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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - 5/8/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11,000 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE ORO VALLEY,ARIZONA 85737 TUESDAY,MAY 8,2007 REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Dennis Ottley, Chair Lyra Done, Vice Chair Ray Caryl, Board Member Bob Delaney, Board Member Robert Evans, Board Member Margot Hurst, Board Member Excused: Susannah Myerson, Board Member 1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 10,2007 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: Board Member Bob Delaney made a MOTION to approve the Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Regular Session Minutes as corrected. Board Member Robert Evans SECONDED the motion. Motion UNANIMOUSLY carried. 6-0. CALL TO AUDIENCE Chair Dennis Ottley opened the Call to the Audience. Mr. Robert J. Schumann, 562 West Silhouette Ridge Place, had proposed using the Naranja Town Site to fly electric powered model aircrafts on a trial basis. Mr. Schumann provided language as requested by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to change the Oro Valley Town Code: Regulations for Town Park Facilities, 16-1-5 L to allow electric powered model aircraft flying at the Naranja Town Site. Mr. Schumann explained that the wording was taken from Chandler, Arizona and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Mr. Schumann provided the following modified version for the PRAB's consideration. To operate any aircraft, parachute, model or hang glider in any town park except in an emergency or as allowed only as part of an organized Town program or an area specifically designated for these purposes. We have designated Naranja Town Site as an area that electric powered radio controlled(R/C) airplanes and radio controlled model sailplanes are allowed. 5/8/2007 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board Mr. Schumann also suggested placing at the Naranja Town Site entrance or adjacent to the general parking area signage that would further define rules and regulations. Electric Powered Radio Controlled Model Airplane Rules: • This is a at your own risk facility. By using this facility, you are accepting all risks relating to this activity. • The designated area at Naranja Town Site is to be used for the operation of electric powered radio controlled model aircraft ONLY. No glow or gas powered planes or model rockets allowed. • No electric rear thrust motors allowed on flying wing type aircraft. • Frequency control is the responsibility of the pilots • All Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)National Safety Rules apply (www.modelaircraft.org) (765-287-1256) Chair Dennis Ottley closed the Call to the Audience. 2. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD LIAISON COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Council Member Terry Parish reported that Town Council requested a study session to discuss a public educational campaign for the Naranja Town Site. 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARKS MANAGER JAMES GARDNER— DISCUSSION Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder introduced the new Parks Supervisor James Gardner. Mr. James Gardner talked about his employment history and his hopes to continue improving the Town Parks. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board welcomed Mr. Gardner. 2 5/8/2007 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 4. UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, May 16,2007—Town Council Meeting, 5:30 P.M. Regular Session Council Chambers,Town Hall Consent Agenda: • Authorizing the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Contract with Poster Frost Associates Inc., for a Master Plan for Steam Pump Ranch in an amount not to exceed $247,774.00 • Appointment Of Members To The Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Task Force To Develop a Proposed Master Plan for the Steam Pump Ranch Site • Acceptance of Town Wide Space Needs Study Final Report • Request for Approval to Initiate a Naranja Town Site Public Education Program and Survey • Adopting a Recreation Area In-Lieu Fee Proposal for the Shadow Mountain Estates III Subdivision located Two Parcels South of Calle Concordia on the west side of Oracle Road, Parcel 225-11-1880 Saturday,May 12—Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Adopt A Trail Clean Up 7:00 A.M. Parks &Recreation Department Office, 680 West Calle Concordia Tuesday,June 12,2007—Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session Meeting 6:30 P.M. Hopi Room, Development Services Building, Town Hall Riverfront Park Performance Series Sunday, May 13, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Sunday, May 27, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park, Amphitheatre 551 West Lambert Lane Free admission, donations suggested For more information, please contact the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (GOVAC) at 797-3959 or www.govac.org 3 5/8/2007 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 5. RECREATION FACILITIES TOUR IN PHOENIX AND SURROUNDING AREA - DISCUSSION The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discussed their tour to the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center in Glendale and Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria. The Rio Vista Recreation Center was under construction at the time of the tour. Chair Ottley commented it would be nice to tour the Rio Vista Recreation Center once it is completed. The recreation center is currently under construction with an anticipated opening date of late Summer 2007. Vice Chair Lyra Done expressed how impressed she was with the respectful manner shown by the skateboarders and inline skaters to each other as they both used the Rio Vista Skate Park in Peoria. 6. 2007 ANNUAL ARIZONA PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPATION—DISCUSSION Parks & Recreation Ainsley Reeder reported that the 2007 Arizona Parks & Recreation Association (APRA) Conference and Trade Show will be held at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson in August 27 - 31. Ms. Reeder invited the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to attend the 2007 APRA Conference 7. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC POWERED MODEL AIRCRAFT USE AT NARANJA TOWN SITE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Parks & Recreation Ainsley Reeder reported that Mr. Robert Schumann provided the information requested by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; however, staff did not have an update to report at this time. Ms. Reeder explained that she would forward the information to the Legal Department. 8. STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZING ORO VALLEY MUNICIPAL POOL AT JAMES D. KRIEGH PARK DURING WINTER MONTHS WHILE CONTROLLING ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASES USER FEES OVERALL AND POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF WINTER PREMIUMS — DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Park & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder apologized to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at this time staff did not have new information. Ms. Reeder explained that the Town was in the middle of the budgetary process. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board requested this item be placed on the June agenda to be discussed further. 9. RESIDENCY DISCOUNTS FOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITY USAGE — DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4 5/8/2007 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board requested this item be placed on the June agenda to be discussed further. 10. PARKS & RECREATION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board selected the wording for the first Parks & Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award. 11. LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED®)—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board requested this agenda item continue to be added to future Parks & Recreation Advisory Board agendas. 12. STATUS REPORT ON THE NARANJA TOWN SITE DEVELOPMENT— DISCUSSION Parks &Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder reported that Town Council placed on their May 16, 2007 agenda to request for approval to initiate a Naranja Town Site Public Education Program and Survey. 13. FRIENDS OF THE PARKS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Board Member Bob Delaney continues to search for a director to lead the Friend of the Parks. 14. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Board Member Bob Delaney reported on the Town Council. Town Council opted out of Foothills Mall annexation. Vice Chair Lyra Done reported on the Finance and Bond Committee. 15. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder invited the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) to tour the Steam Pump Ranch with Town Staff. 16. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chair Dennis Ottley commented on the new magazine Tangerine. 17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ■ Possible Study Session to discuss Parks & Recreation Fees - Discussion and Possible Action 5 5/8/2007 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 18. SCHEDULING NEXT PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING The next Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at or after 6:30 p.m. in the Development Services Building, Hopi Conference Room 19. ADJOURNMENT Chair Dennis Ottley adjourned the May 8, 2007, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session Meeting at 7:45 p.m. with no objections. Prepared by, Celine Martinez, Recording Secretary Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 6