HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 04.23 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 1990
A regular meeting of the Apache JunctionParks and Recreation
Commission was held on April 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction
City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Judd Williams, Vice -Chairman
Sue Calef
Loyd Lynch
Paul Miller
Lois Broman (Excused)
Ramona Sleeseman (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: City Council Liaison, Robin Barker
Vice Mayor, Tom Damiano
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Judd Williams made a motion to accept the agenda
as presented Sue Calef, seconded this motion
which passed unanimously.
Judd Williams made a motion to accept the minutes
of March 26, 1990, regular meeting as presented
and Sue Calef seconded this motion which passed
unanimously,
Jeff Bell distribnted department activity high-
lights, new citizen brochures and facility operating
and procedures manual.
Mr. Bell reported that as of May 1st the Parks &
Recreation Department will have the added
responsibility of maintaining the City Hall
Complex grounds.
Several positions within the Department have
been filled, in the Parks Division Charles
Gabb was promoted to Parks Crew Leader, Keith
Teater was promoted to Laborer II and 80 +
applications have been received for the vacant
Laborer I position.45 Applications for the
vacant Recreation Coordinator's position were
received, 6 of the applicants were interviewed
on April 24 and 25.
Staff at the Commission and citizen's requests
has submitted new releases soliciting interest
in equestrian facilities, involving equestrian
people to do investigative work.
On Saturday, April 28, local skateboarders are
putting on a demonstration beginning at 10:00 a.m.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
4/23/90
Page 2
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Status of Park
Projects:
B. Fiscal Year
1990/91 Budget:
C. Five Year Parks Plan:
D. Sister Cities
International Program:
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
B. Establish Next
Meeting Date:
PUBIC COMMENT:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Bell informed the Commission, bid on the
Little League Restroom/Concession was awarded
to C.A. Balzer in the amount of $59,800.C.A.
Balzer is a local contractor with good references.
Completion date will be 60 days from date of
contract.
Little League Field Renovations are progressing,
pressure test on irrigation system to be performed
at the end of the week, followed by hydro -seeding
and 2 month maintenance period to insure estab-
lishment of grass.
Jeff Bell distributed proposed budget with
City Manager's recommendations for Commission's
update and information.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that he is
waiting until after a meeting with the Assistant
City Manager is regards to capital improvements
before seeking City Council approval on Commission's
recommendation, so as to present the updated plan
in its entirety.
Mr. Bell relayed that Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell,
Dick Neuheisel, President of Sister Cities Inter-
national and State Coordinator, Paula West along
with local interested citizens were in attendance
at an informational meeting on April 4.Another
meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, everyone interested
is invited.Independent is doing an article on
April's meeting and publishing May meeting date.
FY 1990/91 Budget, Park Project Status, 5 Year
Parks Plan, Sister Cities International.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on May 25th,
no meeting will be held until June 25, 1990.
Vice Mayor, Damiano requested the Parks and
Recreation Department to use any extra funds
on reinscribing the name plates on Veterans'
Memorial Gazebo and purchasing patriotic bunting
and decoration for display on holidays.
Council woman, Robin Barker congratulated Jeff
Bell on putting together the sister cities meetings
and stirring up interest
NONE
Judd Williams made a motion to adjourn and Loyd
Lynch seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
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