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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDApacket__04-05-23_0830_462 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 Diane Price Commissioner Debbie Skehen Commissioner Sandy Ursini TIME:4:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 April 5, 2023 1 of 3 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 4.PRESENTATION: Linda Mendenhall, Town Clerk Update 5.PRESENTATION: Ms. Cherie Koss, River of Time Museum 6.PRESENTATION: Mr. Jim Dickey 7.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. 8.CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of March 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes 9.DISCUSSION: Fountain Hills Insider Calendar 2023 10.DISCUSSION: Fountain Hills Historical Sites 11.DISCUSSION: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup 12.DISCUSSION: Placing the Fountain on the National Register of Historic Landmarks 13.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items 14.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Revised HCAC Calendar June Meeting Date - Moved to June 29, 2023 15.UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting May 3, 2023. Agenda Items and attachments are due by April 19, 2023 16.ADJOURNMENT Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting of April 5, 2023 2 of 3 16.ADJOURNMENT 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 29th day of March, 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 April 5, 2023 3 of 3 ITEM 3. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:02 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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): PRESENTATION: Linda Mendenhall, Town Clerk Update Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/22/2023 12:26 PM Final Approval Date: 03/22/2023 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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): PRESENTATION: Ms. Cherie Koss, River of Time Museum Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/16/2023 03:03 PM Final Approval Date: 03/16/2023 ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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): PRESENTATION: Mr. Jim Dickey Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/16/2023 03:04 PM Final Approval Date: 03/16/2023 ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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 March 1, 2023 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 March 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes Summary HCAC March 2, 2023 Verbatim Meeting Minutes Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:03 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Corlett called the Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission held on March 1, 2023, to order at 4:05 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: David Corlett, Chair; Susan Obst-Dworkis, Vice Chair; Jackie Miles, Commissioner; Dianne Price, Commissioner; William Meade, Commissioner; Deborah Skehen, Commissioner. Absent: Sandra Ursini, Commissioner Staff Present: Linda Ayres, Recreation Manager, Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant 3. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 4. CALL TO THE PUBLIC - NONE 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 the 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 Motion to Approve the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2023, was made by Commissioner Meade and Seconded by Commissioner Skehen. Vote: 6-0 Passed - Unanimously 6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Policies and Procedures Vice-Chair Obst-Dworkis asked for the addition of “Chairman or designee” under 8.b Vice-Chair Obst-Dworkis made a motion to approve the Policies and Procedures as amended and Commissioner Price seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0 Passed - Unanimously 7. DISCUSSION: Fountain Park Historical Signs Workgroup – TABLED until April 5, 2023, HCAC Meeting 8. DISCUSSION: Future Projects • Bringing Awareness – History item in the Fountain Hills Times on what happened that date 25/50 years ago. • Restaurant History Week takes some elements of the Town’s history to engage with the community. • Who is our audience? • Demographics of the Town of Fountain Hills • Fountain Hills Theater – Kid’s Program • Columbarium • MLK Day recognition • Arizona Memory Project • Points of Interest • Historic Sites Registration • Insider inclusion of Fountain Hills history 9. DISCUSSION: Presentations/Speakers Future Speakers: • Veterans • Dark Sky Group • Library • FHCCA • Economic Development • Fountain Hills Times • Museum • FHSD Superintendent 10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Items • Vetting Speakers • Vetting Projects • Sign Sub-Committee 11. UPDATE: Next HCAC Meeting is April 5, 2023. Agenda items and attachments are due by March 22, 2023. 12. ADJOURNMENT – Chairman Corlett asked for a Motion to Adjourn Commissioner Skehen motioned, and Commissioner Miles seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 pm 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 5th day of April 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this ____ day of _______, 2023. _________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 1 - Post-Production File TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MARCH 1, 2023 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING VERBATIM MEETING MINUTES 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 - Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission - March 1, 2023 CORLETT: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. I would like to call this meeting of the History and Cultural Advisory Commission to order for March 1, 2023, at 4:01 pm. May I have a Roll Call, please? LOPUSZANSKI: Yes. Chairman Corlett? CORLETT: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Vice-Chair