HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 11.07 PRC MinutesAPACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE ROOM
1001 N. Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on November 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
Theresa A. Nesser
Conrad Pisinski
Patricia Richmond (Excused)
Stephanie Fish
Clyde Nelson
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:Mitch Pugh, David Ballard of Renaissance Point HOA
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:Theresa Nesser made a motion to accept the agenda
as presented and Conrad Pisinski seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Richard Anderson motioned to accept the minutes of
October 3, 2001 as presented. Theresa Nesser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Mr. Bell distributed Lost Dutchman Day Marathon
flyers to Commission.
Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that we are
beginning recruitment for the Parks Supervisor
position that was approved in this years budget. Staff
had concerns with how to break up duties.After
discussions with department staff and researching
what other cities have done, we have decided the
division should be made geographically.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that Arizona State
Parks made Heritage Fund Check presentation at
November 6, 2001 City Council meeting.The
presentations are to help promote the Heritage Fund
Grant Program.
Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that several
months ago he relayed that we had 4950 participants
in our recreation database since that time we have
increased our total participants to over 6,000. Staff is
having a hard time keeping up and we are afraid we
may end up turning kids away from our programs,
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Renaissance Point Landscaping Discussion:
B. Park Project Update:
C. Open Space Discussion:
D. Fee Schedule Update:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:
13 Establish Next Meeting Date:
currently in soccer we have 17 children on each team.
The Commission may be asked to assist in
developing a recommendation to the City Council for
the new budget year, especially if growth at this pace
continues.
Mr. Pugh relayed to the Commission that the Home
Owners Board has no interest in taking over
responsibility of the open space area currently
maintained by the City and would appreciate
anything the City can do to enhance the area.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that Superstition
Shadows Park development has slowed. Contractor
has started excavation for the skatepark,
Swimming Pool Renovation bids received ranged
from 2.3 to 2.6 million we have 1.8 million budgeted.
Shasta Pool was the only pool subcontractor to bid so
their bid was inflated.Despite this the City Council
awarded the bid and three alternates, for a total of
2,391,000.00. We have lost about three weeks of
valuable time, notice of award has been issued, notice
to proceed will be given next Tuesday with 190 days
to complete the project.Putting the completion date
at Memorial Day.
Finally, Mr. Bell relayed that the dog park research
should be ready to present at January's regular
meeting.
Mr. Bell distributed information to the Commission
on what the staff committee has been doing in
regards to preserving open space adjacent to trails
system.Presently the committee is trying to form an
ad hoc committee made of up stake holders,
leasers/users of the land currently. For the purpose of
developing criteria to be used in deciding what lands
we should be preserving and making a
recommendation to Commission. This information
will be used by the Commission to formulate a
recommendation to the City Council.
Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that we have not
made much progress in this area and ask that we put
this on next months agenda for discussion.
Park Project Update; Fee Schedule Discussion; Open
Space Discussion.
December 5, 2001
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Their being no further business Theresa Nesser
motioned to adjourn.Conrad Pisinski seconded this
motion which passed unanimously.
Vice -Chairman