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Home My WebLink About1991 01.28 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Az. 85219 REGULAR MEETING January 28, 1991 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on January 28, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Nick McVicker-Chairman Judd Williams Ramona Sleeseman-Secretary Lois Broman Lloyd Lynch Paul Miller Gary Mulholland STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation Mary D. March, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: STAFF COMMENTS: Nick McVicker called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. Lois Broman made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Loyd Lynch seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Gary Mulholland made a motion to acept the minutes of October 22, 1990 and November 26, 1990, regular meetings as presented.Paul Miller seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell, informed the Comission that: The Master Intergovernmental Agreement between the School and City has not been placed on a School Board meeting agenda, and due to higher priorities we are unable to obtain a tenative date at this time. Al Bamberger of BamBam's batting cage at Gilbert's Freestone Park, is inquiring of the'City their interest in him developing a similar facility at Prospector Park. The City provides1.7 of an acre he constructs the facility, carries the liability insurance, pays the utilities and operates the facility on a contracted percentage bases, e.g. 8% up to $5,000 and 12% of $5,00 and over.If the Commission is interested Mr. Bamberger will make an official presentation. The Girl and Boys Scouts of America have schedule with our office an Apache Junction Scout Day on March 9, at Prospector Park, P & R Commission Regular Meeting 1/28/91 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: A. Update on 1990/91 Budget Reduction: B. Five Year Parks Plan Discussion: C. Update on Skateboarding Facility: to demonstrate what scouting organizations have to offer.A Proclamation from the Mayor, declaring March 9, 1991 as Scout Day in Apache Junction is forthcoming. The Little League organization and City staff have been busy planning, coordinating, etc... for their upcoming season.Registra- tion is to start in February/March with play beginning in April. Chuck Baker, Lost Dutchman Days Associated Events Chairman, has been very busy planning for the upcoming community wide, annual event. Gary Mulholland is Rodeo Chairman. Bingham Tractor has supplied equipment and man power to ready the Rodeo Grounds. Jeff Bell relayed to the Commission that the Recreation Division will remain at its current level of 2 employees the third position will not be filled in the upcoming budget. Also programs with lower participation will be no longer offered, these are mostly programs that would have been handled by the vacant Coordinator position.The Operations Division has suffered severe cutbacks which included laying off 4 employees, this is basically due to highway user taxes being lower than anticipated.The Engineering Department will most likely suffer similar cutbacks. The 1991/92 preliminary budget is balanced, very minimal operating budget with no room for capital improvements. After some discussion and due to budget constraints with no outlook of improvement in the near future and as not to mislead or build false hopes in people expressing interest or giving input for specific projects, Paul Miller made a motion recommending to the City Council no updates to the 5 year plan until funding becomes available for these improvements.Loyd Lynch seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that as requested he hase received information from several communities & other states on Skate- boarding Facilities.Most communities are not developing facilities strictly for this purpose -others are providing 8 ft. wide side- walks in the park facilities, with governing ordinance, prohibiting skateboarding in a dangerous fashion.San Jose, Ca. did develop such a facility, although ill advised by liability P & R Commission Regular Meeting 1/28/91 Page 3 D. Update on Sister Cities Program: NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion on Bicycle Trail Designation: B. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items: carrier and claims injury/accidents are minimal.Anyone interested in reviewing this information is welcome to. Jeff Bell relayed that at their January 23rd meeting the Sister Cities Association approved their by-laws and are planning for a fund- raising dinner at Barleens Family Restaurant. Also, association members attended the Arizona State Sister Cities Workshop in Tempe and are planning on hosting next years workshop at Gold Canyon as :a fundraiser, e.g. golf tournament ect...Memberships are being solicited. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that Rich Broman, Public Works Director has been attending MAAG meetings dealing with development of bicycle trails and funding being made available for develop- ment from the Federal Clean Air Act.We have 12 miles of BLM land to North & East of the City already designated for a trail system, does this warrant consideration for Master Plan process to ready us, for future funding. After some discussion, Gary Mulholland made a motion recommending the Council agree to the concept of using BLM land for a multi -use trail system, excluding motorized vehicles.Ramona Sleeseman seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Five Year Plan Discussion, Update on Sister Cities Program, Discussion on Bicycle Trail Designation, Discussion on Fees and Charges. PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE BOARD DISCUSSION:Paul Miller presented to the Commission information/charges and fee structure, including resident and non resident charges from the city of Tempe, for comparison and review. Lois Broman asked how resident status of winter visitors is designated and what the impact is on the community, how many of their programs are geared toward winter visitors, and further recommended contacting Temp for attendance/participation figures. ADJOURNMENT:Their being no further business, Lois Broman made a motion to adjourn and Gary Mulholland seconded and the motion passed unanimously. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY