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Home My WebLink About2009 04.01 PCR Agenda OPPCHEJ, 1. City Apache Junction ofp gRlzONP Home of the Superstition Mountains Parks and Recreation Department located at the Northeast corner of Superstition Blvd &Idaho Road Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Commission City Council Chambers 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, Az. 85219 Regular Meeting April 1, 2009 6. 00PM A CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA E ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES March 4, 2009 F PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORS 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. G OLD BUSINESS• 1. Presentation and discussion on Parks and Recreation Department budget proposal for FY09/10 2 . Presentation and discussion on proposed modifications to facility use and program participation fees and policies. H. NEW BUSINESS• 1 . Presentation and discussion on rural western publications by Commissioner Standage. 2 Presentation of video on Apache Junction' s park system. 3 Request by the Commission for placement of items on future agenda. 4 . Selection of next meeting date. 300 E. SUPERSTITON BLVD,APACHE JUNCTION,AZ 85219 (480)983-2181 Voice * FAX(480)982-2438 *TDD(480)983-0095 *www ajcity net I . CALL TO PUBLIC. Arizona Open Meeting Law allows individuals to address eN 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 J. ADJOURNMENT If any disabled person needs any type of accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (480) 474-2617 or (480) 983-0065 (TDD) at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time. 300 E SUPERSTITON BLVD,APACHE JUNCTION,AZ 85219 (480)983-2181 Voice * FAX(480)982-2438 *TDD(480)983-0095 * www ajcity net ) ) 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2009/10 001 GENERAL FUND ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ADJUST DEPARTMENT 01120 PARKS AND RECREATION-ADMINISTRATION TOTAL TOTAL REVISED REVISED REQUEST THRU 01/09 PERSONNEL SERVICES PAYROLL 501 SALARIES 155,430 68 263,239.00 262,160 00 502 OVERTIME 109 57 5,000 00 185 00 TOTAL PAYROLL 155,540 25 268,239 00 262,345 00 - FRINGE BENEFITS -a" " ' - ''w 511 FICA 8,872 10 20,520 00 17,085 00 512 RETIREMENT PLAN 14,684 64 25,349 00 24,775 00 514 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 2,356 31 3,700 00 4 000 00 516 HEALTH INSURANCE 19,257 50 34,876 00 33,750 00 517 DENTAL INSURANCE 923 62 1 116 00 1,605 00 TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS 46,094 17 85,561 00 81,215 00 - TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES 201,634.42 353,800.00 343,560.00 - - SUPPLIES OPERATING SUPPLIES 521 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,283 73 7,000 00 2,000 00 3,000 00 4,000 00 523 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT - 1,000 00 - 1,000 00 1 000 00 524 UNIFORMS - 100 00 TOTAL OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 283 73 8,100 00 2,000.00 4,000.00 5,000 00 TOTAL SUPPLIES 1,283 73 8,100 00 2,000.00 4,000.00 5,000 00 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 553 CONSULTANT - 5,000 00 557 ADVERTISING - 500 00 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 5,500 00 - - - COMMUNICATIONS 572 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 147.02 500.00 275 00 400 00 600 00 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS 147 02 500 00 275 00 400 00 600 00 TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 582 BUSINESS CONFERENCES - 1,250 00 583 TRAINING 490 34 490 00 500 00 TOTAL TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 490 34 1,250 00 490 00 - 500 00 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 603 OFFICE EQUIPMENT&FURNITURE 168 12 1,000 00 168 00 2,000 00 2,000 00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 168 12 1,000.00 168.00 2,000.00 2,000 00 PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING 614 PAPER - 3,000.00 - 1,500 00 1,500 00 TOTAL PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING - 3,000 00 - 1 500 00 1 500 00 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 653 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS 35.00 400.00 400 00 400 00 659 OTHER SERVICES 228 48 500 00 400 00 400 00 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 263 48 900 00 800 00 - 800 00 TOTAL OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1,068.96 12,150 00 1,733 00 3,900 00 5,400 00 TOTAL 203,987.11 374,050.00 347,293 00 7 900 00 10 400 00 ) ) ) 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2009/10 001 GENERAL FUND ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ADJUST DEPARTMENT 01121 PARKS AND RECREATION-RECREATION TOTAL TOTAL REVISED REVISED REQUEST THRU 01/09 PERSONNEL SERVICES 501 PAYROLL 501 SALARIES 419,871 82 777,833 00 742,450.00 502 OVERTIME 1,926.52 5,000 00 3,300 00 503 PART-TIME SALARIES 143,743.89 277,000 00 248,900.00 254,000.00 216,000.00 TOTAL PAYROLL 565,542 23 1,059,833.00_ 994,650.00 254,000 00 216,000 00 502 FRINGE BENEFITS 511 FICA 42,744 20 81,077 00 76,815 00 - 512 RETIREMENT PLAN 41,908 01 73 978 00 75 340.00 - 514 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 12,628 19 14,617 00 22,650.00 - 516 HEALTH INSURANCE 51,255 32 91,777 00 87,350.00 - 517 DENTAL INSURANCE 3,081 16 6,060 00 5,355.00 - TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS 151,616 88 267,509 00 267,510.00 - - TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES_ 717,159 11 1,327,342.00 1,262,160.00 254,000 00 216,000.00 SUPPLIES 503 OPERATING SUPPLIES 521 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,399 35 4,500 00 3,000 00 3,900 00 4,000 00 - 523 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 301 16 1,500 00 - 301 00 350 00 1,500 00 524 UNIFORMS - 2,000 00 1,500.00 800.00 1,500.00 