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Home My WebLink About2022 05.04 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, May 4, 2022 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4.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. 22-183 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-184 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 2, 2022. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR 030222 MeetingMinutesAttachments: 5.Information and Reports The chair at this time may 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 6.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. 22-275 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-276 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 May 4, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 22-279 Presentation and discussion by JJ Underwood regarding Senior Services & School programs. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business 22-277 Dutchman Dog Park - Recap and discussion on the successful completion of construction, operations, and opening celebration of Dutchman Dog Park, including an update on public art installation for the park. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 22-278 Discussion regarding the activities for the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 22-280 Presentation and discussion by Management Analyst, Riley King, on the transition to Civic Rec Parks and Recreation Management software. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 9.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. 10.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 11.Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 22-282 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 12.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 May 4, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Page 3 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: 22-183 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 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: 22-184 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 2, 2022. 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, March 2, 2022 Call to Order1. Vice Chair Borey called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Vice Chair Borey asked Commissioner Heather Moeller to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, and Chairperson Moore Present 6 - Chairperson StandageExcused1 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Carol Otto, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Consent Agenda4. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the February 2, 2022 regular meeting. Commissioner Diele Kyhn seconded the motion. Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore 6 - No:0 Excused:Chairperson Standage1 - 22-145 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-146 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2022. MeetingMinutes 02022022Attachments: Information and Reports5. Positive comments were shared by Commissioners Terralle Moore, Frank Schoenbeck, Diele Kyhn who attended various events. Commissioner Buzzin enjoyed the Lost Dutchman Days parade and Vice Chair Borey shared her experiences as well. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona March 2, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Staff Report6. 22-147 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Langenbach expressed thanks to the Commissioners that have come out to events and activities that help support what we are doing. She gave an update on parks and other service areas then gave an update on Flatiron Park as well as the Rotary’s vision for a city service sign. 22-148 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Sullivan updated the commission on upcoming events and then did a recap of Lost Dutchman Days Marathon. Superintendent Sullivan then gave an update on upcoming summer planning and offerings. She gave an update on summer staffing and that there is an opening for a full-time Recreation Coordinator. She informed the commission that for P & R won best parade float entry for the Lost Dutchman Days event. Old Business7. 22-149 Rodeo Grounds Purchase Update - Update and discussion on the appraisal received to purchase 20 acres of our current BLM leased property at the Rodeo Grounds, located on the northwest corner of Tomahawk and Lost Dutchman Blvd. Rodeo Grounds Prospector Park Lease MapAttachments: Director Langenbach briefly shared information regarding the purchase of the Rodeo Grounds and what purchasing the land would mean for the community. 22-150 Dutchman Dog Park - Update and discussion on progress of construction, operations, and art installation for Dutchman Dog Park. Superintendent Sullivan added to the presentation commenting on the Dog Park citizen’s group and included an overview of the grand opening. Director Langenbach shared about the involvement of the Public Art Commission with the dog park and that Commissioner Terralle Moore has been named as our representative to the PAC. 22-152 Parks & Recreation Master Planning - Presentation and discussion on the programs, services, and communication strategies delivered by the Parks and Recreation department and identification of gaps. Parks Recreation Master Planning 220302Attachments: Director Langenbach continued with a review of Parks & Recreation Master Planning update which included a visual presentation. She began with sharing our need for a Strategic Plan for Parks & Rec with goals and objectives and established yearly goals which should not be confused with the City’s General Plan. Having these goals would help guide our department when going out for grant monies. She then reviewed a summary of Parks & Rec Programming, Services, and Marketing and then opened the floor for questions and identification of gaps in programs/services. The Director moved on in her presentation to review Parks & Rec services such as facility and equipment rentals where she invited Management Analyst, Riley King, to give an overview of facility rentals and some examples. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona March 2, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes New Business8. No new business. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. None. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 22-153 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 6, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved, seconded by Commissioner Buzzin, that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held May 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore 6 - No:0 Excused:Chairperson Standage1 - Adjournment12. Vice Chair Borey adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Page 3City of Apache Junction, Arizona Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 22-275 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 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: 22-276 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 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: 22-279 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by JJ Underwood regarding Senior Services & School programs. 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: 22-277 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Dutchman Dog Park - Recap and discussion on the successful completion of construction, operations, and opening celebration of Dutchman Dog Park, including an update on public art installation for the park. 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: 22-278 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion regarding the activities for the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. 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: 22-280 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by Management Analyst, Riley King, on the transition to Civic Rec Parks and Recreation Management software. 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: 22-282 Agenda Date: 5/4/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025