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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDApacket__03-01-23_1047_457 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 Sandra Ursini TIME:4:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 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. Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of March 1, 2023 1 of 3 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 4.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. 5.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the February 8, 2023 HCAC Meeting Minutes 6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Policies and Procedures 7.DISCUSSION: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup 8.DISCUSSION: Future Projects 9.DISCUSSION: Presentations/Speakers 10.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items 11.UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting is April 5, 2023. Agenda items and attachments are due by March 22, 2023. 12.ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of March 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 this 27th 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. Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of March 1, 2023 3 of 3 ITEM 3. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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): REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS Staff Summary (Background) Reports by Commissioners will allow commissioners to share information about historical and cultural events and information related to HCAC. This time is purely for reporting, no discussion or comments from the public are taken, and cannot be used to address any item on the agenda. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 08:39 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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 the February 8, 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 February 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes HCAC February 8, 2023 Verbatim Minutes Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 08:12 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1, 2023 AMENDED MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2023 1.CALL TO ORDER at 5:00 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 - NO CALL TO 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 MOVED BY Commissioner Deborah Skehen, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dianne Price Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 5.CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the January 19, 2023 HCAC Special Session Workshop Meeting Minutes MOVED BY Commissioner William Meade, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Vision and Mission Statement The vision statement that we came up with in the work session was, “To promote community pride and understanding through awareness and partnerships.” The mission statement was, “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.” MOVED BY Commissioner Jackie Miles, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously Historic and Cultural Advisory Committee 1 of 3 7.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: HCAC Policies and Procedures Draft Chairman Corlett shared with the commissioners that there were policy and procedure points that were suggested and included in the minutes of the January 19, 2023 Work Session. He created a revised version that encapsulates changes and will be circulated and reviewed at the next HCAC Meeting. It was agreed upon to table this item and include it at the March 1, 2023 HCAC Meeting. MOVED BY Commissioner Dianne Price, SECONDED BY Commissioner Sandra Ursini Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Strategic Planning Chairman Corlett opened up the discussion to determine where commissioners stood after reviewing the Town's Strategic Plan. Commissioner Miles asked if the commission should help by being aware of funding or grants that might help the museum and public art upkeep. Ms. Ayres interjected that there are other commissions that have those items under their purview and that there was a Public Art Committee. Chair Corlett asked for clarification and Ms. Ayres shared that there are many groups that fall under the non-profit umbrella of Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (FHCCA) and that the museum is part of that and not town property. Commissioner Price said the piece in the strategic plan that really stood out was promoting the natural and built environment of Fountain Hills to improve the public health well-being and safety. Ms. Ayres stated that the town strategic plan is more in depth than this advisory board would be but it gives the commissioners an idea of what's important to the town. It was further discussed on the relevance consider the creation of 10 Points of Interest in Fountain Hills that would fit into the scope of HCAC. 9.UPDATE: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup Commissioner Ursini presented the draft of the ideas that the Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup created after they had walked the park and looked at every sign. It was determined that additional information would be needed to know the size of the signage and how much room would be available to include the new information. Commissioner Ursini shared that there was a video of the Fountain at 50 Celebration and suggested that it could be considered to include a QR code. The addition of new pictures for each sign was also suggested and to consider local photographers. It was requested that the commissioners review the information and to provide the workgroup with their input. Ms. Ayres informed the commissioners that Parks Superintendent, Kevin Snipes, does have money in his budget for the signs. 10.