525 EDUCATION AND RECREATION SUPPLIES 12,315 66 52,000 00 30,000.00 33,000.00 36,000 00 529 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 2,588.87 15,500 00 5,000 00_ 5,250 00 4,500 00 530 MINOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT - 539 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES 8,871 78_ 19,000.00 12,500.00 17,200.00 17,000.00 TOTAL OPERATING SUPPLIES 26,476.82 94,500 00 52,301 00 60,500.00 64,500 00 504 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES 543 MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN&REPAIR BUILDINGS&IMPROVEMENTS 2,328.87 5,000 00 5,000 00 4,000.00 5,000 00 544 MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN&REPAIR MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT,AUTOS 682 93 2,000.00 2,000 00 1,800 00 2,500.00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES 3,011 80 7,000 00 7,000 00 5,800 00 7,500 00 TOTAL SUPPLIES 29,488.62 101,500.00 59,301 00 66,300.00 72 000 00 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 505 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 557 ADVERTISING 33 30 500 00 75.00 33.30 75.00 569 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 65,125 74 - 131,000 00 120,000 00 120,000 00 124,000 00 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 65,159 04 131,500 00 120,075 00 120,033.30 124,075 00 506 COMMUNICATIONS 572 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 1,881 85 4,000 00 3,300 00 4,000 00 4,000 00 574 PAGER 13 60 25.00 25.00 - TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS 1,895 45 4,000.00 3,325 00 4,025 00 4,000 00 507 TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 582 BUSINESS CONFERENCES - 583 TRAINING 2,909 52 6,250 00 2,910.00 3,500.00 1,500.00 TOTAL TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 2,909 52 6,250 00 2,910.00 3,500.00 1,500 00 508 UTILITIES 591 ELECTRIC 48,597 92 87,000.00 87,000 00 90,000.00 90,000 00 592 GAS 4,896 89 17,000 00 17,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 596 WASTEWATER TREATMENT 7,767 21 12,000 00 12,000 00 12,000 00 12,000 00 TOTAL UTILITIES 61,262.02 116,000 00 116,000 00 112,000 00 112,000 00 509 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 601 JANITORIAL CLEANING AND WASTE REMOVAL 1,218.34 5,500.00 2,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 602 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 2,368 68 5,000 00 4,000 00 5,000.00 11,500 00 603 OFFICE EQUIPMENT&FURNITURE 546 94 1,000.00 600 00 1,200.00 1,200.00 604 MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT,AND AUTOS 122 50 6,500 00 1,000 00 4,000 00 7,000 00 605 SOFTWARE - 7,000 00 6,525.00 6,600 00 6 600 00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 4,256 46 _ 25,000.00 14,125 00 21,800 00 31,300 00 510 PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING ( ( ( 611 PRINTING AND BINDING 11,989 23 20,500.00 16,000.00 18,000 00 20,500 00 614 PAPER - 1,000.00 - 100 00 500 00 TOTAL PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING 11,989 23 21,500 00 16 000 00 18,100 00_ 21,000 00 511 RENTS AND LEASES 629 OTHER RENTS AND LEASES - TOTAL RENTS AND LEASES - - - - _ - 514 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 653 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS - 1,000 00 - - 656 SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 371 52 1,500 00 745 00 1,000.00 1,000.00 659 OTHER SERVICES 7,805.08 15,000 00 11,500 00 15,275 00 _ 17 500 00 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 8,176 60 17,500.00 12,245.00 16,275.00 18,500.00 TOTAL OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 155,648.32 321,750 00 284,680 00 295,733.30 312,375.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 515 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 672 OTHER MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - TOTAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - - - - - TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY - - - - - TOTAL 902,296.05 1,750,592.00 1,606,141 00 616,033.30 600,375 00 1 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2009/10 001 GENERAL FUND ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ADJUST DEPARTMENT 01122 PARKS AND RECREATION-PARKS TOTAL TOTAL REVISED REVISED REQUEST THRU 01/09 PERSONNEL SERVICES 501 PAYROLL 501 SALARIES 535,529 41 1,005,346 00 951 443.00 502 OVERTIME 7,767 43 14,000 00 10,000 00 503 PART-TIME SALARIES 3,973.09 7,000.00 TOTAL PAYROLL 547,269 93 1,019,346 00 968,443 00 - - 502 FRINGE BENEFITS 511 FICA 39,925 79 77,980.00 73,975.00 512 RETIREMENT PLAN 50,720 38 96,328 00 87,000 00 514 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 24,684.78 35,570 00 43,500.00 516 HEALTH INSURANCE 89,431 50 161,798 00 153 000 00 517 DENTAL INSURANCE 4,979 76 10,181 00 8,550 00 TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS 209,742 21 381,857 00 366,025.00 - - TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES 757,012 14 1,401,203 00 1,334,468 00 - - SUPPLIES 503 OPERATING SUPPLIES 522 AGRICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 3,649 76 30,250 00 5,000 00 11,150 00 43,865 00 523 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1,905 84 8,250 00 3,500.00 3,500 00 4,715 00 524 UNIFORMS 4,451 83 7,350 00 6,000 00 6 000.00 8 723 00 525 EDUCATION AND RECREATION SUPPLIES - 600 00 - - 415 00 527 CHEMICALS AND LABORATORY SUPPLIES 15,196 32 28,000 00 25,000.00 28,000 00 29,400 00 528 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DUPLICATING SUPPLIES 57 37 57 00 57 00 529 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 2,417 57 6,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,940 00 530 MINOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 4,466 81 19,550 00 8,000 00 4,466 81 10,000 00 TOTAL OPERATING SUPPLIES 32,145 50 100,000.00 