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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDApacket__02-01-23_1153_450 RESCHEDULED MEETING DATE NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Chairman David Corlett Vice Chairman Susan R. Obst-Dworkis Commissioner William Meade Commissioner Jackie Miles Commissioner Dianne Price Commissioner Deborah Skehen Commissioner Sandy Ursini TIME:5:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - RESCHEDULED FEBRUARY 8, 2023 WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Commissioners of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s Council, various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Commission meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Commission are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. REQUEST TO COMMENT The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM, please complete a Request to Comment card, located in the back of the Council Chambers, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion of that item, if possible. Include the agenda item on which you wish to comment. Speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Verbal comments should be directed through the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissioners. TO COMMENT ON AN AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, please complete a Request to Comment card, indicating it is a written comment, and check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST and agenda item, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion, if possible. Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of February 1, 2023 1 of 3 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4.CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of January 4, 2023 HCAC Meeting Minutes 5.CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the January 19, 2023 HCAC Special Session Workshop Meeting Minutes 6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Vision and Mission Statement 7.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Policies and Procedures Draft 8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Strategic Planning 9.UPDATE: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup 10.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of Renaming the HCAC Commission 11.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items 12.UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting March 1, 2023 - Items due for Agenda February 15, 2023 13.ADJOURNMENT Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of February 1, 2023 2 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed by the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated the 2nd day of February 2023 ___________________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5199 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Community Services' Office. Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of February 1, 2023 3 of 3 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of January 4, 2023 HCAC Meeting Minutes Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law. Attachments HCAC January 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:41 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 2023 1.ROLL CALL Present: Chair David Corlett; Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis; Commissioner Jackie Miles; Commissioner Dianne Price; Commissioner William Meade; Commissioner Deborah Skehen; Commissioner Sandra Ursini Staff Present:Linda Ayres, Recreation Mananger Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director/Deputy Town Manager Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant 2.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. Mr. Walt Franklin, a resident of Fountain Hills since the mid 1970's, presented his request for the Town of Fountain Hills to have an eternal resting place for residents. 3.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the HCAC Minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2022 MOVED BY Commissioner Sandra Ursini, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dianne Price Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Develop a Vision and Mission Statement for HCAC Agend Item 4. Discussion and Possible Action: Develop a Vision and Mission Statement for HCAC was tabled to be included on the agenda for the January 19, 2023 Work Session Special Meeting. 5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Fountain Park Information Maps It was discussed that a workgroup be established to look into the current information maps around Fountain Park and bring back their findings to the February 1, 2023 meeting. The workgroup will be made up of Vice-Chair Obst-Dworkis, Commissioner Skehen and Commissioner Ursini. 6.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items Future Agenda Items discussed: Changing the name of HCAC1. Announcements2. Memorial Garden - Meeting Date to be Determined3. Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of January 4, 2023 1 of 2 7.UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting February 1, 2023 8.ADJOURNMENT at 5:25 PM MOVED BY Commissioner Deborah Skehen, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dianne Price Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION __________________________________________ David Corlett, Chairman ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: ________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 4th day of January 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 8th day of February 2023. _________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of January 4, 2023 2 of 2 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the January 19, 2023 HCAC Special Session Workshop Meeting Minutes Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law. Attachments HCAC January 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:44 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING WORK SESSION OF THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2023 1.CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM 2.ROLL CALL Present: Chair David Corlett; Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis; Commissioner Jackie Miles; Commissioner Dianne Price; Commissioner William Meade; Commissioner Deborah Skehen; Commissioner Sandra Ursini Staff Present:Linda Ayres, Recreation Mananger Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant 3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. NONE 4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Vision and Mission Statement The Vision Statement of HCAC: Promote community pride and understanding through awareness and partnerships. The Mission Statement of HCAC: To advise the Town Council on matters related to our history and cultural awareness. Our purpose is to inspire public awareness and appreciation of our shared history and cultures to preserve that history and foster civic pride. 5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Policies and Procedures Policies & Procedures: Vetting Process1. Sub-Committees as needed2. Annual Report to Town Council3. Project Governance - Updates and Meetings4. Agenda Setting and Materials5. Point of Contact/Spokesperson6. Project spokesperson7. Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of January 19, 2023 1 of 2 6.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Strategic Planning It was agreed upon by the commission to further discuss the HCAC Strategic Plan at the February 1, 2023 meeting. Ms. Lopuszanski will be sending out the Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Plan for reference for commissioners to review. 7.ADJOURNMENT at 4:30 PM MOVED BY Commissioner Sandra Ursini, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION _____________________________________________ David Corlett, Chairman ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: ________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Special Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission in the Community on the 19th day of January, 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 8th day of February, 2023. _________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of January 19, 2023 2 of 2 ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Vision and Mission Statement Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 08:21 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Policies and Procedures Draft Staff Summary (Background) Attachments HCAC Policies and Procedures Draft Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:47 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Strategic Planning Staff Summary (Background) Attachments Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Plan 2022 Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 08:22 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 1 Town of Fountains Hills Strategic Plan 2022 FOREWORD BY MAYOR GINNY DICKEY I am pleased to introduce the Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Plan 2022, a ten-year roadmap that your Town Council, administrative staff and partner organizations will use in fulfilling the goals and supporting tasks necessary to preserve our distinctive, vibrant community. The Strategic Plan will be integrated into the Town’s daily operations and collaborations. It is the culmination of ongoing activity over the past eighteen months and was led by seven community volunteers on the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission. In keeping with the keynote theme of collaboration the Commission reached out to local stakeholders, businesses, Town staff and residents during the Plan’s development to solicit feedback and support. Strategic Plan 2022 is designed to remain viable, flexible, and relevant during its life cycle. Its priorities are set to align with the core responsibilities of Town Government while acknowledging the importance of building partnerships in this evolving age of technological advancements. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Foreword 1 Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary 3 Strategic Plan 6 3 Executive Summary Overview The motto for the town of Fountain Hills is “All that is Arizona”. This is certainly an appropriate portrayal of a community that combines stunning natural beauty with a safe, up-scale, and in many ways, idyllic setting. In Fountain Hills, neighbors share a commitment to community that makes small town life so appealing, without losing big city advantages. The Town’s Strategic Planning Advisory Commission, consisting of seven volunteer citizens, sought to fashion a ten-year strategic plan that is aligned with the community’s priorities and expectations of principled and steady progress without putting at risk the things that make Fountain Hills such a special place to live. Strategic Plan Focus The Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing Fountain Hill's appeal as a small town in the orbit of a large urban environment by honoring traditional values, environmental uniqueness, stability, sustainability, and flexibility in preparing for the future. This is evident in Fountain Hill's Key Organizational Goals which aim to: improve public areas including infrastructure and Town facilities; enhance public safety and the overall quality of life, promote economic development, and ensure the Town’s financial stability. Guiding Principles The principles that guided the Commission through the creation of this plan included the understanding that the various tasks had to be manageable or attainable by