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Tuesday,October.17,2023 7:00:P.M City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to.order at 7:02 p.m,
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Heck gave the invocation and Councilmember Cross led the meeting attendees
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present:
- Mayor Wilson:' .
Vice Mayor Schroeder
ounci mem er Nesser
Councilmember Heck
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Cross
Councilmember Soller "
..Staff in Attendance:.. .
:Bryant Powell,:City.Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Joel Stern, City Attorney
--AI Bravo, Public Information Officer
Evie McKinney, Deputy City:Clerk
D.. : CONSENT AGENDA ..
Councilmember Soller moved,_seconded by Councilmember Nesser to approve the Consent
Agenda.
:Yes: 7-. : Mayor Wilson,. Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser,:,Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson,.Councilmember Cross and Councilmember.
Soller.
No: 0. ..
1. 23=553: Consideration of acceptance of agenda. -
. -regular meeting-of-
. of October 3,2. 23-554 Consideration of:aP roval of minutes:ofthe
2023:
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3. 23-569.- Consideration of approval on.proposed Resolution No. 23-33, an
intergovernmental agreement with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
:Community for the State Shared Revenue Program for.Calendar Year
2024 for the city to act as the pass-through agency for Superstition Fire
and Medical District to receive Proposition 202 grant funding in an
amount of$111,983.83 for portable radios and safety rescue equipment.
4. 23-530 . Consideration of approval of the contract to Weems_Asphalt for the
reconstruction of Tomahawk Road from Broadway Avenue to
Superstition Boulevard. The work would be through the Maricopa County
cooperative contract No.210166-S in the amount of$907,229.28 plus a...
10% contingency for.unforeseen change.orders in the amount of
$90,722.92 for a total not to exceed $997,952.20. Work will result in a
new road base and pavement surface for the.length of Tomahawk Road
as presented and discussed in the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital
Improvement Plan and:Street Maintenance Plan at the.July"1.8,2023 City .
Council regular session. Work is.planned between November 2023.to. -- .
January:2024.
5. . 23-566 Consideration of:approval of Resolution 23-26 Intent to Form Streetlight
Improvement District No,:2023-SV-BR-1 Blossom Rock Phase 1.
6. 23-567 Consideration.of approval of Resolution 23-27 Ordering the Installation of
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Streetlights for Streetlight.Improvement District.No.-2023-SV-BR-1. -
Blossom Rock Phase 1.
7. . 23-568 Consideration of approval of Resolution 23-28 Adopting the Budget for
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Streetlight Improvement District No.
. 2023-SV=BR-1 Blossom Rock Phase 1.
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E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
8. 23-564 Proclamation designating the month of November as "National
Al2heimer's Awareness Month".
Mayor Wilson read the Proclamation designating the month of November:as"National
Alzheimer,Awareness Month."
9. 23-565 . __ . Proclamation designating the month of November as "National American_
Indian:Heritage Month".
:Mayor Wilson read the Proclamation:designating the month of November as"National American
Indian-Heritage Month and.presented it to Jenni Morrison,the American Indian Chair with . .... .
National Society Daughte.m of the American Revolution_:Apache Trail Chapter.
F. : : .: REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
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10. 23-555 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilmembers.
Councilmember Soller and Mayor Wilson attended,the Faith and Blue event.held this past
weekend. It was well attended.and they both shared their appreciation to the attendees for their
support to the local.churches and law enforcement.
Councilmember Soller and Mayor Wilson also attended the Latter Day Saints (LDS) Stake
Holders.Conference.
Mayor Wilson attended the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority meeting today. He learned
that a recent audit has been completed by the Authority,which received an outstanding award
for clarity, accuracy and promptness in the report.;
Phoenix East Valley Partnership presents an annual Legacy Award;to a corporate leader or an
organization-that has made'a significant impact on businesses, and improvements to the quality
of life in the.east valley and:greater Phoenix area.::It.was announced at the Airport Authority
meeting today that this distinguished awardwill be shared with the Phoenix Mesa Gateway
Airport Authority, and Richard Silverman,who served over 40 years as the General Manager for.
