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Home My WebLink About2021 09.01 PRC AgendaParks & Recreation Commission City of Apache Junction, Arizona Agenda Meeting Location: City Council Chambers at City Hall 300 E Superstition Blvd Apache Junction, AZ 85119 apachejunctionaz.gov P: (480) 983-2181 City Council Chambers6:00 PMWednesday, September 1, 2021 A.Call to Order B.Pledge of Allegiance C.Roll Call D.Consent Agenda The commission may, at this time, take single action on any or all items listed as consent agenda items. These include acceptance of agenda and acceptance of minutes. Any member of the commission may remove any item from the consent agenda for discussion and cause a separate vote on the matter later in the agenda. 21-446 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 21-447 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2021 Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR Commission Meeting Minutes May 5 2021Attachments: E.Information and Reports The chair, or other members of the commission, may at this time announce information regarding activities involving Parks and Recreation matters, such as, but not limited to attendance of commission members at community meetings or events, seminars or conferences, or upcoming events or conferences. F.Staff Report The Director or those individuals designated by the Director may present information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the department. 21-443 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 21-445 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 September 1, 2021Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda G.Old Business 21-441 Update and discussion on Dog Park construction. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach H.New Business I.Call to Public Arizona Open Meeting Law allows individuals to address Commission on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Commission may not answer your questions or discuss your comments at this time. However, at the conclusion of Call to the Public, Commission may do any of the following: 1) respond to criticism made by any individual who addresses the Commission; 2) ask staff to review a matter; 3) ask staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Commission shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised at Call to the Public unless the matters have been properly noticed for discussion and legal action. Please stand, approach the podium microphone and state your name and address after being called to speak. There is a three (3) minute time limit per speaker. J.Call for Future Agenda Items At this time Parks and Recreation commissioners or Parks and Recreation staff members are given the opportunity to suggest a topic or topics to be added to the next or any subsequent agenda of the Parks and Recreation Commission. No discussion of the topics suggested are to take place at this time K.Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 21-442 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00pm on October 6th, 2021 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach L.Adjournment The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and facilities. Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at (480) 474-2617 or TDD (480) 983-0095. Page 2 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-446 Agenda Item No. 1. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of agenda. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-447 Agenda Item No. 2. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2021 Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Meeting Location: City Council Chambers at City Hall 300 E Superstition Blvd Apache Junction, AZ 85119 apachejunctionaz.gov P: (480) 983-2181 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Minutes Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 PM City Council ChambersWednesday, May 5, 2021 Call to Order 1. Chairman Standage called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Chairman Standage led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call 3. Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Kyhn Present 7 - Staff present included Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Langenbach, Recreation Superintendent, Jamie Sullivan and Management Analyst, Riley King Consent Agenda 4. Chairman Standage called for a motion. Commissioner Standage made a motion to accept the consent agenda items as presented and Commissioner Buzzin seconded the motion. Yes: Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn 7 - No: 0 21-220 Consideration of approval of agenda. 21-221 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2021. Old Business 5. Management Analyst, Riley King, presented the final staff recommendations for updates to the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule and associated policies. After discussion, Chairman Standage called for a motion. Frank Schoenbeck moved that the commission recommend updates to the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks and Recreation Fees Schedule, as presented by staff. Yes: Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn 7 - Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona May 5, 2021Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes No: 0 21-219 Presentation, discussion, and final consideration on proposed changes to the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks and Recreation Fees Schedule. New Business 6. 21-224 Presentation and discussion on sports field lighting. Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Langenbach presented on the current status of sports field lighting and future plans for updating lighting to shielded LED lighting. Call to Public 7. John Julian, 5330 N. Grand Drive, Apache Junction addressed the commission regarding the Prospector Park ballfield lights and suggested that corporate sponsors may be a way to help pay for the lights in the future. Information and Reports 8. Vice Chair Borey shared that more parks and recreation flyers and information is needed at the Chamber/Visitor's Center. Commissioner Schoenbeck shared that Director Langenbach received recognition at the previous evening's council meeting for 25 years of service. Commissioner Kyhn attended the COVID vaccination event and commended staff for that event as well as the popularity of the Movies in the Park at the Rodeo Grounds. Commissioner Moeller mentioned her family's participation in the Rec Connect activities in the park. Staff Report 9. 21-217 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Langenbach shared that the Request for Bids for Dog Park construction is currently out. 21-218 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Director Langenbach shared that the summer brochure for programs was out and that the pool would be opening for the summer; however, hours at the pool will be reduced due to staffing shortages. All programs and facilities have minimal COVID mitigation protocols in place. Call for Future Agenda Items 10. Vice Chair Borey moved to include an update on the dog park in the next meeting agenda. Yes: Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn 7 - No: 0 21-222 Direction to staff regarding items to place on the next regular meeting agenda. Page 2 City of Apache Junction, Arizona May 5, 2021Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 11. Commissioner Schoenbeck moved to hold the next meeting at 6:00pm on June 2, 2021 in the City Council Chambers. Yes: Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Waldie, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn 7 - No: 0 21-223 Regular Meeting at 6:00 pm on June 2, 2021 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Adjournment 12. Chairman Standage adjourned the meeting at 6:53pm APPROVED: Chairman Wayne Standage Vice-Chair Judy Borey Page 3 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-443 Agenda Item No. 3. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-445 Agenda Item No. 4. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-441 Agenda Item No. 5. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update and discussion on Dog Park construction. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 21-442 Agenda Item No. 6. Agenda Date: 9/1/2021 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00pm on October 6th, 2021 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025