the Town over a 10-year horizon. The progress by the Town in achieving success had to be measurable over time and lastly this Strategic Plan needed to be impactful and not merely a rehash of projects that the Town is already working towards. Planning Acknowledgements The Commission took into account realities that exist when planning for a small town. First, Fountain Hills has limited resources and undergoes an annual economic seasonality that creates revenue variability. The Town is blessed with a strong and talented volunteer base along with its unmatched natural beauty. Lastly, since the Town is essentially surrounded by land that is limited in its development potential, there is minimal expectations for residential growth. Community and Stakeholder Input In approaching the task of writing a strategic plan the Commission first sought to understand and give voice to the Fountain Hills citizens, local leaders, and historical documents. The Commission did this by engaging local business, civic, education and government leaders for input, observations, and experiences. Next the Commission reviewed and assessed the ongoing impact of the Town’s 2015 strategic plan that was 4 subsequently updated in 2017. Most importantly, the commission collaborated with the non-profit volunteer group named ‘Vision Fountain Hills’, to survey over 900 Fountain Hills residents on their thoughts and views of important past, and current issues. The results of the survey showed that respondents primary community interests were: • Business Development • Technology Services • Town’s Condition • The Environment • Town Finances • Safety Keynote Themes used in the Plan’s Development When developing the 2022 Fountain Hills Strategic Plan the Commission held to three important themes throughout the process. First was the emphasis on collaborative partnering. Wherever possible tasks were constructed in a way to allow collaboration and/or partnering between the Town and interested stakeholders. Second was the absolute need for transparency and ownership so that readers of the plan have confidence in the process used in developing relevant strategies and their effective implementation. Third was their unwavering understanding that stewardship of our local environment was paramount and must be addressed specifically and consistently throughout the strategic plan. Strategic Priorities The four Strategic Priorities identified and expanded upon in this plan, represent the overriding areas of focus:  Targeted Collaborative Economic Development  Promote the Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Town Infrastructure, Environmental and Social Resources  Continue to Improve the Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of our Town  Maintain Current Infrastructure while Preparing the Town for Emerging Trends that Increase Public Safety and Quality of Life Strategic Plan Structure Underneath the four Strategic Priorities (SP) there are 11 Signature Strategies (SS) and under the Signature Strategies there are 23 Supporting Tasks (ST). Thus, the structure of this plan is built to flow from a Strategic Priority to a Signature Strategy to a specific Supporting Task. In this way we can show bi-directionally, both how a Strategic 5 Priority results in a set of Supporting Tasks and how a specific Supporting Task ties back to a larger Strategic Priority. Each Supporting Task is further delineated with an expected timeline to implementation (in years), estimated complexity (scale of 1-5 with 5 being most complex), and an annotation of the potential for collaboration (y/n) between the Town of Fountain Hills and a stakeholder or interested party. Moving Forward The success of The Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Plan 2022 depends on an effective communications (internal and external) plan and monitoring process that supports its implementation. Thus, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission has included a Communication and Monitoring Plan, (located in the appendices) that lays out avenues of communication between the Mayor, Town Council, Town Staff, and the Citizens of Fountain Hills concerning the implemention of this Plan. Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills Commissioners: Chair: John Craft Vice Chair: Patrick Garman Chad Bernick, Gerard Bisceglia, Mary Edman Bernie Hoenle, Cynthia Magazine 6 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STRATEGIC PLAN 2022 Strategic Priority (SP): Targeted Collaborative Economic Development Preamble: An essential element of a thriving community is its economy. Fountain Hills is a small, active community whose long-term sustainability requires an effective targeted economic development plan. Economic development has become a hotly debated topic and a much sought-after goal in towns across America. Industrial recruitment and reliance on outside funding are giving way to locally based finance and entrepreneurial activity. Fountain Hills needs to take advantage of its unique local resources and leadership to advance its own successful local economy in a way that continues to appeal to its residents and business community. Presently, the local chamber of commerce and the Town actively work to support new and existing business growth. The following strategies and their supporting tasks attempt to address the opportunity of establishing a more unified and focused business development effort. Our commission interviewed Town leadership, Chamber of Commerce, Fountain Hills Sanitary District and Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association. We noted a recurring theme that ‘strength-in-numbers’ was important when pursuing opportunities. Hence, this strategic priority focuses on the need for local, ongoing collaboration. 