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of Renaming the HCAC Commission Chairman Corlett spoke to the commissioners regarding their consideration of a recommendation of a slight renaming of the HCAC commission for construction purposes in language and to reflect what they do. A recommendation to rename the "Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission" to "Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission". Ms. Ayres asked for clarification on the recommendation and it was shared by Chair Corlett that currently "Historic" refers to something that is treating or a characteristic of history or past events. It was determined that Commissioner Price had previously requested the name to be changed to "History and Culture Advisory Commission" to be grammatically correct and it was agreed upon by the commissioners to make a motion on the approval of that recommended name change. Historic and Cultural Advisory Committee 2 of 3 MOVED BY Commissioner Dianne Price, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Susan Obst-Dworkis Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 11.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items Topics discussed for future agenda items: Presentations Announcements Arizona Memory Project - azlibrary.gov 12.UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting March 1, 2023 - Items due for Agenda February 15, 2023 13.ADJOURNMENT 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 8th day of February, 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 1st day of March, 2023. _________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Historic and Cultural Advisory Committee 3 of 3 Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 1 - Post-Production File TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FEBRUARY 8, 2023 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Transcription Provided By: https://Otter.ai ********* Transcription is provided in order to facilitate communication accessibility and may not be a totally verbatim record of the proceedings. ********* Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 2 - HCAC Meeting February 8, 2023, Verbatim CORLETT: Hi, everyone. We are here at the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commissioner Meeting and will call the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. May we get a Roll Call, please? LOPUSZANSKI: Chairman Corlett? CORLETT: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Vice Chair Obst-Dworkis? The red button is on the right. OBST-DWORKIS: Here LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Meade? MEADE: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Miles? MILES: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Price? PRICE: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Skehen? SKEHEN: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Ursini? URSINI: Here. LOPUSZANSKI: Thank you. CORLETT: Thank you. The next agenda item is a Call to the Public. I'm going to guess the answer's no. LOPUSZANSKI: We have no Call to the Public. CORLETT: Right. Excellent. So, moving on to Agenda Items tonight. And as we go through these being aware of the time and our shift in our plans for today there could be a couple of things that we could agree to table, but we'll address those as we come to them. The first item that we have is for the Consideration and Approval of the January 4, regular meeting minutes. May I get a Motion? PRICE: Move. SKEHEN: Second. CORLETT: Do we need a discussion first? LOPUSZANSKI: We do not need a discussion but if we can have you acknowledge as the Chair who made the motion and say their name so that it's Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 3 - on record so I know who is speaking and then the second would be helpful. Thank you. CORLETT: I was getting paperwork there. SKEHEN: So, moved. CORLETT: Susan was that you? SKEHEN: No, Debbie. Debbie moved. CORLETT: All right. PRICE: Second. CORLETT: And Diane, Second. All in favor? ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Any negative abstentions? Thank you. The motion passes unanimously. The next item on our list is the Approval of the Minutes for January 19, 2023, Special Workshop Session. Could I have a Motion to Approve? MEADE: I make a Motion to Approve. OBST-DWORKIS: I second. CORLETT: Commissioner Meade made the motion. Commissioner Obst- Dworkis. seconded. All in favor? ALL: Aye. CORLETT: The motion passes. Thank you all. Okay, the next item up was kind of a carryover from our last work session. Consideration and Possible Action on the Vision and Mission Statement. For your reference for Item Number 6, you will find it actually in the meeting minutes from the special work session on page 8, thank you. And I imagined there might be some discussion and comment. Before we move to approve these, maybe it's one motion, so maybe we can work on the language of each one. And then we'll make the motion to approve when we're done with that. The vision statement that we came up with in the work session was, “To promote community pride and understanding through awareness and partnerships.” The mission statement was, “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.” The floor is open for Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 4 - comments or suggestions for either one. We can start with the Mission Statement. MEADE: I only have one comment on the vision mission I went to the Mayor's State of the Town and she mentioned the commission and she said something to the effect of this part direct quote I forget the little preamble but it was that we have a new commission or whatever. And they'll be helping us with documents, photos, and memories. Well, no, I just thought it was it. You know, it goes back to the whole issue of whatever you want to make it to be, and here was the first kind of public setting where she was describing you were and I just thought well that's a much easier job focusing on the documents, photos, and memories but CORLETT: That is although that was a stated nonportion of our mission, wasn't it in the day documentation that the Town Council created? We're not a collections group in this case. Interesting. PRICE: We'll have to talk with her. CORLETT: We could always amend to do that I would agree. MEADE: I'm sure someone is advised to write it, or so it was PRICE: That sounds more like a task or a project. But that's not the global vision. I like what's here. So I'm not feeling like I need to do any wordsmith. CORLETT: That is a very interesting point, though. And I agree, Dianne, that we likely don't need to in this case, that may be something for coordinating with an outside body such as the River of Time to serve that function for the town, but something that we could certainly help to coordinate and explore, and maybe can talk about speaking with them as a future agenda item, but that comes later. Okay. Well, starting just briefly, then, just to get a consensus before we move, are there any suggested changes to the Vision Statement? Or if they're not, that's fine. Okay, excellent. The Mission Statement. SKEHEN: I wouldn't dare. CORLETT: And be aware, we can always go back and amend these later. These are living documents so long as we go through the process and improve them. If there is no other discussion, then can I get a motion to approve? MILES: I move that we approve our Vision and Mission Statements. CORLETT: Okay. Commissioner Miles. OBST-DWORKIS: I’ll second. CORLETT: Commissioner Susan. Second. All in favor of approving Mission and Vision Statements? Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 5 - ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Any opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried. Thank you. I do want to come back to that conversation later though. Bill. That was interesting. Okay, so the next item on our agenda. My goodness, that print is small, I have to zoom in. Number 7 is the Consideration of Policies and Procedures. My recommendation is to table this to the next meeting. We do have the points that we suggested that are in the minutes of our work session. And I do have a document that encapsulates those it's about two and a half pages, that just kind of flushes it out that we can circulate for your consideration before the next meeting. Okay. Sounds good. Can I have a Motion to Table? PRICE: I move to Table. URSINI: Second. CORLETT: Sandy, Second. Thank you, all those in favor of tabling. ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Excellent. That's a motion that cannot be discussed. Okay. The next item on the agenda is Strategic Planning and this is one I sat down thinking about for a while today. And it's again, kind of a carryover from our last couple of meetings where it's come up in conversation. And I'm still trying to figure out in my head what strategic planning means for us when we could say it might include future projects or projects that are going to be sent to us. I think it's a little hard to project too much into the future for this. That's just my take on it. We did have the Town's Strategic Plan circulated and I'm curious if we could open up the floor just to talk about your reaction to that and where you see us fitting into it. I mean, I have a few notes on it that I'll bring up but I'd like to open the floor to see if you've had a chance to do that. And if you haven't, it's something that we can also move to the next meeting but happy to discuss it. MILES: Mr. Chairman I had a couple of thoughts after reading that. I wondered if we should help by being aware of funding or grants that might help like, fund the museum and public art upkeep. Like when the fountain spray turns things white or when the signs are old and need to be replaced. I wondered if we should include a list of local writers because we have several in the town and some have written books on local topics. I wondered if we should have some cultural collection of our educational history, the schools, their locations, their superintendents, the positives of our local education, and the opportunities locally. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 6 - AYRES: So just to interject there, the first few that you mentioned already falls under different commissions pervue and the public art. CORLETT: Out of curiosity, then what commission or body would do that I understand the public art has its commission so but some of these other elements whom does that work within the town? Because what they're able to get presumably impacts your budget, which would impact the projects that we could carry out. By getting that right. AYRES: I guess I'm not sure who “they” is. And that's what I guess we're asking. Well, public art is not an advisory group, they're separate. And then the museum is not town property. So FHCCA. LOPUSZANSKI: So each of those entities does fall under FHCCA under the nonprofit umbrella. So that would not be something that would be a part of the town's commission. PRICE: What is FHCCA? AYRES: Fountain Hills, Cultural, and Civic Association. CORLETT: It's interesting to so mention FHCCA. And Jackie started off with a comment about funding, which is really an issue here. And that's the impression that I got from reading the town's strategic plan. And I know that the town works on its frugal, and we have a lot of these agencies that aren't town organizations that are written into the strategic plan to help carry out a lot of this stuff. So it's an interesting partnership and in some ways a shifting of responsibility to people like us and nonprofits out there, as opposed to, like pay town stuff. So I almost see us play, we're a behind-the-scenes element in the strategic plan with no funding. And that's just the impression I have I see us fitting into a lot of places. AYRES: The Strategic Plan that you brought up at our workshop, the one I think the example from the city of make Mesa was very simple, you know, in doesn't have to get into very specifics, just where do you see yourself? Where do you want to be? And what do you want to accomplish over the next three years kind of thing? How are you going to get there? PRICE: When I look at the town's strategic plan, which I absolutely agree should be, you know, a place where we find a more global direction, you know, the pieces that really stand out for me is promoting the natural and built environment of Fountain Hills to improve the public health well-being and safety a lot about attracting businesses. And when I think about what we do in history and culture, I started asking myself, how does what we do with history and culture, Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 7 - help attract businesses, and how does it add to the natural and built environment? So the sign group, signage is making the natural and built environment. So I think it is important for us to sort of watch what the larger strategic plan for the town is, and constantly sort of be aware of how we support that strategic plan with our work. CORLETT: I do know that one of our points excuse me, one of our points from our vetting process was how does that project contribute toward the various goals under the strategic plan? But maybe we are talking about two different things here. And as you're pointing out, it's like our own version of it. Not of that, but where do we want to be versus the town is kind of a guiding thing. So perhaps this is something we need to keep talking about. And, again, looking into the future, I know there are a lot of things that we want to do. So, what is it that we want to do? Where do we want to be a year from now? AYRES: I think this town strategic plan can give you an idea of, you know, obviously, it's, I think, much more in-depth than this advisory board would be Advisory Commission, but it gives you an idea of what's important to the town like you said, I know that the Town Manager has always been interested in kind of like, points of interest, you know, what are those, I'm just going to say, 10, I'm making up a number, those 10, those top points of interests that if somebody came to Fountain Hills, would be able to say, over here on a map is and the history of that is, and over here is, you know, some cities have the best selfie stations. But you know, those are things that probably fit into this group those points of interest of the history of our town, and when people come and visit, they would know that which seems to go with your mission and vision. PRICE: I also like the idea of something we talked about at an earlier meeting, which is kind of going on a learning journey ourselves, I still would like to meet with the people from the museum. I'd like to hear what the Fountain Hills Cultural and Arts Commission does, I don't feel like I know enough about that. Maybe the rest of you guys do and you can help me learn. But that would help us understand really where we fit. And on the opposite end of the spectrum. I think it would be fun someday just to like, throw out every possible idea. We have just anything that we think would be fun and pits, and then sort of start going okay, this fits this doesn't this fit, you know, because I think we're all probably bursting with ideas. It just sort of, you know, how do we turn that into some kind of actual working plan? Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 8 - CORLETT: Think this is going to be an ongoing conversation, isn't it? Of perhaps as we can get to it in the future agenda items could be simply a session like that I hear a number of things with this. Brainstorming, I don't know, I don't know how we write that as a consideration of possible action. But maybe we can. Some of these other items that we have on here are the top quote unquote 10 list type of thing, questions of where we fit in the constellation potential presentations by some of those people, to see how we can fit with them and how we can work with them. AYRES: I agree with David because you're so new. I think moving forward and going through the vetting process and talking through this, maybe in a few months, the strategic plan becomes more realistic, or you can develop it more when you have a better idea of what direction you're going. Because I know a lot of you have ideas as far as different projects. Well, that might be when you say okay, that reality might be something two years out. Okay. Okay, this is really once you get going, that's great. But that's going to take a while that may be our three years out, or, you know, what are those things that we really want to do? And so maybe that does happen more organically and formulating it. After a few months of the meeting? I mean, I don't know I'm just because everybody's so new and still trying to figure out what are we doing. CORLETT: Yeah, I would agree with that. And maybe we can do I'm just going to say brainstorming at some point because we have ideas and we have to figure out if they are in our purview, if someone else owns those, theoretically, right, those issues, and then if they do, how do they own it? What do they do and how can we work with them to make it happen? So MEADE: Yeah, I just want to make it you know, this is going back more to the corporate world. But in terms of strategic planning, I just think we still have a lot to do. Because I'm just used to it, it's like someone has created this point of arrival or made this broad mission vision statement. And it's out there futuristic, and then they will all the strategy and tactical work that has to be done as the work back from that, you know, to get you to drive towards it. And I don't think we know the out part yet. CORLETT: That comes back to really, frankly, brainstorming, like, how do we get there? What do we do? What are the things that could help us accomplish that vision? Do they fit within our mission? So? Okay, we'll create an agenda item Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 9 - at the end of our meeting to kind of address that. And it'll be like you said, kind of an ongoing thing. URSINI: Do you think we need a public survey? AYRES: I don't know about a public survey, let's look back at maybe some of the different like, you know, we did a master plan, we have done a public survey. And then, you know, if you do a public survey, is it statistically accurate or valid? And so let me check into any surveys that have been done recently with the town. PRICE: I like that idea. And that was one of my original thoughts was there's that vision Fountain Hills group that does a survey, whatever, two years or four years? And my question