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ORO VALLEY PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday,February 20,2018
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N.LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
Chair Wade called the meeting to order at 6:00pm
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Adam Wade
Member Ellen Guyer
Member Thomas Carle
Member Joe Ercig
Member Tim Overton
Member Gary Temple
STAFF PRESENT: Kristy Diaz-Trahan,Parks and Recreation Director
Joe Andrews,Town Attorney
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No speakers present
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Review and/or approval of the December 19,2017 regular session minutes
MOTION:A motion was made by Member Ellen Guyer and seconded by Member
Thomas Carle.
MOTION carried,6-0.
AGENDA
1. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Chair Wade introduces himself to the new members,Gary Temple and Philip Saletta.
All members introduced themselves to the new members.
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2. PRESENTATION FROM SONORAN DESERT MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS
REGARDING MOUNTAIN BIKING IN ORO VALLEY(INFORMATION MUST BE
LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND
CLARIFICATION ONLY)
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bikers associate Board member John Spiker gave
a presentation on mountain biking trails in Oro Valley. Tortilla Mountain Trail Network
map is handed out to board members showing where it goes.
Problem posed where do we park? Many people ask.Examples were given as to where
there is not enough parking. Some trails have no legal easements. Honeybee usage
last December was 2000 people used according to trail counter. Discussion ensued
amongst members regarding the WAPA trail and how it became a legal easement.John
explains why much improvement is needed as far as the non-legally registered trails is
concerned.
3. REVIEW OF 2018 REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING SCHEDULE(DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION
AND CLARIFICATION ONLY)
A schedule of Parks and Recreation Advisory meeting was provided to all the
members. Kristy Diaz-Trahan confirmed that the Board meets every other month on
the third Tuesday of the month.
4. ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
MOTION:A motion was made by Member Tim Overton and seconded by Member
Thomas Carle to elect Adam Wade to continue filling the position of the Chair on the
Board
Motion: carried,6-0
5. ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR
MOTION:A motion was made by Chair Adam Wade and seconded by Member Tim
Overton to appoint Ellen Guyer as Vice Chair
Motion: carried,6-0
6. DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN TASK
FORCE(DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Chair Wade offered to get a group together.Kristy Diaz-Trahan will get together all the
data that would be involved in for the Master plan task force. Kristy Diaz-Trahan talks
about the Master plan throughout the Community. The group will plan to go through all
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of them and see which ones still fit and which ones need changing or updating. Kristy
Diaz-Trahan explains the data we need to change.
Kristy Diaz-Trahan asked for volunteers. Chair Wade and member Gary Temple
volunteered.
7. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019
BUDGET PRIORITIES(DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Kristy Diaz-Trahan explained the budget calendar and deadlines.The Strategic Plan
was explained. Economic Development and Transportation as it relates to the budget.
Capital improvement projects examples were given such as a new software
system.Kristy-Diaz-Trahan goes over current requests. Different
divisions were discussed and how they relate to the budget.
Discussion ensued amongst members.
8. FOCUS AREA REPORT,EACH PRAB MEMBER MAY REPORT ON EACH OF
THE FOLLOWING:
*PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH DISCUSSION
MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION ONLY)
*FUNDING(GIFTS,GRANTS,ENDOWMENTS)DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED
TO
INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION ONLY)
*GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION(ASSESSEMENT,ACCOUNTABILITY)
(DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)
Member Ellen Guyer reports on the Community Center. She explains the proposal
regarding changing the layout of the center. For example moving the restaurant
downstairs and moving some exercise equipment. The group discussed the new
traffic light outside of the Community Center. A communication letter for the
members was proposed. There was a discussion of a snowbird membership. The
course conditions are excellent was the consensus of the group.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION
AND CLARIFICATION)
There was a presentation about improvements to the Community Center.
Food service would be bar and grill style.Upstairs where the restaurant is now will be
converted into an exercise area More Cardio stuff upstairs.
U of A soccer coach and players came to Naranja Park
Red Bulls are hosting an open practice this Friday
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Move across 2 Ranges is coming up
A Wall that Heals will be at River Front Park on March 15th to 18th
On March 17th in celebration of the Pima County Loop being complete there will be fun
activities held at Steam Pump Ranch.
Eggstraviganza is changing location this year to JKD Park
Celebrate Oro Valley coming up
Town council took action regarding alcohol use in parks you have to get a special event
permit
APRA conference is scheduled for July 24th and 25th 2018
Kickball league update. It is a huge success
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS(THE RECRATION ADVISORY BOARD MAY BRING
FORTH GENERAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS. DISCUSSION IS
LIMITED TO INFORMATION/CLARIFICATION AND FUTURE SCHEDULING DATES)
PRAB liaison for the Community Center is it necessary.
Honey Bee Canyon
NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 17,2018
ADJOURNMENT
Casey Wilson
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 20th of February 20,2018. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and
held and that a quorum was present.
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