Obst-Dworkis? OBST_DWORKIS: Here LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Miles? MILES: Present. LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Meade? MEADE: Present LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Price? PRICE: Here LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Skehen? SKEHEN: Here LOPUSZANSKI: Commissioner Ursini, notified us that she was going to be absent today. CORLETT: Thank you. Okay, so the next item is our newest addition to the monthly agenda and Patti sent out the explanation of Reports by Commissioner so this is that opportunity to share items and information with the group. It's a one-way conversation, you sharing, as opposed to a discussion and if it's something for future discussion, then we'll put it on the agenda for future meetings. So, this allows us to be in compliance. PRICE: So is that the only way to put something on the agenda? CORLETT: No, we have it at the end of Consideration Possible Action for Future Agenda items. So again, if it's I would like to put it on there, which we can do without discussion, but we can add it to the list for the agenda. So, are there any items or items for reports from commissioners, just that you would like to share? Am I doing that correctly? LOPUSZANSKI: I would like to start in order. So, if Bill would have something to report and you could acknowledge Bill. Do you have anything that you would like to report to the commission this month, and then we start from there. And then if everybody could keep their lights off, and only have one person on at a time because it kind of gets muffled when I'm trying to listen. Thank you. CORLETT: All right. Thank you, Bill. MEADE: I don't believe I have anything to report but then might have something under the item for future projects. CORLETT: Thank you, Jackie. MILES: No, I have nothing to report. CORLETT: Diane? PRICE: At the risk of embarrassing Jackie, I was really excited to see that she got a huge, wonderful honor this past week. They are naming part of the Discovery Dark Sky Discovery Center after her. And it's a beautiful, beautiful way to honor everything she's done in this town for so long. I can't wait to see it all. We all have to give money. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 3 - MILES: Thank you very much. CORLETT: Applause is not a comment. CORLETT: Debbie? SKEHEN: Yes. Is this the point where I answer a question that was put out by Jackie back a couple of meetings ago or is this not the proper place? CORLETT: Is it an agenda item? SKEHEN: It was she brought it up? It's the Arizona Memory Project. And she asked about the feasibility of us becoming involved in some way with that. LOPUSZANSKI: That will be a Future Agenda item. SKEHEN: Okay, future agenda item. CORLETT: Okay, so if we could have that recommendation at the end and we'll add it on. SKEHEN: Thank you. Okay. Then I have nothing. CORLETT: Okay, and I don't either. Susan? OBST-DWORKIS: I do. At the last Council meeting and I'm going to need Patti’s help on this. What was the name of the woman that I spoke with? LOPUSZANSKI: Amanda Jacobs. OBST-DWORKIS: Yeah. Okay. So I spoke with Amanda Jacobs because she had gotten up and made a presentation. And she talked about having money, you know, quite a bit of money under her grant. And that, what she works with is like new businesses and I'm not sure what her whole… AYRES: Amanda is over Economic Development and Tourism. OBST-DWORKIS: Right. Okay. Yeah. Okay. So um, I talked to her out in the hall and she said that I should talk to Patti because I brought up about needing money for the signs and where do we go from here kind of thing. So, she said she was going to get with Patti. And I don't know if this needs to be a Future Agenda item. Do I need to get with her again? AYRES: I can answer that. So I think there was a little bit of confusion, as I understand the money that she has already secured and is being used already for Tourism and Economic Development. It wasn't that she had that money available. And the second was, we have money in our parks budget for the Fountain Hills signs, so we don't need to look for grants to pay for that we have that funding in our budget. OBST-DWORKIS: Okay, because when I spoke with her, she had thought that what we were doing would fall under her preview as well. That we might be able to use some of her money as well. That's all. AYRES: I'll circle back. But I believe that I think she might have just been misunderstood. Yeah. So yeah, I think that's already secured and spoken for already. And so the Fountain Park signs will be paid out of our parks and recreation budget. OBST-DWORKIS: Yeah, I know that her money was secure but she has extra money. That's why we thought we could go, you know, kind of sneak in there. AYRES: Yeah we have money for the signs. So, there's no need to apply for a grant. CORLETT: Thank you. Okay. Next item on our agenda is Consideration and Possible Action on the Approval of February 8, 2023, HCAC Meeting Minutes, which are included. LOPUSZANSKI: I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman if you could announce Call to the Public and ask if there's a Call to the Public? Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 4 - CORLETT: I did skip that. My apologies. And that will be in the oral record of this. Patti, do we have any requests to publicly speak? LOPUSZANSKI: No, there is no Call to the Public this evening. Thank you. CORLETT: My apologies. The next item on the agenda is for Consideration and Possible Action for the Approval of the Minutes from our February 8, 2023, HCAC Meeting. Does anyone have any changes to those minutes? With no changes, can I get a Motion to Approve the minutes? MEADE: I'll make a Motion to Approve the Minutes of February 8, 2023. SKEHEN: Second. CORLETT: Okay. Motion by Bill, Second by Debbie. All those in favor say aye. ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Any opposed? Passes unanimously. The next item on the agenda is the Consideration and Possible Action on the HCAC Policies and Procedures, which we talked about at our work meeting in January, or February? And then went out with our packet this time for your consideration. Just to speak to those since I drafted them. I borrowed from what I saw in other basic commissions and tried to fit what our duties were as per the Town Council's declaration in the creation of this commission and then our vetting process which seemed to be our major items. So, I would open the floor for comments and suggestions. OBST-DWORKIS: Actually, I have what I would consider an addition at the very end under 8. B where the commissioner would make a presentation to the Town Council and this subcommittee may choose to have a spokesman maybe there or maybe the one above it that if you can't make a presentation for it to say “or whom you designate” something like that. What do you think? CORLETT: I'm just trying some language there potentially like the “Chair or Designee”. That actually helps with the subcommittee element because I know our intent there was the Chair is present to represent but the Chair does not know all. And that's why we would have that designee. AYRES: I think the change in the title is just I don't know if you guys all know or not, but we do need to remain with the original name. Yeah, I sent an email to Diane, you didn't get it? Yeah, we need to stay with that. It was already a resolution with the Town Council. So, it will remain the Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission. PRICE: This is historic here… AYRES: Right on? It’s Historical, isn't it? CORLETT: It was Historic and Cultural PRICE: Historic and Cultural, which was part of why. AYRES: That's where I was confused. PRICE: So clumsy, they can't change. And it's going to get aired all the time. LOPUSZANSKI: It is. It is the Historical and Cultural Advisory Commission, which is what's in our article. AYRES: That's what was passed with the town council the resolution. LOPUSZANSKI: So, it's part of the Town Code and an Ordinance and in order to change it, it would be pretty significant. PRICE: That's interesting because we were told it was historic and that was my major problem because historic is Washington Crossing the Delaware. If it's historical and cultural, and we're probably okay, CORLETT: If that could be verified because, in the Town Council minutes, it did show Historic and Cultural. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 5 - PRICE: See, it's wrong all over the place. That's why I asked to have it. Historical will work. AYRES: Do you remember what it was originally? PRICE: I'm a member of the news media, I know, they're going to screw it up. So… CORLETT: I would like to change our name. AYRES: Patti’s going to go back and check. I know that the name that we wanted to change it to, we couldn't. So, we're going to verify the actual one. While she's doing that we can continue. CORLETT: So the title of this and the usage of that in here needs to conform to whatever the official title is. Okay. So, commission title. Okay. Other comments? Susan? OBST-DWORKIS: I do have a question. I believe that somewhere, I'm not sure where I read it, that you are going to get in touch with the Mayor, to make sure that she's aware that we are not a committee to collect items and store them. AYRES: Okay, I will make sure of that. PRICE: David, I think the Policies and Procedures are nice and clean and clear. So, thank you. And simple. CORLETT: So if we have the slight language change on this with an I'm not making the motion, motion will have to come elsewhere. But the proposal on the floor would be to adopt or adapt, adopt the Policies and Procedures with the modifications of designee under Section 8.b in the appropriate commission title as per the town council, AYRES: Patti verified, you had it correct it is Historic and Cultural. PRICE: And they're really going to have us use something grammatically incorrect, which is embarrassing. I can appeal to anybody on that. I won't use historic because I'm, I'm a journalist. So I don't know what to do about that. I just don't want to use something that's grammatically incorrect. OBST-DWORKIS: We can't ask the Town Council to reconsider the name. PRICE: Somebody made a mistake. CORLETT: My guess is that the agenda is tight and under constant consideration right now. I'm being nice about that. And that to get that as an item on the agenda is probably not going to be a priority for the time being, so we may have to get it in the table area. I would like to put it out there for consideration. PRICE: It's just going to get embedded. OBST-DWORKIS: And that’s what I was thinking. If at the council meeting, if you I don't know, I don't know if you're available to go to a council meeting, but they have a Call to the Public like we do, if you could mention it there and mention a future agenda item for them for their consideration. CORLETT: I can try I have a feeling and correct me on this that the Call to the Public has to be too specific agenda items, or is there an open-element that will allow for that? LOPUSZANSKI: As we have here, there is an open Call to the Public, if you bring up a topic, they will not address it, they will not speak to you about that. Just to let you know, I did have a long conversation with our Town Clerk, and looking at just what has been done by the staff. And what had been pushed forward by the Town Manager with a Town Ordinance is well, it would be very difficult at this time to and would be something that would have to go before legal and everything. MEADE: Even though our role is advisory. It just sounds like in this case, we're being told we can't advise. LOPUSZANSKI: I think it's just that the title of the commission that you applied for this is what it has been. And so, unfortunately, this is what we have to stand by, according to what…. