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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 11.06 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION Parks and Recreation Commission 1001 N. Idaho Road Apache Junction, Az. 85219 A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held November 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Present Absent Patricia Richmond, Vice President Richard Anderson Theresa A. Nesser Shane Philips Conrad Pisinski Kris Sippel, Excused Nick McVicker STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation Mary March, Secretary CALL TO ORDER:Vice -Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: STAFF COMMENTS: OLD BUSINESS: A. Park Development Update: Theresa Nesser made a motion to accept the agenda a presented. Conrad Pisinski seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Theresa Nesser made a motion to accept the minutes of September 4, 2003 as presented. Richard Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Bell informed the Commission that Park Ranger Supervisor, George Martin began his employment with the Parks Division November 4, 2003.He had a meeting with the Park Attendants today and we are currently recruiting for Park Ranger positions. The City has purchased $15,000.00 in material for the open space area at Renaissance Point and is currently working with the Homeowners association in regards to installation. The Golden Age Softball season is upon us again we are currently waiting for one individual to return to the valley, so we can address issues brought to the Commission by Mr. Davidson at the end of last season. Kris Sippel had inquired about pool numbers at our last meeting.We had 27,000 pool patrons this year in comparison to 14,000 last year and . the pool opened later due to constructionthis year. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that the Skatepark hours have been changed from closing at 10:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the request of the Police Department as to comply with curfew. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission staff has been negotiating fees with architects for multigenerational center and should be ready to go to City Council within the next 2 meetings. B. Open Space Preservation Update: C. Heritage Fund Report: D. Master Plan Discussion: E. Advertising Signage Discussion: NEW BUSINESS: A. Election of Officers: B. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items: C. Establish Next Meeting Date: PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: Chairman Vice Chairman Nick Blake is midway in the design of Phase II of Superstition Shadows Park, we would like to be out for bid by the first of the year. Project Challenge is a program that works with troubled youths.One of the things that are required to do is perform community service and they will be fencing part of Section 26 fulfilling this requirement. Mr. Bell touched base with Parks and Recreation in regards to November 13th Open Space Meeting. Mr. Bell informed the Commission that Proposition 301 passed which keeps the lottery in place for 10 years, and this funds the heritage grant program. Mr. Bell asked the Commission to assign strategies to the 5 goals previously discussed And to consider plan of action related to strategies. Mr. Bell relayed that BLM said advertising was possible as long as money was put directly back into that facility.We would need to see how we could coordinate that with Finance as it does not fall within current guidelines. City Attorney advised we would have to amend ordinance to be able to do this. Theresa Nesser inquired if the money generated would offset administrative costs, irrigation and maintenance design issues and their associated costs. Maybe we should solicit interest to see if business community is interested. Mr. Bell suggested maybe utilizing the Chamber of Commerce' monthly newsletter. Conrad Pisinski made a motion to retain Nick McVicker as Chairman and Patricia Richmond as Vice Chairman.Theresa Nesser seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Park Development Update; Advertising Signage; Master Plan Discussion; Heritage Fund Report; Open Space Preservation Update. December 4, 2002 None There being no further business Patricia Richmond made a motion to adjourn.Richard Anderson seconded this motion and it passed unanimously.