Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Goodyear Recreation Campus 420 South Estrella Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Millette called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairman Chad Millette; Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales; Commissioner Kiesha Beard; Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman; Commissioner Rachel Bretthauer
- Absent:
- Commissioner Brian Murphy; Commissioner John Cox; Alternate Mary Sarkis
- Staff Present:
- Interim Parks and Recreation Director David Seid; Administrative Assistant Raeleen Galvan; Management Assistant Laura Jara;
MOTION BY Commissioner Kiesha Beard, SECONDED BY Commissioner Rachel Bretthauer to EXCUSE Commissioners Brian Murphy and John Cox. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Chairman Chad Millette, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Commissioner Rachel Bretthauer
Passed - Unanimously
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Ron Wilks, Goodyear resident, presented to the Commission on the growth of pickleball in the community. He outlined current pickleball locations and potential future sites for dedicated courts, citing the sport's steady local growth and increasing community interest from 2009 to 2025. Mr. Wilks requested that the Commission consider this growth in future parks and recreation planning and expressed hope for continued support in expanding pickleball opportunities.
| BUSINESS |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, SECONDED BY Commissioner Kiesha Beard to APPROVE the draft minutes from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting held on April 17, 2025. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Chairman Chad Millette, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Commissioner Rachel Bretthauer
Passed
2.
BUDGET: FY26 PREVIEW (Laura Jara, Management Assistant)
Parks and Recreation Management Assistant Laura Jara presented an overview of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The City’s total budget has surpassed $1.2 billion for the first time, which includes funding for over 1,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The Parks and Recreation Department’s total budget for FY 2026 is $97.1 million.
3.
BULLARD WASH TRAIL: PROJECT UPDATE (David Seid, Interim Parks & Recreation Director)
Interim Parks and Recreation Director David Seid updated the Commission on several upcoming projects. He outlined planned trail extensions for the Bullard Wash Trail, mentioning future opportunities for the Commission to assist with trail branding. Mr. Seid also discussed plans to relocate the dog park at Goodyear Community Park to a more suitable location. Additionally, he shared an update on Phase 2 of the Goodyear Recreation Campus development, highlighting its key features and anticipated timelines. He concluded by announcing that the new splash pad at Loma Linda Pool is now officially open to the public.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Commissioners expressed interest in greater involvement, seeking opportunities to support and engage in future department initiatives.
| NEXT MEETING |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
August 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM
August 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Chad Millette adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Raeleen Galvan, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Parks & Recreation Advisory Meeting held on _____, 2025. |