MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
Hopi Conference Room
11000 N. La Canada Drive
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Chair Wade called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Adam Wade, Chair
Sue Bishop, Member
Betty Danker, Member
Alison Sutton-Ryan, Member
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| EXCUSED: |
Sarah Corning, Member
Thomas Carle, Member
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Staff Present: Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner
Jeanna Ancona, Senior Office Specialist
No speakers.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Danker
and seconded by Member Sutton-Ryan approve the September 22, 2015 minutes as written.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner for the Department of Development and Infrastructure Services, presented an overview of the historical background, recreation uses and project timeline for the proposed park. Gary Grizzle of The WLB Group, representing Mattamy Homes, presented slides of plans for the 6.9 acre park developed in conjunction with the Rancho Vistoso HOA. Residents' top five amenities desired: dog park, open play turf area, tot lot, hiking/walking trails and ramadas/picnic tables. Developed master plan based on resident feedback. Work will be completed in two phases. Restrooms will be completed in Phase Two. Concerns were raised regarding the restrooms being needed sooner. Pat Straney, president of the Ranch Vistoso HOA explained the cost of building and maintaining the restrooms versus the beginning slower use of this private community park. Dennis Ottley, Rancho Vistoso HOA Treasurer stated that homeowner dues would increase in order to pay for cost of building and maintaining. Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director stated that building a restroom in Phase One would take away some of the amenities to offset the cost.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Bishop
and seconded by Member Danker approve the master plan as presented.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director, stated as part of normal year-end review to discuss and prioritize requests for budget next year. Some opportunities were lost with the recent Pima County bond failure. Speaking specifically about capital projects ($50,000 and above): Naranja Park and adding two more fields and a playground structure; ball field lighting for James D. Kriegh Park (not dark sky compliant). Member Sutton-Ryan spoke about the need for at least four (4) additional multi-use fields. Ms. Diaz-Trahan spoke of the high cost and the value of two fields. Chair Wade agreed. Regarding Steam Pump Ranch, there isn't any more funding planned for more shade structure. The stables there will be used in the future for an indoor/outdoor market pavilion. The community and recreation center has its own fund.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Wade
and seconded by Member Sutton-Ryan support two new fields at Naranja Park in next year's capital budget.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Once a year, Don McGann and Associates identify a pro bono project. This year, they selected the Oro Valley Parks & Recreation Department for a one-day design charette for the James D. Kreigh Park and its possibilities. Presented a conceptual site plan the following day. Amphi School district had sold a roughly 8-acre parcel of land to the Town, which was included in the plan. Ms. Diaz-Trahan explained the details/areas in the conceptual site plan. The plan shows the possibilities for the park and will also help in seeking funding.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Sutton-Ryan
and seconded by Member Danker to support the plan.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
We have one vacancy and several reappointments. Interviewed ten (10) applicants earlier in the day. Chair Wade and Ms. Diaz-Trahan will make their recommendations to the town council. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will have a full board in early 2016.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan highlighted events since last meeting:
- Find Your Fins had a great turnout
- OV Triathlon was a great success, slated for three (3) more next year beginning in March
- Halloween Spooktacular, expecting 200 people, had 750 people!
- Doggie Dash-n-Dawdle, last year had 16 entrants, this year had 40
- Heritage Harvest Festival Event, had over 4000 in attendance
- Dog agility and show at Naranja Park
Upcoming Events:
- Winter lights event at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center
- Tree lighting event, will send out call for volunteers
- Steam Pump Ranch: Que and Brew and 5K race (ticketed event)
- Oro Valley Holiday Parade (theme is the new community and recreation center)
- New Year's Day Hot Cocoa 5K
- US Tricats (swim and run event)
- Synchronized swimming event
- Off the Vine Wine Festival event
Current projects:
- stabilization project at Steam Pump Ranch
- additional lighting at the aquatic center
- Naranja park restroom
- received funding for ramada at Naranja Park
- Lambert Lane widening
- Riverfront Park has a rubberized surface in tot lot and shade cover with lighting.
- CDO multi-use path connect path under Oracle to Catalina State Park
- Pusch X9 has some delays
- Greenoch Park utility easement
- Staff holiday photos
- Parks & Recreation Administrative offices have officially moved to the community and recreation center
- The remainder of the staff at 680 W Calle Concordia will move out to Naranja Park in early 2016
Chair Wade spoke about sending ideas/inputs (for items that are not on the agenda for the meeting) to Kristy to include in the Director's Report in order to have some discussion.
Chair Wade presented the year in review; what was accomplished in 2015 and what the board would like to see in 2016. Chair Wade suggested creating information form for power user groups to complete to create database of funding needs. Member Sutton-Ryan suggested creating a master contact list for power user groups. Councilmember Snider stated it would be helpful for the town council to have a complete assessment of all team sport-orientated activities. Chair Wade spoke about possibly forming a trails commission again in 2016. Member Sutton-Ryan spoke about making an impact on getting movement of funding sources. Chair Wade spoke about the dog parks and having a possible donation box. Ms. Diaz-Trahan mentioned to really plan and be well thought out on what to tackle in 2016.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Danker
and seconded by Member Bishop approve the 2016 meeting schedule as presented.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Sutton-Ryan
and seconded by Member Bishop to have an expert speak to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at a future meeting about the roles and responsibilities of board members with regard to funding resources.
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a gift to Sue Bishop and thanked for her service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Chair Wade adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.