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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08.04 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 August 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT Theresa A. Nesser, Chairman Conrad Pisinski, Vice -Chairman Richard Anderson Mona Barton Pat Richmond ABSENT Vincent Barr Shane Phillips • STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation Mary D. March, Secretary CALL TO ORDER:Chairman Nesser, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Patricia Richmond motioned to accept the agenda as presented. Richard Anderson seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Conrad Pisinsld made a motion to accept the minutes from July 7th, regular meeting as presented.Mona Barton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. STAFF COMMENTS: OLD BUSINESS: A. Park Project Update: Mr. Bell informed the Commission that we have received Outstanding Award for new development by community under 60,000 for Superstition Shadow Park from A.P.R.A.Roger Hacker has also submitted this project to the State Commerce Department for consideration of developments utilizing innovative partnerships. Mr.Bell relayed to the Commission that the summer program is winding down and shared some personnel issues, he called youthful issues with the Commission. Mr.Bell informed the Commission that construction on the Multigenerational is 4-6 weeks behind schedule at this time.We have had some issues with the climbing wall, we did not know it was not all inclusive. Bulldog Mine Road is an illegal roadway crossing state land.The City stopped maintaining the road when we became aware of this and have been in a struggle with state on whose responsibility it is to close off the road.We fenced off this area today. The landscape project at Superstition Shadows Park has been completed.This project was done by park staff, saving the city a lot of B. Heritage Fund Update: C. Open Space Update: money.Staff involved with this project have been recognized for their efforts. The next project to be addressed is light installation at Goldminers Park. Mr.Bell informed the Commission,tomorrow morning we are scheduled for a site inspection and audit at Superstition Shadows Park, insuring that the facility was built according to funded plan. Mr. Bell relayed to the Commission that the City Council approved the recommendation on open space preservation.Trust for Public Land will be doing some polling and we have been granted 6 more months of Cate Bradley's expertise. NEW BUSINESS: A. Commission Facility Tour Discussion:Chairman Nesser, suggested a tour of parks facilities may be needed due to new development and new members to the commission.Ms. Nesser also suggested an updated listing of facility amenities would be helpful.The idea of touring the facilities on a Saturday was suggested. After some discussion it was decided to wait until the development on the Multigenerational Center was further along before scheduling a tour date. B. FY 2004/05 Budget Review:Mr. Bell distributed summary of City's overall budget to Commission members for their information.Increases in Parks and Recreation budget are related to the development of the Multigenerational Center, particularly in personnel. C.Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:Park Project Update; Heritage Fund; Facility Tour, 2004/05 FY Budget Conrad Pisinski inquired about the need for a park in the area of Broadway & San Marcos. D. Establish Next Meeting Date:October 6,2004 PUBLIC COMMENT:None ADJOURNMENT:Their being no further business Patricia Richmond made a motion to adjourn.Richard Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.