HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04.07 PRC MinutesCity of Apache Junction
Parks and Recreation Commission
300 E. Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction, Arizona 85119
A regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction, Parks and
Recreation Commission was held April 7, 2010 at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
Present Absent
Theresa A. Nesser, Chairman Stephen Amrhien (Excused)
Conrad Pisinski, Vice -Chairman Sandra Schenone (Excused)
Mona Barton John Mahony
Wayne Standage
Staff Present: Jeff Bell, Parks and Recreation Director
Mary D. March, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nesser called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and
led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Wayne Standage motioned to accept the agenda as presented.
Conrad Pisinski seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Conrad Pisinski motioned to accept the minutes of March 3,
2010, regular meeting as presented.Wayne Standage
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bell distributed invitations related to Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony, for Rock Art at Superstition Freeway/Route 360,
Tomahawk and Goldfield off ramps on April 15th.This
project was developed with federal stimulus dollars.Parks
Superintendent, Nick Blake was very involved with the
project and was praised for his efforts in the grant
process by Grants Specialist Roger Hacker.
Mr. Bell also distributed the Summer Issue of the Citizen
Brochure, which became available to the public on April
noting the presentation by Allied Waste of this year
fireworks display, due to a corporate sponsorship of
$20,000 as a result of efforts by the City Manager's
Office.
5 th,
Last month volunteers who have helped develop the
interpretative trail this winter, with the grant dollars
received by S.A.L.T., were appreciated at Silly Mountain.
Both local Newspapers were present.The plant material
will not be signed until this coming fall when the
volunteers return.
We received a stop use order related to the climbing wall
at the MGC for the auto belay system, which was installed
when the building was built 4 to 5 years ago. After great
efforts by staff to resolve this issue, we were faced with
replacing the system with a new hydraulic system at a cost
of $14,000.CORE Construction the original contractor's
stepped up and paid for the replacement system because they
had selected the subcontractor.
The Arizona Early Day Antique Engine & Tractor Association
will be making their annual donation to our scholarship
program at the April 6th,City Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Presentation and discussion on progress relating to the multi-
use trail master plan.
Mr. Bell relayed that the plan calls for five phases.
Phase I includes trail and roadway signage and high
security. Which as been accomplished, the fencing of all
sections has been realized through a partnership with the
State Land Dept.
We have some on going clean up projects by special interest
groups.Undeveloped areas along the SRP transmission lines
are usable by bikers, hikers and equestrian enthusiast.
The archaeological site are required to be mitigated prior
to development taking place and the plan recommends the
trail to be developed west to east and then to the south
due to the archaeological requirements.
Mr. Bell also believes the requests for turnouts, by
Commissioner Standage are doable within the plans
guidelines.
Update and discussion on the status of Lost Dutchman State Park.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that „a Friends of the
State Park group has been developed as an affiliate of the
State Parks Foundation.Currently Superstition Harley is
having a ride for Lost Dutchman State Park scheduled April
24 th and the Chamber of Commerce is raffling a gold nugget.
The original plan by state parks was to close the park from
June 3rd andmake the necessary improvements, using heritage
funds, and reopen in fall.Efforts are to keep the Park
open, so it doesn't hurt the park, once the park is said to
be closed, people will believe it is closed after it is
reopened.At present heritage funds remain available for
this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Presentation and discussion on the Parks and Recreation
FY2010/11 budget.
Mr. Bell informed the commission that department budgets
were submitted last Friday.Departments were requested to
decrease budgets by 5%, we were close.
Wayne Standage inquired into City/School contract. Matt
Busby has powerpoint presentation and the City Manager and
Jeff are to meet with school board members one on one.
We will have a better idea budget wise once we have the
results of May 18th Proposition 100 sales tax increase vote,
this is crucial.
Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:
FY2010/11 Budget Update
Selection of Next Meeting Date:
May 5, 2010
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
There being no further business or objection, Chairman
Nesser adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.
Approved:
Vice -Chairman