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ORO VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 22, 2022
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
HOPI ROOM
SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph Coyle, Vice Chair
Cheryl Horvath, Member
Joanne Moothart, Member
Ronald Odell, Member
Matthew Wood, Member
Anna Clark, Chair
Absent: Antonia Landau, Member
Staff Present:Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
Joe Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Don McGann, Architect
Scott Martinez, Architect
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Clark opened Call to Audience.
No one was present to speak.
Chair Clark closed Call to Audience.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivey encouraged members to attend the next Town Council meeting to
be held on April 6, 2022. Members are also encouraged to sign up to volunteer with Project
Graduation.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Member Matthew Wood, seconded by Vice Chair Joseph Coyle to approve the November
16, 2021 minutes.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Cheryl Horvath and Joanne Moothart introduced themselves.
3.PROGRESS UPDATE, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY $25
MILLION PARK BOND PROJECT APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-47
ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Ms. Diaz-Trahan provided a presentation. Members asked clarifying questions. Discussion ensued
amongst members. McGann and Associates provided a PowerPoint presentation. Members asked
clarifying questions. Additional discussion ensued amongst members. Members expressed their overall
support of the new plan.
4.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE FORMER VISTOSO GOLF
COURSE
Ms. Diaz-Trahan provided a presentation and update. Members asked clarifying questions. Discussion
ensued amongst members.
5.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
By Acclimation, Anna Clark is to remain the acting Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair.
6.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR
By Acclimation, Joseph Coyle is to remain the acting Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported:
James D Kreigh Park playground reopening March 24, 2022
Overhead pathway lights have been installed along the multi-use path around Riverfront Park,
which will improve visibility for those using the path at night. Because of this, the field lights will
now only be programmed while activities are scheduled on the fields. This means the field lights
will no longer be programmed on Sunday nights.
Steam Pump Ranch garage restoration issues with structure work back on track
April 1st concert at Steam Pump Ranch
Celebrate Oro Valley on 4/9
Eggstravaganza on 4/16
5/31 Mayflower swim meet at the Aquatic Center
5/31 Naranja Park groundbreaking
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Clark wants to schedule a parks tour for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Matthew Wood to adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the
Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 22nd day of March,
2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist