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Wednesday, November 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 6- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, and Commissioner Madrid
Staff present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent
Riley King, Management Analyst
Larry Binion, Management Analyst
Christi Hamm, Senior Administrative Assistant
4. Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Sheryl Bigelow moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda
as presented and approve the minutes from the October 2,2024 regular meeting.Commissioner
Judy Borey seconded the motion.This was approved.
Yes: 6- Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid
No: 0
24-840 Consideration of approval of agenda.
24-841 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 2, 2024.
Attachments: Meetinq Minutes 10.2.24
5. Information and Reports
Commissioners shared positive comments about the events they attended and volunteered for.
Several mentioned how impressed they were with the grand opening of Painted Sky Park and
are looking forwarded to attending the upcoming events and activities.
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6. Staff Report
24-842 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Parks Superintendent Dave Butler provided an update and shared photos of both current and
completed projects in the parks. He reported that the ADA improvements at the Dog Park,
overseeding, and the Little League fencing project have all been completed. He also updated
the commission on the progress of several projects, including drainage, fencing, and lighting
improvements at Superstition Shadows Park, as well as the new roof installations at all of the
ramadas at Prospector Park. All questions from the commissioners were addressed and noted.
24-843 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan provided the commission with an update on recent
events highlighting the impressive turnout for the grand opening of Painted Park as well as the
successes of the Halloween event, Mud Run, and Paint and Pints. She announced several
upcoming events including Teen Nights at the MGC, invasive grass pulls, line dancing,
S'mores and Stories, and more. Superintendent Sullivan also updated the commission on
recent staff changes, noting that Riley King now oversees all city-wide events, and Jody Dutra
has been promoted to the Youth and Senior Services Coordinator.
24-888 Information about welcome bags to new developments.
Director Liz Langenbach provided additional details and estimated numbers on the community
members who received welcome bags. Commissioners had the opportunity to view the
contents of a sample welcome bag that was passed around.
7. Old Business
Management Analyst Riley King presented the final draft of the Parks and Recreation Strategic
Plan and fielded questions.After questions,Chair Heather Moeller called for a motion.
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the commission adopt the Parks and Recreation
Strategic Plan as presented,seconded by Commissioner Judy Borey.This was approved.
Yes: 6- Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid
No: 0
24-844 Discussion and approval of the final draft of the Parks and Recreation
Strategic Plan.
Attachments: Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
8. New Business
24-845 Update on public art at the Multi-Generational Center.
Director Liz Langenbach presented the final art piece selected for installation on the front
entrance window of the Multi-Generational Center. She also provided an update on the new
vinyl backdrop recently installed on the mobile stage.
24-846 Presentation of newly appointed and reappointed commission members
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and overview of the upcoming officer election process.
Director Liz Langenbach announced the reappointment of Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck
and informed the commission that the newest appointee was unable to serve. As a result, the
commission will operate with six commissioners until October 2025. She also reviewed the
process for the upcoming officer elections that will take place at the December meeting.
9. Call to Public
None.
10. Call for Future Agenda Items
Commissioner Judy Borey asked to have more information on Riley King's new role and
city-wide events.
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
Commissioner Felicia Madrid moved,seconded by Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow that the regular
session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held December 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the
city council chambers.This was approved.
Yes: 6- Chairperson Moeller,Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck,
Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid
No: 0
24-850 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at
6:00 p.m. on December 4, 2024 in the city council chambers located at
300 E. Superstition Boulevard.
12. Adjournment
Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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Signed This Day of D 2024
'R&Aier Moeller
Chairperson
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