Chair Scheuring called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

PRESENT:

John Scheuring, Chair Karen Chatterton, Vice Chair Sue Bishop, Member Mary Kay Durfee, Member John Hickey, Member Clifton Wickstrom, Member Jack Stinnett, Member

ALSO PRESENT:
Mary Snider, Town Council Member
Ainsley Legner, Parks Recreation Library & Cultural Resources Director
Robert Carmona, Interim Project Manager

No speakers.

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MOTION: A motion was made by Member Wickstrom and seconded by Member Hickey to approve the January 10, 2012 minutes as written.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

Parks Recreation Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner reported on the following:
~ This plan was passed as presented by the Town Council. 
~ Staff is currently working on crafting a list of suggested items. 
~ The Legal Department will be involved when creating the fundraising/donation element.

Chair Scheuring stated that at the last meeting there were two gentlemen interested in an additional dog park in Oro Valley. Vice Chair Chatterton stated that she would contact the gentlemen and work with them on the idea.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Stinnett and seconded by Vice Chair Chatterton to look in depth at having a dog park at Naranja Park and by the time of the next meeting, have plan that can be voted on.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Member Durfee discussed the following issues:
~ Maintenance on the fields at Riverfront Park.
~ Limited parking at Riverfront Park.
~ Limited tennis court availability. 

Ms. Legner explained that the fields at Riverfront Park have a high usage rate and are not over seeded. This causes the current condition. The fields have not been closed and renovated due to financial constraints.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Durfee and seconded by Member Stinnett to form a subcommittee that goes out to the public and finds interested people to look at putting four fields at Naranja Park.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

Member Bishop, Member Stinnett and Member Durfee agreed to sit on the field space subcommittee. 

Ms. Legner reported that she, Member Stinnett and Mr. Carmona had met and discussed this item. They have a variety of plaque samples and if new plaques are chosen it will cost $200-$500 each depending on material. The total would range from $1,400 - $3,500 for a full replacement. There is currently no money allocated for this project. If recommended, she will contact Development Infrastructure Services regarding using funding that they have set aside for art repair.

Chair Scheuring recommended determining a proposal including the content prior to requesting the funds.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Chatterton and seconded by Member Wickstrom to request the higher number be presented to the public art maintenance fund to get the Tenuous Refuge corrected.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Durfee and seconded by Member Wickstrom to Amend the motion to finalize the plan as well as to request funding at the higher number.

MOTION carried, 5-1 with Member Bishop opposed.

a.	AQUATICS CENTER ENHANCEMENTS

Ms. Legner stated that the groundbreaking will be Friday, April 20, 2012. 

The pool renovation includes:
~ The bath house will relocate to the north side.
~ The deck will be raised.
~ The pool will handle short lanes on the deep and shallow ends.
~ Diving blocks for short course relays. 
~ A recreational diving board.
~ A warm up and cool down pool.
~ A community effort for fundraising and sponsorships. 
~ Ramada 2 will be eliminated.
~ The competitive pool will have a timing system with touch pads. 

Ms. Legner stated that the pool will be closed and demolition will begin on April 23, 2012. Once the Olympic pool is complete, the facility will be partially open.

b.	KEG GRANT PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION

~ Primarily in house labor is being used for this project.
~ It is adjacent to the other playground structure.
~ Project completion is estimated to be in mid May.

c.	RESTROOMS ON THE CDO LINEAR TRAIL AT STEAM PUMP RANCH

Ms. Legner explained that there will be two men’s and two women’s restrooms installed by early fall. The restroom hours have not yet been determined.

d.	GREEN FIELD RENOVATION BY DIAMONDBACKS AND DODGERS

Ms. Legner reported that March 30, 2012 was CDO Little League’s opening day and the $100,000 renovation of Green Field was competed that week. The new scoreboard was lit at Green Field. The previous scoreboard which was supplied by CDO Little League and the Kyle Frank Foundation was moved to Field 2. There will be signs installed at James D. Kriegh and Riverfront for the Kyle Frank Foundation.

e.	ARCHERY AT NARANJA PARK

Ms. Legner stated that archery enthusiasts Hank Adair and Gerry Perry are working with Mr. Carmona and Town Engineer Craig Civalier on this project. The group received their first donation of $16,000 from The Pusch Ridge Archers.

The board members will tour James D. Kriegh Park to see the pool renovation, the Green Field upgrades and the Keg grant play structure on May 16, 2012.

The Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Conference this year will be August 27-30 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Registration fees are paid by the Town and transportation will be provided.

The commission agreed that coffee and water is sufficient.

No report.

~ Naranja Park Opportunities (including cultural recreation)
~ Amphitheatre at Riverfront for "Shakespeare in the Park" programs 

The next Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Wickstrom and seconded by Member Hickey to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

Prepared by:



Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 17th day of April 2012. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.