was, whether or not they found anything in that survey that is relevant to us, in terms of community pride, History or Culture questions. So, there are folks involved in that, right? AYRES: Um, that's not a group that I'm involved with. So, I would have to double-check, but I guess, you know, a survey, what are you looking to get from the survey? PRICE: They do an overriding survey every couple of years of fountain hills, and it they feed that into the strategic plan. So, they just did that for the new strategic plans. I don't know how many people they surveyed, or what all the results were. But I think it's worth checking that out to see if there's anything in there that's relevant to us. CORLETT: The strategic plan did mention that were about 950 people, I think that was surveyed. And I was noting this one of them there things that they were emphasizing were business development, tech services, town's condition, which is really kind of an omnibus that we could fit into the environment, town finances, which we all kind of fit into and then safety. And so if there are details that came from that, what they mean by town's condition. AYRES: We can double-check. CORLETT: That would be great. So, should we move on from this topic for now? And we'll create an agenda item for the next meeting to continue this conversation. All right, thank you. Okay, so the next item is an update from our Fountain Park historical signs work group. URSINI: I've been nominated. This is just, this is a draft of the ideas that we had, we walked the park, and we looked at every sign we met a couple of times. And this is in no way complete. We understand that there's a lot of other things, Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 10 - excuse me, that could be included that you know, things that could change. But we didn't know how much room we have on the signs. We didn't know how, you know, there were just so many things that weren't clear that this is just a starting point for this just for you to review. I also Linda helped find we did a nice video for the Fountain at 50 Celebration and that would be a really nice thing to include in you know, with a QR code to have that video on there. So like I said, this is just we're open to suggestions. Again, until we know how much room is on the signs. We don't really know how much information can go on them. Another idea was that for the new pictures for the sign, we have so many talented photographers in town that maybe we could have pictures taken by residents and use those on the signs as opposed to just you know, professional. And honestly, our preferred photographers in town are professional they're so good that that might be a thing to consider as well. And for the Fountain at 50 Photo Contest, the photography club coordinated the whole thing. So, we could probably go back to them if that was something we decided we wanted to do and find a way to make that work as well. So those are just our ideas to start. AYRES: Sandy I did want to let the group know I did check in with Kevin Snipes, our Park Superintendent does have some money in his budget for the signs that you guys asked about at our workshop. URSINI: Lots of money? AYRES: We don't have lots of money for anything. PRICE: So, Linda, I have a question. When you talk about signs, there's any number of structural looks they can have? Is the idea to keep the same type of structure or to adopt a different kind of structure? AYRES: I don't think there were any guidelines for it. I think you guys can recommend what you would like, and then you know, if we move forward, we would see what the cost was, I mean, the actual physical sign will probably have a lot to do with how much money is in the budget for it, you know, because there, those signs are pretty pricey. But I would just encourage you to, you know, come up with a couple of options, and then we can vet them through. Once we see a physical product and dimensions and what you want, we'd have a better idea. PRICE: Is that something where Kevin or somebody more familiar with that whole genre could present a couple of different types of signs? AYRES: I don't know, I can ask him. I don't know, honestly, if signage is Kevin's field of expertise, you know, but we can take a look at maybe what other people Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 11 - you know, you can always look to see what other cities have and get an idea of, of what you want the signs maybe to look like or whether you're going to be a certain shape or? Yeah, durability, definitely. I mean, they can run the gamut. When I was in Gilbert, we did new signs for our parks. And they were really cool and fancy and had lots of colors. But they were expensive. CORLETT: So with this project, our subgroup is working on the content of it. When we collectively say we like this, and we approve this as a recommendation. So parks take that then and maybe do something with it. But going back to the questions about the design and shape and layout and things like that, is that in our purview? Or are we looking purely at content to send on for inclusion? AYRES: I am not sure I think if you have an idea of what it should look like, if somebody's got an eye for that, you can certainly make that recommendation. If it's just content, then that would be the park to decide. And that will be vetted through them. And I mean, quite frankly, it might even go through CSAC also, I would imagine they would want to at least take a look at it. And they wouldn't approve or disapprove of maybe making their recommendation as well. Just because they're the Community Services Advisory Commission. So they do everything with you know, the parks and all the other stuff, too. So that might be something that they would like to see as well. SKEHEN: Yeah, I think we'd need some guidance here on this. We put together the copy kind of firm for pretty much what it is. But there's still a lot of copy here. And probably too much. But so we need somebody who does signs that tells us you need more white, you know, on the sign. So it's easier to read and get attention and that kind of thing. And too wordy. I mean, we need some we're amateurs at this. AYRES: Well, why don't I take that back to Kevin and the sign? I'm not sure which sign company he uses. I know whom I use for things. But um, and we'll kind of give that content. I mean, you guys have trimmed it down a lot. I mean, it's made a lot of progress in one meeting. To me, it's okay to release this. This looks great. Where are you guys going, I guess I would say, finalize what it is that you want. And then we can take that over to Kevin and Rachael and I can meet and talk about that. And then we can kind of see what companies he's used before or, you know, kinds of throughout companies that I've been involved with and they can always do a mock-up for us and see how we would how that looks. I mean, I mean, none of it. I'm not a graphic artist. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 12 - OBST-DWORKIS: There, are a couple of places where we did not have information that we want information we need the information put in, like with the Botanical Garden, and you know, like the way we want to have that sign moved and, you know, to have people know, what's going what's happening there. And, you know, AYRES: Are you saying adding a sign at the Botanical Gardens? Or the one that's talking about the Botanical Garden? OBST-DWORKIS: No, no, there's one sign in particular that we want, we thought should be moved over by that walkway, you know, with the botanical garden? AYRES: I know what you're talking about. Yeah. And the memorial wall? And? URSINI: Well, what I'd like to see is if you have, if you have any comments or anything, send her to Patti, and she can send them to us. And we can incorporate any of those changes, or any of those suggestions, and try to refine this a little more, and get it to you guys maybe for the next meeting. And with the information that Linda gets for us, maybe we'll be able to move on, we'll have a little better idea of space and size and what information needs to go in. So send us all your comments. SKEHEN: Yeah, I'd like you all to know that Sandy really did most of the work on this. And we talked a lot. And Sandy took her comments and put it all together and spend a lot of hours doing it. So thank you, Sandy. CORLETT: And then we can move on to one of those partnerships with CSAC since they may own the actual signage and we own the content. And we'll have to figure out how to work together. AYRES: Well I don't think it's actual ownership, I think it would just be nice to at least present this to them that this is what you guys are working on. I don't think it's whether they have to approve it or not. It's just involving them that hey, this is happening. CORLETT: It's just not a Venn diagram, right? We're overlapping in areas, we have to figure out how to work together. That's really, PRICE: One quick comment is the graphic designer, one of the graphic designers that work with the town right now works with Bo Larsen and just did all the banners around the Avenue is a graphic designer that I work very closely with, and he's very good. So I don't know if he'll be an option, but it might mention it to Bo. It's companies called R Squared. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 13 - OBST-DWORKIS: That's who you recommended. Well, that's previously No, only because Sandy put in some that's is that who she wrote in to? PRICE: I think I'm missing something was there. SKEHEN: It's in your packet.After the packet on the first page. PRICE: I missed it on the first page. The Logos, yeah. URSINI: Right above the logos. PRICE: Did you print them out yourself? Okay, I didn't print them. AYRES: Just so you know, the experience Fountain Hills logo is changing. So it won't be that spray. It will be unveiled in probably about three more weeks. PRICE: Yeah, he's very good. URSINI: Well, you know, just something more exciting than this town seal. Pretty deep. AYRES: The town's working on a new logo. I think you guys know that. Yeah, yeah, the seal will be more for like official documents. Sure, the logo will be more like the branding. CORLETT: Thank you for the update, and we'll look forward to comments back from everyone through Patti, and then we can take it up next month again. Hopefully the next agenda item is one that is relatively short. This is a consideration of a slight renaming of the HCAC commission on SDA stated right now is the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission and we are not historic at least not yet someday. So for construction purposes in language and to reflect what we do. A recommendation I have is to rename us as the Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission, which if I look back on the original Town Council minutes, I was reading the old agendas it showed up that way once but not in the official motions that actually went through. This was like way back. So can I make a motion myself as chair? AYRES: Can you say that one more time what you're recommending? CORLETT: Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission? Historic refers to something that is treating or a characteristic of history or past events. AYRES: Okay. That's fine. Because I just thought Diane had something else. PRICE: Mine I thought was simpler, which was just history and culture CORLETT: History and Culture Advisory Commission? PRICE: I just thought it was easier. You don't really need the “cul” History and Culture I can live with either way. CORLETT: Just not as it is not. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 14 - PRICE: What you're saying is still grammatically correct. I just I felt history and culture were just simpler. CORLETT: Would you like to make the motion? SKEHEN: I like what Diane said. CORLETT: Why don't you make a motion? PRICE: I make a motion to rename it the History and Culture Advisory Commission. CORLETT: History and Culture Advisory Commission? PRICE: The Commission? Yes. Sorry. CORLETT: Friendly amendment to your motion. OBST-DWORKIS: And I'll second. CORLETT: Diane made the motion to rename as the History and Culture Advisory Commission. Let's not mess that up. Second by Commissioner Susan. All in favor? ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Any opposition? Motion passes. Now does Town Council have to approve that? Since we advise? I'm just curious. Again, still figuring out what we do. Advise and what we pass and because that's it, the town owns us. All right, the initials are the same. So, we are still the HCAC. Right. Okay, thank you. All right. So the next item on the agenda is discussion and possible action for future agenda items. One quick announcement that's not an announcement because we don't have that figured out for agendas yet. Occasionally, we'll have things to talk about or just tell each other that aren't agenda items and we had to figure out how to put that in here in an official capacity. So this isn't an announcement section, even though I just made one. So at this point, do we have agenda items to add for next month? URSINI: We'll have another update on the signs after we collect all the information. Thank you. Didn't you write down there were one or two things that you wrote down that you wanted as future agenda items? CORLETT: Thank you. As far as the table items, we have the policies and procedures for consideration and possible action. And we'll have those circulated. Thank you. I know we had strategic planning in other words, kind of just to call it visioning or brainstorming. I don't know how we labeled that as an agenda item but brainstorming for a strategic plan. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 15 - PRICE: Sure. How about also the sort of the learning agenda, like starting to think about who else kind of crosses with us and is doing similar type work in the community that we need to learn from? Could we start inviting some people in to tell us more about like the museum and the library even is a repository for culture and, and history? AYRES: We could ask if they want to do presentations, you know, I think, probably figure out what, you know, who do you want to reach out to? And then we could get it on the agenda. You know, whoever's willing, if, if you think the next meeting is ready to do that, or PRICE: I was just thinking maybe at the next meeting, we make a list of people that we'd like to talk to and hear more about. So, would that be an additional agenda item for discussing making a list? LOPUSZANSKI: I think what you do is you address what you're looking at things that you want to talk about in the future. If you decide that this is something that might be an April meeting, you can address it then. But at this point, you're throwing out your ideas of what you would like to Do I think we've kind of gone through what the agenda was and what it's going to look like for next month? Sandy, you brought up as far as coming back and speaking about the signage and everything in the park. And in the same thing, as far as just looking at policies and procedures you're going to be or the strategic plan, you're going to be brainstorming, those will always be a discussion item, we will continue to like you had said, David, it's a living document, you'll continue to brainstorm, we'll continue to work off of the draft each month, you'll be reviewing it, but it will always be there. So, you can have these regular agenda items. And then when you want something special that you feel like you want to put a little bit more to it. It's a time constraint because some of these are pretty meaty. And so you'll determine which months might be something that you want to address that on the back end, we can look to see if we can line speakers that you're interested in seeing what their schedules are, and then bring that back to you. And again, I can always bring information to all of you in an email, letting you know the status and then at the meeting, we can discuss it further. Does that help? AYRES: Don't reply “All”. Right. PRICE: David, do you say this was also time for announcements or not? Okay. You're going to add announcements. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 16 - CORLETT: Announcements have to be procedurally added to a schedule, in a way and we were having a conversation about how this fits or doesn't fit within Council in commission governing structure. PRICE: Can we know how else to explain the agenda? Can't we have announcements at the beginning of every agenda? LOPUSZANSKI: The issue I did and I was speaking to David prior to our meeting is that I want to check with Linda Mendenhall, who was our town clerk to make sure because when we're having announcements, they're not publicly documented on our agenda, what you will be discussing or what you will be sharing. And so I just don't want to have anything that could go against us for an open meeting violation without it being publicly made aware to all of our residents. So let me look into that. Because I know you probably have a lot of things that you want to share. And it might just have to be something after the meeting that you have amongst yourselves until I can really make sure that we're able to do that. Okay. I need to check because, they do that when the mayor has when the town council, each of the council members, they do have like where they all speak to events that they have gone to, but I don't know how that's addressed for the commission as an advisory commission. I just want to make sure that we follow the protocol. Okay. CORLETT: Thank you. So, no announcements yet. MILES: I have one comment. Maybe you have all looked at this website. But I was reading Arizona Highways and they suggested that we look at Arizona Memory Project which can be found at AZ Memory at azlibrary.gov. LOPUSZANSKI: Jackie, thank you so much for sharing. I don't want to be the stickler on this. But because it's providing a resource, we may just have to have you send something via email and then I send out resources or meetings or events that are going on in might have to do it that way. So I just want everyone to be aware that it's so lovely to bring a lot of things out. But it's sometimes it can go it can conflict because you might be having a conversation about an organization or something the public hasn't been made aware of. So, I just want to make sure that if we do have resources and you want to share with each other about an event coming up, we might have to do that within the email system. So just until I find out. CORLETT: Thank you. All right, folks, the next is an Update: Next meeting of the History and Culture Advisory Commission is to be held on March 1, 2023. