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Wednesday,March 6,2024 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Chair Heather Moeller 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 Heather Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 7- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow,Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Stray,Commissioner Kyhn,Commissioner Moore,and
Commissioner Madrid
Staff present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Christi Hamm,Senior Administrative Assistant
4. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the
agenda as presented and approve the minutes with a comection from the February 7,2024
regular meeting.Commissioner Terrallo Moore seconded the motion.This was approved.
Vas: 7- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow,Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey,Commissioner Kyhn,Commissioner Moore and
Commissioner Madrid
No: 0
24-092 Consideration of approval of agenda.
24-093 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 7,2024.
Atlaehments: Meeting Minutes 2.7.2024
5. Information and Reports
Several commissioners shared their positive experiences participating in and volunteering for
the Lost Dutchman Marathon.Several commissioners expressed how pleased they were with
the new fitness deck at the Mult-Generational Center,the fence removal at Superstition
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Shadows Skate Park,and attending the Lost Dutchman Rodeo.
6. Staff Report
24-094 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Liz Langenbach informed the commissioners on several upcoming projects.The
swimming pool boiler will be replaced,additional artificial turf for the pool will be brought to
council,and the MGC Flooring replacement is underway. Liz reported the department finalized
the drone program for herbicide application and it will be a pilot program for the state to spot
treat the hard to access buffelgrass on Silly Mountain. She announced that April 6 is the planned
date to invite the community to take the Powers from the Focal Point to prepare for summer
planting.
24-095 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on the successful turnout
for the recent sleepover event and the butter making class. She mentioned the department's
representation in the Lost Dutchman Day's Parade and announced upcoming events, activities,
sports, kids camps,and plans for the upcoming holidays.
7. Old Business
24-096 Presentation, discussion and update on Rodeo Grounds Master Plan and
survey results.
Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the amount of survey responses received.She
noted that J2 Engineering and Design is currently updating the Master Plan draft with the
received suggestions and is preparing a phase approach which will include cost estimates and
will be brought to council in April. Director Langenbach presented more visual examples of
shade structures along with covered stalls from J2.
24-097 Presentation,discussion and update on Painted Sky Park in Blossom Rock.
Director Liz Langenbach presented aerial drone footage displaying the current status of Painted
Sky Park including both Linear Parks.She mentioned the lake is in the process of being filled
and the dog park is currently being constructed.She also presented the conceptual design of
the adventure playground.All questions asked by the commission regarding parking,
maintenance service,and fish stocking were answered.
8. New Business
24-098 Presentation, discussion and update on Aquatics Program.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan shared many positive updates for the upcoming pool
season. She noted the pool will be open 7 days a week and there will be a swim team this year.
She mentioned retention looks good,planned activities and events will move to Friday nights to
accommodate Saturday pool reservations,and goals to decrease wait lists and increase swim
lesson participants this year are attainable.
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Presentation and discussion on Public Art future plans.
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Director Liz Langenbach announced the Public Art Commission will be calling for artists to
design artwork for the Multi-Generational Center.She explained the chosen artist's graphic will
be printed on a vinyl material and be adhered to the outside windows at the entrance to the
MGC. She presented visual examples of similar installations and noted that while it is temporary,
it could last 3-4 years or longer and it is a lower cost alternative wrnpared to larger project's
permanent art installations.
9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Unless there are other items to discuss, Director Liz Langenbach recommended reconvening in
May because there will not be another update on the Rodeo Grounds until after it is presented to
council in April. She mentioned that Superintendent Dave Butler will be introducing the new
South Team Supervisor Josh Vega and once hired,the new North Team Supervisor.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
24-100 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on April 3,2024 in the city Council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Dials Kyhn moved that if needed,the regular session of the Parks and Recreation
Commission be held April 3,2024 at 6:00 p.m.in the city council chambers located at 300 E
Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.It was seconded by Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck.
This was approved.
Yes: 7- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow,Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey,Commissioner Kyhn,Commissioner Moore and
Commissioner Madrid
No: 0
12. Adjournment
Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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