Draft Minutes - February 1, 2022

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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 
5:00p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members in Attendance:
Chairman Tim Johnson
Vice Chairman Melanie Dykstra
Boardmember Jason Dawson 
Boardmember John David
Board member Shawn Hsu
Boardmember Jeff Reynolds
Members Absent:
Boardmember Cenalmar-Bruquetas 
Staff Members Present:
Joseph Petrella, Recreation Manager
Mickey Ohland, Community Services Planning Manager
Jeffrey Larsen, Parks Operations and Maintenance Manager
Erika Berry, Recreation Superintendent
Susan Richardson, Recreation Coordinator II
Sandy Popovich, Recording Secretary
Others Present
Robert Luevano, 820 E Lawrence Rd, Phoenix, 85014
Jim Montgomery, 1353 N. Bedford Dr., Chandler, 85225
Mr. Montgomery asked about the hours at TRC and when they would be changing
back to pre-Covid time.  Mr. Joseph Petrella, Recreation Manager responded that he 
would discuss the matter with the Director.

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Mr. Montgomery also asked what the criteria was for how gym space was allocated 
among the different groups.  Ms. Erika Berry, Recreation Superintendent, responded 
that they had to balance usage with pass holder demand vs various group needs.
Mr. Petrella responded that schools are also used to increase activity space.  Mickey 
Ohland, Community Services Planning Manager, responded that expanding the 
facility is under discussion.
Mr. Robert Luevano was introduced as an intern in the Parks Operation Division.  He 
is currently enrolled in college and will graduate with a Park and Recreation degree 
in the spring.  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Johnson requested approval of the minutes for the November 2, 2021, 
Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
Vice-Chair Dykstra made the motion to 
approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021, minutes. Boardmember Reynolds
seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved 6-0 by all Boardmembers present.
3. ACTION ITEMS
a. Chandler Youth Sports Association (CYSA) Letter of Agreement
Chairman Johnson requested a motion to approve the recommendation of the 
CYSA Letter of Agreement, pending additional information be supplied at the 
next meeting.  
Vice-Chair Dykstra made a motion to approve the recommendation of the CYSA 
Letter of Agreement, pending additional information be supplied at the next 
meeting.  Boardmember David seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0 by all Boardmembers present.
4. MEMBER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Boardmember Dykstra asked if there could be a budget update.  Mr.
Ohland said that a special meeting could be called in March to review the budget.
b. Boardmember Dykstra asked if there is an update on the Homestead Park 
North. Mr. Ohland gave an update.  Discussion ensued.

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c. Boardmember David asked about sport tours.  Mr. Ohland responded that they 
will evaluate the idea.
d. Chair Johnson asked if there would be a Park Ranger presentation.  Mr. Ohland
responded that a presentation would be done at an upcoming meeting.
e. Chair Johnson asked if a retreat could be arranged for the Board.  Mr. Ohland 
said that that could be evaluated.
f.
Boardmember Dawson asked if volunteers were needed at the upcoming 
Ostrich Festival.  Mr. Ohland responded that that would be handled through 
Special Events and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
g. Vice-Chair Dykstra asked if there could be a presentation on how fields were 
allocated among the groups.  Mr. Ohland responded that a presentation could be 
arranged for a future meeting.
5. CALENDAR ITEMS 
a. Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.  This will be a joint 
meeting with the Transportation Commission.
6. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items, Chairman Johnson requested a motion to adjourn the 
meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Boardmember Dawson made the motion to adjourn the 
meeting. Boardmember Reynolds seconded the motion. 
The adjournment was approved 6-0 by all Boardmembers present.  
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Tim Johnson, Chairman
         Sandy Popovich, Recording Secretary