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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 09.07 PRC Minutes e CHI City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Location: s' a City Council Chambers U at City Hall Meeting Minutes 300 E Superstition Blvd Parks & Recreation Commission Apache Junction,Az 85119 apachej u nctionaz.gov P:(480)983-2181 Wednesday,September 7,2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Chair Wayne Standage 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 Chair Wayne Standage led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present 5- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Moore Excused 2- Commissioner Moeller,and Commissioner Kyhn Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director JJ Underwood, Recreation Coordinator Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator Matt King, Parks Supervisor Carol Otto, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Commissioner Luciano Buzzin arrived at 6:08 p.m. 4. Consent Agenda Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the August 3,2022 regular meeting. Commissioner Terralle Moore seconded the motion.This was approved. Yes: 5- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore No: 0 Excused: 2- Commissioner Moeller and Commissioner Kyhn 22-553 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-554 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 3, 2022. Attachments: PR 08032022 Meeting Minutes City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Parks&Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 7,2022 5. Information and Reports Commissioners Terralle Moore, Frank Shoenbeck, and Vice Chair Judy Borey all made positive comments regarding Bingo Night, MGC,the Dog Park, and.staff flyers respectively. 6. Staff Report 22-555 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Liz Langenbach gave updates on the fitness equipment for the MGC,tennis court renovation at Superstition Shadows Park, Dutchman Dog Park, and Prospector Park. 22-556 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Coordinator, JJ Underwood, offered a presentation and update regarding the Recreation activities, classes and events,which include upcoming swim lessons, archery classes, T-ball, and flag football. He noted that the Halloween event will include some fun activities and also that it will be moved to Superstition Shadows Park this year. 22-557 Presentation and discussion by Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Special Events and Special Projects. Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator for Special Events and Special Projects, gave a presentation on his program area which includes the July 4th event, the large upcoming Halloween and Holiday events, as well as a preview of the Easter Egg Hunt in April. Many of the smaller events, including concerts and movies, were also shared. Special Projects were also covered, including the new city service sign and Make a Difference Day in October. 22-559 Presentation and discussion by Matt King, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the North Team. Park Maintenance Supervisor, Matt King, gave a presentation regarding the North Team and the work that is done by them. He gave an overview of Prospector Park, the Rodeo Event Center, and Silly Mountain Park and the staff needed to maintain these areas, as well as the City Hall Complex and the work his team does there. His team also provides assistance to programs and special events regularly. 7. Old Business None. 8. New Business 22-560 Presentation by Bill Donato, Urban Forestry,Environmental Education Assistant from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, and Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, regarding the benefits of Tree City USA designation. Presentation made by Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, regarding the benefits of obtaining the Tree City USA designation for the City of Apache Junction. She included a visual City of Apache Junction,,Arizona Page 2 Parks&Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 7,2022 presentation which included statistics and a review of Urban Forestry and Tree City USA. She included the standards and steps to obtain designation as well as the benefits. Bill Donato,the Urban Forestry Environmental Education Assistant from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, also shared about the emotional benefits of trees and shared that Apache Junction would be a great Tree City USA city. Director Liz Langenbach asked the board about their interest level in this program and there was unanimous agreement that more discussion on this matter would be beneficial. 22-561 Update on the moving of the Parks and Recreation Administration offices and storage. Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the plan to move the Parks and Recreation Administrative offices and storage to the north side of the Multi Generational Center next year. She shared that the city council has approved an architect for this project. Vice Chair Borey requested updates as time goes on. 9. Call to Public 10. Call for Future Agenda Items Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck requested Tree City USA be placed on a future agenda, and Director Langenbach requested the Strategic Plan be an agenda item in November. 11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 22-563 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 5, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved and seconded by Commissioner Lucian Buzzin that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held October 5,2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.This was approved. Yes: 5- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore No: 0 Excused: 2- Commissioner Moeller and Commissioner Kyhn 12. Adjournment Chair Wayne Stand`ag'e adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. 5 ' SIGNED THIS DAY OF Q 'L) ' 2022. Wayne Standage Chairperson City of Apache Junction,Arizona page 3