Salt River Project. The awards.will be presented after:January 2024.
Mayor Wilson shared a photo with a key-the city recently received by acquiring the Rodeo:
Grounds.The city had a contract with the-Bureau of Land Management for a:30 year term but
there were many restrictions:-Through the professional staff involvement'and much
collaboration the city was able to purchase this event center:
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
11. 23-556 City Manager's Report..
City Manager Bryant Powell shared highlights from.the recent Make a.Difference day, by
presenting some before and after photos of a homeless encampment that:had been cleared.
The East Valley Back Country Horsemen's Association is partnering with the City,to keep the
area trail system clean, as well as report sights to City staff to address these areas;which will
create:rehabitation in our beautiful:desert area.
Mr. Powell also highlighted two city staff members for recent recognition and awards: .: ..
Apache Junction Library Outreach Supervisor Megan.Carbiener received.the"2023 Rising Stars .
..Award,"issuedby the Association of Bookmobiles and Outreach.Services,which highlights ... .. .
achievements of.individuals that are new to.the bookmobile and outreach profession:
Lieutenant Daniel Saldana received the"40 Under40 Award,"which was:given by the
International Association of Chiefs of.Police:This prestigious:award is granted to:police officers
that demonstrate excellent leadership and corrmmitment to their.profession.
12. 23-557 Announcement of Current Events.
Public Information.Officer Al Bravo shared:upcoming events:;
' Recap of the Make a Difference Day and the success of the community:efforts
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*-Superstition Community Foodbank Chili Cookoff.-Saturday; October.21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. -
2:00 p:m,_. _.
*Joint Council:Meeting with Queen Creek and Apache Junction,Monday, OctoberO, 2023 at
6:00pm, at the Queen Creek Chambers located.at20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen-Creek,AZ.
*Seed Up Meet Up program continues at Horizon Health and:Wellness, in partnership with the
:Apache Junction:Library. More information can be found at www.ehpcg.org or www.ajpl.org.
*All local.events and announcements can be received through e-mail:every.Thursday by signing. . .
up for the city newsletter at www.apachejunctionaz.gov/newsletter.
H. PUBLIC-HEARINGS
13. 23-559 Consideration-of.application for a new'Series 10 Beer and Wine Store
Liquor:License for Apache Korners located at 420 N. Apache Trail,
Apache Junction, AZ. The next step in the process is for the council.to.
hold a public hearing_ ri the application and make a recommendation o
-approval or denial to-the Arizona Department of Liquor License and
Control.
Councilmember Nesser moved,seconded by Councilmember Cross that the application for a_new
Series 10 Beer and-Wine Store Liquor License for Apache Korners;located at 420 N.'Apache
Trail,Apache_Junction,Arizona,be recommended for approval to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 7 Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember
Heck, .Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember.Cross and Councilmember
Soller..
No: 0, .
City Clerk Pena stated the city received an application for a new Series-10 Beer and Wine Store,
Liquor.License for Apache Korners located at 420 N,Apache Trail, on:September 20, 2023, and
the notice of posting was placed at the establishment on September 21, 2023.
The posting,requirement,has been met with no comments from the public..Correspondence
related to inspections of the:premises for safetyand code compliant matters,have been
received from.the Apache Junction Police Department, Planning and Zoning Department,
Building and Safety:division and the Superstition Fire and Medical District.All four entities find
compliance with the inspection requirements.and recommend approval..
:Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing,;receiving no comments,:he closed the public.hearing.
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. :NEW BUSINESS:
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14. 23-470 - Consideration of applicants forannual appointments and reappointments;
for the"City of Apache Junction Boards and Commissions:Council
interviewed applicants at the October.1:6 city council work.session and
may take this opportunity to fill.the positions.
Mayor Wilson thanked all the applicants and their interest to serve their cor munity.and shape
its future. He than began the appointment process.
Board.of.adjustment
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Frank Schoenbeck be
appointed to:the Board of Adjustment for a term to-expire on October.31'2026:
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Council members Nesser, Heck, Cross,.
