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Home My WebLink About2022 10.05 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, October 5, 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. 22-603 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-604 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 7, 2022. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR Meeting Minutes 09072022Attachments: 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. 22-606 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-607 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach and Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 October 5, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 7.Old Business 22-608 Update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 22-609 Discussion on Parks and Recreation commission member selection process by the city council. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-610 Presentation and discussion on the Central Arizona Project National Recreation Trail (CAP Trail). Sponsors:Liz Langenbach CAP Trail Phase III Map - Feb 2022 Staff Report -CAP Trail Update to Commission Attachments: 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 22-611 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on November 2, 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: 22-603 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 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: 22-604 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 7, 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, September 7, 2022 Call to Order1. Chair 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. Chair Wayne Standage led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Moore Present 5 - Commissioner Moeller, and Commissioner KyhnExcused2 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director JJ Underwood, Recreation Coordinator Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator Matt King, Parks Supervisor Carol Otto, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Commissioner Luciano Buzzin arrived at 6:08 p.m. Consent Agenda4. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the August 3, 2022 regular meeting. Commissioner Terralle Moore seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore 5 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Moeller and Commissioner Kyhn2 - 22-553 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-554 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 3, 2022. PR 08032022 Meeting MinutesAttachments: Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona September 7, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Information and Reports5. Commissioners Terralle Moore, Frank Shoenbeck, and Vice Chair Judy Borey all made positive comments regarding Bingo Night, MGC, the Dog Park, and staff flyers respectively. Staff Report6. 22-555 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Liz Langenbach gave updates on the fitness equipment for the MGC, tennis court renovation at Superstition Shadows Park, Dutchman Dog Park, and Prospector Park. 22-556 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities . Recreation Coordinator, JJ Underwood, offered a presentation and update regarding the Recreation activities, classes and events, which include upcoming swim lessons, archery classes, T-ball, and flag football. He noted that the Halloween event will include some fun activities and also that it will be moved to Superstition Shadows Park this year. 22-557 Presentation and discussion by Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator, regarding Special Events and Special Projects. Jared Grimm, Recreation Coordinator for Special Events and Special Projects, gave a presentation on his program area which includes the July 4th event, the large upcoming Halloween and Holiday events, as well as a preview of the Easter Egg Hunt in April. Many of the smaller events, including concerts and movies, were also shared. Special Projects were also covered, including the new city service sign and Make a Difference Day in October. 22-559 Presentation and discussion by Matt King, Park Maintenance Supervisor for the North Team. Park Maintenance Supervisor, Matt King, gave a presentation regarding the North Team and the work that is done by them. He gave an overview of Prospector Park, the Rodeo Event Center, and Silly Mountain Park and the staff needed to maintain these areas, as well as the City Hall Complex and the work his team does there. His team also provides assistance to programs and special events regularly. Old Business7. None. New Business8. 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. Presentation made by Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, regarding the benefits of obtaining the Tree City USA designation for the City of Apache Junction. She included a visual Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona September 7, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes presentation which included statistics and a review of Urban Forestry and Tree City USA. She included the standards and steps to obtain designation as well as the benefits. Bill Donato, the Urban Forestry Environmental Education Assistant from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, also shared about the emotional benefits of trees and shared that Apache Junction would be a great Tree City USA city. Director Liz Langenbach asked the board about their interest level in this program and there was unanimous agreement that more discussion on this matter would be beneficial. 22-561 Update on the moving of the Parks and Recreation Administration offices and storage. Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the plan to move the Parks and Recreation Administrative offices and storage to the north side of the Multi Generational Center next year. She shared that the city council has approved an architect for this project. Vice Chair Borey requested updates as time goes on. Call to Public9. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck requested Tree City USA be placed on a future agenda, and Director Langenbach requested the Strategic Plan be an agenda item in November. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 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. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved and seconded by Commissioner Lucian Buzzin that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held October 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore 5 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Moeller and Commissioner Kyhn2 - Adjournment12. Chair Wayne Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:18 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: 22-606 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 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: 22-607 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach and 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: 22-608 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. 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: 22-609 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion on Parks and Recreation commission member selection process by the city council. 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: 22-610 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion on the Central Arizona Project National Recreation Trail (CAP Trail). Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ Æ_ PIMA RD OCOTILLO RD GERMANN RD BELLA VISTA RD SKYLINE DR COMBS RD C H A R B R AY D R HOUSTON AVE GUADALUPE RD BASELINE AVE KIRK DR PERALTA RD DIANE DR CURRO RD HUNT HWY JUDD RD MAGMA RD ARIZONA FARMS RD H U N T H W Y rx60 rx79 rx287 rx87 rx88 Florence Apache Junction Queen Creek Coolidge CAP Trail Length = 39.757County = 27.63Apache Junction = 6.93Florence = 5.197 CAP Trail Phase III CAP Trail Alignm ents Apache Junction County Florence Æ_Concept Trailhead/Entry Points Railroad Cities/Towns City Nam e Apache Junction Florence Major Highways ´ 300 E. Superstition Blvd. • APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119 • PHONE (480) 983-2181 • FAX (480) 982-2438 • TDD (480) 983-0095 City of Apache Junction Home of the Superstition Mountains MEMORANDUM TO: The Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: October 5, 2022 SUBJECT: Staff Update on Development of the CAP Trail Staff will discuss and present updates on the joint efforts between the City, Pinal County, and the Town of Florence for the development of the CAP National Recreation Trail (CAP Trail). The CAP Trail, following the Central Arizona Project canal, was master planned in 2015 and meets goals identified in both the city’s Active Transportation Plan and 2020 General Plan. Phase 3 consists of approximately 39.8 miles of trail from Florence to Apache Junction. Apache Junction’s portion is approximately 6.93 miles. The partners have been meeting for over a year with landowners/stakeholders to review the 2015 Plan, and hear of any changes or concerns. The next steps will include beginning the environmental clearances and design of the trail. Costs will be allocated to the Partners based on the percentage of trail miles within their respective boundaries upon execution of this agreement. (Costs for Apache Junction shall not exceed $45,000 for the design portion of the partnership) Future construction and operation/maintenance will be determined once design has completed. Multiple funding sources will be considered by the Partners for construction of the trail, including grants and sponsorships. Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 22-611 Agenda Date: 10/5/2022 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 November 2, 2022 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. 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