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Home My WebLink About2025 12.03 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, December 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. 25-590 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-591 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of November 5, 2025. Meeting Minutes 11.5.2025Attachments: 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. 25-592 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Sponsors:Dave Butler 25-593 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Sponsors:Jamie Sullivan 7.Old Business Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025 December 3, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda 25-594 Discussion and update on Tree City USA. Sponsors:Liz Langenbach 8.New Business 25-595 Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. 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 25-596 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2026 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: 25-590 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 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: 25-591 Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of November 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, November 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 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance2. Chair Heather Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call3. Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Madrid, Commissioner Klepper, and Chairperson Moeller Present 5 - Vice Chair Kyhn, and Commissioner VegaExcused2 - Staff present: Liz Langenbach, Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Dave Butler, Recreation Superintendent Larry Binion, Management Analyst 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 October 1, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioner Felicia Madrid seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Madrid, Commissioner Klepper and Chairperson Moeller 5 - No:0 Excused:Vice Chair Kyhn and Commissioner Vega2 - 25-529 Consideration of approval of agenda. 25-531 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of October 1, 2025. Meeting Minutes 10.1.2025Attachments: Information and Reports5. Page 1City of Apache Junction, Arizona November 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck commented that he enjoyed volunteering at the Halloween event. Staff Report6. 25-536 Presentation of newly appointed and reappointed commission members. Director Liz Langenbach announced that council had reappointed Chair Heather Moeller to the commission and appointed two new members, Manny Vega and Lamont Klepper. Commissioner Lamont Klepper was in attendance and was given the opportunity to introduce himself to the commission. 25-532 Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other service areas. Superintendent Dave Butler shared photos of current projects in progress and provided updates on upcoming projects with anticipated dates. He presented before-and-after photos of the Multi-Generational Center’s painting project and announced that the MGC gym is expected to reopen next week. He noted all remaining painting will be completed over night. He also shared aerial images of grading work, underground utility trenches, and planned concrete areas at the Rodeo Grounds. Additional photos highlighted preliminary work at Superstition Shadows, including fencing and shade structure footings, as well as the ball field irrigation project at Prospector Park. 25-533 Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities. Superintendent Jamie Sullivan presented the commission with the upcoming November event calendar and shared highlights from activities and events held during the previous month. She reported a strong turnout for the Pretty in Pink event, which raised money for breast cancer awareness. She also noted that attendance at the Halloween event was great and expressed appreciation to Lost Dutchman Realty for donating candy and to the Little League for donating pumpkins. Superintendent Sullivan concluded by announcing several upcoming events, including S’mores and Stories, Gold Rush, Fairy Tale, Holiday Event and more. She invited Commissioners to volunteer at any of the upcoming activities and events. Old Business7. 25-534 Discussion and consideration of approval of the final draft of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Parks and Rec Strategic Plan DRAFT NOV2025Attachments: Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck motioned to approve the 2026 Strategic Plan. Commissioner Felicia Madrid seconded the motion. This was approved. Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Madrid, Commissioner Klepper and Chairperson Moeller 5 - No:0 Excused:Vice Chair Kyhn and Commissioner Vega2 - Management Analyst Larry Binion presented the latest draft of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, noting that the map had been updated with font corrections to improve readability. Commissioners commented that they were pleased with the professional Page 2City of Apache Junction, Arizona November 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes appearance, the emphasis on key strategies, and commented that the plan was ready for approval. New Business8. 25-541 Report and discussion on year-round aquatics programming. At the request of Commissioners Sheryl Bigelow and Felicia Madrid, Superintendent Jamie Sullivan presented information on potential pool programming expansion and year-round aquatics. She provided an overview of a typical summer pool week schedule and highlighted the top priorities which include swim lessons, education, and open swim. She pointed out the other areas within the schedule that are used for reservations, events, staff trainings, and more. Superintendent Sullivan reported that the department continually seeks to improve and expand programming where feasible by adding more swim lessons, lap swim times, and activities. She noted that year-round operations remain challenging due to costs, facility maintenance, staffing, and instructor availability. 25-542 Report and discussion on recreation programming demographics At the request of Commissioner Felicia Madrid, Superintendent Jamie Sullivan presented an overview of all the recreation programs offered in 2024, categorized by target age group demographics. She reported that youth programs represented the largest amount of total offerings and family and all-ages programs made up the smallest percentage. She noted that despite fewer offerings, family and all-ages programs generate the highest attendance participation due to attendance numbers at large events. Commissioners made positive comments about the visual chart and data provided from her presentation. 25-559 Discussion on the upcoming election of officers process. Director Liz Langenbach informed the commission about the upcoming election of officers at next month's December meeting. She provided a brief overview of the election procedures and what to expect during the process of voting for the positions of chair and vice-chair. Call to Public9. none. Call for Future Agenda Items10. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose11. 25-535 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Felicia Madrid moved, seconded by Judy Borey that the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held December 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction. This was approved Yes:Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, Commissioner Madrid, Commissioner Klepper and Chairperson Moeller 5 - No:0 Excused:Vice Chair Kyhn and Commissioner Vega2 - Page 3City of Apache Junction, Arizona November 5, 2025Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Adjournment12. Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:56 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: 25-592 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 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: 25-593 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 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: 25-594 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Discussion 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: 25-595 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 Sponsor: Liz Langenbach In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. 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: 25-596 Agenda Date: 12/3/2025 Sponsor: In Control: Parks & Recreation CommissionIndex: Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2026 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Page 1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Printed on 12/10/2025