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Home My WebLink About2025-04-01 City Council Regular Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: ��•. City Council Chambers Meeting Minutes at City Hall 000 E.Superstition Blvd City Council Meeting Apache unction,AZ apachejunctionaz.gov Ph:(480)982-8002 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. Tuesday,April 1,2025 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL T4 ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Nesser gave the invocation and Councillmember Johnson led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Wilson Vice Mayer Schroeder Councilmember Nesser Councilmember Heck Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Cross Councilmember'Soller Staff in Attendance: Bryant Powell, City Manager Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager Evie McKinney, City Clerk Joel Stern,City Attorney Kayla Fulmer, Director of Marketing and Communications Michael Pooley, Police Chief Johnny John,Assistant Police Chief Ted Wolff; Public Works Director Pam Harrison, Library Director Amy Greening, Deputy City Clerk JC Kliner, GIS Administrator Casaundra Wallace, City Attorney 1 Maggi Quinn, Public Works Facility Manager Alice Edwards,Acting Animal Services Supervisor Rob Wisler, Management Analyst Eli Richardson, Management Analyst D. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Soifer moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser to approve the Consent Agenda, City of Apache,function,Arizona Page 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes April 1,2025 Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nasser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmernber Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 1 25-056 Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. 25-057 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2025. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3. 25-129 Proclamation designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 2025, as"Week of the Young Child." Mayor Wilson read the proclamation designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 2025, as "Week of the Young Child." He presented it to Management Analyst Eli Richardson who is also a Regional Council Member for First Things First for Pinal County, He spoke of the importance of investing in early childhood education and thanked the Mayor and Council, 4. 25-117 Proclamation designating the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as "National Library Week," Mayor Wilson read the proclamation designating the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as "National Library Week." He presented it to Library Director Pam Harrison. She stated that the library connects the community together and highlighted several activities that the library offers. F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES 5. 25-058 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and councilmembers. Mayor Wilson shared that he and City Staff toured the new condo neighborhood, Ironwood Station. He commented on the unique aspect of the building and the facilities, G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 6. 25-059 City Manager's Report City Manager Bryant Powell shared that he and Councilmember Johnson joined the Apache Junction Little League to celebrate their opening ceremonies, Councilmember Johnson got to raise the flag and Mr, Powell threw the first pitch. He complimented the Parks and Recreation department fora great job in getting the field ready for the game, Mr. Powell also shared the history of the long time employee tradition Scrub and Grub. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the wonderful facilities we have,that enable us to provide the best customer service we can to the community. 7. 25-152 Update on Geographic Information System Division applications available to the public on the City of Apache Junction website, Geographic Information Systems(GIS)Coordinator JC Kliner presented an update on the division. He explained what GIS means and the applications that are used on the City's website, City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes April 1,2025 He went through each map that is available for the public and how to search on it. He also stated there are several maps that staff uses for various research. Council Members expressed their appreciation for the GI S department's work. 8. 25-151 Legislative Update Management Analyst Rob Wisler presented an update on Senate Bill 1229/House Bill 2371, He explained how planning and zoning works for the city and that this bill focuses on residential zoning. This bill would limit local government control over home design and zoning rules. The lot sizes would be not greater than 3,000 square feet. He also gave three examples of how this would change the density in the City and the current status of the bill, Councilmember concerns included control over the height of residences,the purpose of the bill and how it would negatively impact the City, Mr, Wisler responded to concerns. 9. 25-060 Announcement of Current Events. Management Analyst Eli Richardson shared upcoming events: -Apache Junction Water Festival on April 24,2025, 8:00 a.rn- 1:00 p.m. at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road. The volunteer training is on April 14,2025, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m, at Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Road. -Earth Day Celebration and Ladybug Release on April 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m, - 11:00 a,m, at Flatiron Community Park, 100 N,Apache Trail, H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. OLD BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS 10. 25-153 Update on Animal Control Services and Shelter with Police Chief Michael Pooley, Police Chief Michael Pooley presented an update on the Animal Control facility, He gave statistics on the number of current employees, volunteers and kennels. He also spoke about the animal intake numbers for the last 3 years and why the numbers have decreased. He explained that the recent rat infestation has caused severe damage to the electrical lines and the building, With Public Works assistance,they have tried many ways to resolve this issue but they have not been successful. Animal Control will have to temporarily close, remove the pets and take a more aggressive approach with rat poison. They have stopped intakes and are looking for a temporary location for the animals. Councilmember concerns included building a brand new facility, tearing down the old one, where the animals will go, a long term fix, and where the rats could be coming from. Chief Pooley responded to all concerns. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes April 1,2025 K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES M. CALL TO PUBLIC Dan Holand, 2341 N.Apache Trail,Apache Junction, introduced his new business that will be at the Hitching Pasta They will be doing events on Sundays for kids with the International Miniature Riding Association, Mehmood"Mo"Mohiuddin, 2304 N, Cortez Road,Apache Junction, explained why the bull riding companies have changed at the Hitching Post, He also complimented the Planning and Zoning and City Staff, Catherine Meek, 1327 S. Belair Road,Apache Junction, shared concerns about the road work maintenance on Tomahawk Road. Donna Carr,2178 W,Virginia Street,Apache Junction, commented on various topics discussed during the meeting: Senate Bill 1229, the animal control rat issue and Tomahawk road work maintenance, Michael Clark, 1123 W. Windham Ave, Gilbert, introduced a benefits program for eligible employees and the Challenger program for Little League, Andre Meek, 1327 S. Belair Road,Apache Junction, shared concerns about Senate Bill 1229. N. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. ACCEPTED THIS_15+h DAY OF 2025, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS I (;+bDAY OF 2025. WALTER"CHIP"WICSON Mayor ATTEST: EVIE MCKINNEY C= City Clerk c4tj City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4