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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (120) AGENDA ORO VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2026 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Board members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Board may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1.DICUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH MARCH 2026 2.DISCUSSION REGARDING VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE SITE IMPROVEMENTS ADJOURNMENT POSTED: 5/14/2026 at 5 p.m. by ck When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Board meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Board meeting at 229-4700. INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Board during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair. If you wish to address the Board on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience,” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. Please step forward to the podium when the Chair announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing. 1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident. 2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Board. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to address the Board once regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Board on any issue you wish. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. Thank you for your cooperation. “Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only.” Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Date:05/19/2026 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A Attachments meeting minutes 2-17-2026 D R A F T MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION February 17, 2026 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Matt Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Matthew Wood, Vice Chair Sonia Frazier, Member Philip Saletta, Member Maureen Sevigny, Member Emily Veres, Member Michael Weisberger, Member Absent: Megan Worzella, Member Staff Present: Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer Kyle Packer, Senior Planner Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS Welcome Board Member Sonia Frazier Rate increase update New artificial turf at the Community and Recreation Center New restroom construction at the Community Center Parking lot resurfacing at the Community Center will start in April Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Pond bid update House donation update Seed ball placing at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Information about Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve are available on the town website We are working with U of A students at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve with regard to Senior projects and classes El Conquistador golf pump update Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program at Pusch Ridge Council agenda item upcoming efficiency opportunities Budget process update Move Across Two Ranges is taking place on 2-21 2/17/2026 Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 Celebrate OV concert series update Second Saturdays and family camping at Steam Pump Ranch Summer camp registration begins 4/1 Splash pad opening COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS Council Liaison Joyce-Jones Ivy was not present CALL TO AUDIENCE Vice Chair Wood opened and closed the Call to the Audience. No speakers were present. CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve the November 4th, 2025 meeting minutes Vote: 6 - 0 Carried REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18TH, 2026 Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Emily Veres Vice Chair Matt Wood volunteered to become Chair. Matt Wood was awarded the position of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair by acclimation. Vote: 6 - 0 Carried 2.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18TH, 2026 Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Emily Veres Vice Chair Matt Wood nominated Member Emliy Veres to become Vice Chair. Emily Veres was awarded the position of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair by acclimation. Vote: 6 - 0 Carried 3.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2025 Dave Gephart presented. Members asked questions discussion ensued. 4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE OV TRAILS CONNECT TRAILS AND PATHS MASTER PLAN 2/17/2026 Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2 Kyle Packer presented. Members asked questions and discussion ensued. Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Emily Veres to recommend approval of the OV Trails Connect Trails and Path Master Plan. Vote: 6 - 0 Carried ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Michael Weisberger to adjourn at 7:22 p.m. Vote: 6 - 0 Carried 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 17th day of February 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 17th day of February, 2026. ___________________________ Casey Wilson Senior Office Specialist 2/17/2026 Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 3 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1. Meeting Date:05/19/2026 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: DICUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH MARCH 2026 RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2. Meeting Date:05/19/2026 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE SITE IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item is to provide an update on recent Town Council direction regarding site improvements at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve (VTNP). BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: On March 20, 2026, bids were opened regarding the VTNP Pond Project. Below is a map of the Pond and Memorial Garden base bid, shown in red, and the parking lot with and trail connection bid alternate, shown in orange. No additional project elements were included in this bid due to the practicality of budget affordability. The total bid amount was $1,883,939, excluding contingency, which includes: Base Bid (Pond + Memorial Garden): $1,769,972 Alternate Bid (Parking Lot + ADA Pathway Connection): $113,967 On April 8, 2026, Council approved moving forward with both the base bid and the alternate bid. Part of the approval was additional funding in the amount of $461,399 to be taken from the Contingency Fund. On May 6, 2026, Council directed staff to use the remaining $150,000 in this year’s site improvement budget, along with $50,000 from next year’s $200,000 budget to install the irrigation in the pond area. Council also directed staff to utilize the $136,210 trail grant funds from Arizona State Parks for the concrete pathway around the pond. FISCAL IMPACT: Base Bid (Pond + Memorial Garden) $1,769,972 Alternate Bid (Parking Lot + ADA Pathway Connection) $113,967 Irrigation $200,000 Pathway $136,210 + any remaining funds needed Total: $2,220,149 SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A, this item is for discussion only.