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Home My WebLink About2022 08.03 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, August 3, 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. 22-483 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-485 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of July 6, 2022. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR Meeting Minutes 07062022Attachments: 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. 22-486 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-487 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 August 3, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 22-488 Presentation and discussion by Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Youth and Adult Sports. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business 22-489 Continued discussion of public parks in the south master planned communities. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach South District Park - ConceptualAttachments: 22-490 Update and discussion regarding community engagement options for new housing developments. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach and Jamie Sullivan 8.New Business 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 22-491 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 7, 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 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 22-483 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 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: 22-485 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of July 6, 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, July 6, 2022 Call to Order1. Chairperson Wayne Standage called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Chairperson Standage led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, and Chairperson Moore Present 6 - Commissioner MoellerExcused1 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Dave Butler, Park Maintenance Supervisor Jill Ruot, Recreation Coordinator 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 June 1, 2022 regular meeting. Commissioner Luciano Buzzin seconded the motion. Yes:Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore 6 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Moeller1 - 22-402 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-403 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of June 1, 2022. PR 060122 Meeting MinutesAttachments: Information and Reports5. Commissioner Schoenbeck made some positive comments about the 4th of July festival and Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona July 6, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Kyhn, Vice Chair Borey, and Chairman Standage added additional positive comments. Staff Report6. 22-404 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas and National Parks and Recreation Month in July. Director Langenbach gave an update on parks and other service areas including an upgrade to the MGC HVAC, National Parks & Recreation month proclamation including a video narrated by Superintendent Jamie Sullivan that went out on social media. Vice Chair Borey requested a link and Director Langenbach stated that she would send this link to all commissioners. The Director recognized 25 years of full time service by Superintendent Sullivan and shared a summary of her accomplishments. 22-405 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on past and upcoming events and activities including the launch of the new software program and the Rise Up for Parks and Recreation month. She reviewed many of the offerings to the recreating public. 22-406 Presentation and discussion by Dave Butler, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the South Team. Presentation and discussion by Dave Butler, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the South Team was made. He gave an overview of Superstition Shadows Park renovations, and other parks, downtown properties, and contracted areas within the city. He also shared about updates in the Dutchman Dog Park, and pointed out his team's assistance with special events and holiday events. Next, he fielded questions from commissioners and answered them in detail. 22-407 Presentation and discussion by Jill Ruot, Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics and Fitness. Jill Ruot, Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics and Fitness, presented an overview of her area giving detailed information and examples of programs and classes for all ages in both departments. She deftly answered questions that the commissioners had, giving examples and explanations as needed. Old Business7. 22-408 Discussion and consideration of approval of the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the approval of the dedication of Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. Vice Chair Judy Borey seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Yes: 6 - Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, and Commissioner Moore. Excused: 1 - Commissioner Moeller Director Langenbach gave an overview of previous discussion for the approval of the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. Considerable review of research was shared and consideration by the board was made prior to a motion to vote being made. Chair Wayne Standage added valuable comments Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona July 6, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes on Jeff's contribution especially to the ball park, then he called for a motion and votes were cast. 22-409 Discussion regarding community engagement options for new housing developments. Community engagement options were presented by Director Langenbach to promote our city noting that Development Services and Al Bravo, City of Apache Junction Public Information Officer, are also assisting with this project. Vice Chair Judy Borey made a suggestion that we should also reach realtors with this information. 22-411 Update and discussion regarding the Community Survey questions for the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the Community Survey questions that were sent in an email to the commissioners to review. Recreation Superintendent Sullivan shared that the survey questions are now "live" and were disseminated to the community at the July 4th event. She asked the commissioners to please get these out to the public as well. She also solicited assistance from board members for a future tented event. The commissioners responded with positive comments about the survey. Director Langenbach concluded this part of the meeting expressing her desire to wrap up our strategic plan. New Business8. 22-410 Presentation and discussion of public parks in the south master planned communities. Director Langenbach presented on the public parks in the south master planned communities and included conceptual images on the Superstition Vistas areas as well as an overview of the entire site. This included extensive details of the D.R. Horton and Brookfield communities including parks, lakes, and the planned dog park. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Commissioner Schoenbeck asked about the next big project. Director Langenbach replied that this would be determined through the Strategic Plan. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 22-412 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held August 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. Yes:Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, Commissioner Kyhn and Chairperson Moore 6 - No:0 Page 3City of Apache Junction, Arizona July 6, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Excused:Commissioner Moeller1 - Adjournment12. Chair Wayne Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. SIGNED THIS DAY OF , 2022. _________________________________________________ Wayne Standage Chairperson Page 4City of Apache Junction, Arizona Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 22-486 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 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: 22-487 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan 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: 22-488 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Youth and Adult Sports. 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: 22-489 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Continued discussion of public parks in the south master planned communities. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Superstition vistas - DISTRICT PARK 10 . 0 6 . 2 1 scale: 1” = 400’ 0’400’200’ IR O N W O O D D R ID A H O R D RAY AVE park system . CONCEPTUAL PLAN IRONWOOD LINEAR PARK SOUTH DISTRICT PARKSOUTH DISTRICT PARK BR TRAIL BR TRAIL LINEAR PARKLINEAR PARK Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 22-490 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach and Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update and discussion regarding community engagement options for new housing developments. 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: 22-491 Agenda Date: 8/3/2022 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 September 7, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025