HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 09.24 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 N. Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
REGULAR MEETING
September 24, 1990
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on August 27,1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker-Chairman
Ramona Sleeseman-Secretary
Loyd Lynch
Paul Miller
Gary Mulholland
Judd Williams (Excused)
Lois Broman
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary March, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Chairman.McVicker, called the meeting to
order at 7:03 p.m.
and led the Commission in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Paul Miller made a motion to accept
the agenda a presented.Gary Mulholland
seconded this motion and it passed
unanimously.
Ramona Sleeseman made a motion to accept
the minutes of August 27, 1990, regular
meeting as presented.Loyd Lynch
seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
Jeff Bell distributed montly highlights
summarizing department activity for
the Commission's enlightenment & further
informed the Commission that:
The master I.G.A.between the City
and School was approved by City Council
in August.Dr.Wright requested a
postponement until the October 11th
School Board meeting , citing the need
for further review and discussion.
The City's Development Services Dept.
has developed an hour long video presenta-
tion on community visions and an associated
questionaire to present to the public for
their input.If the Commission is interested
we can request a presentation.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
9/24/90
Page 2
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Recommendation on Proposed
Skateboard Facility:
B. Status of Park Projects:
C. Update on Sister Cities
Program:
D. Update on 1990/91
Budget Reduction:
Mr.Bell relayed to the Commission
that Mrs.Algers requested this item
be postponed, allowing time to prepare
and to research concerns expressed
by Parks and Recreation Department,
in order to comply with City Council
request for a recommendation from the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Gary Mulholland made a motionto postpone
this item until the October 22,1990
meeting.Paul Miller seconded this
motion which passed unanimously.
Mr.Bell informed the Commission that
the electrician adjusted the lights
at the Little League Field.The land-
scape maintenance and establishment
problems were due to the landscaping
company going out of business.'There-
fore, we will be refunded approximately
$2,000.00 and the Parks Division will
establish and maintain landscaping.
The water pressure problem has been
remedied, a valve in the backf low pre-
vention device was collapsed.The
entire facility has been fenced by
the School District.
Jeff Bell,informed the Commission
that Sister Cities is incorporated as
Sister Cities Association of Apache Junc-
tion, Arizona, Inc.A$225.00 membership
fee has been sent to Sister Cities Inter-
national and the by-laws are in the process
of being drafted for presentation at October
18th meeting.Fundraising ideas are being
discussed & planned and the process of
selecting a city to exchange with will need
to be initiated.
Mr. Bell provided literature to the Commission
outlining a $134,667.00 budget reduction and
relayed that the Parks Division has $12,500.00
budgeted for motor vehicle, and at a recent
A.D.O.T. auction was able to purchase a 1985
Chevy P.U. and a 1981 1 Ton Dump Truck, in
mechanically sound condition, for a total of
$6,000.00
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
9/24/90
Page 3
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Five Year Parks Plan
Discussion:
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Mr. Bell provided information on the current
five year plan for review so as to begin
annual, updating process.
Paul Miller expressed the need for a lit
basketball court.
Jeff Bell informed of current discussion with
Nick McVicker at Superstition Mountain Elementary
School about such a facility.
Skateboard Facility Proposal, Sister Cities
Update, Status of Park Projects, 5 Year Parks
Plan Discussion, 1990/91 Budget Update.
NONE
NONE
There being no further business Loyd Lynch
made a motion to adjourn.Paul Miller
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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