HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 11.27 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 November 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice at prescribed by law.
PRESENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Kristi Moyle, Vice -Chairman
Carolyn Clay
James Hutchinson
Gary Mulholland
Staff Present:
Others Present:City
CALL TO ORDER:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
ABSENT
Maria Durbala
Tom Kelley -Devaney
Jeff Bell, Parks and Recreation Director
Council Liaison, Vice Mayor Pat Richmond
Chairman,McVicker,called the
meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.and
led the Commission in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Kristi Moyle made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Gary
Mulholland seconded this motion and
it passed unanimously.
A motion by Gary Mulholland was
seconded by Kristi Moyle to accept
the minutes from meetings on May 22,
1995;July 24,1995;August 28,
1995; September 25, 1995 and October
23,1995.This motion passed
unanimously.
Jeff Bell,Parks and Recreation
Director briefed the Commission on
the departments activity.Mr. Bell
informed the Commission of a new
voice messaging telephone system
recently installed to better serve
the residents during hours in which
the office is closed.
James Hutchinson was introduced as a
new Commission member.
Mr.Bell reported the success of
"Teen Nights" at the swimming pool
over the summer.The expanded
program was made possible by a
$2,300 grant obtained from the
Arizona Supreme Court Juvenile
Justice Funding program.
Finally, the Commission was provided
a copy of the Summer Recreation
Report prepared annually by staff to
track the success of the program.
OLD BUSINESS:
A.Park Project Update:Mr.Bell informed the Commission
that the ballfield lighting at
Prospector Park has been completed
and the restroom project is
substantially complete.
B.1995/96 Budget
Discussion
C.5 Year Park Plan
Discussion:
It was reported that Parks
Superintendent Nick Blake is
currently completing construction
documents on the "Focal Point" and
this project should go to bid
shortly after the first of the year.
Landscape improvements to the County
retention basin and public safety
building received a final walk
through on November 22 and only a
few minor punch list items remain
incomplete.
The water line extension to serve
the rodeo facility is on schedule
and Arizona Water Company is
expected to change the existing, 2"
service to a 4"service within a
week.
Mr. Bell distributed copies of the
Parks and Recreation 1995/96 budget
and explained that funding levels
were increased to provide for
capital equipment needs.
Mr.Bell suggested the Commission
consider postponing this item until
their next meeting to allow for
proper notification of the public
hearing to the residents.Gary
Mulholland moved that the discussion
of the 5 -Year Parks Plan be
postponed until January 22.Carolyn
Clay seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
D.Operating & Procedures
Manual Discussion:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Discussion on BMX
Track:
B.Discussion on Naming
Rodeo Facility:
Mr.Bell requested no action be
taken at this time since the manual
is incomplete.He would like to
incorporate landscape and irrigation
standards,loss control policy and
modify the fee schedule prior to
presenting to the Commission.
Mr.Bell introduced east Mesa
resident Michael Bowden who spoke on
the need and positive influence a
BMX Track could have on the
community.
After considerable discussion it was
agreed that Mr.Bowden would meet
with staff to develop a list of
items that would need to be
accomplished prior to consideration
given to this type of facility.
Mr. Bell reported that this item was
requested by the Commission several
months ago.
Commissioner Mulholland explained
there is a lot of questions and
concerns about the official name of
the rodeo facility.
After further discussion,Gary
Mulholland made a motion to
recommend to the City Council that
the rodeo facility be named
Prospector Park Rodeo Arena since
this facility is located within the
regional park property previously
name Prospector Park.James
Hutchinson seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
C.Election of Officers:A unanimous vote was received after
a motion by Commissioner Hutchinson
and seconded by Commissioner Clay to
the leave the existing officers in
place until the June 24,1996
meeting.
D.Request for Future
Agenda Items:Park Project Update; Rodeo Facility
Naming Update; BMX Track Discussion.
E.Selection of Next
Meeting Date:January 22, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE
ADJOURNMENT:Their being no further business
Carolyn Clay made a motion to
adjourn.James Hutchinson seconded
this motion and it passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
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