HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 12.03 PRC MinutesCity of Apache Junction
Parks and Recreation Commission
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, Az. 85119
A regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction, Parks and
Recreation Commission was held December 3, 2014 at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
Present
Theresa A. Nesser, Chairman (late)
Wayne Standage Jr., Vice -Chairman
Mona Barton
Judy Borey
Jesse Gage
Jennifer McGraw
Marit Runyon
Absent
Staff Present: Liz Langenbach, Recreation Superintendent
Mary D. March, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Standage called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Wayne Standage motioned to accept the agenda as presented.
Mona Barton seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Jesse Gage motioned to accept the minutes of October 1,
2014, regular meeting.Wayne Standage seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Liz Langenbach welcomed and introduced new commission member
Marit Runyon to the Commission and advise that Marit met with
Jeff Bell and herself, she has not been introduced to Parks
Superintendent, Nick Blake as he was on vacation.
Marit advised the Commission that she has lived in Apache
Junction for 14 years and works with the Department of Economic
Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)and
is looking forward to working with the commission.
Liz advised there is no movement related to the I.G.A. with the
school district, at the meeting in October Jeff had mentioned
the school district would probably be waiting to see what
happened with the override which is unfortunate for our
community was a no.Discussion has started back up but, only in
executive session, so we do not have any news to report at this
time.
Pinal County has implemented their first Parks & Open Space
Department and have defined two objectives. The first is a
committee in charge of utilizing CAP canal corridor for linkage
between trail systems in southern pinal county to northern pinal
county.The second is a committee for the creation of Peralta
Park which consists of 480 acres and encompasses the Don's Camp
Peralta Trail.
OLD BUSINESS:
Update and discussion on mobile stage use policy.
Liz relayed that Mr. Bell made presentation to the City Council
on the stage and forwarded the commission's recommendation to
wait a year before we consider whether to allow use other than
City or City sponsored events.We are very appreciative that we
will have this year and this will be brought back for
consideration with other fees in the spring.
The City Council approved at last night's meeting the .2 percent
city sales tax increase for improvement of roads. Also approved
was the exchange of city owned property on 2nd Avenue for the
old apartment complex on North Apache Trail across from Best Ace
Hardware, removal of old buildings and development plan will be
the first order of business.
The Parks and Recreation Parks Division have filled to parks
positions with Joshua Vega and Curtis Anderley.The vacancies
were created by the retirement of Dennis Stevens a 26 year
employee and a resignation.
Liz provide a flyer on our annual Holiday Event on December 6th.
Events kick off with a walkathon from 9am-12 noon, this is
cosponsored by Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc.Vendor booths will
be available all day,at 3:00 pm Santa and snow will arrive.
Musical performances have been coordinated by Talon Grey and
will be promoting a holiday toy drive, stage will be set up in
front of CVS and the Light Parade will begin at 6pm, there are a
few more entries than last year.
NEW BUSINESS:
Presentation and discussion on updating the Parks and Recreation
Fee Schedule.
Liz distributed and briefed the commission on the Parks and
Recreation Fees Study asking commissioners to take and look over
in depth for discussion, suggestions and recommendations at next
meeting.
Liz advised that it has been 5 years since our last review and
update. Group used for study is the same group that has been
used by city for class and comp study and consists of cities of
same size and proximity.
Request by the Commission for placement of items on future
agenda.
Facility Fee Schedule; Fitness equipment demo
Selection of next meeting date.
February 4, 2015
CALL TO PUBLIC:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman Nesser adjourned the
meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Vice -Chairman