52,557 00 58,173.81 103,058 00 504 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES 543 MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN&REPAIR BUILDINGS&IMPROVEMENTS 11,145 99 43,655 00 23,655 00 23,655 00 37,120 00 544 MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN&REPAIR MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT,AUTOS 5,362 69 12,500.00 10,000.00 10,000 00 12,450 00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES 16,508 68 56,155 00 33,655 00 33,655 00 49 570 00 TOTAL SUPPLIES 48,654 18 156,155 00 86,212 00 91,828.81 152,628.00 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 505 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 553 CONSULTANT - 3,000 00 - 555 MEDICAL SERVICES - 560.00 - 400 00 557 ADVERTISING - 700 00 - 569 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 43,339 57 146,000 00 69,950.00 85,000 00 166,242 00 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 43,339 57 150,260 00 69,950 00 85,000 00 166,642 00 506 COMMUNICATIONS 572 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 2,396 13 13,620.00 4,200.00 4,200 00 4,800 00 574 PAGER 27 24 65 00 65 00 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS 2,423 37 13,620 00 4,265 00 4,265 00 4,800 00 507 TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 582 BUSINESS CONFERENCES - 1,315 00 583 TRAINING 1,412 42 3,950.00 1,412 00 1,412 00 1,315 00 TOTAL TRAVEL,TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 1,412 42 5,265 00 1,412 00 1,412 00 1,315 00 508 UTILITIES 591 ELECTRIC 19,001 66 34,500.00 34,500.00 34,500 00 34,500 00 593 WATER 54,477 13 121,000 00 121,000 00 121,000 00 121,000 00 TOTAL UTILITIES 73,478.79 155,500 00 155,500 00 155,500 00 155,500 00 509 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 601 JANITORIAL CLEANING AND WASTE REMOVAL 15,986 29 7,100 00 24,000.00 7,100 00 4,884 00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 15,986 29 7,100 00 24,000.00 7,100 00 4,884 00 510 PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING 611 PRINTING AND BINDING 115 46 350 00 115.00 115 00 TOTAL PRINTING,DUPLICATION AND FILMING 115 46 350 00 115 00 115 00 - r 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2008/09 2009/10 001 GENERAL FUND ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ADJUST DEPARTMENT 01122 PARKS AND RECREATION-PARKS TOTAL TOTAL REVISED REVISED REQUEST THRU 01/09 511 RENTS AND LEASES 624 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 3,453 75 3,000 00 5,000.00 5 000 00 2,000 00 TOTAL RENTS AND LEASES 3,453 75 3,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 2,000 00 514 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 653 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS 365 00 1,000 00 365 00 365 00 659 OTHER SERVICES 913 92 1,500 00 1,566 00 1,566 00 1,500 00 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES 1,278.92 2,500 00 1,931 00 1,931 00 1,500 00 TOTAL OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 141,488.57 337,595 00 262,173 00 260,323 00 336,641 00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 515 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 672 OTHER MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 6,500 00 - - TOTAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 6,500 00 - - - 519 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THEN BUILDINGS 693 CONTRACTUAL CONSTRUCTION-OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 14,100 00 14,100 00 - TOTAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THEN BUILDINGS - 14,100 00 14,100 00 - - TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY - 20,600 00 14,100 00 - - TOTAL 947,154 89 1,915,553 00 1,696,953 00 352,151 81 489,269 00 CHAPTER 9: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element INTRODUCTION: The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element is a comprehensive representation of the City's vision and goals for the future of the park, recreation and open space system. This planning element shall serve as an update to the 1999 Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and is intended to be the best reflection of the expressed preferences and needs of the community, as well as a guide for the future expansion, addition, and preservation of Apache Junction's parks and recreation programs The City of Apache Junction's recreational and open space assets are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department, with review and recommendation from the seven member Parks and Recreation Commission appointed by the City Council The total area of park facilities under the Commission's direction is just over 2210 acres. These recreational assets range from the Sheep Drive Multi-Use Trail to the Multi-Generational Center located in the City Center Complex. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: This plan serves the following two purposes: 1 To determine if adequate facilities and programs are in place to serve the existing population; and 2. To project future improvements and programs that accommodates future growth This document serves as a guide for the community, decision makers, and staff far into the future. It provides the framework for the City to plan and coordinate expansion of existing facilities and a multi-use trail system throughout the community Coordination with the State Land Department and the Bureau of Land Management will be an integral part of the plan's success In addition, continued coordination with Pinal County will, among other things, provide continuity with the County trail system. The Parks and Recreation Element's goals, objectives, and strategies, along with the mapping of existing and future park sites and the trail system, are designed to build on the effort of previous park and recreation planning and identify Apache Junction as a place that emphasizes outdoor enjoyment, provides a variety of recreational activities, and connects different population groups and residential neighborhoods. -65- PROCESS SUMMARY: The following outlines the chronology of public meetings regarding the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element(Chapter 9) of the 2010 General Plan Planning&Zoning Commission Meetings • January 26,2010(Discussion on Chapters 9) • July 13, 2010 (Discussion on General Plan maps) • August 10, 2010 (1st public hearing) • August 24, 2010 (2nd public hearing, recommended approval of plan) City Council Meetings • March 1, 2010(Briefing on Chapter 9) • August 17, 2010(Briefing of draft plan) • September 7, 2010(Public hearing and approval of 2010 General Plan) Park Commission Meetings. • September 2, 2009 • October 7, 2009 • November 4, 2009 • February 3, 2010 • March 3, 2010 • June 3, 2010 • August 4, 2010(Approved Chapter 9) Open Houses • April 29, 2010 (6pm to 8:30pm) • May 6, 2010(6pm to 8:30pm) VISION STATEMENT: Citizens of Apache Junction envision a widely used and multi-functional park system accessible to all residents by a network of pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle trails linking City Community and local Regional Parks. The City places an emphasis on the development of large community parks. By expanding on existing assets and recognizing new opportunities, the City visualizes a system which emphasizes its unique character, protects the environment, and provides safe places for family oriented leisure time -66- PARK AND RECREATION GUIDELINE (LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS): The City of Apache Junction has generally endorsed the nationally accepted standard ratio of six (6) developed park acres per 1,000 population. According to Apache Junction's current population of approximately 37,000, the targeted amount of developed park land is 200 acres While, the City is well ahead of this standard in terms of overall acreage reserved for parks and open space (i e , 2,200 acres of parkland), actual developed park land totals approximately 118 acres. The Parks and Recreation Commission, however, is addressing ways to develop more of the community's open space acreage for residents' and visitors' enjoyment. PARK FUNDING: Funding for parks and recreation projects comes from the City's general fund, development fees, bond issues, grants, and gifts from local citizens and businesses. Presently, the majority of park and recreation funding is allocated on an annual basis through the City's general fund. Future capital projects and funding sources are identified in the City's Capital Improvement Plan EXISTING PARKS/TRAILS: This section inventories existing park sites and facilities. Map 9-1 illustrates the location of existing and future parks, Maps 9-2, 9-3, and 9-4 illustrates the location of existing and future trails/sidewalks, and Table 9-1 identifies existing amenities and future improvements to the park sites and facilities.The following describes the classification of parks in the city MINI PARKS Mini parks are generally small neighborhood areas less than 2 acres in size and set aside for a children's play area (i.e., tot lot) or adult amenities that are compatible with surrounding residential uses. Mini parks in Apache Junction are generally found in planned residential subdivisions and maintained by the home owners association. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Neighborhood parks are generally two to ten acres in area, and are often associated with elementary schools or in larger planned residential subdivisions constructed and maintained by home owners associations These parks may include basketball courts, a multi-purpose field, and a playground COMMUNITY PARKS -67- The City of Apache Junction has elected to allocate most of its resources to this classification of park The community is able to get the "biggest bang for its buck" through the principal of economy of scale. It is more cost effective for the department to develop and maintain a few larger parks than several small ones. Community parks are the largest, most comprehensive type of park within the parks system These parks provide the broadest range and largest scale of activities including baseball fields, swimming pools, basketball or football fields, tennis courts, and indoor activities such as a gymnasium or racquetball courts The following identifies and describes the City's current community parks • Prospector Park This 265-acre facility is located on BLM land north of Lost Dutchman Boulevard on Idaho Road and provides two soccer fields, four softball fields, picnic ramadas with barbeque grills, a playground and open playfield, tennis, racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, concessions and restrooms. While this park is extensively improved, there is ample room to add recreational features • Superstition Shadows Park This 23-acre site is located on AJSUD property between Desert Shadows Middle School and Apache Junction High School at 1091 W. Southern Avenue The park provides a community aquatics center, volleyball court, play ground, tennis courts, picnic ramadas, concessions, restrooms, ball field, skate park and open playfield Demand for this facility is high, especially in the summer months when the aquatics center draws large crowds. • Silly Mountain Park: This 200-acre park is located on BLM land at 5203 E 36th Ave. Just north of Highway 60 on Silly Mountain Road.The park provides hikers with over 3.5 miles of trails varying from easy to difficult to hike up and around Silly Mountain offering great views of the city as well as the valley. Additionally there is an ADA accessible interpretive trail which showcases a variety