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Wednesday, February 2,2022 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 6:04 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Standage led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck,Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, and Chairperson
Moore
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 December 1,2021 regular meeting.
Commissioner Luciano Buzzin seconded the motion.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck,Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson
Moore
No: 0
22-043 Consideration of approval of agenda.
22-044 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of December 1, 2021.
Attachments: PR Meeting Minutes 12012021
5. Information and Reports
Commissioners Heather Moeller, Frank Schoenbeck,Terralle Moore, and Judy Borey all made
positive comments regarding the Apache Junction Centennial Event. Vice Chair Judy Borey
attended the John Denver event in Flatiron Park and had a lot of fun. Terralle Moore also
commented on attending the Bingo event with his family and enjoyed it.
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6. Staff Report
22-063 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director's Report- Director Langenbach gave an update on BLM puchasing process.
Apache Trail Median update- In the last couple of weeks there was hauling of granite and river
rock for the 2 sections already planted. Public Works is preparing curb and gutters for the next 2
sections for next year.
Focal Point update -Winter flowers will be changed out this spring. Commissioner Moeller and
Commissioner Schoenback gave some positive feedback on the plan to alternate flowers and
cactus.
Silly Mountain update-Grant funds finalized for a ramada, restroom, and fencing. The
Superstition Area Land Trust trail crew put in 162 hours of volunteer work on the trails in
December and January.
Still waiting for final approval of funds for the LWCF grant for Superstition Shadows Park.
Final comments on the Centennial event which was a community led event that we were able to
be a part of.Appreciation for those commission members that attended.
22-064 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Update-Jamie Sullivan began her presentation making positive
comments on the Centennial event. She then updated the commission on recruitments for
summer employees including the hiring of recreation staff, lifeguards, swim instructors as well
as other staff. The Trails and Tails event at Prospector Park, which included dogs. was a
success and we plan on this being an annual event. She is hoping that Burro racing, which was
at the Centennial event, can also be a part of one of our events. The free vaccination event had
over 300 people in January.The next events are scheduled for February 5th and 18th.
Superintendent Sullivan then shared upcoming events and activities and also shared an update
on our new recreation software, Civic Rec.
7. Old Business
22-065 Parks & Recreation Master Planning - Presentation and discussion on areas
for improvement or replacement within the parks system and next steps for
generating a Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan.
Attachments: PR Master Planning-220202
4 YR IMPROVMENT PLAN -COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Director Langenbach presented a 2020 General Plan review and shared an update including the
4 year plan for Facility refurbishment/replacement/enhancements. Director Langenbach went
through the next steps that need to take place in future commission meetings, community
outreach, sharing results with the commission and adopting a Parks and Rec strategic plan.
22-066 Dutchman Dog Park- Update and discussion on progress of construction,
operations, and art installation for Dutchman Dog Park.
Director Langenbach gave an update regarding the construction of Dutchman Dog Park. She
also reminded the commission of the public art installation sponsored by the Public Art
Commission and details of the funding for the project. She informed everyone of the scheduled
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maintenance days and the hours of operation.
Recreation Superintendent Sullivan handed out draft-only brochures and Dutchman Dog Park
stickers to the Commissioners and staff. She informed the members that this park will have 3
distinct areas including the smallest which may be reserved by individuals or groups such as
Paws& Claws. The next DDP Citizen Committee meeting is scheduled for February 7th for
anyone wanting to attend.
S. New Business
No new business.
9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
None.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
22-080 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on March 2, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Heather Moeller moved,seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore that the
regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held March 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. In the
city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Standage,Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson
Moore
No: 0
12. Adjournment
Chairperson Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
SIGNED THIS 141 -DAY OF 1l 4AH . 2022.
Wayne Siandage
Chairperson
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