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 6 - MEADE: But when I applied they had no guidance. I said what is the guidance for this commission? They said that's what we're getting you for. AYRES: But they had the name, they had already determined the name and the council had approved it. CORLETT: Well, let us all agree that this is a point that we need to carry forward and we’ll explore options. So, the Policies and Procedures which is the item on the floor at the moment if someone is willing to make a Motion to Approve the Policies and Procedures with modifications to title and Section 8B to represent the designee in that language. OBST-DWORKIS: I'd like to make said motion. CORLETT: Commissioner Susan. PRICE: Second the motion, Diane. CORLETT: Thank you, Diane. All in favor say aye. ALL: Aye CORLETT: Any opposed? The Policies and Procedures pass unanimously. Thank you. Okay. The next item on the agenda is a Discussion about the Fountain Park Historic Signs Workgroup. And to that end, just briefly, and I know we have two members of the subcommittee here, I understand that Sandra has been kind of leading the group. And she did offer us an email saying as far as park signage goes, she was going to report that she's researching additional information that could go on the signs. And once we know how much room we have that she'll submit another written report from the other two members of the Subcommittee, or is there anything to add to that at this point? Or can we table it until we have a full report? OBST-DWORKIS: No, I like to table it. I think, Debbie, you didn't have anything did you? SKEHEN: I agree. Yeah, we don't have anything. OBST-DWORKIS: Except for us to explore or, you know, put us in touch with who we need to explore what they're going to cost so that we know what size we're dealing with. Because that was one of the things that we had in our original committee report. AYRES: So I think the process as I understand it was you are going to present what you think the signs should say and how you want to redesign them. And we'll give that to our Parks Superintendent and our Director. And then they take that as you advising making a recommendation, this is what you want, and then they will make the determination on what the size is. And will they use all the language and have the determination to make any changes if they want. So yeah, I would recommend what you guys want for the sign what you think would be best and then the final decision would lie with the department. SKEHEN: Okay, yeah, it would be very nice if we could, as a committee, talk with whoever's in charge of the final so we can interact because some things we can easily pull. But we'd like a good representation in the verbiage that everything is covered in one place or another because there's some repetition in there and so on, but.. OBST-DWORKIS: and the pictures in our report. We talked about photographs of replacing the photos that are there as well. So, we need to talk with whoever it is in the parks department is that. So? PRICE: I think that once we have the final copy, it would be great to it to be shared with them, but then for a representative of the parks department to come and talk about next steps with us AYRES: I can follow up on that. I mean, again, next steps would be presenting it to the department, and handing it off to them. And then, again, it's the department's final decision. Do we use this verbatim? Do we use some of it? Do we change some? You know, that's their final decision. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 7 - PRICE: So, I'm less interested in the edits they're going to make and more interested in how it's going to look and what kind of, you know, metal or whatever they're going to use, like what this might look like, that would be helpful to hear, you know, how they make those decisions? I don't care if they have to edit, because it has to, you know, it has to fit whatever space we have. AYRES: I'll find out. And I did ask him and I believe the product, the actual sign is going to be the same sign that they use. Yeah, the intent was to use the same type of material, because it's lasted very long. So probably very similar to what's there right now. It's just getting rid of that redundancy and making it a little more updated. Because I know some of the stuff was like, well why do we have that on there? It doesn't make sense. So I think it was more updating the language and the actual sign would probably be the same. OBST-DWORKIS: So do you suggest that when we're done with a verbiage that we do a paste up of each sign with a suggested photograph? And things? I think that's where I'm stuck? AYRES: I don't think so I think that's that will, that type of graphics and what it will look like will lie with the department. Yeah. All right. I mean, feel free to make a recommendation. But you know, I it's again, it's his experience with the signs and you know, with the industry, I think we would like to defer to what the experts in that area think it should be but that's what we wanted you guys to look at history and what the words, say, and is it even up to date and what should be on there. As far as touting how great Fountain Hills is. OBST-DWORKIS: I'm just a little disappointed that we're not going to be involved through the whole process? CORLETT: That’s okay, thank you. PRICE: They could certainly bring back a design just to show us before they move into sharing, I think that would be respectable. They've done a lot of work to get the words together. Hate to just send it out into space. But I do agree that professional graphic design. I don't think we should do every time I try to design something looks like. AYRES: Yes, we would definitely do that. I mean, it's kind of I see it as when we looked at the rules with the CSAC Commission. And you know, they put their rubber