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ORO VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737
Tuesday, J une 21, 2016
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
Chair Wade called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Adam Wade, Chair
Alison Sutton-Ryan, Vice Chair
Tim Overton, Member
Ellen Guyer, Member
Thomas Carle, Member
Betty Danker, Member
ABSENT: Sarah Corning, Member
OTHER STAFF PRESENT:
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
Mary Snider, Town Councilmember
Amanda Jacobs, Economic Development Manager
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
Chad Daines, Principal Planner
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Brendan Burns, Town Councilmember and Oro Valley resident, spoke about his
disappointment with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in voting against swings
at Riverfront Park.
1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2016 REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Overton and seconded by Member Danker to
approve the April 19, 2016 meeting minutes as written.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
2. OPEN MEETING LAW AND MEETING PROCEDURE REVIEW BY JOE
ANDREWS, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney with the Town of Oro Valley's Legal
Department, presented and reviewed the open meeting law and proper protocol for
boards and commissions meetings. In February of 2011, the Town Council decided the
same rules should apply to all boards and commissions.
3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING NARANJA PARK'S
VETERAN AND FIRST REPONDER MEMORIAL SITE LOCATION
The Town Council voted unanimously on the location at Naranja Park west of the dog
park, a roughly two-acre area. The intent of the park is to honor those in Arizona who
have served our country in times of need. Norris Design firm is donating their time in
designing the area.
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND TOWN COUNCIL ON THE COMMUNITY PARK
AND TRAILHEAD PLAN FOR NAKOMA SKY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF NARANJA AND FIRST AVENUE
Chad Daines, Principal Planner with the Town, presented on the project. The purpose of
this agenda item is for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to provide input on the
community park and trail head amenities within the Nakoma Sky project. Mr.
Daines gave the background and overview of project. The park will be open to the
public even though it will be privately owned and maintained. Action is needed at this
meeting to continue with the project schedule. Applicant Keri Silvyn of the Lazarus,
Silvyn and Bangs law firm, also presented on the project assisted by Rob Longacre of
the WLB Group and Joni Condit, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of La
Posada-Green Valley. Ms. Silvyn provided further detail on the the Nakoma Sky project
and the community park. The board provided feedback and discussion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Wade and seconded by Member Carle to
recommend approval to Town Council of the community park and trailhead plan for
Nakoma Sky, with the inclusion of a turf area and restrooms.
Discussion ensued regarding installing restrooms in the park area. The applicant
advised restroom installation is not part of the plan for the park and have offered access
to the main lobby restrooms. The sewer system will be installed when the independent
units are built and then bathrooms can be installed, but the estimated timeframe for the
independent units are unknown. The board also recommended a turf/grassy area within
the park.
MOTION: An amended motion was made by Chair Wade and seconded by Member
Carle to Amend to recommend approval to Town Council of the community park and
trailhead plan for Nakoma Sky, with the inclusion of turf area and restrooms, to be
phased in when the independent units across the park are installed.
Vote taken by verbal roll call of each member of the board.
M OTI O N ca rri ed, 6-0.
A recess was taken at 7:56 p.m. and meeting reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY
CENTER'S FIRST YEAR IN REVIEW
Ms. Diaz-Trahan presented a general overview of the highlights of the Oro Valley
Community Center since July 2015, including membership numbers, programs, camps,
golf, tennis, tournaments, community events, new fitness equipment, building
renovations and the restaurant rebrand.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION
AND CLARIFICATION)
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported on the following:
- Chair Wade has served as representative on the Pima County Bicycle Advisory
Committee and would like to step down. She asked the board to reach out to their
contacts to see if someone is interested in taking over the role.
- Town Council approved the Tho'ag Park name, one of two names selected by the
board, for the park north of the Encantada apartment complex. Currently working with
the developer to provide the signage.
- CDO multi-use path.
- The Parks and Recreation Department will be featured in the Tucson Biz magazine�s
October 2016 issue.
- Hosting two 4th of July events this year: James D. Kreigh Park and the Oro Valley
Community Center.
- Three Parks and Recreation employees are beginning a three-year process to obtain
certification from the International Festivals and Events Association.
- The Arizona Parks and Recreation Association annual conference is August 10-11,
2016. Board members can attend the conference and book one hotel night at the
Town's expense.
- The budget was approved by Town Council as presented for the department. The two
fields at Naranja park were approved as well as swings installation (location to be
determined), and a possible $5 million bond for parks.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MAY BRING FORTH GENERAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS.
DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)
- Presentation/discussion on programs for adults and children with special needs,
including a playground area (what we currently offer and future opportunities).
8. NEXT MEETING DATE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 16, 2016
No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wade adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Prepared by:
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-eanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the special session of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona
held on the 21 st day of June, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and
held and that a quorum was present.
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