1. Signature Strategy (SS) – Retain existing businesses and attract new ones. Rationale: Existing businesses are the foundation of any economic growth strategy. By building on what already exists, cities can support current businesses and create a strong foundation. Attracting new businesses is often most effective when the effort is tailored to the industries compatible with local economic, space, environmental, and demographic characteristics. A) Supporting Task (ST) – Develop and promote an effective brand image to prospective businesses and residents. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes B) Supporting Task (ST) - Develop strategies for retaining existing businesses and attracting new ones from the following sectors: 1) Health and wellness, 2) Professional services, and 3) S.T.E.M. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: Yes C) Supporting Task (ST) – Continue to maintain an economic development webpage and add a business metrics database. Rationale: The creation of an economic development webpage would function as a one stop shop to help new and existing business owners with business startup, or expansion. This webpage would include a step-by-step guide to starting, or expanding a business in Fountain Hills, links 7 to important contacts, forms, and resources from outside of the community; such as loan programs from the U.S. Small Business Administration or community development financial institutions or technical assistance from a regional small business development center such as the Maricopa Small Business Development Center as well as the BizHub incubator. A business metrics database would track the overall business health of the community and monitor the effectiveness of economic development initiatives. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes D) Supporting Task (ST) – Identify ways to streamline the building permitting process. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: Yes 2. Signature Strategy (SS) – Lead the formation of collaborative economic development groups. Rationale: The Commission believes that synergy can be achieved if like-minded groups collaborate to strengthen our economic progress. The groups can draw members from municipal governments, regional economic development organizations, nonprofit organizations seeking to help communities, and other stakeholders. A) Supporting Task (ST) – Coordinate periodic meetings between the Town of Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Maricopa Pima Indian Community, to discuss the local expansion of business and tourism opportunities. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes B) Supporting Task (ST) – Form a business professional advisory group. Rationale: Ongoing collaboration between the public and private sectors is an important component of economic development. To encourage collaboration, form a business professional advisory group with volunteers from the public and private sectors to discuss how the town could better facilitate economic development. Volunteers from the community could include property owners, developers, school system representatives, and retired governmental or business executives with particular experience in health, professional, and technical services. Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes 8 Strategic Priority (SP): Promote the Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Town infrastructure, Environmental and Social Resources Preamble: The Commission recommends the following five guiding principles for fiduciary responsibility that should be embraced by the Town of Fountain Hills: 1) Live within your means 2) Employ cost recovery when setting fees for "individualized" services 3) Use reserves only for one-time expenditures or temporary stop-gap measures 4) Study contracting out services before attempting to do in-house. 5) Emphasize transparency. 1. Signature Strategy (SS) – Maintain transparency by communicating the Town’s finances to the public. Rationale: Transparency leads to trust and trust leads to a community that is confident in providing resources to the Town government to solve short and long term public issues on their behalf. A) Supporting Task (ST) - Hold public meetings twice a year, separate from council meetings, to present the Town’s finances. Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A B) Supporting Task (ST) – Conduct a regularly occurring community survey in order to track satisfaction levels with Town services. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes 2. Signature Strategy (SS) – Promote the long-term financial health and stability of the Town. Rationale: The annual budget serves as the Town’s financial plan. The budget is a policy document that provides direction and priorities for the resources needed to deliver community services. A) Supporting Task (ST) - Produce and publish a five-year financial plan with revenue and expenditure forecasts. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A B) Supporting Task (ST) – Update the current Facilities Reserve Study to identify lifecycle replacement and repair of facilities and infrastructure. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A C) Supporting Task (ST) – Utilize the services of an experienced grant researcher and writer. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A 9 3. Signature Strategy (SS) – Periodically review Town services to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness. Rationale: Balancing the Town’s use of government provided services and contracted services promotes both stability and flexibility. A) Supporting Task (ST) - Conduct a feasibility analysis of government services provided by the Town. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 4 Collaboration potential: N/A B) Supporting Task (ST) - Promote e-government and electronic transactions to improve customer convenience and operational effeciencies. Examples include kiosks and online services that improve organization, accommodation, payment options, accessibility, and security. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes 10 Strategic Priority (SP): Continue to Improve the Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of our Town Preamble: We focused on identifying Signature Strategies and Supportive Tasks that were most likely to help Fountain Hills leaders continue to improve the public health, well-being, and safety of our community. In doing so, we took into consideration: the Town’s economic realities; community input from a variety of sources; the timeline covered by the new strategic plan; relevant trends and future projections; and the need for tasks that are manageable, attainable and measurable. 1. Signature Strategy (SS) - Promote the natural and built environment of Fountain Hills to improve the public health, well-being, and safety of the community. Rationale: While this strategy is broad in scope, it can be easily supported by a number of specific, high priority tasks that fit within the Town’s current constraints regarding both human and financial resources. A) Supporting Task (ST) – Continue to expand and connect open space and recreational facilities to create opportunities for physical activities. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes B) Supporting Task (ST) - Work with local environmental organizations in strengthening our community’s connection with its natural surroundings. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes C) Supporting Task (ST) - Incorporate public health, well-being, and safety in Fountain Hills policies when relevant. Timeline: <1yrs to review current policies, then ongoing for any policy changes or new policies. Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A D) Supporting Task (ST) - Create and publicize an Environmental Plan for Fountain Hills. Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 4 Collaboration potential: Yes 2. Signature Strategy (SS) – Promote Fountain Hills as a community focused on public health, well-being, and safety. Rationale: While this strategy is broad in scope, it can be easily supported by specific, high priority tasks that fit within the Town’s current constraints regarding both human and financial resources. 11 A) Supporting Task (ST) - Support the expansion of preventive health and wellness access within the Fountain Hills community. Timeline: <1yrs to assess, then ongoing as opportunities are addressed. Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes 12 Strategic Priority (SP): Maintain Current Infrastructure while Preparing the Town for Emerging Trends that Increase Public Safety and Quality of Life Preamble: Fountain Hills infrastructure plays a vital role in the quality of life for our citizens. We must continue to maintain and prepare it for the future. Fountain Hills infrastructure must be capable of supporting our town’s economy, while holding public safety and quality of life as priorities. There are generally many categories of infrastructure to consider, but focusing solely on Fountain Hills, we identified four that are of particular interest to our town’s residents and elected leadership. This iteration of the Fountain Hills strategic plan will deal with Broadband, Public Parks, Roads infrastructure areas. 1. Signature Strategy (SS) – Develop an investment plan and schedule to maintain/bring FH’s streets, medians, buildings, and parks to established standards. Rationale: Infrastructure planning, funding, and execution information should be available, clearly articulated, and transparently handled by Fountain Hills public agencies. A) Supporting Task (ST) - Develop a detailed Infrastructure Condition Report with a scoring mechanism for evaluating and reporting the functionality, appearance, and upkeep of the Town’s fixed assets. The report will be reviewed by the Town Council, and available to Town Citizens. Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: N/A 2. Signature Strategy (SS) – Support local Broadband strategic buildouts and deployment efforts while ensuring the preservation of conduit and right of way for future technologies. Rationale: Broadband, a generic term for high-speed internet access, enables students of all ages to learn online and businesses to reach customers and co- workers; facilitates electronic and verbal communications; provides access to healthcare and job openings; and can be the deciding factor of where a company chooses to expand. A) Supporting Task (ST) – Make co-location of broadband a requirement with existing infrastructure planning as a condition of permit use or where public funding is provided. This includes above-ground infrastructure and the codification of “dig once” policies where service providers install broadband conduit as other infrastructure is installed. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A 13 3.Signature Strategy (SS) – Increase the ease and safety of multi-use aspects ofFountain Hills roads. Rationale: A forward looking road strategy is essential to everyday living in Fountain Hills, providing access to jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare, wellness, and other services while enabling sustainable mobility options such as pedestrian and biking access. A)Supporting Task (ST) - The Fountain Hills Town Council Subcommittee onPedestrian and Traffic Safety will continue to identify roads where lack of an interconnected sidewalk system increases risk to pedestrians and will continue to update and schedule to remedy. