HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 12.06 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, December 6, 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.
23-641 Consideration of approval of agenda.
Sponsors:Liz Langenbach
23-642 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of November 1,
2023.
Sponsors:Liz Langenbach
PR 11012023 MeetingMinutesAttachments:
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.
23-643 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the
parks and other service areas.
Sponsors:Liz Langenbach
23-644 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and
activities.
Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan
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7.Old Business
23-647 Discussion/Update on current construction and future plans for
public parks in the Superstition Vistas master planned
communities.
Sponsors:Liz Langenbach
8.New Business
23-645 Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson and
Vice-Chairperson.
Sponsors:Liz Langenbach
23-646 Presentation and discussion on progress of the Rodeo Grounds
Master Plan Update.
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
23-648 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be
held at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2024 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.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-641
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Consideration of approval of agenda.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-642
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of November 1, 2023.
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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, November 1, 2023
Call to Order1.
Chair Frank Schonbeck called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and
Recreation Commission to order at 6:00pm.
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, Commissioner Bigelow, and
Commissioner Madrid
Present 7 -
Staff Present:
Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent
Riley King, Management Analyst
David Butler, Parks Superintendent
Christi Hamm, Senior Administrative Assistant
Consent Agenda4.
Commissioner Diele Kyhn moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda
as presented and approve the minutes from the October 4,2023 regular meeting. Commissioner
Terralle Moore seconded the motion. This was approved.
Yes:Chairperson Schoenbeck, Vice Chair Moeller, Commissioner Borey,
Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Bigelow and
Commissioner Madrid
7 -
No:0
23-577 Consideration of approval of agenda.
23-578 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 4, 2023.
PR 10042023 MeetingMinutes DRAFTAttachments:
Information and Reports5.
Several commission members shared their experience they had volunteering at the Halloween
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Event.
Staff Report6.
23-579 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and
other service areas.
Director Liz Langenbach introduced Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent to the commission.
Superintendent Butler gave a brief over view of the major projects happening in the Parks
division.
23-597 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan shared the successes from the previous months
events and activities. She also shared November's upcoming events and activities.
Old Business7.
New Business8.
23-598 Update and discussion on the department's 2023 Tree City USA Application.
Director Liz Langenbach gave an update to the commission on our application for Tree City
USA. Director Langenbach explained the application process and where the City is at in the
process.
23-599 Presentation of newly appointed/re-appointed commission members and
overview of the upcoming officer election process.
Director Liz Langenbach introduced the new commission member and the reappointed
commission members. She also went over the process for upcoming officer election process
that will happen at December's meeting.
Call to Public9.
None
Call for Future Agenda Items10.
None were presented at this time.
Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11.
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.
Vice Chair Heather Moeller moved, seconded by Commissioner Judy Borey that the regular
session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held December 6, 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, Commissioner Bigelow and
Commissioner Madrid
7 -
No:0
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Adjournment12.
Chair Frank Schoenbeck adjourned the meeting at 6:37p.m.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-643
Agenda Item No.
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service
areas.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-644
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 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: 23-647
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Discussion/Update on current construction and future plans for public parks in the
Superstition Vistas master planned communities.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-645
Agenda Item No.
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
File ID: 23-646
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach
In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex:
Presentation and discussion on progress of the Rodeo Grounds Master Plan Update.
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: 23-648
Agenda Date: 12/6/2023 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
January 3, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard.
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