of native Sonoran Desert plants. SPECIAL USE PARKS/FACILITIES Special use parks are oriented toward a specific theme such as a golf course, botanical garden, or archaeological preserve. These park sizes may vary greatly, but their use would remain consistent throughout the park The following identifies and describes the City's current special use parks. • Multi-Generational Center This nearly 37,000 square foot facility is located at 1035 N. Idaho Road just south of the City library The facility offers a variety of -68- recreational, fitness, educational and social opportunities for patrons ranging from children and youth to activities and programs for senior adults. • Rodeo Park.This 20-acre site is located on BLM land southeast of Prospector Park on Lost Dutchman Boulevard and is equipped with restrooms/concessions, a lighted arena and bleachers. The site is used for the annual Lost Dutchman Days Carnival and Rodeo, along with other year round events. • Veterans Memorial Park: This 2-acre park is located on the southwest corner of the City Hall Complex at 1001 North Idaho Road and provides a gazebo and open area used for outdoor meetings, parties, and weddings. • Little League Park. This 3-acre site is located on AJUSD property at 1700 West Broadway and provides two baseball fields and restrooms/concessions. LINEAL PARKS/OPEN SPACE Lineal parks are oriented towards hiking, biking, horseback riding and walking trails The width and length of lineal parks is variable and based on the function and available space. Open space is also a vital part of the city's park system serving to protect the rural character of the community, enhance right of ways, as well as preserving native desert and providing flood protection. The City's 1993 Multi-Use Trail Master Plan was the first step in the development of a unified open space trails system plan and is intended to guide the future development of the trails system.The following identifies and describes the City's current lineal parks. • Sheep Drive Trail System: This historically significant 1,628 acre multi-use trail surrounds the City to the north and east with a meandering system of trails for equestrian and hiking use, as well as natural environment for animals and animal observers. • City/County Retention Basin: This 3-acre area serves as a flood water retention site in addition to providing open space and recreational activities such as picnicking • Ironwood Cove Retention Basin:This 1-acre site is located at the intersection of 12th Ave and Palo Verde Drive and serves as a flood water retention area as well as open space for the neighborhood • Arroyo Verde Open Space Area. This 11-acre site is located Northeast of Ironwood Dr and 16th Avenue in the Arroyo Verde residential subdivision and provides a local trail system for the neighborhood in addition to flood protection and open space -69- • Renaissance Point Open Space: Located at 20th Avenue and Palo Verde Drive in the Renaissance Point subdivision, this 8-acre area provides both a local trail for the neighborhood as well as flood protection and open space and a half basketball court. • Phelps Drive: This 3.7-acre right-of-way between Broadway Ave. and Apache Trail provides for open space as well as a walkway, sitting areas, landscaping, public art and lighting. • Royal Palm Road: This right-of-way between Old West Highway and Southern Ave provides a total of 2 2 acres of open space within the center median of the roadway. • Focal Point: This 1.1 acre iconic downtown location is where Apache Trail intersects with Old West Highway. REGIONAL PARKS In addition to the City's many park facilities, there are a few larger, regional parks located outside the City limits that are operated by the State of Arizona or United States Forest Service The following identifies and describes these regional parks • Lost Dutchman State Park This 300-acre park is located on BLM property northeast of the City and borders the Tonto National Forest. The park is used primarily for hiking, picnicking, and overnight camping. • Usery Mountain Regional Park• This 3,648-acre park is located northwest of the intersection of McKellips Road and Meridian Drive at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest, and offers a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, archery, camping, horseback riding, picnicking, star- gazing and model airplanes • Tonto National Forest. This approximate 3 million-acre national forest is located north and east of the City and contains the Superstition and Goldfield Mountains, as well as six lakes that are used for recreational and hydrological purposes. EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS: Map 9-1 illustrates the location of existing parks, future parks, and the multi-use trails. The trail system plan illustrates the Multi-Use Trails, which are defined as designated routes used by equestrians, bicycles, and hikers within designated city parks and open spaces These trails are distinguished from Multi-Use Right of Way Trails, which are defined as designated routes used -70- MAP 9-1 : EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE McDowell Blvd . ._-- —r LEGEND ! Mute-Generatsonai Center 88 li ironwood Cone Retention Basin McKellips Rd —— -- .__ � e.eir , a 3 Arroyo Verde Open Sraoe ,/j I `4'. City/Cotntty Retention eas:n � "". 5 Renaissanoe Point Open Space T, ;Li; Superstition Shadows Park Lost Dutchman Blvd -- i _ . Ali-- 1 Prospector Park t 1 xI Stty Mountain Park .__ i f,L 3..'".,.. 1 t'. Litde League Park i s f I Rodeo Park Superstition Blvd a4 ' `91' Veterans ans Memor al Pelt Apache Trail �, Jam* t3 Future Tr el Link I1)1. I , p Broadway Ave _. ; t F»tunt Cornmunuy.ark pp Existing i : 3 E r8888 (t� € " Future t i 4x City Boundary Southern Ave �—t. tla r... _ ' i ._..._. ! �� Ihr43_3 ...11, a L., , Baseline Ave•-...wi Cl. -+..I Guadalupe Ave ' Elliot Ave——,.,.............a,, . vow. ram.