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes B)Supporting Task (ST) - Develop a comprehensive bicycle master plan. A successful plan will focus on developing a seamless cycling network that emphasizes short trip distances, multi-modal trips, and is complemented by encouragement, education, and enforcement programs to increase usage. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes 4.Signature Strategy (SS) – Utilize services provided by other government agenciesand outside entities e.g. private companies, non-profit organizations, and volunteer groups in evaluating and supporting the health of Fountain Hills parks. Rationale: Parks support economic prosperity and build thriving, healthy, resilient communities. Besides providing recreational opportunities and green space for all ages, parks provide a suite of ancillary benefits such as higher property values, protection, and improvements to drinking water sources, fewer urban heat islands, and stormwater management. A) Supporting Task (ST) – Utilize nationally recognized standards for maintenance of the Town's park system. Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes END ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup Staff Summary (Background) Attachments Fountain Park Historical Signs Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:56 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 1 TO: HCAC Commission FROM: Susan Obst-Dworkis, Debbie Skehen, Sandra Ursini DATE: January 25, 2023 RE: Fountain Park Signage Update Our sub-committee met twice to review the wording for the six signs located around the lake and suggest updated wording. We walked the path and reviewed each sign. Diane provided us with a written outline of her suggestions for improving the signs. We have incorporated her ideas into our thoughts. Of the six signs we’re looking at, only one is located on the east side of the lake, at the parking lot. The other five are all located along the Saguaro Boulevard side of the lake. It is suggested that two of the signs be relocated, as noted below. We agree the signs have good information, but they are too wordy and dated. The information needs to be brief but informative and interesting, attractively arranged, easy to read and encourage readers, both visitors and residents, to seek out more information about the fountain and the town. We also looked at the larger, glass enclosed signs located at the restrooms. We think these signs should include a large map of the park, noting where the informational signs are located, encouraging park visitors to look for them as they walk. We have not considered layout, fonts, photos or other graphic design issues. Diane recommended Rick Richardson of R Squared and Susan suggested Vanessa Davison be considered for this part of the project, however, we understand that this is the Town’s decision. To enliven the signs, Diane suggested replacing the Town Seal with the “Experience Fountain Hills” logo We also like this idea. We should also include a QR code to the “Experience Fountain Hills” website as well as others as noted below. 2 Hours of operation should be included on each sign, in a consistent space. No need for a full paragraph, just “Fountain operates daily 9 am to 9 pm for 15 minutes. Fountain will automatically shut down if wind speed exceeds 10 mph.” Each sign should include information on the fountain or town, a historic fact, and the “you are here” map (bigger and clearer to understand). __________________________ #1 On Saguaro Boulevard As this is the sign that is probably read the most, this one should encourage the reader to follow the walking path for more information, as well as look across the street at the Avenue of the Fountains, and what can be found in the city center. Fountain Park Featuring one of the world’s tallest fountains, Fountain Park is a 64 acre park, featuring a 33 acre, million gallon lake. • The park includes children’s playground, musical instrument playground, splash pad, championship disc golf course, Veteran’s Memorial, botanical garden, and amphitheater. • Stroll the 1 ¼ mile walking path that circles the park for more information. You are Here • This location has been the site of special events since the park opened in 1970. • To the south are the Superstition Mountains and the Goldfield Mountains. • To the west you will find the pathway to Town Center. Do You Know • The community’s centerpiece fountain was turned on for the first time on December 15, 1970. • The town is 20.32 square miles, located on what was the P-Bar Cattle Ranch. • The terrain ranges from 1,525 feet to 3,140 feet above sea level. High elevation in developed areas is 2,240 feet off Golden Eagle Boulevard. __________________________ #2 Located along the edge of the lake at the Musical Instrument Park We think this sign is easily overlooked because of its location and should be moved to a place along El Lago, closer to the Veteran’s Memorial and botanical garden. Information currently on this sign will be included elsewhere. Honoring Those Who Served 3 Veteran’s Memorial Plaza is a contemplative space that honors all branches of the armed services. • Navy veteran and local sculptor Carlos Hadaway created the commemorative plaques that thank those who have served our country, such as those who served on the USS Arizona, and Bob Hope, for his lifelong career entertaining U.S. troops at home and abroad. Flora at the Fountain The botanical garden was created to showcase the variety of Arizona’s natural vegetation. You are Here • Beyond the ridge are the Four Peaks, a central Arizona landmark, at 7,659 feet, the highest point in the Mazatzal Mountains, and the location of the only amethyst mine in the US. Do You Know (insert QR Code for FHDSA) • Fountain Hills is one of only two International Dark Sky Communities located near a major metropolitan area. • The local astronomy club, in cooperation with the library, offers monthly star parties to introduce people to planets, constellations, and extraordinary stellar objects. __________________________ #3 At the Panorama Parking Lot Art at the Heart of Fountain Hills • Fountain Park is the home of 36 of the Town’s 150 public art pieces, one of the largest public art collections in Arizona. • You won’t want to miss the “Art Walk” guided tour, or just amble up the Avenue of the Fountains to experience both whimsical and serious creations. [QR CODE HERE: Self- guided Art Walk tour] You are Here Looking to the west you see the McDowell Mountains. • The two highest peaks are Thompson Peak, 3,894 feet and East End, 4,069 feet. Do You Know Fountain Hills is in the heart of the unique Sonoran Desert and features many trail systems. To the east, just across Panorama Drive, is Fountain Hills Lake Overlook Trail. 