HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07.27 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Arizona 85219
REGULAR MEETING
July 27, 1992
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on July 27, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman Gary Mulholland (Excused)
Judd Williams, Vice -Chairman
Lois Broman
Loyd Lynch
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:Audie Bennington, John Barker, W.L.B. Group
Mayor, Thomas Damiano
CALL TO ORDER:Chairman McVicker called the meeting
to order at 7 : 02 p . m. and;
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:led the Commission in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Lois Broman made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Loyd Lynch
seconded this motion and it passed
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Judd Williams made a motion to
accept the minutes of June 22, 1992,
regular meeting as presented.Loyd
Lynch seconded this motion which
passed unanimously.
Jeff Bell, explained that the Apache
Junction Little League is hosting
the Arizona State Junior Baseball
Tournament and he is tournament
director, so he would like to forgo
staff comments and proceed with Old
Business: Item A: "Multi -Use Trail"
Master Plan Update, presentation by
W.L.B. Group.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. "Multi -Use Trail"
Master Plan Update:Mr. Bell introduced Audie Hennington
and John Barker of the W.L.B. Group
and explained,input,suggestions
and concerns received at the initial
hearing have been addressed and the
W.L.B. Group has a presentation for
finalization.
Audie Hennington explained that the
critical areas addressed were the
Maricopa County Flood Control Unit;
access around can be acheived by
moving fence back and this is in
agreement with Flood Control.
Archaeological find areas are
accomodated as on the east side of
Weekes Wash where a natural
recreation area with some barbecue
pits and picnic tables is proposed.
The Archaeological Society's
interest in excavating a site would
not pose a problem or conflict,
contact with Mr.Bell's office is
strongly advised.
Plan proposes nodes of major access
every 2 miles, these include water,
parking and restroom areas. Smaller
access points with parking areas are
proposed every 1 mile. Meridian Road
has a major access area proposed.
The trails are separate, pedestrian
and equestrian trails will be
natural,cleared areas and biking
trail is made of asphalt and
concrete.
High priority fencing is proposed
where trail would most likely be
breached by 4x4's or people dumping.
Low priority fencing suggested where
property abuts undeveloped land.
Three strand wire fencing suggested,
it is the least obtrusive.
An equestrian area ast the north
side of Prospector Park where
staging area already exists proposes
a small parking area with a restroom
facility and loop trail.
Access to Usury Moutain Park is
available from Meridian,Maricopa
County is cooperative in
interlinking trails using existing
access but doesn't want to create
any new access points, they are not
fond of the one that already exists.
On the southwest side of town a
regional park is suggested.The
trail would go under highway 60
through Syphon Draw.The land north
of Silly Mountain has not been
incorporated into the plan because
it is not continuous.
Mr. Hennington further advised that
the W.L.B.Group has included a
suggested phasing of the trail
system.Plan also includes
development costs and maintenance
costs that includes a person to
patrol trail system.
Mr.Hennington asked that anyone
having further concerns or
suggestions feel free to make notes
on the plans after the meeting and
Mr. Bell's office will make sure to
relay them.
B. FY 1992/93 Budget Update:Chairman McVicker requested this
item be discussed at August's,
regular meeting when Mr. Bell could
brief the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Selection of Meeting Date: Lois Broman made a motion to have a
meeting on August 24, 1992 and Judd
Williams seconded this motion which
passed unanimously.
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:FY 1992/93 Budget Update; "Multi -Use
Trail" Master Plan Update.
PUBIC COMMENT:Nancy Koerner asked how much is
budgeted in this years budget for
this development.
Nick McVicker explained that the
Commission has not had the
opportunity to review and discuss
the adopted budget at this time but,
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNEMENT:
would get her an answer at a future
date.
NONE
Loyd Lynch made a motion to adjourn,
Judd Williams seconded this motion
and it passed unanimously.
Secretary