+ 4••••••••••-•.....imir Amaggirmno. Warner Ave , Bra is o Y a ra § to O y0� a. ti O u z 4P120NA 0 0.5 1 z a a Miles N LtK.ic,..owater or 7r4 nury are yerre.010a6 Mir Da?. diara".i3111 PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES: The following identifies goals, objectives, and strategies to help guide future decision-making The terms"goal," "objective," and "strategy" are described as follows Goal: A desired end or target that, if pursued over the long-term, will contribute to the attainment of the community vision Objective: A desired short-term end that, if accomplished in conjunction with other objectives, causes a goal to be achieved Strategy: A specific statement that guides decision-making. PARKS/TRAILS/OPEN SPACE Goal: Develop a system of parks, trails and open space to meet the recreational needs of Apache Junction residents and visitors. Objectives and Strategies. • Promote the parks, trails and open space system as a quality of life asset to attract new employers, residents and visitors to the community. • Encourage and facilitate public participation in planning and expanding the park system • Evaluate the parks and open space development fee annually and adjust as needed based on impact from users Consider implementing a new trails fee. • Identify and secure additional funding assistance from public agencies and private sources to expand the park system. • Include priority park system expansion projects and maintenance programs in the City's annual budget and Capital Improvement Program • Coordinate with developers to incorporate potential sites for parks, trails, open space and other recreational facilities in their development master plans. -73- • Continue to require residential developers to construct neighborhood parks and place operation and maintenance responsibilities on homeowner associations • Coordinate with other public and private groups to promote joint acquisition, use and public/private participation in the development of new parks and recreational facilities • Promote joint development and use of facilities by the City and schools serving the community. • Develop programs to further enhance the safety and security of the park system. Expansion of the park ranger function and creation of a "park watch" program are examples. Goal: Continue to emphasize the development of large community parks, special use facilities and a linear network of trails as priorities of the park system Community Parks Objectives and Strategies: • Expand development of existing Prospector, Silly Mountain and Superstition Shadows Parks in accordance with master site plan. • Acquire, plan and develop additional community parks south of US 60 • Pursue obtaining "patent" from the Bureau of Land Management on Prospector, Silly Mountain Park, and perhaps Lost Dutchman State Park. Special Use Facilities Objectives and Strategies. • Expand development of the Rodeo Park/Event center in accordance with master site plan and consider obtaining "patent" on the property • Update the intergovernmental agreement with the Apache Junction School District to increase usability of community facilities and enhance the operations of the jointly developed Superstition Shadows Park and the Little League Baseball Complex • Identify opportunities to light school athletic fields for increased community use. • Maintain an area in honor of war veterans as part of the City Hall Campus -74- • Plan and construct an additional aquatics facility and consider incorporating "spray grounds" into existing and new sites. • Consider BMX facilities and off-leash areas(dog park) • Plan and construct and additional indoor recreational facility. • Determine feasibility of establishing an archaeological park on identified sites. • Plan and develop a sports complex as part of the Siphon Draw retention area • Plan for transitioning existing landfill into a recreational resource • Pursue acquisition of vacant county land (Idaho/SR88) to create a downtown event venue • Plan and construct a Parks and Recreation Administration facility per the City Campus master plan. Trails/Open Space Objectives and Strategies • Continue to develop Sheep Drive Trail in accordance with the master site plan and incorporate historic trails (Apache Trail and Goldfield-Florence Wagon Road) in the project. • Develop a city wide trails master plan for pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle use to ensure local access and regional connectivity • Implementation of the equestrian and bicycle system trail system plan should be accomplished through meetings with the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council • Planning for implementation of the trail system plan should be accomplished through joint meetings with staff from the Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and Development Services Department • Utilize utility corridors, arroyos, canals and development requirements, create a trail system south of US 60 which links to existing trails • Plan and acquire open space as proposed by the 2004 Open Space Task Force. -75- • Strengthen development guidelines to increase the amount of open space in new developments. • Continue partnering efforts with local land management organizations in the preservation of open space. • Continue to enhance landscaping in public-right-of-ways beginning with the Apache Trail median RECREATION Goal• Take leadership responsibility for executing a diverse, comprehensive recreation program to serve varied interests of Apache Junction. Objectives and Strategies • Expand the numbers of community "special events" offered on weekends and holidays to provide affordable family activities