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Wednesday,August 3,2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Judy 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 Judy Borey asked Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck to lead in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 5- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey, and Commissioner Kyhn
Excused 2- Chairperson Standage, and Commissioner Moore
Staff present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator
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 July 6,2022 regular meeting.
Commissioner Luciano Buzzin seconded the motion.
Yes: 5- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 2- Chairperson Standage and Commissioner Moore
22-483 Consideration of approval of agenda.
22-485 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of July 6, 2022.
Attachments: PR Meetinq Minutes 07062022
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5. Information and Reports .
Commissioners Frank Schoenbeck, Diele Kyhn, and Vice Chair.Judy Borey all made positive
comments about the strategic plan surveys that they handed out to the public. There were very
positive things mentioned including Dutchman Dog Park.Vice Chair Borey took some to the
Chamber and to some town homes in her area.
6. Staff Report
22-486 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Langenbach gave an update on parks and other service areas,including the new budget
which was presented to the council. This included reconstruction of slide deck treads.The
replacement of cardio equipment in the MGC will come from ARPA funds and a question was
raised as to the disposal of these items. The Director stated the possibility of auction but other
options are being explored. Director Langenbach gave a brief update on the Strategic Plan
Survey and noted that the approximately 450 surveys have been turned in will help us determine
what new amenities people from the community. Director Langenbach shared a short video of
Dutchman Dog Park after the big storm and how successful the drainage channel was.
22-487 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Sullivan updated the commission on upcoming events and activities.
She expressed her excitement over the survey response that were received. She presented
commissioners with snacks in celebration of July being National Parks and Recreation Month
and shared upcoming events in August. There will be a new brochure in the fall and
Superintendent Sullivan will make sure we contact commissioners to assist with events coming
this fall. She mentioned that the Youth Advisory Council is starting back up and then introduced
the next speaker, Gary Gartner.
22-488 Presentation and discussion by Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator,
regarding Youth and Adult Sports.
Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator, gave a video presentation regarding Youth and Adult
Sports and what that entails including the different types of sports, a synopsis of kids in sports
today, and talked about the volunteer coaches. Commissioner Schoenbeck commented that he
always hears good things about these areas.
7. Old Business
22-489 Continued discussion of public parks in the south master planned
communities.
Attachments: South District Park-Conceptual
Director Langenbach gave an update on public parks in the south master planned communities
and specifically the Brookfield Park System. She presented a visual conceptual plan and gave
detailed updates on what is planned, and the nomenclature which will be used, in these areas. It
is hoped that in September of 2023, Blossom Rock Development will open their first park,
reviewed and reported on all 3 district parks and commented that it is a very walkable
community.
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22-490 Update and discussion regarding community engagement options for new
housing developments.
Director Langenbach gave an update on community engagement options. She had met with
Superintendent Jamie Sullivan, Public Information Officer Al Bravo, and Production/Marketing &
Communication Specialist Matt McNulty. Some ideas that were shared were welcome packets
as well as "swag bags"for new families. They have upcoming meetings planned with several of
the developers including the Brookfield Marketing Staff. She will keep the commission apprised
of updates.
8. New Business
None.
9. Call to Public
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Director Langenbach requested we add Arizona Sustainability Alliance and Tree City USA to our
agenda in September.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved seconded by Commissioner Lucian Buzzin that the
regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held September 7,2022 at 6:00 p.m.
in the city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.
Yes: 5- Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn
No: 0
Excused: 2- Chairperson Standage and Commissioner Moore
22-491 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on September 7, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Judy Borey adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
SIGNED THIS 1-7 DAY OF 2022.
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