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Wednesday,May 1,2024 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 5- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey, and Commissioner Moore
Excused 2- Commissioner Kyhn,and Commissioner Madrid
Staff Present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
JJ Underwood, Senior Services Coordinator
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 from the March 6,2024 regular meeting.
Commissioner Terralle Moore seconded the motion.This was approved.
Yes: 5- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow,Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Moore
No: 0
Excused: 2- Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid
24-279 Consideration of approval of agenda.
24-280 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 6, 2024.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 3.6.24
5. Information and Reports
Several commissioners shared their positive experiences attending recent events. Many
comments made by commissioners expressed how pleased they were with the number of
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attendees at both the Easter Event and the Dino Days event.
6. Staff Report
24-281 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks
and other service areas.
Director Liz Langenbach shared the Downtown Master Plan open house community invitation.
She also gave an update on the Silly Mountain invasive plant grant and mentioned that a
recent prescribed burn was conducted and the drone spray application test was performed.
She noted there will be more updates to present towards the end of summer as the project is
still in the beginning stages and collaboration with other departments will determine the next
steps. She also shared there will be a partnership with Kabat's Ace Hardware and results of
the Arizona State University student report and marketing campaign strategy will be coming
soon. Director Langenbach also informed the commission that Superintendent Dave Butler will
be introducing the new Parks Supervisors, Josh Vega and Shawna Hash at the next meeting.
24-282 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on recent and upcoming
events and activities. She announced record attendance at the Dino Days Event and the need
to make changes next year to accommodate the growing Easter Event. She shared that drop
in sports are gaining in popularity, upcoming sports camps are starting next week, and
planning for a strong summer program is underway. She presented the summer pool calendar
and noted open swim is now 7 days a week. Questions and suggestions from commissioners
were answered and noted.
7. Old Business
24-283 Discussion and update on Painted Sky Park in Blossom Rock.
Director Liz Langenbach presented aerial pictures, videos, and drone footage of the current
status of Painted Sky Park in Blossom Rock. She shared a brief recap of the history,
maintenance agreement, the grand opening event, and mentioned the projected opening is
planned for the end of Summer 2024. She also shared features and amenities broken down by
each section of Painted Sky Park and the Linear Parks. Questions, comments, and
clarifications from the commissioners were answered and noted.
24-284 Discussion and update on Rodeo Grounds Master Plan.
Attachments: RODEO EVENT CENTER MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION-april
2024
Director Liz Langenbach presented an update on the Rodeo Grounds Master Plan with phasing
options and cost estimates for each phase. She noted Phase 1 incorporates the top
infrastructure priorities needed to operate and possibly be able to generate a small amount of
income. She mentioned that some funds are set aside in the budget to put towards Phase 1;
however, council will need to adopt the plan, and additional funding sources will need to be
determined in the next steps. Commissioners were given the opportunity to ask questions and
Director Langenbach answered all questions.
24-329 Update and presentation on Apache Junction's 2024 Tree City USA
Status
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Attachments: Tree City USA Certificate
Director Liz Langenbach announced the City of Apache Junction received its designation and
is officially a Tree City USA. She shared that the city was recognized at this year's Arbor Day
Event at the State Capitol. She presented to the commission the certificate, plaque, and
signage. Director Langenbach answered all questions from the commission.
8. New Business
24-285 Presentation and update on programs within Senior Services and youth
out-of-school time programs.
Attachments: JU 2024 Commission presentation
Recreation Coordinator JJ Underwood gave a presentation on the Senior Services programs,
funding sources, and new activities offered. He also shared that in order to increase
participation, the summer kids camp will move to Four Peaks Elementary School and lunch will
be provided for both the participants and the community. JJ also updated the commission on
teen involvement opportunities with the Youth Advisory Council.
9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Commissioner Judy Borey requested an update on the Art Commission's involvement in the
selection of artwork to be installed at the Multi-Generational Center's entrance.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
24-286 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at
6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved,seconded by Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow that the
regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held June 5,2024 at 6:00 p.m.in the
city council chambers located at 300 E Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction.This was
approved.
Yes: 5- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Moore
No: 0
Excused: 2- Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid
12. Adjournment
Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
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