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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL SESSION February 25, 2020 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Gary Temple called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Philip Saletta, Member
	Gary Temple, Vice Chair
	Ronald Odell, Member
	Anna Clark, Member
	Joseph Coyle, Member
	Charles Cachoeira, Member
	Matthew Wood, Member
Staff Present:	Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Member Liaison
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Town Attorney
	Melanie Barrett, Oro Valley Vice-Mayor

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Nancy Fulkerson voiced her concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course

Oro Valley resident Kurt Campbell voiced his concerns regarding the dirt road located at Naranja Park

Oro Valley resident Dick Augur spoke regarding the need for the game of Bridge opportunities in Oro Valley

Oro Valley resident Gayle Mateer voice her concerns regarding input from Rancho Vistoso residents regarding the Rancho Vistoso Golf Course

Oro Valley resident Kristen Berg voice her concerns regarding access to Naranja Park

Oro Valley resident Sharon Jarvis spoke in support of keeping the Rancho Golf Course as recreation space

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Joyce Jones-Ivey reported that Kara Riley had been selected as the new Oro Valley Chief of Police. Ms. Jones-Ivey also reported that the Town has selected a new Chief Financial Officer.

Ms. Jones-Ivey reported that the Town was in the process of updating their website and the beta-testing site was operator friendly and nice.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

There were no Board Member reports.

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to approve the November 19, 2019 regular session minutes.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINAL NARANJA PARK PLAYGROUND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
				Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan provided a brief history regarding the conceptual design for Naranja Park. Ms. Diaz-Trahan introduced Chris Stevie with Norris Designs. Mr. Stevie provided information regarding design concepts, surveys and how the results from the survey information was reflected in the final playground design. Discussion ensued amongst the PRAB members, staff and Mr. Stevie.

	3.			DISCUSSION OF THE PRESENTATION PROVIDED BY JERRY PERRY WITH PUSCH RIDGE ARCHERY GROUP AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING THAT TOOK PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 REGULAR SESSION
				Discussion ensued amongst the PRAB members and staff regarding Naranja Park Archery Range requests. Park and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan provided an overview of requests for the Naranja Park Archery Range and reported that the Town is awaiting the results of a grant from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Fruition of requests would be based on grant approval.

	4.			UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN PROJECT
				Parks and Recreation Director Kristy provided an overview of the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment and Master Plan Project and included the following: Mail in survey Survey results posted on website Volunteers for table events Discussion ensued amongst PRAB members and staff.

	5.			ELECTION OF THE 2020 PRAB CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR


				Motion by Member Joseph Coyle, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to nominate Gary temple for PRAB Chair.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Members Anna Clark and Philip Saletta were nominated for Vice-Chair.


				Motion by Member Charles Cachoeira, seconded by Member Joseph Coyle to approve Anna Clark as Vice Chair

Vote: 4 - 3 Carried

OPPOSED:	Member Philip Saletta
	Member Ronald Odell
	Vice Chair Gary Temple

DEPARTMENT REPORT

Kristy Diaz-Trahan provided the following information:

The new Town web page went live on April 1, 2020
The golf course management RFP was posted
Angle of Hope Project is pending family availibility
Move Across Two Ranges was held on Saturday, February 29th
A large swim meet was held at the Oro Valley Aquatics Center March 5th through 8th
Steam Pump Ranch Second Saturdays
Spring break camps
Bike Sell and Swap held at Steam Pump Ranch
Celebrate Oro Valley was held on April 11th
An Arbor day event was held on March 25th

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

There were no future agenda items requested.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned by Vice-Chair Gary Temple at 7:18 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 25th of February, 2020. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist