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Home My WebLink About2022 09.07 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 7, 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. 22-553 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-554 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 3, 2022. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR 08032022 Meeting MinutesAttachments: 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. 22-555 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-556 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 7, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 22-557 Presentation and discussion by Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Special Events and Special Projects. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 22-559 Presentation and discussion by Matt King, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the North Team. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 7.Old Business 8.New Business 22-560 Presentation by Bill Donato, Urban Forestry Environmental Education Assistant from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, and Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, regarding the benefits of Tree City USA designation. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-561 Update on the moving of the Parks and Recreation Administration offices and storage. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 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 22-563 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 5, 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 September 7, 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: 22-553 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 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: 22-554 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 3, 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, August 3, 2022 Call to Order1. Vice Chair Judy 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 Judy Borey asked Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Kyhn Present 5 - Chairperson Standage, and Commissioner MooreExcused2 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Gary Gartner, 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 July 6, 2022 regular meeting. Commissioner Luciano Buzzin seconded the motion. Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Kyhn 5 - No:0 Excused:Chairperson Standage and Commissioner Moore2 - 22-483 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-485 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of July 6, 2022. PR Meeting Minutes 07062022Attachments: Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 3, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Information and Reports5. Commissioners Frank Schoenbeck, Diele Kyhn, and Vice Chair Judy Borey all made positive comments about the strategic plan surveys that they handed out to the public. There were very positive things mentioned including Dutchman Dog Park. Vice Chair Borey took some to the Chamber and to some town homes in her area. Staff Report6. 22-486 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Langenbach gave an update on parks and other service areas including the new budget which was presented to the council. This included reconstruction of slide deck treads. The replacement of cardio equipment in the MGC will come from ARPA funds and a question was raised as to the disposal of these items. The Director stated the possibility of auction but other options are being explored. Director Langenbach gave a brief update on the Strategic Plan Survey and noted that the approximately 450 surveys have been turned in will help us determine what new amenities people from the community. Director Langenbach shared a short video of Dutchman Dog Park after the big storm and how successful the drainage channel was. 22-487 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Sullivan updated the commission on upcoming events and activities. She expressed her excitement over the survey response that were received. She presented commissioners with snacks in celebration of July being National Parks and Recreation Month and shared upcoming events in August. There will be a new brochure in the fall and Superintendent Sullivan will make sure we contact commissioners to assist with events coming this fall. She mentioned that the Youth Advisory Council is starting back up and then introduced the next speaker, Gary Gartner. 22-488 Presentation and discussion by Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Youth and Adult Sports. Gary Gartner, Recreation Coordinator, gave a video presentation regarding Youth and Adult Sports and what that entails including the different types of sports, a synopsis of kids in sports today, and talked about the volunteer coaches. Commissioner Schoenbeck commented that he always hears good things about these areas. Old Business7. 22-489 Continued discussion of public parks in the south master planned communities. South District Park - ConceptualAttachments: Director Langenbach gave an update on public parks in the south master planned communities and specifically the Brookfield Park System. She presented a visual conceptual plan and gave detailed updates on what is planned, and the nomenclature which will be used, in these areas. It is hoped that in September of 2023, Blossom Rock Development will open their first park, reviewed and reported on all 3 district parks and commented that it is a very walkable community. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 3, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 22-490 Update and discussion regarding community engagement options for new housing developments. Director Langenbach gave an update on community engagement options. She had met with Superintendent Jamie Sullivan, Public Information Officer Al Bravo, and Production/Marketing & Communication Specialist Matt McNulty. Some ideas that were shared were welcome packets as well as "swag bags" for new families. They have upcoming meetings planned with several of the developers including the Brookfield Marketing Staff. She will keep the commission apprised of updates. New Business8. None. Call to Public9. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Director Langenbach requested we add Arizona Sustainability Alliance and Tree City USA to our agenda in September. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved seconded by Commissioner Lucian Buzzin that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held September 7, 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 and Commissioner Kyhn 5 - No:0 Excused:Chairperson Standage and Commissioner Moore2 - 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. Adjournment12. Vice Chair Judy Borey adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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: 22-555 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 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: 22-556 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 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: 22-557 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Special Events and Special Projects. 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: 22-559 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by Matt King, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the North Team. 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: 22-560 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation by Bill Donato, Urban Forestry Environmental Education Assistant from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, and Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, regarding the benefits of Tree City USA designation. 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: 22-561 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update on the moving of the Parks and Recreation Administration offices and storage. 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: 22-563 Agenda Date: 9/7/2022 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 October 5, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025