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Home My WebLink About1993 06.28 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Az. 85219 REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1993 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on June 28, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT Judd Williams Lois Broman Kristi Moyle Gary Mulholland STAFF PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: STAFF COMMENTS: ABSENT Loyd Lynch (Excused) J.R. Palmer (Excused) Nick McVicker Jeff Bell, Parks & Recreation Director Mary D. March, Secretary Vice Chairman Williams called the meeting to order and 7:03 p.m. and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. Gary Mulholland made a motion to accept the agenda as presented. Kristi Moyle seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Lois Broman made a motion to accept the minutes of May 24,1993 regular meeting a presented.Gary Mulholland seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bell introduced to the Commission Nick Blake our new Parks Supervisor. Mr.Bell relayed to the Commission that the Five Year Parks Plan was approved, as was recommended, by the City Council on June 15th.Heritage Grant application was submitted on June 7, 1993, in person, to the State Grants Manager, he was asked to review our application to make sure it was in order.Applications are not due until Wednesday, June 30, 1993, we wanted to get ours in so there would be plenty of time to answer any questions or OLD BUSINESS: A. LDS Church Park Facility Lease: B. Rodeo Park Update: supply additional information before deadline date.Staff is busy organizing annual July 4th festivities scheduled for Sunday,July 4th. Program remains the same as in previous years. Mr. Bell informed the Commission, the City Council approved the LDS Church lease 4-2 on June 15th.Staff met with church officials, to assess the facility,transfer keys,and coordinate transfer of utilities to City by July 1.Turf is in bad shape lots of gopher holes. Parks Supervisor is working on maintenance schedule for this facility, getting it into useable condition. Mr. Bell, reminded the Commission that this project was included in the budget process at the last Council meeting,the next budget meeting is tomorrow night, June 29,1993,this item will be consider and action can be taken by the Council at this time. C. 199 3 /9 4 Budget Report:Mr.Bell relayed that the budget remains the same as last meeting, next budget meeting is schedule for Tuesday,June 29,1993,nothing further to report until after this meeting. D. Superstition Park Update:Mr.Bell relayed that the first meeting was held,just prior to the Commission meeting,discussion included transient problems, retention basin, resources available. A memo is going to be drafted to Supervisor Smith, expressing concerns and asking where the County stands, do they have any funds available, and to express the City's interest.Also, this will be put on City Council work session agenda to bring the Council up to date.After input is received back another meeting will be scheduled. Gary Mulholland,expressed his interest in getting a lease agreement NEW BUSINESS: A. Library Project Amendment: for the park,so the City's Parks Rules & Regulations will be in effect. Mr. Bell informed the Commission that the Library wants to expand their facility by 7,000 sq.ft.,the park area around the Library was developed with Federal Grants money, granted for park development.When you develop a facility with federal grant money it is to remain unchanged. So, the City is applying for an amendment, amending the site plan, allowing the addition to be built.It will be 2-3 weeks before a decision is rendered. B. Request for Upcoming Agenda Item:Rodeo Park Update;1993/94 Budget Report; Superstition Park Update. C. Selection of Next Meeting Date:August 23, 1993 PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: FILE:P&RCOM\6-93 There being no further business Gary Mulholland made a motion to adjourn. Lois Broman seconded this motion which passed unanimously.