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 17 - And we will be at the 4 o'clock timeframe. Okay, if there is no further business, can I have a Motion to Adjourn? MEADE: Motion to Adjourn. CORLETT: Thank you, Bill. OBST-DWORKIS: I'll second. CORLETT: Second from Susan. All in favor ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Opposed? All right. The meeting is now adjourned at 5:45 pm ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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: Policies and Procedures Staff Summary (Background) Attachments HCAC Policies and Procedures Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 08:46 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 Town of Fountain Hills Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Policies and Procedures 1. Vision: a. Promote community pride and understanding of its history and cultures through awareness and partnerships. 2. Mission: a. To advise the Town Council on matters related to our history and culture and inspire public awareness and appreciation of our shared history and cultures to preserve that history and foster civic pride. 3. Duties: a. The Commission will conduct meetings and business in accordance with Arizona’s Open Meeting Law, the Town of Fountain Hill’s Rules of Procedure/Authority for Boards and Commissions, and Town of Fountain Hills Ordinance 22-04. b. Duties of this commission are to: i. Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council, Town Manager, and Community Services Director in matters pertaining to the cultural and historical significance of the town and increase public awareness of the importance of historic and cultural matters. ii. Consider provisions of the annual Community Services Department budget during the preparation process and make recommendations with respect thereto to the needs of the HCAC. iii. Assist in the planning of educational awareness and outreach programs for the residents of the Town and promote and stimulate public interest therein. iv. Make plans and policies for the identification, evaluation, and recognition of historically or culturally significant aspects within Fountain Hills v. Perform such other duties not inconsistent with this Article as may be requested by the Town Council, Town Manager or Community Services Director. c. The Commission’s purpose is informational and advisory, not to collect and archive memorabilia. 4. Project Vetting Process: a. The Commission will utilize the following criterion when evaluating projects for potential action: i. Is the purpose of the proposed project clearly defined? ii. Does the proposed project/issue fall within the mission and duties of the commission? iii. What resources are required for the completion of the project, and does the commission or town have access to those resources? iv. What agencies, organizations, or individuals are or could be collaborators on the proposed project? v. How does the proposed project fit within the Town’s strategic plan? b. The Commission as a whole will evaluate all proposed projects for fit and feasibility. 5. Sub-Committees: a. The commission shall establish sub-committees of no more than three members to address specific needs and assigned projects. b. Sub-committees will provide updates at monthly commission meetings until assigned projects are presented for full commission consideration and potential action. 6. Agenda Setting and Meeting Materials a. Commissioners may bring items to the Chair for inclusion on future meeting agendas. The Chair will relay these requests to the Town’s staff liaison or executive assistant. b. Commissioners presenting materials at meetings will forward all materials to the Chair (and the Chair to the Town staff liaison or executive assistant) at least two weeks prior to said meeting. 7. Annual Report: a. The Commission will produce an annual report for the Town Council and public, summarizing yearly business, projects completed, underway, and projected in the upcoming year. b. The annual report will be presented to the Town Staff Liaison by December 31. 8. Commission Spokesperson and Presenters a. The Chair of the Commission will serve as the sole public point of contact and spokesperson. Questions to Commissioners should be referred to the chair. b. The Chair will serve as spokesperson to the Town Council. When the commission presents specific projects to the Town Council, the sub-committee may choose a spokesperson to speak in conjunction with the Chair. ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup Staff Summary (Background) Attachments Sign Workgroup Draft Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 09:02 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 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 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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: Future Projects Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 09:12 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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: Presentations/Speakers Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 09:07 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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: Future Agenda Items Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/22/2023 09:00 AM Final Approval Date: 02/22/2023 ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 03/01/2023 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 is April 5, 2023. Agenda items and attachments are due by March 22, 2023. Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 02/27/2023 01:18 PM Final Approval Date: 02/27/2023