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Home My WebLink About2022 11.02 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, November 2, 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. 22-700 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-701 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 5, 2022. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR Meeting Minutes 10052022Attachments: 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. 22-702 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-703 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 November 2, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 22-706 Introduction of new commissioner, Sheryl Bigelow. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 7.Old Business 22-704 Presentation and discussion by Superintendent Jamie Sullivan regarding an update on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan survey. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 22-705 Dutchman Dog Park - Update and discussion on operations, usage, and public art installation. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 22-707 Presentation and discussion of security cameras at parks. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 22-708 Discussion on the process for the election of officers for the Parks and Recreation Commission. 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 22-709 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 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 November 2, 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: 22-700 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 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: 22-701 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 5, 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, October 5, 2022 Call to Order1. Chair Wayne Standage called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:03 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Chair Wayne Standage led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey, and Commissioner Moore Present 6 - Commissioner KyhnExcused1 - 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 September 7, 2022 regular meeting. Vice Chair Judy Borey seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Standage, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Buzzin, Vice Chair Borey and Commissioner Moore 6 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Kyhn1 - 22-603 Consideration of approval of agenda. 22-604 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 7, 2022. PR Meeting Minutes 09072022Attachments: Information and Reports5. Staff Report6. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona October 5, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 22-606 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Langenbach gave an update on the projects planned for Silly Mountain which includes a ramada, a restroom, and fencing. She reviewed the Land & Water Conservation Fund grant for Superstition Shadows Park which includes recent contract to renovate the tennis courts. She explained how the costs will be split and what improvements specifically will be made. Director Langenbach also gave a similar update regarding Prospector Park and the City Complex Park which will include new playground equipment. She highlighted the Make a Difference Day and what is planned for that event. 22-607 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan gave a review of pool events and swim registrations for the Aquatics Program, the new recreational archery program, and other exciting events such as the Movie in the Park, Pumpkin Patch Plunge, Pretty in Pink, and the Mud Run. She explained that the very popular Halloween event will be moved to Superstition Shadows Park this year due to the number of people expected. She encouraged the commissioners to volunteer since the need will be great. Superintendent Sullivan also gave a quick review of the Mad Science event and ended with a story of a new AJ family that was very positive about this city. Old Business7. 22-608 Update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex in memory of former Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Bell. Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on the dedication of the Prospector Park Softball Complex, explaining what the structures in memory of Jeff Bell will look like. New Business8. 22-609 Discussion on Parks and Recreation commission member selection process by the city council. Director Liz Langenbach gave an overview of the selection process, how the city council updated it, and that election of officers will take place at the December commission meeting. She then made a presentation to Commissioner Luciano Buzzin, thanking him for his service as he concludes his time with the Parks and Recreation Commission this month. 22-610 Presentation and discussion on the Central Arizona Project National Recreation Trail (CAP Trail). CAP Trail Phase III Map - Feb 2022 Staff Report -CAP Trail Update to Commission Attachments: Director Langenbach informed the commission that she has been meeting with representatives from Florence, Arizona, and Pinal County regarding the Central Arizona Project National Recreation Trail (CAP Trail) and explained some of the history of this intergovernmental agreement. She provided a visual and explained that the county will take the lead on this important improvement of the trail which will result in the construction of a trail system spanning from Apache Junction to Florence. Chair Wayne Standage offered his thoughts on the project and it's history. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona October 5, 2022Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Several commissioners asked questions about items such as cameras in the parks, the current survey, and art at the dog park. Notes were made to address these in the future. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 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. Commissioner Heather Moeller moved, seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore, that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held November 2, 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, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Moore 6 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Moeller1 - Adjournment12. Chair Wayne Standage adjourned the meeting at 7:04 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: 22-702 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 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: 22-703 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 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: 22-706 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Introduction of new commissioner, Sheryl Bigelow. 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: 22-704 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion by Superintendent Jamie Sullivan regarding an update on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan survey. 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: 22-705 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Dutchman Dog Park - Update and discussion on operations, usage, and public art installation. 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: 22-707 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion of security cameras at parks. 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: 22-708 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion on the process for the election of officers for the Parks and Recreation Commission. 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: 22-709 Agenda Date: 11/2/2022 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 December 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