HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 05.05 PRC Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Location:
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Apache Junction,AZ 85119
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Wednesday,May 6, 2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Chairman Standage called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Standage led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner
Kyhn
Staff present included Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Langenbach, Recreation Superintendent,
Jamie Sullivan and Management Analyst, Riley King
4. Consent Agenda
Chairman Standage called for a motion. Commissioner Standage made a motion to accept the
consent agenda items as presented and Commissioner Buzzin seconded the motion.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner
Kyhn
No: 0
21-220 Consideration of approval of agenda.
21-221 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2021.
5. Old Business
Management Analyst, Riley King, presented the final staff recommendations for updates to the Parks
and Recreation Fee Schedule and associated policies. After discussion,Chairman Standage called
for a motion.
Frank Schoenbeck moved that the commission recommend updates to the Apache Junction City
Code,Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees,Article 4-1: Parks and Recreation Fees Schedule,as presented by
staff.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner
Kyhn
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No: 0
21-219 Presentation, discussion, and final consideration on proposed changes to the
Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks
and Recreation Fees Schedule.
6. New Business
21-224 Presentation and discussion on sports field lighting.
Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Langenbach presented on the current status of sports field lighting
and future plans for updating lighting to shielded LED lighting.
7. Call to Public
John Julian,5330 N. Grand Drive,Apache Junction addressed the commission regarding the
Prospector Park ballfield lights and suggested that corporate sponsors may be a way to help pay for
the lights in the future.
8. Information and Reports
Vice Chair Borey shared that more parks and recreation flyers and information is needed at the
ChamberNisitor's Center. Commissioner Schoenbeck shared that Director Langenbach received
recognition at the previous evening's council meeting for 25 years of service. Commissioner Kyhn
attended the COVID vaccination event and commended staff for that event as well as the popularity of
the Movies in the Park at the Rodeo Grounds. Commissioner Moeller mentioned her family's
participation in the Rec Connect activities in the park.
9. Staff Report
21-217 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Langenbach shared that the Request for Bids for Dog Park construction is currently out
21-218 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Director Langenbach shared that the summer brochure for programs was out and that the pool would
be opening for the summer; however, hours at the pool will be reduced due to staffing shortages. All
programs and facilities have minimal COVID mitigation protocols in place.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Vice Chair Borey moved to include an update on the dog park in the next meeting agenda.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner
Kyhn
No: 0
21-222 Direction to staff regarding items to place on the next regular meeting agenda.
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11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
Commissioner Schoenbeck moved to hold the next meeting at 6:OOpm on June 2,2021 in the City
Council Chambers,
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner
Kyhn
No: 0
21-223 Regular Meeting at&00 pm on June 2, 2021 in the city council chambers
located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard.
12. Adjournment
Chairman Standage adjourned the meeting at 6:53pm
APPROVED:
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Chairman Wayne Standage
Vice- air dy Borey
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