HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02.24 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
REGULAR MEETING
February 24, 1992
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on February 24, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker - Chairman Loyd Lynch
Judd Williams - Vice Chairman
Gary Mulholland
Lois Broman
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary March, Secretary
Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor
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.
Gary Mulholland made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Lois Broman
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Judd Williams made a motion to accept the
minutes of January 27, 1992, regular meeting
as presented.Gary Mulholland seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr.
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Bell distributed "Citizen" brochures
March, April & May 1992 and updated
Commission as follows:
The Park Maintenance/Storage Building,
maintenance yard area has been fenced &
quotes are being solicited for electrical
installation.
The Little Leagues request for and additional
$5000.00 for the construction of a restroom
facility at the Jr. H.S. Ballfield received
City Council authorization.
On February 9, the Superstition Horsemen's
Association, Councilwoman Barker, Mayor
Damiano and myself met at Prospector Park
for a ribbon cutting ceremony.Superstition
Horsemen's Association provide materials
for hitching post and barrier, detering
motor vehicles from entering.The trail
head is located in the area just east of
the picnic ramadas.
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February 24, 1992
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OLD BUSINESS:
A. Five Year Parks Plan
Discussion:
B."Multi-Use Trail" Master
Plan Update:
C. Discussion on Meeting
Dates:
D. Update on City/School
Complex Improvements:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion on FY 1992/93
Budget Proposal:
Jeff Bell distributed prioritized project list
as follows to the commission for approval
recommendation: 1) Prospector Park - $1,800,000
2) Multi Use Trail - $240,000; 3) Rodeo Park -
$200,000; 4) Land Acquisition - $250,000;
5) Neighborhood Parks - $500,000; 6) Veterans'
Memorial Park - $40,000; 7) Library Park -
$50,000; 8) Superstition Park - $50,000;
9) City/School Complex - $40,000.
Lois Broman made a motion recommending approval
of the Five Year Parks Plan as presented by the
City Council.Gary Mulholland seconded this
motion which passed unanimously.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that the first
public hearing was conducted on February 19, with
a turn out of approximately 50 individuals. Although
the Superstition Horsemen's Association was
well represented, Mr. Bell felt many individuals
not associated with a particular group were also
in attendance.
The major concerns expressed during the
public hearing were related to site security,
unlawful dumping and the feasibility of
linking the trail to Maricopa County, State
Parks and National Park Service lands.
Mr. Bell relayed that the City Clerk advised
prior to presenting the ordinance to change the
city code from monthly to quarterly meetings at
a Council meeting, staff should probably advise
and explain reason for ordinance change to council
members, City manager, etc... to provide a
better understanding for such change.
Jeff Bell relayed that Chuck Paul at the
School is getting architectural approved/stamped
plans from Hank Steelsmith for submittal to
the building department.All utilities, etc...
have been coordinated.Once they have permit
construction will take about 30 days.Completion
date is unknown at this time.
Mr. Bell explained that since the budget is
due to the city Manager this Friday, February
28th, that discussion at this point is a
little premature, but would like to inform the
Commission that he will be proposing, applying
for a grant - to match the 55,000 under park
construction/improvements, to light the upper
grassed ballfields at Prospector Park.Utilizing
this as a lit, multi -purpose use area for soccer,
football, etc..., cutting down on the overuse
of the lower fields and attributed maintenance.
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February 24, 1992
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B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
Mr. Bell relayed that ballfield lighting
is a high priority, we haven't recieved a
grant for a couple of years and we have
always applied in accordance with rules.
All these factors are in our favor for
receiving a grant.
Discussion on FY 1992/93 Budget Proposal;
Multi Use Trail Master Plan Discussion;
Update on City/School Complex; Update on
Meeting Dates.
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE
ADJOURNMENT:Lois Broman made a motion to adjourn, Judd
Williams seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
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