Parks & Recreation Board Minutes, 2-4-25

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February 4, 2025 | 5:00 P.M.  
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 
 
 
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 
 
Chair David called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 4, at 5:00 P.M.  
 
       
Members in Attendance: 
Chair John David 
Vice Chair Melanie Dykstra 
      Board Member Sue McInturf  
 
Board Member Sarah Sharits 
  
Board Member James Montgomery 
 
Board Member Lynette Bradley 
 
Members Absent: 
 
Board Member Jegadesan Krishnamurthy 
 
 
 
Staff Members:  
Erika Berry, John Sefton, Joshua Adams, Corey Povar, Leneah Muschinski, 
Abel Mendoza, Sean Preuss, Tyler Buckley, Becky Kuiper, Chris Smith, Riley 
McAuliffe, Trevor Jones, Aubrey Billington, Jessica Chamberlain, Joao Mejia, 
 
Others Present: 
Duane Lidman, Siyuan Zhang 
 
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF 
 
 
Erika Berry introduced Sean Pruess, the new coordinator overseeing the 
 
Tumbleweed Recreation Center’s fitness floor, and Leneah Muschinski, the

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new coordinator overseeing the Active Adult programming for the 
 
Tumbleweed Recreation Center. 
  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES 
 
Unscheduled Appearance – Duane Lidman 
Mr. Lidman reviewed the September 9th Council meeting. He mentioned his 
presentation to the Mayor and Council and reviewed feedback on the 
construction of Park # 70.  
 
 
ACTION ITEMS 
 
1. Approval of Minutes from the November 5, 2024, Parks and Recreation Board 
Meeting. 
 
 
 
Vice Chair Dykstra moved to approve the November 5th  Parks and 
 
Recreation Board meeting minutes, which Board Member McInturf 
 
seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.  
 
2. Chandler Youth Sports Association Concession Request Recommendation for 
Director Approval Move to recommend Director’s approval of the requests from 
CYSA partners to set up a portable concession stand(s) during the 2025 CYSA 
seasons. 
 
Vice Chair Dykstra expressed concern about concessionaires generating 
revenue without contributing to the CYSA group with which they have an 
agreement or the community. 
 
Mrs. Berry stated that the CYSA groups manage the concessionaire 
agreements independently. She mentioned that businesses operating 
concessions must still have the correct licensing and pay City tax on the 
revenue generated. 
 
Chair David inquired about how other neighboring cities approach operating 
concessions in their parks. Mr. Sefton stated that each City is unique in the 
management of concession operations. 
 
Mr. Sefton stated that the Recreation Division will discuss concession 
agreements with CYSA groups.

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Board Member Montgomery motioned to approve a recommendation to the 
Director of approval for the requests from CYSA partners to set up portable 
concession stand(s) during the 2025 CYSA seasons. Board Member Sharits 
seconded. None opposed, and the motion was approved unanimously. 
 
3. Discussion and possible action to make recommendations on Park #70 naming. 
 
Mr. Sefton provided an update and review of survey results related to the 
naming of Park #70. The survey results showed overwhelming support for 
naming Park #70 Orange Tree in two words. A discussion ensued about 
approving the recommendation of naming the park Orangetree Park versus 
Orange Tree as two words. The original plat for the neighborhood is noted at 
“Orangetree.” 
 
Board Member Montgomery motioned to approve the recommendation to 
name Park #70 Orangetree. Vice Chair Dykstra seconded, none opposed, and 
the motion was approved unanimously.  
 
BRIEFING  
 
4. Aquatics - Chris Smith 
 
Chris Smith, along with staff members Riley McAuliffe, Jessica Chamberlain, 
Aubrey Billington, Joao Mejia, and Trevor Jones, presented information 
related to the 2024 Aquatics operations. 
 
Vice Chair Dykstra inquired whether the participation numbers provided 
were unique registrants or based on the number of times attended. Ms. 
Billington stated that they were based on the number of times attended. 
Staff noted that a follow-up with the number of unique registrations will be 
provided. 
 
5. Tumbleweed Recreation Center Expansion Update – Erika 
 
Erika Berry provided an update on the Tumbleweed Recreation Center’s 
expansion construction. Mrs. Berry stated that early next week, the entry 
from Pioneer will be closed off due to the placement of a new sign.   
 
Vice Chair Dykstra inquired about the impact the annual Ostrich Festival 
might have on parking and activities.

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Mr. Sefton stated that the parking needs for the event will be addressed. 
Mrs. Berry mentioned that the facility will be closed on some days that the 
Ostrich Festival is taking place, affecting class offerings. 
 
Mrs. Berry stated that the ribbon cutting should be at the end of April or 
early May. 
 
Chair David inquired if the project was on time. Mrs. Berry stated that the 
project is currently on schedule. 
 
Vice Chair Dykstra inquired about the registration being on Tuesdays at 10 
a.m. A discussion ensued. Mr. Adams stated that the Department would 
analyze activity fill rates during the first few hours of registration to see if 
there is a need to change the time.  
 
6. Bond Sub-committee Update - John Sefton  
 
Mr. Sefton provided an update on the Bond Subcommittee's progress and 
a summary of the items that will move forward in the Bond. There will be a 
committee presentation to Mayor and Council on February 20th. 
 
CALENDAR ITEMS 
 
7. The next Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held on March 4th 
at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 88 E. Chicago 
St. 
 
8. Sonoran Sunset Series - Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
 
9. Community Nights - February 21st Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School 
located at 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd., Chandler, AZ, 85226 
 
10. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny's induction into Celebration Plaza on February 
22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park 
 
11. Adaptive Fun Run, February 20 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Tumbleweed 
Park McDowell Pavillion

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12. Disability Awareness Award Recognition, February 20, at 6 p.m. in City 
Council Chambers 
 
13. Junior Tennis Open, February 28- March 2 at the Chandler Tennis 
Center 
ADJOURN – Chair David motioned to adjourn; Board member Montgomery 
seconded, none opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. 
 
 
 
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John David, Chair 
Erika Berry, Recreation 
Superintendent