HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 09.06 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held September 6, 2000, 6:00 p.m. at the
Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Patricia Richmond, Vice -Chairman
Richard Anderson
Andrea Hinkel
Brian Milkey
Clyde Nelson
Theresa A. Nesser
STAFF PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
ABSENT
Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary March, Secretary
Chairman McVicker called the meeting to order and led the commission in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Park Project Update:
Pat Richmond made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.
Theresa Nesser seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Richard Anderson motioned to accept the minutes for July 5, 2000,
regular meeting. Andrea Hinkel seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Jeff Bell updated the commission on personnel activity in the
department.Parks division has completed recruitment and interview
processes making a recommendation to Human Resources for two
Parks Workers, one being a female and one Park Attendant.
Recreation Superintendent interviews begin tomorrow this will be a
two day process. The four applicants to be interviewed have already
completed a phone interview and written questionaire as part of the
selection process.
The community pool has closed for another swim season and staff is
busy with lunchtime recreation at the schools and preparing for our fall
programs. The recreation division has received a $5,000 donation from
the Apache Junction Greyhound Park to use toward programming for
youths.
Mr. Bell relayed the status of Parks Projects as follows: Phelps Drive
improvements are approximately 50% complete. TheLibrary sidewalk
and lighting project has been completed.The landowner for the Teepee
proposed park site has not responded we have closed the file.We are
working on plans for the expansion of the maintenance building at
Prospector Park to include recreation storage and additional shop area.
An inspection of A.D.O.T. Landscaping project was held September 5,
contractor did not follow plan, which was patterned to continue the
theme of focal point.Project is A.D.O.T. funded, does not meet our
standards.
B. Multi -use Trail Naming
Discussion:
C. Capital Facilities Plan
Discussion:
D. Senior Center Relocation
Discussion:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Discussion on Naming City/
School Complex:
Jeff relayed to the Commission that he has spoken with John Pein of
the Superstition Horsemen's Association and he has agreed to further
research this issue, receiving input from the historical society and come
back at a later date with several options for naming the trail.
City Council awarded the Swimming Pool/Skateboard Park design to
Versar, Inc. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning with
Versar, City officials and School officials.Mr. Bell will be meeting
with the Boys and Girls Club representatives in regards to the
multigenerational center. The City Manager feels we need to get started
on the next project now that we have the swimming pool/skateboard
park design underway.
Staff presented proposal to the City Council at their September 5, 2000
meeting.Council was in agreement with the need for the relocation. In
two weeks we hope to have agreement on agenda for City Council
approval. The Vice -Mayor was pleased with the Commission's
involvement and recommendation on this issue.
Jeff further relayed that we are aware of an architect firm who has an
intern interested in this project, if we can utilize this option it will not
only save us money but time since we wouldn't have to go through
formal selection process.
Jeff relayed to the Commission, Councilman Eck commented his
daughter and other students have expressed that they don't like that
people are referring to the swimming pool/skateboard park as southside
park, they feel it carries a negative connotation/image. Jeff suggested
we do a park naming contest similar to the naming contest we did for
Goldminers Park involving Superstition Mountain Elementary students,
only this time involving the Junior High School Students.
Commission felt this was a good idea and would get the kids involved.
B.Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:Park Project Update; Park Naming Contest; Senior Center Relocation;
Capital Facilities Plan.
C. Establish Next Meeting Date:October 4, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
AJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Their being no further business Andrea Hinkel made a motion to
adjourn, Theresa Nesser seconded this motion and it passed
unanimously.
Chairmari Vice Chairman