HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01.07 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
Parks and Recreation Commission
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on January 7, 2004 at 6:00
p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
Present Absent
Patricia Richmond, Vice -Chairman
Richard Anderson
Vincent Barr
Theresa A. Nesser
Conrad Pisinski
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Shane Phillips
Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Roger Hacker, Grants Specialist
Melinda Larson, CDBG Administrative Assistant & Task Force Member
Cate Bradley, National Park Service
Louis Babin
Howard Benyas, Task Force Member,
Joyce Benyas
Janet Conway, Task Force Member•
Jayne Feldman, Task Force Member
Don Gabrielsen, Task Force Member
Aubrey Mills, Task Force Member
CALL TO ORDER:Vice -Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and
led the commission in the pledge of allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Conrad Pisinski made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.
Theresa A. Nesser seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Richard Anderson made a motion to accept the minutes of December 3,
2003 regular meeting as presented.Conrad Pisinski seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Mr. Bell updated the Commission on the status of Superstition
Shadows Park Phase III, project almost complete, due to time of year
we will hold off on planting of turf as to only plant once. Grubbing and
plant salvaging has begun on site of City Hall/Multi-generation Center.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Open Space Preservation Discussion:Vice Chairman Richmond opened the meeting for discussion of open
space issues.
Roger Hacker relayed that the TPL has requested additional
information, which the City has provided.We should hear back from
them by the end of February.
Cate Bradshaw reviewed financial information as follows:
Based on fair market value a figure of $45,000 per acre has been
estimated.Approximately three/quarters of the land will meet API
matching grant criteria.The grant is a 50/50 match and is only
available until 2012 which will include the 1St and 2" phase of the
recommended thirty five year acquisition program.
Due to specifics on how the funding processed worked and some
changes in the process that might be taking place, Cate Bradley and
Roger Hacker suggested they get clarification for February meeting.
Commission members Theresa A. Nesser, Vincent Barr and Patricia
Richmond felt strongly that we need to seize this opportunity while we
can.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:Open Space Preservation Discussion
BMX Bike Facility Discussion
B. Establish Next Meeting Date:February 4, 2004
Public Comment:None
ADJOURNMENT:Their being no further business Richard Anderson made a motion to
adjourn.Conrad Pisinski seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
Chairman
/
Vice -Chairman