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Wednesday,October 2, 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:
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent
Riley King, Management Analyst
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 September 4, 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
24-790 Consideration of approval of agenda.
24-791 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 4, 2024.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 9.4.24
5. Information and Reports
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A number of commissioners made positive comments about the events they attended. Several
commissioners shared their excitement about upcoming events and activities scheduled on the
fall calendar and for the month of October.
6. Staff Report
24-792 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other
service areas.
Parks Superintendent Dave Butler gave an update on current and upcoming projects in the
parks. He mentioned overseeding is still planned however, they are attempting to extend it out
further due to the unusually high temperatures in October, but Flatiron is first on the list. He
mentioned other current projects such as the Superstition Shadows lighting updates and the
expanded ADA entrance to the Dutchman Dog Park. In addition, he presented the design
renderings of the new pickleball courts for Prospector Park. All questions from the
commissioners were answered.
24-793 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan briefed the commission on the recent events,
highlighting the impressive turnout for the Mad Science event. Additionally she presented the
October event schedule along with the fall calendar of events and activities. She announced
exciting new programs including evening line dancing classes, Paint and Pints at the Cat
Wagon, and the grand opening of Painted Sky Park set for November 2, 2024. She concluded
by announcing recent staff changes for Larry Binion who is the new Management Analyst and JJ
Underwood is now the new Facilities Manager.
7. Old Business
24-794 Presentation and discussion on update to the Parks and Recreation Strategic
Plan.
Attachments: Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan- Draft
Management Analyst Riley King presented the updated draft of the Parks and Recreation
Strategic Plan that incorporated feedback from the last commission meeting. Commissioners
were provided opportunities to ask questions throughout and share their preference for the
cover photo. All of the commissioner's questions and comments were addressed and duly
noted.
8. New Business
9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Vice Chair Sheryl Bigelow requested more information on the welcome bags. Commissioner
Terralle Moore requested an update on the art commission's selection for the Multi-Generational
Center's window.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
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24-795 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00
p.m. on November 6, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard.
Vice Chair Sheryl Bigelow moved,seconded by Commissioner Judy Borey that the regular
session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held November 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the city
council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction.This was approved.
12. Adjournment
Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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Signed This-L Day of 2024.
Heather Moeller
Chairperson
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