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Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Chairman Standage called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and
Recreation Commission to order at 6:02 pm
2. Roll Call
Present 6- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck,Vice Chair Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin, Commissioner Borey, and Commissioner Kyhn
Excused I - Commissioner Waldie
Staff Present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Mary March, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Standage led the commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Acceptance of Agenda
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Chairman Standage called for a motion to accept the agenda of December 2, 2020 regular
meeting.
Commissioner Schoenbeck motioned to accept the agenda as presented. Commissioner
Buzzin seconded. The Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the agenda as presented.
Approved in a vote of all present in favor, no one opposed.
5. Acceptance of Minutes
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Chairman Standage called for a motion to accept the minutes of November 4, 2020 regular
meeting.
Commissioner Luciano Buzzin motioned to accept the minutes as presented. Commissioner
Judy Borey seconded. The minutes were approved in a vote of all present in favor, no one
opposed.
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6. Parks and Recreation Director's Report
20-639 Facilities Update- Director's update on projects and opportunities in the parks
and other service areas.
Director Langenbach advised the Commission we have paid the first installment of$20,000.00
to the Bureau of Land Management starting the required 12 step pre-purchase process for the
Rodeo Grounds..
We have finalized construction documents for the dog park and are currently finalizing
fundraising efforts. The plan is to go out for bid in spring or summer as funds allow.
The Governor has ordered no new COVID restrictions related to current MGC operations.
20-641 Programs Update- Director's Update on upcoming events and activities
Director Langenbach relayed to the Commission the City's Christmas tree is up and this years
parade will be a reverse light parade scheduled this Saturday, December 5th. Floats and
decorated vehicles will be stationed along North Apache Trail and participants will drive by.
Businesses were also encouraged to decorate. Chamber of Commerce is hosting Jingle in the
Junction. All events are posted on our Website and Facebook.
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
20-642 City Attorney Annual Update
Update, review and discussion of 2020 Code of Conduct, Conflicts of Interest
Law, Open Meeting Law, Parliamentary Procedure and Public Record Law.
City Attorney Joel Stern provided information for annual review on; Council, Boards and
Commissions Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Law, Open Meeting Laws, Parliamentary
Procedure and Public Records Law, all revised September 2020. Provided guidance, cited
examples and actions, answered questions and emphasized the importance impartiality,
transparency and duty as a civil servant.
20-643 Update on State Trust Land Auction
Director Langenbach shared video City Manager presented to City Council with Development
Services Director Larry Kirch.
City Manager Bryant Powell advised 4 square miles of state trust land to the south of Apache
Junction between Elliot and Ray Roads was auctioned off for about$245,500,000.00 for the
construction of new homes.
Director Langenbach relayed that our General Plan and Active Transportation Plan are
guidelines we have in place that will need to be followed by the developer. Once development
begins the surrounding areas will also start growing. Development fees that we utilize for
improvement will continue to increase.
This is in the very beginning stage many things will need to be considered. Check our website
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and/or facebook page for updates.
9. Call to Public
None
10. Requests for Future Agenda Items
State Trust Land; Baseline Project; Election of Officers; Fee&Market Study.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business Chairman Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:47 pm
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