HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10.04 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 October 4, 2000, 6:00 p.m. at the
Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Pat Richmond, Vice -Chairman
Richard Anderson
Andrea Hinkel
Brian Millcey
Clyde Nelson
Theresa A. Nesser
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Parks & Recreation Director
Mary March, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:Chairman McVicker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led
the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Brian Milkey motioned to accept the agenda a presented. Theresa
Nesser seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Pat Richmond motioned to accept the minutes of September 6,2000 at
presented. Andrea Hinkel seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Jeff Bell informed the Commission that the candidate who originally
accepted the position of Recreation Superintendent has reconsidered
and is no longer interested.We are considering our options and have
interest internally.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Park Project Update:Jeff relayed that the Phelps Drive Landscaping Project has a final
inspection scheduled for Friday.
B. Multi -use Trail Naming
Discussion:
C. Capital Facilities Plan
Discussion:
We are also completing the signage of multi -use trail.We have 8 of 10
crossing completed. We are waiting on approval from A.D.O.T. for
signage of Rt 88 and Maricopa County for signage at Meridian.
We are currently accepting estimates for expansion of the Maintenance
building at Prospector Park.We hope to be going out for bid soon and
be under construction by the 1st of the year. Cost estimate is between
$100,000 and $150,000.
Superstition Horsemen's Association has contacted the museum.
Museum is excited to be involved and it has been decided there is a lot
of interest in the naming of this facility.
Jeff relayed we have a lot going on with this, skateboard park meeting
immediately following this meeting. Prior to this meeting was a
meeting with the pool consultant looking at slides, interactive play
equipment, etc... to get an idea for conceptual drawings. Scheduled for
•D. Senior Center Relocation
Discussion:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
B.Establish Next Meeting
Date:
PUBLIC COMMENTS;
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
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CHAIRMAN
tomorrow is a meeting with the Flood Control District in regards to
drainage channel at site.In two weeks we have a meeting scheduled to
look at concepts as a result of tonight's meeting.
Jeff updated the commission on the status of the multi -generational
center. After meeting with the Boys and Girls Club it became apparent
that their was some miscommunications and information regarding
funding availability. Before we go any further the City Manager is
going to meet with Sandy Smith, Pinal County Supervisor and Ramon
Elias, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club so we have a better
understanding of where we stand.
The City Council approved the agreement with the Catholic Church.
Three days after the agreement was approved the Catholic Church
contacted Jeff and advised that they are going to need to use the Church
on Saturdays for mass. They asked if we could amend the agreement to
allow this use. Because of separation of Church and State we can not.
Jeff has asked the church to send him a letter of intentions. So, this is
on hold until something new transpires.
Park Project Update; Capital Facilities Plan; Multi -use Trail Naming;
Senior Center Relocation Update.
November 1, 2000.
None
There being no further business Andrea Hinkel motioned to adjourn
and Clyde Nelson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VICE-CHAIRMAN