HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 02.07 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 on February 7, 2001, 6:00 p.m. at the
City of Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Richard Anderson
Andrea Hinkel
Brian Milkey
Clyde Nelson
Theresa A. Nesser
STAFF PRESENT:Nick Blake, Parks Superintendent
Mary March, Secretary
Pat Richmond, (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:Mitch Pew, Renaissance Point Homeowners Association
CALL TO ORDER:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
• ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Chairman McVicker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
and led the commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brian Milkey motioned to accept the agenda as presented.
Theresa A. Nesser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Andrea Hinlcel motioned to accept the minutes of January 3.
2001, regular meeting as presented.Richard Anderson
seconded and the motioned passed unanimously.
Nick Blake update commission on department personnel
activity as follows: the Aquatics Coordinator position has
been filled with Elizabeth Knox; second Coordinator position
still vacant candidate selected declined offer, second candidate
had taken another position by the time 1st offer declined.We
are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Representative
in administration, applications will be accepted until this
Friday.In the Parks Division we had one Parks Worker II
apply and successfully complete testing for promotion to a
Parks Worker HI and we had two Parks Worker I apply and
successfully complete testing for Parks Worker II promotions.
Nick further informed the Commission that we are into one of
our busiest times for facility use.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Park Project Update:Mr. Blake briefed the commission as follows:
Landscape project on Phelps completed — 90 day maintenance
period will be satisfied on February 19, 2001.Contractor has
done a good job of maintaining this site.
Improvements to medians at Idaho & SR 88 are complete and
being maintained by the City.
Bids have been received for the expansion of the Parks
Maintenance Building, we recommended ETW Group for
award of the bid. We anticipate a completion date of May 7,
2001.
A park naming contest for the Aquatic/Skateboard facility
resulted in seven kids be recognized for their contribution in
naming this facility Superstition Shadows Park.
Staff and consultants are meeting regularly, documents to
construct are 90% complete for the skatepark and 70%
complete for the aquatics center. Construction on park area to
begin in May 2001 with pool construction beginning
November 2001.
We are preparing grant application for Heritage Funds, for
Phase II of Superstition Shadows- total cost to develop
$500,000.00 seeking $250,000.00 grant.
Bids have been received for maintenance of Arroyo Verde &
Renaissance Point open space areas — we are recommending
Tru-Green be awarded the bid. The are the same company
who we worked with on the Phelps Drive project. They have
a good reputation and came in below budget.Maintenance
period begins March 1 and will run for 6 months.
B. Senior Center Relocation Discussion:Mr. Blake relayed to the commission that we have received a
letter from the Catholic Church and use of their facility is no
longer an option.
On a better note, Desert Chapel Methodist Church has
expressed an interest in relocating the Senior Center to their
facility on Palo Verde. Their Pastor is currently working on
list of concerns to be addressed.
C. Multi -use Trail Naming Discussion:The commission concurred with the recommendation from the
Historical Society and Superstition Horseman's Association to
name the multi -use trail "Sheep Drive Trail".Brian Milkey
made a motion recommending the multi -use trail be named
"Sheep Drive Trail". Andrea Hinkel seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:Park Project Update; Relocation of Senior Center; Facility Use
Fees; Tour of Facilities; Renaissance Point.
B. Establish Next Meeting Date:March 7, 2001
PUBLIC COMMENT:Mitch Pew, Renaissance Point HOA, requested to be put on
next agenda to discuss consideration of improvements to a •
natural vegetation open space area, referred to as Area "D",
which is not developed to the HOA satisfaction.
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Their being no further business Theresa A. Nesser made a
motion to adjourn . Clyde Nelson seconded this motion which
passed unanimously.
Vice -Chairman