HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02.27 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on February 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Kristi Moyle, Vice Chairman
Lois Broman, Secretary
Carolyn Clay
Gary Mulholland
STAFF PRESENT:
Nanette McGinnis
Chuck Baker, Recreation Superintendent
Nick Blake, Parks Superintendent
Mary D. March, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:City Council Liaison, Pat Richmond
CALL TO ORDER:Chairman McVicker, called the meeting to
order at 7:05 p.m.and the led the
Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Gary Mulholland made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Kristi Moyle
seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Lois Broman motioned to accept the
minutes of January 23,1995,regular
meeting which was seconded by Gary
Mulholland and passed unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Chuck Baker,Recreation Superintendent
and Parks Superintendent,Nick Blake
briefed the Commission on the
Department's activity.
Mr. Baker distributed the March, April,
May issue of the Citizen brochure which
catalogues all activities and programs
offered currently.He also distributed
the 1994 Year End Report which highlights
our departments accomplishments and
future goals one of which is to do a
better job of informing the public on
whats available.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Report on Park
Projects:
Mr. Baker further informed the Commission
that all Department employees have
undergone Drug Testing Policy Training.
Mr.Blake informed the Commission that
Lead Worker,Charles Gabb resigned his
position, February 27,1995.
Lost Dutchman Days was held this last
weekend and was very successful outside
of expected parking problems.
Gary Mulholland commended not only the
Parks and Recreation Department but also
the Public Works Department for all their
efforts and support in making this Lost
Dutchman Days a success.
Mr. Blake reported the perimeter fencing
at the Rodeo Grounds was completed
February 17th, by American Fence Company.
Who did an excellent job of install 2800
feet of fence in less then 2 weeks.
The Chamber is utilizing a research team
consisting of 6 A.S.U. student, who will
compile information for a Master Plan for
expansion of the rodeo facility as a
special events center.You may be
contacted in the next couple of weeks to
complete a questionnaire to this effect.
Report should be complete by the end of
the A.S.U. semester, sometime in May.
Mr.Blake informed the Commission that
the bids for Phase III of Prospector Park
were rejected because they were over the
budgeted amount.The plans will be
revised to bid the upper ballfield
lighting and restroom building as
separate package.Project will be rebid
the end of March.
Mr. Blake relayed that on March 6 staff
will be meeting with BLM representatives
and the local archaeological group to,
discuss BLM requirements for
archaeological sites on city leased
properties.
B. Neighborhood Park
Discussion/Action
(Palm Springs):
C.
Nick Blake relayed to the Commission that
based on public opposition from last
months public hearing,limited size of
property,concerns with traffic and
expense of perimeter wall and loss
associated with tentative lease staff
recommends against utilizing the site for
a neighborhood park.
After some discussion Gary Mulholland
made a motion recommending the City
Council not consider the Linda Avenue
site for a neighborhood park.Kristi
Moyle seconded this motion which passed 4
in favor and 1 opposed.
Discussion on Meeting
Dates and Times:After some discussion Gary Mulholland
made a motion to keep the meeting dates
and times the same.Carolyn Clay
seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion of Summer
Recreation Program:
B. Request for Future
Agenda Items:
C. Selection of Next
Meeting Date:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Chuck Baker distributed last years Summer
Brochure and report.This years brochure
will go out by the week of May 15th and
the summer program will begin the week of
June 19th and run for six weeks except
for Pool programs.
Gary Mulholland asked why the program
ends at the end of July, first of August.
Chuck Baker replied the program ends due
to budget limitation and the fact that
participation levels drops off
significantly in August.
F195/96 Budget;Lost Dutchman Days
Update; Report on Park Projects.
March 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Richmond asked staff what it
would take to get ashtrays at City Hall
playground.Staff will check into this.
NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
There being no further business Gary
Mulholland made a motion to adjourn.
Kristi Moyle seconded the motion and the
meeting was adjourned unanimously.
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