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Home My WebLink About2023 11.01 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 1, 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. 23-577 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-578 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 4, 2023. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach PR 10042023 MeetingMinutes DRAFTAttachments: 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. 23-579 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-597 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025 November 1, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 7.Old Business 8.New Business 23-598 Update and discussion on the department's 2023 Tree City USA Application. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 23-599 Presentation of newly appointed/re-appointed commission members and overview of the upcoming officer election process. 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 23-600 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 6, 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: 23-577 Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 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: 23-578 Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 4, 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, October 4, 2023 Call to Order1. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:02pm. 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 Consent Agenda4. Vice Chair Heather Moeller moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the September 6,2023 regular meeting. Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Bigelow 6 - No:0 23-543 Consideration of approval of agenda. 23-544 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2023. MeetingMinutes Sept 2023Attachments: Information and Reports5. Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow shared her experience at the Senior Center. Staff Report6. 23-545 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona October 4, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes and other service areas. Director Liz Langenbach shared that Dave Butler was promoted to the Parks Superintendent position and reviewed the overseeding schedule for parks. 23-546 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan reviewed the previous months events and activities. She also shared upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. 23-547 Presentation and discussion on the recap of the Aquatic Center's 2023 summer programming, presented by Recreation Coordinator, Elliott Anuta. Recreation Coordinator Elliott Anuta shared a recap of the aquatics season programming and events. Old Business7. 23-548 Update on the purchase of the 20 acre Rodeo Event Center property from Bureau of Land Management and discussion on next steps to update the 2006 Master Plan. BLM LEASED PP AND RODEO Rodeo Event Celebration1 Attachments: Director Liz Langenbach shared information about the upcoming Rodeo Event Center celebration and that the department will be working with J2 Engineering and Design to update the master plan. Stakeholder meetings will be held as a part of that process. 23-549 Update on Superstition Vistas and the progress of public parks in the Blossom Rock portion of the master planned development. Superstition Vistas Update to P&R Commission 10042023Attachments: Director Liz Langenbach gave an overview of the Superstition Vistas Master Plan and an update on the first public park that is targeted for an April 2024 opening. New Business8. 23-550 Presentation and discussion on the work of the Public Arts Commission and upcoming art in parks and public spaces. Director Liz Langenbach shared the progress of the Public Art Commission (PAC) in selecting future temporary art installations. The PAC decided at their previous meetings to focus on various wall and window art work. Director Langenbach encourage commission members to visit the PAC website or past meetings to learn more about what this group is doing. Call to Public9. None Call for Future Agenda Items10. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona October 4, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Chair Frank Schoenbeck would like to see an update on the status of our Tree City USA application. Director Langenbach also shared that newly appointed commission members would be introduced at the November meeting. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 23-551 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Diele Kyhn moved, seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held November 1, 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 7:02pm. Page 3City of Apache Junction, Arizona SIGNED THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2023. ____________________________________________ Frank Schoenbeck Chairperson Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 23-579 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 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: 23-597 Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 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: 23-598 Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update and discussion on the department's 2023 Tree City USA Application. 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: 23-599 Agenda Date: Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation of newly appointed/re-appointed commission members and overview of the upcoming officer election process. 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: 23-600 Agenda Date: 11/1/2023 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 December 6, 2023 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/9/2025