4 • This 2.5-mile trail provides unmatched panoramic views of Fountain Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the pecan and citrus farms of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation reservation • Also waiting to be explored are the Golden Eagle Trailhead, Adero Trail, Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills Botanical Garden, Fountain Hills FIT Trails. (insert QR Code for trails page on Experience Fountain Hills). __________________________ #4 At the Amphitheater Move this sign closer to the new restrooms. People waiting in that area may be more likely to read the sign here than where is it currently located. Festivals at the Fountain There’s always a reason to celebrate in Fountain Hills. • From art shows to car shows, music festivals and more, visitors are welcome to join in the fun, games, good food and great music. • A complete listing of activities can be found at “Experience Fountain Hills”. (Insert QR Code). Fountain Park amphitheater is the site of events and activities throughout the year, including Movies in the Park, performances by Ballet Arizona and Fountain Hills High School graduation. You are Here The backdrop to this lake scene is Mount McDowell, commonly referred to as Red Mountain, 2,832 feet in elevation. Just across the street to the west of the park, you will see downtown Fountain Hills. • Enjoy unique shops and restaurants, fountains and artwork. • At Town Center you’ll discover Centennial Circle, with more public art, the Community Center, the town museum and Community Gardens. (Insert River of Time QR Code). Do You Know (need something here) __________________________ #5 Directly down from the Saguaro Boulevard sign, right on the lake This sign is probably the second most read sign on the path and should give all the fountain facts. 5 A Fountain in the Desert (Insert QR code for Earth Cam) Fountain Park is home to one of the tallest fountains in the world. It was the creation of Disneyland designer C.V. Wood, Jr. • The nozzle, built in Zurich, Switzerland, weighs nearly a ton and is more than seven feet in length. • Sunlight shining through the fountain’s mist creates a rainbow effect. • The fountain reaches a height of 330 feet with two pumps. On special occasions, with all three pumps running, the fountain can attain 560 feet, which is taller than the Washington Monument and three times as high as Yellowstone Park’s Old Faithful. • The recognizable white plume is visible far beyond Fountain Hills, and can be seen from the Superstition Mountains, Carefree and even from aircraft. (Optional, depending on space.) • The fountain takes on a completely different look at night. It is illuminated at its base and from powerful beacons on the southern shore. Colored lighting is also used to enhance seasonal and cultural events. (Optional, depending on space.) You are Here This location provides a panoramic view of the widest point of Fountain Lake. • In the distance you can see the Goldfield Mountains and Superstition Mountains, holding the secrets of the legendary Lost Dutchman Goldmine. • Beyond the first ridge is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The Native American Community has a resort, casino, and numerous restaurants. The two championship We Ko Pa golf courses are recognized as among the best in the country. Do You Know In the early days of the community, “Nessie” (The Fountain Ness Monster) could be seen floating in the fountain’s mist. __________________________ #6 by Arrivederci Restaurant One of the park’s most popular areas, here you will find the Rotary Splash Pad and musical instrument playground. Fountain Hills Community Services Department has been recognized for providing the best recreational opportunities. • Grand Plaque in the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the NRPA • National Finalist by the American Academy for AAPRA Plaza Fountainside offers collection of shops and restaurants. Enjoy a meal or just a refreshing beverage while experiencing the ever-changing view of the fountain. 6 You are Here From this inlet in the southwest corner, many varieties of water fowl can be seen. • The Audubon Society conducts an annual bird count in the park and commonly find more than 150 species of birds in the area. It is not uncommon to see a Great Blue Heron or bald eagle visiting Fountain Park. Do You Know (need more) ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of Renaming the HCAC Commission Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:50 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:57 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023 ITEM 12. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 02/01/2023 Meeting Type: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Request to Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting March 1, 2023 - Items due for Agenda February 15, 2023 Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 01/24/2023 07:58 AM Final Approval Date: 01/24/2023