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Wednesday, October 5,2022 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 6:03 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wayne Standage led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 6- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner_Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Moore
Excused 1 - Commissioner Kyhn
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 7,2022 regular meeting.Vice Chair
Judy Borey seconded the motion.This was approved.
Yes: 6- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller,
Commissioner Buzzin,Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Commissioner Kyhn
22-603 Consideration of approval of agenda.
22-604 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 7, 2022.
Attachments: PR Meeting.Minutes 09072022
5. Information and Reports
6. Staff Report
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22-606 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other
service areas.
Director Langenbach gave an update on the projects planned for Silly Mountain which includes a
ramada, a restroom, and fencing. She reviewed the Land &Water Conservation Fund grant for
Superstition Shadows Park which includes recent contract to renovate the tennis courts. She
explained how the costs will be split and what improvements specifically will be made. Director
Langenbach also gave a similar update regarding Prospector Park and the City Complex Park
which will include new playground equipment. She highlighted the Make a Difference Day and what
is planned for that event.
22-607 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan gave a review of pool events and swim registrations for
the Aquatics Program, the new recreational archery program, and other exciting events such as the
Movie in the Park, Pumpkin Patch Plunge, Pretty in Pink, and the Mud Run. She explained that the
very popular Halloween event will be moved to Superstition Shadows Park this year due to the
number of people expected. She encouraged the commissioners to volunteer since the need will be
great. Superintendent Sullivan also gave a quick review of the Mad Science event and ended with a
story of a new AJ family that was very positive about this city.
7. Old Business
22-608 Update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of
former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell.
Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex,
explaining what the structures in memory of Jeff Bell will look like.
8. New Business
22-609 Discussion on Parks and Recreation commission member selection process by
the city council.
Director Liz Langenbach gave an overview of the selection process, how the city council updated it,
and that election of officers will take place at the December commission meeting. She then made a
presentation to Commissioner Luciano Buzzin, thanking him for his service as he concludes his time
with the Parks and Recreation Commission this month.
22-610 Presentation and discussion on the Central Arizona Project National
Recreation Trail (CAP Trail).
Attachments: CAP Trail Phase III.Map-Feb 2022
Staff Report-CAP Trail Update to Commission
Director Langenbach informed the commission that she has been meeting with representatives from
Florence,Arizona, and Pinal County regarding the Central Arizona Project National Recreation.Trail
(CAP Trail) and explained some of the history of this intergovernmental agreement. She provided a
visual and explained that the county will take the lead on this important improvement of the trail
which will result in the construction of a trail system spanning from Apache Junction to Florence.
Chair Wayne Standage offered his thoughts on the project and it's history.
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9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Several commissioners asked questions about items such as cameras in the parks, the current
surrey, and art at the dog park. Notes were made to address these in the future.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
22-611 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on November 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 November 2,2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city
council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.This was approved.
Yes: 6- Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin,Vice
Chair Borey, Commissioner Moeller and Commissioner Moore
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Commissioner Kyhn
12. Adjournment
Chair Wayne Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
ACEPTED AND SIGNED THIS A 6* DAY OF /V,6 F R 2022.
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