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Home My WebLink About2023 05.03 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, May 3, 2023 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. 23-214 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-215 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of April 5, 2023. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR 04052023 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. 23-216 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-217 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 May 3, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 23-218 Discussion and update on the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-219 Update on security cameras at parks and facilities, by Park Ranger Supervisor, Kelly Martin. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 23-220 Dutchman Dog Park - Year end review and updates. 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 23-221 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 7, 2023 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: 23-214 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 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: 23-215 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of April 5, 2023. 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, April 5, 2023 Call to Order1. Chair Frank Schoenbeck 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 Frank Schoenbeck led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore, and Commissioner Bigelow Present 6 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Elliott Anuta, Recreation Coordinator Riley King, Management Analyst Carol Otto, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Consent Agenda4. Commissioner Diele Kyhn moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes, with a minor correction, from the March 1, 2023 regular meeting. Commissioner Judy Borey seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Bigelow 6 - No:0 23-156 Consideration of approval of agenda. 23-157 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 1, 2023. PR 03012023 Meeting MinutesAttachments: Information and Reports5. Many of the commissioners made positive comments about the events that they attended. Staff Report6. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona April 5, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 23-158 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Liz Langenbach gave an update on parks and other service areas including the playground at Prospector Park and the vault restroom and ramada at Silly Mountain are in. Postive comments were made by Chair Schoenbeck regarding this area. The director continued giving updates on the Superstition Shadows Park, Dutchman Dog Park, and the Focal Point which included lighting, tennis courts, ADA ramps and sidewalks, fencing, and the closure of the dog park for 5 weeks for drainage repairs and grass work beginning April 10th, as well as the installation of new flowers at the focal point. She answered questions that arose. 23-159 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities and recreation programming updates. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on the loss of our Aquatics Coordinator who moved and was replaced by Elliott Anuta. He addressed the commission giving his background and an enthusiastic review of his new duties. Superintendent Sullivan continued her presentation by reviewing specific special events from last month and other notable activities as well as upcoming events this spring, summer and fall. She noted that volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the slated events and several commissioners spoke up to offer assistance where needed. Old Business7. 23-160 Discussion and consideration to approve the revisions and updates to city code Article 2-8 and Article 3-13. Article 2-8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION-Redline Article 3-13 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT-Redline Attachments: Commissioner Diele Kyhn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Teralle Moore, that the Parks and Recreation Commission approve redline changes to Article 2-8 and Article 3-13 as presented, and that they be recommended to the Apache Junction City Council. The motion was voted upon and unanimously approved. Yes:Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Bigelow 6 - No:0 Liz Langenbach introduced discussion to consider and approve updates to city codes pertaining to the Parks and Recreation department. Article 2-8 and Article 3-13 were reviewed, a motion was made with detailed revisions, and they were unanimously approved. These changes will be recommended to the city council. 23-162 Discussion and update on the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Director Langenbach gave an overview of the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan which included the presentation of two documents to help commissioners understand the feedback given by the community. She utilized a visual presentation which covered 4 Components including Park Expansion and Development, Program/Service Expansion, Marketing Strategy Assessment, and Funding Strategy Assessment. Next steps and goals were covered and notice was given that Riley King, Management Analyst, will be sharing a draft of a summary in June. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona April 5, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 23-163 Update on the process to purchase 20 acres of our current BLM leased property at the Rodeo Grounds. BLM LEASED PP AND RODEOAttachments: Liz Langenbach gave an update on the Rodeo Grounds purchase and used a handout so that commissioners could see the 20 acre section of the park being discussed. She informed the group that we can utilize ancillary areas and the limitations included with that usage. Discussion about parking ensued. She also mentioned that we need more staff to manage this acquisition. New Business8. 23-164 Presentation and overview of the City of Apache Junction website resources including an updated facilities webpage and the City's GIS site. Director Langenbach offered a quick introduction to an overview of the city's website and other resources before turning the meeting over to Riley King, Management Analyst, who gave a visual presentation on the website and the GIS pages available to the commissioners as well as the public. She explained how to use the maps, the Parks & Recreation Facility page, and reviewed much of the site so that people can know how to find information easily. Positive comments were shared by many commissioners. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Chair Frank Schoenbeck would like updates on cameras in the parks as well as restroom updates. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 23-165 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 3, 2023 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Terralle Moore moved, seconded by Commissioner Diele Kyhn that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held May 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Bigelow 6 - No:0 Adjournment12. Chair Frank Schoenbeck adjourned the meeting at 7:39 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: 23-216 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 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: 23-217 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 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: 23-218 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion and update on the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. 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: 23-219 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update on security cameras at parks and facilities, by Park Ranger Supervisor, Kelly Martin. 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: 23-220 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Dutchman Dog Park - Year end review and updates. 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: 23-221 Agenda Date: 5/3/2023 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 7, 2023 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025