Meeting Minutes 6.3.2026

Meeting Location:
City Council Chambers
at City Hall
300 E Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ  
85119
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City of Apache Junction, Arizona
Meeting Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Call to Order
1.
Chair Heather Moeller called the regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and 
Recreation Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Chair Heather Moeller led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
3.
Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, 
Commissioner Klepper, Chairperson Moeller, and Commissioner Vega
Present
6 - 
Vice Chair Madrid
Excused
1 - 
Staff present:
Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent 
Dave Butler, Parks Superintendent 
Riley King, Management Analyst 
Christi Hamm, Senior Administrative Assistant 
Consent Agenda
4.
Commissioner Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the 
agenda as presented and approve the minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular meeting. 
Commissioner Lamont Klepper seconded the motion. This was approved.
Yes:
Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, 
Commissioner Klepper, Chairperson Moeller and Commissioner Vega
6 - 
No:
0   
Excused:
Vice Chair Madrid
1 - 
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Consideration of approval of agenda.
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Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of May 6, 2026.
Meeting Minutes 5.6.26
Attachments:
Information and Reports
5.
Commissioners who attended the Pickleball Grand Opening shared positive feedback about the 
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facility and expressed enthusiasm about the large turnout. Other commissioners also shared 
their experiences and observations from the Mother's Day Tea event.
Staff Report
6.
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Presentation and update on projects and opportunities in the parks and other 
service areas.
Superintendent Dave Butler provided an update on current and completed projects. He 
announced that the new pickleball courts project has been completed, with the grand opening 
held on May 28,2026, and noted that the courts have been heavily utilized in the mornings. He 
also reported that the Rodeo Grounds Phase I project is nearing completion and is currently in 
the substantial completion status, with only lighting and punch-list items remaining. He 
concluded his update by sharing photos of the Rodeo Grounds Event Center's pavilion with the 
roof installed and highlighted many key features.
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Presentation, discussion and update on upcoming events and activities.
Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan provided an update on recent events, programs, and 
activities. She reported successful participation at the Kids to Parks Day event and the Mother's 
Day Tea. She informed the Commission that the department conducted its annual all-staff 
training on May 16, 2026, with approximately 100 employees who attended. Superintendent 
Sullivan also shared that sports camps and summer camp programs are underway and noted 
that the first and second sessions of swim lessons are full, with the third session nearly full. She 
announced that registration for additional swim lesson sessions will open on June 18. She also 
highlighted upcoming events and activities, including the Library's Waves & Flags activity on 
June 10, the big 4th of July event, and a planned Rodeo Grounds Open House this fall. She 
concluded by inviting commissioners to view the Teen Talks series on the City's YouTube 
channel.
Old Business
7.
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Presentation, discussion, and final consideration on proposed changes to the 
Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks and 
Recreation Fees Schedule.
Commission Presentation June - 2026 Fees Staff Recommendation
Fee Schedule Comparison 2026 - WITH AVERAGE MARKET
2026 Chapter 4 Fee Schedule REDLINE
Attachments:
Management Analyst Riley King presented the final staff-recommended fee adjustments. She 
reviewed the proposed fee increases and the addition of new amenity fees at the Rodeo Grounds. 
Management Analyst King noted that the electrical vendor fees had been updated since the 
previous meeting and explained the fee structure is based upon usage and location within the 
grounds. Commissioners Frank Schoenbeck and Manny Vega commented that the proposed fee 
increases were reasonable and remained community-friendly.
Frank Schoenbeck moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the City 
Council, changes to the Apache Junction City Code, Volume 1, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks 
and Recreation Fee Schedule, as presented by staff. Commissioner Diele Kyhn seconded the 
motion. This was approved.
Yes:
Commissioner Kyhn, Commissioner Schoenbeck, Commissioner Borey, 
Commissioner Klepper, Chairperson Moeller and Commissioner Vega
6 - 
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No:
0   
Excused:
Vice Chair Madrid
1 - 
New Business
8.
Call to Public
9.
None.
Call for Future Agenda Items
10.
Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
11.
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Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be held at 6:00 
p.m. on August 5, 2026 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. 
Superstition Boulevard.
Commissioner Diele Kyhn moved, seconded by Commissioner Judy Borey that the regular session 
of the Parks and Recreation Commission be held August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council 
chambers located at 300 E Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction. This was approved.
Adjournment
12.
Chair Heather Moeller adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m
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