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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 04.05 PRC MinutesCity of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission 1035 North Idaho Apache Junction, Az. 85119 A regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held April 5, 2017 at the Apache Junction Multigenerational Center pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Present Theresa A. Nesser, Chairman Wayne Standage, Vice -Chairman Nancy Burgess Jesse Gage Heather Moeller Marit Runyon Frank Schoenbeck Absent Staff Present: Liz Langenbach, Parks & Recreation Director Mary D. March, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Nesser called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Jesse Gage motioned to accept the agenda a presented. Wayne Standage seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Jesse Gage motioned to accept the minutes of February 1, 2017 meeting as presented.Wayne Standage seconded the motion, which motion passed unanimously. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Liz Langenbach, updated the Commission on department activity as follows: The Apache Junction Unified School District is in the second round of interviews for our new School Superintendent.This afternoon community leaders attended interviews,which was a great experience.AJUSD staff interviews continued after that and will continue tonight at the Performing Arts Center for the community. The Summer Citizen Brochure comes out on the 17th.Residents will be able to register for Learn to Swim classes starting April 10th, this an early bird registration benefit we offer to our residents. We have no resident/non-resident fees. Residents will receive an email blast notification. Our Public Works Director Giao Pham has taken a position with the Town of Gilbert. Retired Public Works Director from Tucson, who is not interested,is currently serving as Interim Public Works Director until position is filled. We are in the midst of our annual budgeting process. We are asking for an additional Park Ranger,we already asked for 1.5 Park Maintenance Workers in last year's budget,in preparation for development of the new park.Positions related to Senior Services will also be requested. We are requesting funds for repair/replacement of Kool-decking at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center. This has not been performed since pool was put in. This is badly needed and very costly. Nick Blake, Parks Superintendent has resubmitted application for us to retain our Kaboom Playful City designation. OLD BUSINESS: Flatiron Community Park Development Update Liz Langenbach briefly reviewed activity to date.In March soft opening was held to recognize our sponsors. Due to addition of alternates the construction time line was very hard to stick to or calculate. With the park substantially completed and once we felt the grass was established we decided to take down the perimeter fencing, prior to grand opening on April 2 2 nd ,and people have been utilizing ever since. So, we have some things on our punch list like dog waste depots, etc_The old wall is going to be repaired and painted. We are also extending the wall to help with the confusion people our experiencing on how to exit the parking lot. We have met with businesses who have expressed concerns related to parking. Property, business owners and City staff had a very productive meeting yesterday which resulted in a few events we could do together. Parking in the park & on the street for the park equals about 100 spaces. Bryant Powell, put us in contact with Polynesian Dancers who had expressed interest in providing interactive dance demonstration prior to our grand opening movie in the park "Moana". The Grand Opening on April 22nd will begin at about 5:30pm with presentation and recognition of park supporter, contributors, P&R Commission and City Council. Senior Services Update Liz relayed to the Commission the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Services has stepped in to assist through June 30th. Presentation has been made to City Council that we are not capable of providing meals or transportation. We do not have the experience to support these services. We have receive direction to put out "RFP" for contractors to provide meals and transportation.We also received direction to enter into an agreement with Pinal Gila Council for Senior Services for financial support.We are working hard to keep the individuals who have stayed on.We have taken on recreation and referrals, they have a lot of background with referrals and senior services. Contractor will be supervised by our recreation staff. JJ Underwood is first line staff, support staff includes Joetta Carlos Recreation Leader, with a new position requested. Overall responsibility belongs to Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan.JJ Underwood will also need to get some additional training. Call to Public: None Request by the Commission for placement of items on future agenda. Employee Safety; Vandalism Report; Emergency Action Plan; Senior Services Adjournment: There being no further business Chairman Nesser adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. !}) ViCe -Chairman No electronic recording of meeting available.