HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 01.25 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 January 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Richard Anderson
Ron Kill
Brian Milkey
Theresa Nesser
Pat Richmond
STAFF PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
Jami Taylor (excused)
Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
Chairman McVicker called the meeting to
order at 7:00 a.m. and led the commission
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Ron Kill made a motion to accept the
agenda as presented.Brian Milkey
seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Pat Richmond made a motion to accept the
minutes from October 26,1999 regular
meeting as presented.Tess Nesser
seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Jeff Bell relayed to the Commission that
the City Council and City Management
retreat was recently held, to make sure
priorities have remained the same and
staff is working on projects as directed.
Economical development and growth
management are still top two priorities.
Capital facilities planning & development
is third priority, the parks master plan
and city's general plan, as well as all
the planning processes of the city will
play important role in capital facilities
development. The City recently circulated
a capital facilities survey,
approximately 800 responses have been
received to date.City Council has
concerns about priority of facilities
identified for development.
The parks division has recently purchased
a large utility tractor,2 vehicles,
large gang mower with 10ft.swath and
turf rake and vacuum,about $80,000.00
worth of equipment to better meet
facilities maintenance needs.
Superstition Mountain Promotional
Corporation will contribute $2,000.00 to
to assist with recreation opportunities
for low income families at the February
2,City Council meeting.Mr.Bell has
also scheduled a meeting with the
Goldfield Ghostriders requesting the same
from their organization, annually.
Jeff asked Ron Kill or Pat Richmond to
brief the commission about Pool Partners.
Ron Kill informed the commission Pool
Partners through fund raising and
donation jugs all over town have to date
raised $5,411.28, to help in the effort
to get additional pool space for the
children of this community.The next
fundraising event will be February 18th
and generously hosted by the Grand Hotel.
All proceeds from breakfast,lunch
and/or dinner on February 18th will be
donated to pool partners.The American
Legion will be having a youth sports
fundraiser on April 24th from 7-11. The
American Legion is also responsible for
raising about $1800.00 for Pool Partners
in December.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Park Project Update:Jeff relayed to the Commission that the
ballfield fencing a Prospector Park is
completed.Bid was awarded for lighting
the soccer fields at Prospector Park to
AJP Electric.Park crew continues to
work on retaining wall at Prospector
Park.Parks Superintendent has been
working on renovation of pump station for
Prospector Park, currently awaiting ADEQ
to finish their review and we will be
ready to bid this project out.Currently
out for re -bid for Goldminers and
Prospector Park sidewalk project.This
project utilizes our ADA grant,for
handicap accessibility compliance at both
facilities.The fencing of the multi -use
trail system continues,Section #9
fencing completed,working on
installation of gates for that section.
We have 2 Eagle Scouts that will be
fencing 1 mile each of Section # 10 for
project.We also had 17 trees planted at
the Little League Complex as an Eagle
Scout project.
Jeff Bell informed the commission that at
the retreat, staff was interested in how
Council defined facilities identified for
example their idea of an aquatic center.
Council expressed and interest in
renovating,expanding &upgrading the
existing facility and costs associated.
In order to expediate the immediate need
for pool amenities staff will meet with
engineer for conceptual estimates,for
proposal in coming budget.
Jeff Bell relayed to the commission that
Central Arizona College has terminated
their lease with the Bureau of Land
Management, in regards to Silly Mountain
acreage.City has contacted BLM and
expressed interest in either assuming
current lease or entering into a new
lease for the 200 acre site.The BLM has
some concerns with City's Department of
Public Safety's removal of communication
equipment from atop Silly Mountain as had
been previously agreed.
B: Parks Master Plan Discussion: Jeff informed the Commission that
Mr. Counts had a previous committment and
is unable to attend tonight.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Election of Officers: Brian Milkey nominated Pat Richmond for
Vice Chairman, Tess Nesser seconded the
nomination.Pat Richmond was unanimously
appointed Vice Chairman.
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:Park Project Update;Parks Master Plan
Discussion; Budget Discussion.
C. Establish Next Meeting
Date:February 22, 1999
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Their being no further business Ron Kill
made a motion to adjourn.Brian Milkey
seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
VICE CHAIRMAN