close to home. • Increase the number of "special interest" and `leisure learning" activities in art, music, and dance • Advance the adult and youth "sports" program to meet community needs • Expand "after school" and "summer" programs to provide school aged children constructive activities in a safe environment • Enhance "outdoor recreation" opportunities through program offerings and partnerships with outdoor recreation providers in the area. • Continue to develop the "aquatics" program emphasizing learn-to-swim lessons, water exercise classes, competitive opportunities and open swim times. • Maximize the use of the Multi-Generational Center through fitness opportunities, leisure education classes, special events and facility reservations. • Develop and promote programs that are inclusive in nature and continue to accommodate individuals with special needs. • Maximize the public use of facilities through improved marketing and customer oriented reservation process -76- • Improve the program registration process by utilizing on-line and telephonic technology. Goal: Promote partnering among private sponsors, public institution, non-profit agencies and community volunteers • Encourage private sector participation in local recreation by developing sponsorship opportunities. • Support and assist youth serving non-profit organizations (e.g , Little League and 4H)to ensure their success in the community • Encourage and foster community volunteerism by providing volunteer opportunities to youth and adults in the delivery of recreation services • Facilitate public participation in planning and evaluating the recreation program and adjust to meet the changing needs -77- TABLE 9-1: EXISTING PARK FACILITIES FACILITY LOCATION AMENITIES SIZE FUTURE PLANS SHEEP DRIVE TRAIL(MULTI-USE TRAIL) Undeveloped equestrian and hiking 1628 Ac. Signage,landscaping, North&East City edges N.OF Lost trails and open space rest areas,trail Dutchman Blvd.&East of Goldfield Rd enhancement PROSPECTOR PARK Four soft ball fields,fourteen picnic 265 Ac. Continue with 3015 N Idaho Rd ramadas, two restrooms,one approved master plan concessions building, two multi- purpose fields, two playgrounds,four racquetball courts, two basketball courts, three tennis courts&three volleyball courts _ SILLY MOUNTAIN PARK Interpretive trail,hiking trails and 200 Ac Continue with 5203 E 36th Ave (North of Highway 60 open space approved master plan on Silly Mountain Road) CITY HALL Landscaping,sitting areas,open space 31 1 Ac Continue with 300 E.Superstition Blvd. &stables approved master plan SUPERSTITION SHADOWS PARK 2 swimming pools,1 concessions 23 Ac Continue with 1091 W Southern Ave. building,2 restrooms,plaza area, approved master plan skate park, 6 tennis courts,baseball field, multi-purpose field,open play turf area,playground and 8 picnic ramadas _ RODEO PARK Lighted arena,bleachers and 20Ac. Continue with 1590 E Lost Dutchman restrooms/concessions building approved master plan LITTLE LEAGUE PARK Two ball fields, restrooms/concessions 3 Ac. Fully improved 1700 W Broadway CITY HALL COMPLEX PARK Picnic ramada, three shuffleboard 2.5 Ac. Fully improved 1001 N Idaho Rd courts, two horseshoe courts, playground&open turf play area VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Gazebo,open turf play area,plaza 2 Ac Security lighting, 1001 N Idaho Rd landscaping,benches MULTI-GENERATIONAL RECREATION Gymnasium, dance room,game room, Bldg Fully improved CENTER fitness area,indoor track,multi- 36,850 1035 N Idaho Rd purpose room, class rooms,kitchen, square ft; climbing wall,restrooms&senior Site center 4 4 Ac CITY/COUNTY RETENTION BASIN Picnic tables 3 Ac Fully improved Southeast corner of Idaho Rd & Superstition Blvd FOCAL POINT Public art, landscaping and open 1 1 Ac Continue with 240 W.Apache Trail(Northeast corner space approved master plan -78- FACILITY LOCATION AMENITIES SIZE FUTURE PLANS PHELPS DRIVE Walkways,sitting areas,lighting 3 7Ac Plaza area,public art Phelps Drive between Broadway and landscaping,public art and drainage and landscaping Apache Trail channel ROYAL PALM ROAD Center median landscaped area 2.2 Ac. Additional Royal Palm Road between Old West landscaping Highway and Southern Avenue ARROYO VERDE OPEN SPACE AREA Trails,open space 11 Ac Fully improved Arroyo Verde Subdivision (N.E of Ironwood Dr &16th Ave) RENAISSANCE POINT OPEN SPACE Open turf area,basketball half court, 8 Ac Fully improved Renaissance Point Subdivision (20th trails Ave.&Palo Verde Dr.) IRONWOOD COVE RETENTION BASIN Open space 1 Ac Fully improved Ironwood Cove Subdivision (12 Ave &Palo Verde Dr) S.R.88 TRAFFIC ISLANDS Landscaping,traffic control .6 Ac. Fully improved Intersection of S.R.88&Idaho Rd -79- PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Implementation Plan for the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Element establishes specific measures that will lead to plan achievement The intent of the Implementation Plan is to organize implementation activities derived from the Goals, Objectives and Policies and prioritize them for timely completion. Table 9-2 reflects and implementation schedule that contains a series of implementation tasks that have been organized by time frame. TABLE 9-2: PARK AND RECREATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Short Term Mid-Term Long Term Description (1-5 Years) (6-9 Years) (10+Years) COMMUNITY PARKS Expand on facilities at Prospector Expand on facilities at Prospector Expand on facilities at Prospector Park per Master Plan Park per Master Plan Park per Master Plan Initiate Development of Silly Expand on facilities at Silly Expand on facilities at Silly Mountain Park Mountain Park Mountain Park Update the master plan for Complete improvements of Superstition Shadows Park Superstition Shadows Park