HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 03.02 PRC Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona
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Parks & Recreation Commission APacheJunction,AZ
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Wednesday,March 2,2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Borey called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and
Recreation Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Borey asked Commissioner Heather Moeller to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 6- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn,and Chairperson Moore
Excused 1 - Chairperson Standage
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 February 2,2022 regular meeting.
Commissioner Diele Kyhn seconded the motion.
Yes: 6- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Standage
22-145 Consideration of approval of agenda.
22-146 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2022.
Attachments: MeetinoMinutes 02022022
5. Information and Reports
Positive comments were shared by Commissioners Terralle Moore, Frank Schoenbeck, Diele
Kyhn who attended various events. Commissioner Buzzin enjoyed the Lost Dutchman Days
parade and Vice Chair Borey shared her experiences as well.
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6. Staff Report
22-147 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Langenbach expressed thanks to the Commissioners that have come out to events
and activities that help support what we are doing. She gave an update on parks and other
service areas then gave an update on Flatiron Park as well as the Rotary's vision for a city
service sign.
22-148 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Sullivan updated the commission on upcoming events and then did
a recap of Lost Dutchman Days Marathon. Superintendent Sullivan then gave an update on
upcoming summer planning and offerings. She gave an update on summer staffing and that
there is an opening for a full-time Recreation Coordinator. She informed the commission that for
P&R won best parade float entry for the Lost Dutchman Days event.
7. Old Business
22-149 Rodeo Grounds Purchase Update- Update and discussion on the appraisal
received to purchase 20 acres of our current BLM leased property at the
Rodeo Grounds, located on the northwest corner of Tomahawk and Lost
Dutchman Blvd.
Attachments: Rodeo Grounds Prosoector Park Lease Map
Director Langenbach briefly shared information regarding the purchase of the Rodeo Grounds
and what purchasing the land would mean for the community.
22-150 Dutchman Dog Park-Update and discussion on progress of construction,
operations, and art installation for Dutchman Dog Park.
Superintendent Sullivan added to the presentation commenting on the Dog Park citizen's group
and included an overview of the grand opening.
Director Langenbach shared about the involvement of the Public Art Commission with the dog
park and that Commissioner Terralle Moore has been named as our representative to the PAC.
22-152 Parks& Recreation Master Planning- Presentation and discussion on the
programs, services, and communication strategies delivered by the Parks
and Recreation department and identification of gaps.
Attachments: Parks Recreation Master Planning 220302
Director Langenbach continued with a review of Parks & Recreation Master Planning update
which included a visual presentation. She began with sharing our need for a Strategic Plan for
Parks &Rec with goals and objectives and established yearly goals which should not be
confused with the City's General Plan. Having these goals would help guide our department
when going out for grant monies. She then reviewed a summary of Parks& Rec Programming,
Services, and Marketing and then opened the floor for questions and identification of gaps in
programs/services. The Director moved on in her presentation to review Parks & Rec services
such as facility and equipment rentals where she invited Management Analyst, Riley King, to
give an overview of facility rentals and some examples.
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8. 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
22-153 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on April 6, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved, seconded by Commissioner Buzzin,that the regular
session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held May 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city
council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.
Yes: 6- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Standage
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Borey adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
SIGNED THIS '/�/ DAY OF A4011 . 2022.
Judy Bqf
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