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Home My WebLink About2024 09.04 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 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. City Council Chambers6:00 PMWednesday, September 4, 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. 24-697 Consideration of approval of agenda. 24-699 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 7, 2024. Meeting Minutes 8.7.24Attachments: 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. 24-700 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 24-701 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 September 4, 2024Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 24-706 Presentation on Arizona Parks and Recreation Association awards. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business 24-702 Update and discussion on Tree City USA. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 24-703 Presentation and discussion on update to the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Sponsors:Riley King 8.New Business 24-704 Discussion on the America 250 Events with staff and representatives from the Apache Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 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 24-705 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. 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: 24-697 Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: 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: 24-699 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 7, 2024. 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 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. 6:00 PM City Council ChambersWednesday, August 7, 2024 Call to Order1. Chair Heather Moeller 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 Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Kyhn, and Commissioner Madrid Present 5 - Commissioner Borey, and Commissioner MooreExcused2 - Staff Present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent Riley King, Management Analyst Elliott Anuta, Aquatics & Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Christi Hamm, Senior 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 June 5, 2024 regular meeting. Vice Chair Sheryl Bigelow seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid 5 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Moore2 - 24-605 Consideration of approval of agenda. 24-606 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of June 5, 2024. Meeting Minutes 6.5.24Attachments: Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 7, 2024Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Information and Reports5. Commissioners shared activities and events they attended and volunteered for such as the Prehistoric Day, July 4th event, senior meals, and others. Many commissioners mentioned how pleased they were with staff at the Multi-Generational Center, pool, and at events. Staff Report6. 24-607 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Parks Superintendent Dave Butler presented updates on recently completed projects at the Multi-Generational Center including the flooring and new kitchen equipment. He shared upcoming projects that include the Dutchman Dog Park improvements and designing the Prosepector Park pickleball courts. He mentioned that the installation of the restroom and drainage improvements at Superstition Shadows will be completed towards the end of the year. He also shared several upcoming maintenance projects, presented updates on the Superstition Basin project, and concluded with the upcoming Painted Sky Park ribbon cutting. All questions and comments from the commissioners were answered and noted. 24-608 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on recent events and activities. She shared that July was Parks and Recreation celebration month. She encouraged the commission to watch July's marketing videos on social media commemorating the slogan Where You Belong. She reported that the Gila River Indian Community provided extra funding for the Senior Services transportation program. She thanked Aaron McDermid for sponsoring the free swim day and Little League for supplying watermelons for the event on July 4th. She concluded with letting the commission know that event season is near and is welcoming volunteers for the many upcoming events and activities. Old Business7. 24-612 Presentation and update on the current Aquatics Season. Outdoor Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator Elliott Anuta updated the commission on the current aquatics season patron counts for open swim and swim lessons. He presented all of the special interest programs offered at the pool such as water aerobics, Read and Rec and more. He also shared special events held at the pool as well as announced this year's return of Apache Junction's swim team. New Business8. 24-455 Discussion and update on budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Director Langenbach provided the commission with a breakdown of funds for the new Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget. She shared the list of new positions that will soon be filled within the department which will provide opportunities for staff growth. She discussed the development fee fund and mentioned that pickleball court time is in high demand and that with the new court expansion at Prospector Park, will help fulfill the community's requests for more courts. She also shared the department has applied for a shade grant and updates will come at a later date. She concluded with a list of major new improvement projects, some of which are already underway. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 7, 2024Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 24-610 Presentation and discussion on the next steps to update the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan 2023Attachments: Management Analyst Riley King presented the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and showed which sections will be addressed in the new update. She asked the commissioners to come prepared with questions and suggestions at the next meeting. She mentioned the strategic plan will also include input from the public and staff. All questions from the commissioners were answered. 24-611 Presentation, discussion, and update on invasive plants projects. Director Langenbach and Aquatics & Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Elliott Anuta presented updates on the current status of the Invasive Plants Grant and the Arizona State University's Invasive Species Campaign report. They showed pictures and information about the most common invasive plants as well as a geographic information system map showing where most of the infestation is located at Silly Mountain. The new Invading Apache Junction campaign was introduced along with community outreach plans such as the partnership with Kabat's Ace Hardware and volunteer outreach. All questions from the commissioners were answered. Call to Public9. Kelly McDonald representing the Apache Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 3701 E Thames Circle San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, requested that the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation include the America 250 celebration in a future agenda. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Commissioner Schoenbeck requested a discussion on how to influence commercial properties to get involved in the Tree City USA program. Commissioner Khyn requested that the America 250 celebration be added to the next agenda. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 24-609 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Diele Khyn moved, seconded by Vice Chair Sheryl Bigelow that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held September 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Kyhn and Commissioner Madrid 5 - No:0 Excused:Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Moore2 - Adjournment12. Page 3City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 7, 2024Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Chair Moeller adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Page 4City of Apache Junction, Arizona Agenda Item Cover Sheet City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119 File ID: 24-700 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and update 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: 24-701 Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 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: 24-706 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation on Arizona Parks and Recreation Association awards. 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: 24-702 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Update and discussion on Tree City USA. 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: 24-703 Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: Riley King In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion on update to the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. 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: 24-704 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion on the America 250 Events with staff and representatives from the Apache Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 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: 24-705 Agenda Date: 9/4/2024 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 2024 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025