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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
April 15, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Matthew Wood, Vice Chair
Philip Saletta, Member
Maureen Sevigny, Member
Emily Veres, Member
Michael Weisberger, Member
Megan Worzella, Member
Absent: Joanne Moothart, Chair
Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
Joe Andrews , Deputy Town Attorney
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Rosalyn Epting reported on the following:
Steam Pump Ranch shade structure update and solar lighting
Pond concept for Vistoso Preserve update
Vistoso Nature Preserve trails plans for residents
Monthly updates on the website for Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Vistoso Nature Preserve grant update
Naranja Park Radio Controlled Air Park
Archery range structure is in fabrication
Splash pad Naranja park is now open
Naranja dog park updates
Pusch ridge event space project update
Summer camp registration took place. Some camps are already at capacity
Eggstravaganza will take place at James D. Kreigh Park
Movies on the lawn at the Community Center
Movies at Steam Pump Ranch
Battle Of The Bands at Steam Pump Ranch
Round Up At The Ranch 5K and 10K Saturday May 17th
Budget meetings will take place
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivey reported on the following:
Resident plan working groups for the general plan/OV Paths Forward. Please participate if you
are able
25/26 FY budget input sessions coming up
Council meeting 4/16/2025
Planning and Zoning will be present at the next Council meeting regarding the structure at the
Oro Valley Market Place
Please support project Grad. They are in need of volunteers and donations
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Vice Chair Wood opened call to the audience no speakers were present. Vice Chair Wood closed call to
the audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Michael Weisberger to
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO PARKS AND RECREATION FEES AND
THE ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORT
Matthew Jankowski presented a PowerPoint. He explained Parks and Recreation fees associated with
the current facilities and offerings. He explained why the fee increase is being requested. Members
asked questions and discussion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Megan Worzella to adjourn at 7:16 p.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
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I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 15th day of April 15,
2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 15th day of April, 2025.
___________________________
Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist
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