lois Broman returns since it was her request to be placed on the agenda. P & R Commission Regular Meeting 9/26/88 Page 3 B. Expenditure Limitation Discussion: Mr. Bell told the Commission that staff has composed three alternatives to be reviewed by a citizens committee if the expenditures limitations issue is not approved by the voters next March. All three of the alternatives would signifi- cantly impact the level of services being O'N offered to our residents. The citizens committee will recommend one of these alternatives to the City Council. After the Council approves this alternative it will be used to inform the public of the impact on service levels if the issue fails. The Commission discussed the importance of educating the public on this issue over the next several months. C. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items: Five year Parks Plan, 10 Year Anniversary, County Park Acquisition and Expenditure Limitation Issue. BOARD DISCUSSION: NONE PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further businesses brought before the Commission, Nick McVicker made a motion to adjourn and Ramona Sleeseman seconded this motion which passed unanimously. APPROVED- CHAIRMAN 144"77 SECRET RY