per Master Plan Develop the master plan for the Implement the community park(s) Implement the community park(s) community park(s)within Portal's according to the master plan according to the master plan Develop a master plan for Siphon Develop the site in accordance Develop the site in accordance Draw Park with the master plan with the master plan TRAILS&OPEN SPACE Update the Sheep Drive Trail Develop and manage trail system Continue to develop and expand Master Plan and incorporate in accordance with Master Plan. trail system. historical trails Strengthen development Strengthen development Strengthen development guidelines to increase open guidelines to increase open guidelines to increase open space. space space. Create a city wide non-motorized Implement and develop the non- Implement and develop the non- trails plan motorized trail plan motorized trail plan Advance the open space plan Advance the open space plan Advance the open space plan proposed North of US 60. proposed North of US 60 proposed North of US 60 Pursue partnerships with local Pursue partnerships with local Pursue partnerships with local land land management organizations land management organizations management organizations to to preserve open space to preserve open space preserve open space Participate in Portal's& Advance the approved trails& Advance the approved trails& Superstition Vistas planning to open space plan open space plan ensure adequate open space and trails resources Develop master landscaping Implement the plans and Implement the plans and plans and maintenance maintenance responsibilities maintenance responsibilities responsibilities for Apache Trail Median and Focal Point -80- Short Term Mid-Term Long Term Description (1-5 Years) (6-9 Years) (10+Years) SPECIAL USE Initiate planning for second Construct an additional aquatic Plan for a third aquatic center FACILTIES aquatic center center. Expand on facilities at Rodeo Expand on facilities at Rodeo Expand on facilities at Rodeo Park/Event Center per Master Park/Event Center per Master Park/Event Center per Master Plan Plan Plan Pursue acquisition of vacant Develop a master plan. Improve the site in accordance county land(Idaho Rd &Highway with the master plan 88)for future recreational use Participate in Portalis& Advance the approved special Advance the approved special use Superstition Vistas planning to use facilities plan facilities plan. ensure adequate special use facilities resources Identify the opportunities to Implement those opportunities Implement those opportunities increase the usability of school identified identified facilities for community use(i e lighting of ballfields). SPECIAL USE Plan for continued development Construct new administrative Expand on facilities per Master FACILITIES of City Campus,including new building Plan Parks&Recreation administrative building. Address issues with Determine feasibility of archaeological sites and BLM archaeological park leases Plan for transitioning landfill to Initiate development of landfill site recreation opportunity Plan for the addition of a BMX Complete the addition of a BMX facility facility Complete the addition of off-leash facility at Prospector Park Initiate planning for second skate Construct second skate park park • Initiate planning for second multi- Construct second multi- generational facility generational facility Initiate planning of Construct sprayground/spashpad sprayground/splashpad. NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI- Participate in Portalis& Advance the approved Advance the approved PARKS Superstition Vistas planning to neighborhood/mini-park plan neighborhood/mini-park plan. ensure adequate neighborhood/mini-park resources Strengthen development Strengthen development Strengthen development guidelines to expand recreation guidelines to expand recreation guidelines to expand recreation opportunities in new opportunities in new opportunities in new developments developments developments Maintain the practice of Maintain the practice of Maintain the practice of neighborhood amenities being neighborhood amenities being neighborhood amenities being constructed by developers constructed by developers constructed by developers. -81- Short Term Mid-Term Long Term Description (1-5 Years) (6-9 Years) (10+Years) NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI- Maintain the practice of Maintain the practice of Maintain the practice of PARKS neighborhood amenities being neighborhood amenities being neighborhood amenities being maintained by home owners maintained by home owners maintained by home owners associations associations associations. FUNDING Evaluate the parks and open Evaluate the parks and open Evaluate the parks and open space development impact fees space development impact fees space development impact fees annually. annually annually Identify and secure funding Identify and secure funding Identify and secure funding assistance from public/private assistance from public/private assistance from public/private sources to expand the park sources to expand the park sources to expand the park system system system Coordinate with other Coordinate with other Coordinate with other public/private groups to promote public/private groups to promote public/private groups to promote joint acquisition and development joint acquisition and development joint acquisition and development of new recreational facilities of new recreational facilities. of new recreational facilities Include priority park expansion Include priority park expansion Include priority park expansion projects in the City's annual projects in the City's annual projects in the City's annual budget budget and Capital Improvement budget and Capital Improvement and Capital Improvement Program Program Program. -82-