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Home My WebLink About2024 02.07 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, February 7, 2024 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. 24-029 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 24-030 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of December 6, 2023. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach MeetingMinutes 12.6.23Attachments: 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. 24-031 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 24-032 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 February 7, 2024Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 7.Old Business 24-033 Presentation and discussion on Rodeo Grounds Master Plan by J2 Engineering and Design . Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 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 24-034 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 6, 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. Page 2 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-029 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of agenda. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-030 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of December 6, 2023. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 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, December 6, 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, Commissioner Bigelow, and Commissioner Madrid Present 7 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Riley King, Management Analyst Christi Hamm, Senior Administrative Assistant Consent Agenda4. Commissioner Terralle Moore moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the 11/1/2023 regular meeting. Commissioner Heather Moeller 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 23-641 Consideration of approval of agenda. 23-642 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of November 1, 2023. PR 11012023 MeetingMinutesAttachments: Information and Reports5. Several commissioners made positive comments regarding the new Christmas tree at the Focal Point, decorations at the MGC, the Holiday Event, and how great the turnout was for the Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona December 6, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Light Parade. Staff Report6. 23-643 Presentation and discussion on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Director Liz Langenbach gave updates on the rewiring and new lighting at the Focal Point. She noted the new Christmas tree purchase came in under budget. She also shared updates on the completed restroom renovations at Prospector Park, Flat Iron Park, Silly Mountain and plans for Superstition Shadows. . 23-644 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan shared that the Holiday Event and Light Parade were huge successes and had the highest attendance to date. She also shared photos and successes from all the events and activities that happened during the month of November. Old Business7. 23-647 Discussion/Update on current construction and future plans for public parks in the Superstition Vistas master planned communities. Director Langenbach gave an update on the current state of construction of Painted Sky Park, Ridgeline Linear Park, and Ironwood Linear Park. She shared that the model homes and Blossom Rock Park completion is planed for April 2024. She noted that all of the parks will be connected by trails/pathways within the development. New Business8. 23-645 Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a motion to open nominations for Chairperson of The Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Diele Kyhn motioned to open nominations, seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore. A roll call vote was conducted. Motion passed unanimously. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for nominations. Commissioner Diele Kyhn made a motion to nominate Vice Chair Heather Moeller as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for any other nominations three additional times. There were no other nominations. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a motion to close nominations for Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow motioned to close nominations, seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a roll call vote for the election of Heather Moeller as Chair. Commissioner Diele Kyhn motioned, seconded by Terralle Moore. Motion passed unanimously to approve Heather Moeller as the new Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a motion to open nominations for Vice Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Diele Kyhn motioned, seconded by Commissioner Judy Borey. A roll call vote was conducted. Motion passed unanimously. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for nominations. Commissioner Terrelle Moore made a motion to nominate Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for nominations a second time. Commissioner Felicia Madrid made a motion to nominate Commissioner Diele Kyhn. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for nominations two more times. No other nominations were made. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a motion to close nominations for the Vice Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona December 6, 2023Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. A roll call vote was conducted. Commissioner Diele Kyhn motioned, seconded by Terralle Moore. Motion was passed unanimously. Chair Frank Schoenbeck called for a roll call vote for the election of Sheryl Bigelow. A roll call vote was conducted with the outcome 5-2 in favor as follows: Commissioners Terralle Moore, Judy Borey, Diele Kyhn, Sheryl Bigelow, and Frank Schoenbeck were in favor while Heather Moeller and Felicia Madrid were opposed. With majority vote, Sheryl Bigelow was approved as Vice Chair of The Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Frank Schoenbeck passed the gavel to the new Chair Heather Moeller at this time. 23-646 Presentation and discussion on progress of the Rodeo Grounds Master Plan Update. Director Liz Langenbach shared updates on the Rodeo Grounds stakeholder meeting. She shared that electricity, water throughout, permanent shade, and additional bleachers were some of the top priorities discussed. This item will be coming back to future meetings with master plan drawings from J2 Design & Engineering. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Director Liz Langenbach noted she will possibly have an update on the Master Plan of the Rodeo Grounds after meeting with J2 Design and Engineering. If enough information is obtained, it will be discussed at January's meeting; otherwise will reconvene in February with updates. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 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. Commissioner Diele Kyhn moved, seconded by Commissioner Terralle Moore that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held January 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Springs 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 Adjournment12. Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:58 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: 24-031 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 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 12/10/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-032 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 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 12/10/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-033 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion on Rodeo Grounds Master Plan by J2 Engineering and Design . Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-034 Agenda Date: 2/7/2024 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 March 6, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025