HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 09.01 PRC Minutes y HE City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Location:
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Wednesday,September 1,2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Standage called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and
Recreation Commission to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Standage led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Roll Call
Present 5- Chairperson Standage,Commissioner Moeller,Commissioner Waldie,
Commissioner Buzzin,and Commissioner Kyhn
Excused 2- Commissioner Schoenbeck, and Vice Chair Borey
Staff present:
Liz Langenbach, P&R Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Carol Otto, P&R Admin Assistant
D. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Waldie moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as
presented and approve the minutes from the May Sth,2021 regular meeting.Commissioner
Buzzin seconded the motion.
Yes: 5 - Chairperson Standage,Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie,
Commissioner Buzzin and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 2- Commissioner Schoenbeck and Vice Chair Borey
Chairperson Standage called for a motion.
21446 Consideration of approval of agenda.
21-447 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2021
Attachments: PR Commission Meeting Minutes May 5 2021
E. Information and Reports
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Commissioner Heather Moeller had positive comments about Dutchman Dog Park and the
grand opening of the park. Commissioner Diele Kyhn had positive comments regarding
securing a Multi-Generational Center pass and her workouts there.
F. Staff Report
21-443 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director's Report-Director Langenbach welcomed Carol Otto the new Administrative Assistant
for Parks and Recreation and asked her to introduce herself which she did. Parks Update-
Director Langenbach stated that we heard from BLM regarding appraisal.The Notice of Realty
Action, NORA, is making its way through the Federal level and when it is approved,the state
BLM office will post notice that we have the intent to purchase the property. The land will be
used for the same purpose it is being used for currently,which is recreational and will not be
sold to developers. Director Langenbach gave a brief update on Silly Mountain and Superstition
Shadows Park grants-they made it through State approvals and are now at the National Park
level waiting for final approval. Monies and funding should be closer to December.
21-445 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation update-Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan handed out bags with flyers of
upcoming events and gave an update on each.
G. Old Business
21-441 Update and discussion on Dog Park construction.
Dutchman Dog Park update. Director Langenbach shared updates on construction and
operational items the department is working with citizens on. Major event ribbon cutting will be
on the calendar.
H. New Business
None
I. Call to Public
None.
J. Call for Future Agenda Items
Director Langenbach shared she will be adding a discussion item related to the Parks&
Recreation Master Planning process.
K. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
21-442 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at
6:00pm on October 6th, 2021 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
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Yes: 5- Chairperson Standage,Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie,
Commissioner Buzzin and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 2- Commissioner Schoenbeck and Vice Chair Borey
Chairperson Standage called for a motion.
L. Adjournment
Chairperson Standage adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
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Wayne Standage
Chairperson
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