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Home My WebLink About2025 09.03 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, September 3, 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. 25-414 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-415 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 6, 2025. Meeting Minutes 8.6.25Attachments: 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. 25-416 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Dave Butler 25-417 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 3, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 25-421 Report on City of Apache Junction welcome bags delivered to residents of new developments/neighborhoods. Sponsors:Larry Binion 25-422 Presentation of 2025 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Awards. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 25-423 Report on 2025 Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center Season. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business 25-418 Presentation and discussion on the next steps to update the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Sponsors:Larry Binion 8.New Business 25-424 Discussion on park usage and facility reservations. 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 25-437 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 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 September 3, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Page 3 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: 25-414 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 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: 25-415 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of August 6, 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, August 6, 2025 Call to Order1. Chair Heather Moeller called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Chair Heather Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Chairperson Moeller, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, and Commissioner Madrid Present 5 - Vice Chair KyhnExcused1 - Staff Present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent Larry Binion, Management Analyst 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 June 4, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioner Judy Borey seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Chairperson Moeller, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Madrid 5 - No:0 Excused:Vice Chair Kyhn1 - 25-366 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-367 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of June 4, 2025. Meeting Minutes 6.4.25Attachments: Information and Reports5. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 6, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Several commissioners made positive comments about the activities and events they attended. Staff Report6. 25-368 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Superintendent Dave Butler presented the commission with photos of the current Prospector Park drainage project and mentioned that it is expected to be completed by the end of the month. He also shared preliminary construction plans for the Rodeo Grounds, highlighting the ADA-compliant parking and sidewalks. He noted that all lighting is Dark Sky approved and that the Ramada will feature special lighting as well. Superintendent Butler also presented the design for the new main gate entry feature included in the plans. He assured construction will not interfere with major events. 25-369 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Superintendent Jamie Sullivan updated the commission on events and programming that have taken place since the last meeting. She reported strong attendance and positive feedback from the 4th of July event. She announced that SRP is sponsoring free Saturday swim lessons for Apache Junction residents, and that the pool season will close with the Last Splash Event on Labor Day. Superintendent Sullivan shared that the fall Citizen has been released, featuring many outdoor activities and events. She also announced that this year’s Halloween event will be completely free for attendees, with no tickets or wristbands required. She concluded by inviting the commissioners to attend the Multi-Generational Center’s 20th Birthday Bash on September 5, 2025. Old Business7. New Business8. 25-370 Discussion and update on budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. Director Liz Langenbach presented an overview of the approved Fiscal Year 25/26 budget. She highlighted the new positions, and noted that the development fund will be for the construction of pickleball courts at Prospector Park. Additionally, she reviewed the capital funds budget, which includes larger projects such as the renovation of the irrigation system at Prospector Park, Phase I of the Rodeo Grounds construction among many other projects. 25-371 Discussion on recreation wait list procedures. Superintendent Jamie Sullivan shared a presentation on Parks and Recreation's waitlist procedures for recreation programs. She explained that waitlists form when a class or activity, such as swim lessons, are in high demand. Several factors, including space limitations, class capacity, instructor availability, and the amount of necessary supplies, can limit how many participants can safely be registered. Superintendent Sullivan showed the commission the registration process from both the patron’s side and staff’s side and noted that waitlists not only help manage demand fairly and safely, but also can show where program needs could be adjusted. 25-375 Presentation and discussion on the next steps to update the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona August 6, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Apache Junction Parks and Recreation strategic plan 2025_Attachments: Management Analyst Larry Binion presented the existing 2025 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and explained that it is time to begin revising and updating the plan for 2026. He highlighted several sections that will be addressed in the new version, including (but not limited to) marketing data, the organizational chart, photos, as well as completed, current and future projects. Commissioners were asked to bring ideas or suggestions to the next meeting. He noted that input from the online survey on the Parks and Recreation webpage and staff will be included. 25-390 Discussion on opportunities to encourage biking and utilize current resources within the city. Director Liz Langenbach discussed recreation programming related to biking. She explained that there is currently limited demand for such programming, due in part to the rural area that consists of many dirt roads, safety concerns, and incomplete bike lane connectivity. Director Langenbach suggested alternative options for biking with the Multi-Use Trail which is better suited for dirt-capable bikes. She also referenced the city’s Active Transportation Plan which guides the development and revitalization of roadways and includes bike path infrastructure. Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck and others discussed ideas to make more people aware of opportunities such as enhanced signage and intersection crossing buttons. The department agreed to look into more programming ideas in the new Outdoor Recreation program area. Call to Public9. None. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Commissioner Sheryl Bigelow requested and update on the distribution and data on the welcome bag deliveries as well as patron visitation data at Painted Sky Park. Commissioner Judy Borey requested an update on reservations. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 25-372 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2025 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Felicia Madrid moved, seconded by Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held September 3, 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, Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey and Commissioner Madrid 5 - No:0 Excused:Vice Chair Kyhn1 - Adjournment12. Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 7:19 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: 25-416 Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 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: 25-417 Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 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: 25-421 Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: Larry Binion In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Report on City of Apache Junction welcome bags delivered to residents of new developments/neighborhoods. 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: 25-422 Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation of 2025 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: 25-423 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: Jamie Sullivan In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Report on 2025 Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center Season. 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: 25-418 Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: Larry Binion In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Presentation and discussion on the next steps to update 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: 25-424 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion on park usage and facility reservations. 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: 25-437 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 9/3/2025 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 2025 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025