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0--
Motion.passed
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded,by Vice MayorSchroeder that Rod Martin be.:
appointed to the Board.of Adjustment for:a.term to expire on:October 31, 2026.
YES: 7 =Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0._...
Motion passed
No appointment made to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on.October 31, 2026.
Construction Board.of Appeals
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that George.Ellison be
appointed to the.Construction Board_OfAppeals as the"Lay Person"for a term to expire on
October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nester, Heck-,-Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: : : 0._.
Motion passed
No appointment made to the Construction Board Of Appeals.as.the"arciiitect/engineer".for a
term to expire-on October 31, 2026.
No appointment made to the Construction Board Of Appeals As"a general contractor"fora.
term to:expire on October 31;.2024. .
No appointment made to the Construction Board Of Appeals:as"contractor (non-general)"for a
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term to expire on October 31,2024.
Health&Human Services Commission
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Heck that Delia Wood be
appointed to the Health &Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0-
Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Angela Smithson be
appointed to the Health &Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2026.
YES: 6-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Cross, Johnson
and Soller
NO: 1 -Councilmember Heck
Motion passed
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Cross that Penny Voisine be
appointed to the Health &Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2025.
YES: 6-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Cross, Johnson
and Soller
NO: 1 -Councilmember Heck
Motion passed
Industrial Development Authority
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2027.
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2028.
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No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2028.
Library Board
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Catherine Meek be
appointed to the library board for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Councilmember Soller that Barbara Fitzgerald be
appointed to the library board for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 6-Mayor Wilson, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross, Johnson and Soller
NO: 1 -Vice Mayor Schroeder
Motion passed
Municipal Property Corporation
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Frank Schoenbeck be
reappointed to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0-
Motion passed
No appointment made to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
No appointment made to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
Parks And Recreation Commission
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Judy Borey be
reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2024.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
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NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Felicia Madrid be
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0-
Motion passed
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Diele Kyhn be
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Planning And Zoning Commission
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Jesse Gage be
reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Sheryl Bigelow be
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 5-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck and Soller
NO: 2-Councilmembers Cross and Johnson
Motion passed
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Soller that Ari Kalan be
reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
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NO: 0-
Motion passed
Public Arts Commission
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Catherine Meek be
appointed to the Public Arts Commission as"interested in art"for a term to expire on October
31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Gretchen Klett be
reappointed to the Public Arts Commission as"practicing artist'for a term to expire on October
31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0 -
Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Councilmember Cross that Angela Smithson be
appointed to the Public Arts Commission as"interested in art"for a term to expire on October
31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0-
Motion passed
Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board
Councilmember Soller moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ron Neitzer be
appointed to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board as"citizen member"for a term to
expire on October 31, 2024.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0-
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Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser encouraged participation in the Citizens Leadership Institute, by
contacting Public Information Officer Al Bravo. She also mentioned the need for volunteers in
various city departments.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Eddie Ohly, 2364 N.Apache Drive,Apache Junction, shared his concerns regarding a safety
matter with southbound traffic on Idaho, south of Lost Dutchman. He requested a guard rail
extension be installed on Idaho Road.
Council requested staff look into the extension and costs associated with extending this guard
rail.
Catherine Meek, 1327 S. Belair Road,Apache Junction, announced upcoming events to be
offered at the Superstition Mountain Museum, located at 4087 E.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,
AZ.
Donna Carr, 2178 W.Virginia Street,Apache Junction, shared her appreciation to city staff for
addressing a previous concern regarding squatters near her residence. She also encouraged
more events to be held at the Rodeo Grounds, much like what is offered at the Superstition
Mountain Museum.
George Schroeder, 2444 W.Virginia Street,Apache Junction, stated there has been some effort
from city staff in addressing his neighborhood but much more needs to be done. He expressed
his comments are from his heart. He also commented on his frustration with the lack of building
permit enforcement in the City.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF"AtJUPm&e 2023, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS '7 DAY OF nUt/ MWC , 2023.
0&e c .�
WALTER"CHIP"NILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
JEN E PENA
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, held on the
/7 day of dc�)J�Wr- , 2023. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this day of �L(Jr &l&r- 12023.
4JER PEN
City Clerk
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