HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 02.24 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 February 24, 1997 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
Tom Kelley -Devaney
Maria Durbala
W. Tate Little
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
Carolyn Clay ( Excused)
Robert Alger
Jeff Bell, Parks & Recreation Director
Nancy Koerner, Anna Bell Richards, Ron Kill
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Park Project Update:
Chairman McVicker called the meeting
to order at 7:02 p.m.and led the
Commission in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Tom Kelley -Devaney made a motion to
accept the agenda as presented.
Maria Durbala seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Vice -Chairman Moyle motioned to
accept the minutes from September
23,1996 and October 28,1996 as
presented.Tate Little seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff
Bell briefed the Commission on
departmental activities including an
Impact Fee update,review of the
Rick Prince arbitration and
discussion of past and upcoming
special events.The Commission was
also provided with a copy of the
spring issue of the "Citizen"
brochure.
Mr. Bell advised the Commission of
the status of on -going park
projects.He reported the third
phase of Prospector Park was nearing
completion and remains on schedule.
B. Parks Master Plan
Discussion:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion on Operating
and Procedures Manual:
Goldminers Park recently received
new playground equipment and an
identification sign.In cooperation
with the Arizona State Land
Department,Section 7 is scheduled
to be fenced with 3 strand barbless
wire to minimize illegal activity.
Commissioner Durbala asked about the
status of the Apache Trail
landscaping.Mr. Bell informed her
it is presently being designed and
that Main Street is coordinating the
selection of silhouettes to be place
in the median.
Mr. Bell explained the need for an
updated "Master Parks Plan" to guide
the City in a direction to address
the community's recreational needs.
It is necessary to have a viable
plan in place in order to expend
revenues generated from "Impact
Fees".
He identified the two major issues
needing to be addressed, as planning
for recreational areas in the
already developed or partially
developed portions of the City and,
secondly, preparing for the growth
expected South of the freeway.
Mr. Bell suggested taking advantage
of the planning firm selected to
conduct the General Plan Update, if
firm is qualified in the Parks and
Recreation area.This should prove
to be economically beneficial to the
City.
Chairman McVicker opened the
discussion for public input.
Nancy Koerner requested the
Commission continue to give high
consideration to the development of
the multi -use trail system.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission of
his intent to create a document that
is inclusive of all operational
procedures and guidelines under one
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
C. Selection of Next Meeting
Date:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
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cover.Samplings of the contents
were presented including the Loss
Control Manual and updated job
descriptions.Mr.Bell hopes to
provide a completed manual by the
next meeting.
The Commission requested the
following items be placed on next
months agenda: Park Project Update;
Banner Standards Policy;Special
Event Policy;FY97/98 Budget
Discussion and Parks Master Plan.
Chairman McVicker announced the next
meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
March 24, 1997.
Resident Ron Kill informed the
Commission of a problem relating to
break-ins and vandalism at the
Little League concession building.
He offered the ideas and assistance
to remedy the situation.
There being no further business
Chairman McVicker adjourned the
meeting at 8:28 p.m.