HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 10.06 PRC Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Location:
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. 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.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Standage led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 5- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck,Commissioner Moeller,Vice
Chair Borey,and Commissioner Kyhn
Excused 1 - Commissioner Waldie
Absent 1 - Commissioner Buzzin
Staff present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Carol Otto, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant
4. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the
agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the September 1, 2021 regular meeting.Vice
Chair Judy Borey seconded the motion.
Yes: 5- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Vice
Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Commissioner Waldie
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Buzzin
21-506 Consideration of approval of agenda.
21-536 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 1, 2021.
Attachments: PR Commission Meeting Minutes September 1, 2021
5. Old Business
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21-504 Update and discussion on Dog Park construction.
Dutchman Dog Park update. Director Langenbach gave a photo presentation from the weekly
photos that the contractor provides. She gave a recap of the impact from the recent rains and
flooding that occurred.To stay on schedule they even worked at night on occasion since there
were some unforeseen delays. There were some questions and also some positive comments
made regarding many of the photos. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan will be running
the citizen focus group. Meetings have taken place with the Park Rangers regarding rules and
regulations for the dog park.
6. New Business
21-503 Presentation and discussion on developing a new Master Plan for the Parks
and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Director will review
past plans, discuss goals, process, and final adoption steps with the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
Attachments: Apache Junction GPU 2020 DIGITAL-PARKS AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
Director Langenbach gave a brief history of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan which began
in 1999 and was amended in 2007. In 2010 the Parks and Recreation department rolled it into
the General Plan.There are some major outcomes that we want to identify and prioritize.We
would also like to do an inventory of our"gaps"and there has been an initial assessment done
on a staff level. There is also a desire to assess marketing tools used. Questions were fielded
at this time and answers given.
7. Call to Public
None.
8. Information and Reports
Commissioner Schoenbeck shared about a park in another state he visited while on vacation.
Vice Chair Borey reminded everyone of the upcoming Make a Difference Day Saturday, October
9. Chair Standage mentioned that he enjoys seeing the activity at the Dutchman Dog Park.
9. Staff Report
21-507 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Langenbach presented an update on the Make a Difference Day and that the
Community Development Corporation has selected 3 areas for volunteers to serve at. The
Director also gave an update on BLM -The appraiser from the Department of the Interior did
come out to inspect the Rodeo Grounds for our potential purchase of the Rodeo arena,
grounds, and fenced area but no ammenities.Another update was regarding the two grants for
LandfWater Conservation Fund.This would be for improvements at Superstition Shadows Park,
and the Recreation Trails Program Grant for Silly Mountain restroom, ramada, and fence
repairs. She also gave an update on the beautification of the Focal Point. Chairperson Standage
inquired about Prospector Park. Director Langenbach then gave an update that it is on the
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Recreation and Public Purpose lease that BLM owns. It is too costly to purchase it at this time.
Vice Chair Borey had a question about concerts at the park and Director Langenbach clarified
that at the Rodeo Grounds and as long as it is a free concert,with no charge, we can continue
to allow them.
21-508 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation update-Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan gave a presentation and
recapped events such as the Mad Science event. She then gave an update on Fall Camps,
Co-ed Softball team, T-ball, and flag football, pickleball leagues, and rock paint parties.
Superintendent Sullivan encouraged Commission members to be involved in any events
offered. She presented an update on the public hearing on November 16 for the fee increase
approved by the Commission which would allow commercial fees and updates to existing fees.
Director Langenbach made a positive comment that the Recreation Department has done a
great job following COVID protocols for all of the events mentioned above.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Director Langenbach shared she will be adding a discussion item related to the annexation of
state land passed at the city council meeting. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck he would like
us to see if any other cities have a miniature golf course.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
21-505 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at
6:00pm on November 3rd, 2021 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Schoenbeck moved,seconded by Vice Chair Borey,that the regular meeting of the
City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission be held November 3,2021 in the city
council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,Arizona.
Yes: 5- Chairperson Standage,Commissioner Schoenbeck,Commissioner Moeller,Vice
Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Commissioner Waldie
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Buzzin
12. Adjournment
Chairperson Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
SIGNED THIS F2 DAY OF AJ11 36 2021.
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Wayne Sta age
Chairperson
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