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Home My WebLink About2025 03.05 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, March 5, 2025 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. 25-080 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-081 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 5, 2025. Meeting Minutes 2.5.25Attachments: 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. 25-082 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Dave Butler 25-083 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 25-084 Introduction of new Aquatics Coordinator Julia Feraldi. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 March 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 7.Old Business 25-085 Presentation and update on Tree City USA. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 25-086 Presentation and update on construction and future operations of the Prospector Park pickleball expansion. Sponsors:Riley King and Dave Butler Prospector Park Pickleball Expansion Conceptual DesignAttachments: 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 25-089 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025 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: 25-080 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 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: 25-081 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 5, 2025. 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, February 5, 2025 Call to Order1. Chair Heather Moeller called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Chair Heather Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Kyhn, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, and Commissioner Madrid Present 6 - Staff Present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Dave Buttler, Parks Superintendent Jody Dutra, Youth and Senior Services Coordinator Christi Hamm, Senior Administrative Assistant Consent Agenda4. Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the December 4, 2024 regular meeting. Commissioner Judy Borey seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Moeller, Vice Chair Kyhn, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Madrid 6 - No:0 25-026 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-027 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of December 4, 2024. Meeting Minutes12.4.24Attachments: Information and Reports5. Commissioners shared activities and events they attended such as the Holiday Event, Paints and Pints, the Burro Derby, senior crafts, and others. Staff Report6. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona February 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 25-028 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Superintendent Dave Butler provided an update to the commission on recent and ongoing projects. He shared that the park lighting improvements have been completed and are now Dark Sky friendly certified as well as the Superstition Shadows Park drainage project is nearing completion. He also presented an overview with drawings of the new Multi-Generational Center's shower conversion project which is slated to start February 24, 2025. He noted it will provide additional showers and be ADA compliant. He concluded by sharing that the team is currently clearing space at the Rodeo Grounds to provide extra parking for Lost Dutchman Days and other events as well as light pole replacements are underway at Superstition Shadows Park. 25-029 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on upcoming events and activities. She highlighted the successes of the Holiday Event and Light Parade and discussed upcoming collaborative events, including the Lost Dutchman Marathon and Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo. She shared that pickleball lessons are now being offered at both the Multi-Generational Center and Prospector Park. She concluded by announcing the upcoming Wellness Event and fishing education program with the rangers. 25-030 Introduction of new Youth and Senior Services Coordinator Jody Dutra. Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan introduced the new Youth and Senior Services Coordinator, Jody Dutra to the commission. Jody Dutra took the opportunity to address the commissioners and share details about her career path within the department. Old Business7. 25-031 Presentation, discussion and update on the Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo Event Center Master Plan Concept FINALAttachments: Parks Superintendent Dave Butler updated the commission on the current design phase of Rodeo Grounds Phase 1 and 2. He presented the final Master Plan, along with floor plans for the check-in/first aid building and the maintenance office. Additionally, he showed the design and drawings for the new ramada, which features an added awning pergola and showed the space allocated for the cowboy kitchen. He emphasized the ADA improvement areas and noted that the design phases involved collaboration with Development Services, Apache Junction Police Department, the Fire District, as well as event stakeholders such as the Lost Dutchman Days committee. New Business8. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 25-032 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 5, 2025 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona February 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved, seconded by Vice Chair Diele Kyhn that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held March 5, 2025 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 Kyhn, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Madrid 6 - No:0 Adjournment12. Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:53 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: 25-082 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 Sponsor: Dave Butler 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: 25-083 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 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: 25-084 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Introduction of new Aquatics Coordinator Julia Feraldi. 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: 25-085 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and update 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: 25-086 Agenda Date: 3/5/2025 Sponsor: Riley King and Dave Butler In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and update on construction and future operations of the Prospector Park pickleball expansion. 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