stamp on it. Yeah, we agree. These are the rules, but then we'll come back and show the sign and what, what the final product may look like. CORLETT: All right, thank you. Now you do have the working verbiage in your packet. So, continue to look at that. And if there are suggestions for that need to be routed through Patti, then she can share it with the subcommittee. So please, please continue to offer your edits or suggestions on that. The next agenda item is also discussion and may need a little guidance on how far we can go with discussion on this. So, we have future projects on here. And the way I was envisioning this, it's really just brainstorming because we're still trying to figure out who we are and what is in our purview and what is not because that definition is only going to be clear in a few years to be honest. So at this point, it could just be it's not vetting these, it's not going through that sort of process. It's just creating a big pool that we could potentially look at and sift through with guidance from the Town as far as the things that we can carry out. So if maybe we'll do the same thing as we did with the reporting out, just go down the line. And if you have something just offered up here, and we'll make a note of it, start with Bill. MEADE: Okay, I've got a couple of under our new Policies and Procedures under our duties, 3b.3 three, which focuses on awareness. I know we've got caught up in visioning and mission statements and all that. And everybody I think, has a sense of, we'd also like to, like, get something done. So I started thinking about awareness. And this truly is brainstorming, when I was growing up the Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 8 - newspaper and the city I grew up in every day in every edition had a little history blip on what happened 25 years ago, that day, and what happened 50 years ago, that day. Now, of course, Fountain Hills is only 50 years old. So there's not a lot. But I just thought, you know, I'm sure there's a lot of competition for the real estate in the Insider. But we have a writer, probably more writers, I'm not a writer, but I thought one way might just be on the awareness that maybe we just could get a little space when this comes out for either historical or historic tidbit or whatever. Because it is 50 years now, but just start with, you know, a small thing each time that just starts the show, there's something in here about the history. And again, people like Diane here can probably be very good, you know, writing about it. And then the other thing I thought about was this is going back to one of my lives when I had a restaurant. And something similar went on in a town. But I don't know if we wanted to think about a Fountain Hills, History Week, or whatever, where each restaurant is always looking to pull people in some way or to be engaged with people or whatever, where restaurants would each would take some element of history in the town, it might be personalities, it might be whatever for that week, with their menu with the menus or whatever, they would just provide an insert that gave the patrons just a little historical information on that, you know, and it could just be a day. But we did that when I had a restaurant on various different things going on in the community and people I mean, people like it, they if they frequent the place, they kind of know had the memory, the menu memorized by heart or whatever. So something a little different, a little new that they learn from so those are just a couple of thoughts I had around just getting something going on the awareness front while we're tackling the bigger broader things. CORLETT: All right, thank you, Bill. Debbie? I'm looking at Jackie, and I'm saying Debbie. Jackie, my apologies. MILES: No, I don't think I have anything to suggest right now. CORLETT: Thank you, Dianne? PRICE: So as we do in marketing and public relations, I always start with who's our audience? And right now, you know, the tendency for people is to say everyone and that makes it very difficult. So at some point, I would like to do an exercise of, you know, our audience, elders, our audience visitors, what does that mean, in terms of what are the priorities for our audiences, children, our audience, school teachers. So, at some point, exercise around the audience would be important. Maybe you look at the demographics of our town and understand who's out there and who needs to know. So that's not an actual project. But to me, it's an important framing for the projects. The ones that I was thinking about is still thinking about it at some point asking the Fountain Hills Theater, maybe their kid’s program to develop a play about the history of Fountain Hills. The other thing that came up in the council meeting, the last Council meeting was, it sounded like it was going to be tossed in our direction is a columbarium. I had no idea what that was. But apparently, there's been a citizen that's approached Town Council about creating a place for people to put their ashes. So yes, so they are probably going to come to us they mentioned that they would like us to research that. But we'll see if it gets, you know, handed over. Ginny, Mayor Dickey said that it would be appropriate for the History and Culture Commission. But apparently, there are lots of legalities around ashes. It's more can we memorialize people; we don't necessarily need to put their ashes in the ground that's got a lot of legal aspects to it and technical aspects. At some point further down the road. One of the council people it was Brenda Kalivianakas mentioned doing something more for Martin Luther King Day. I think if we do that we have to think about a cultural day or a cultural week because we also have Native Americans and Hispanic people. And I would hate to single out just one part of our audience. Maybe we do something that celebrates diversity at some point. That's it for me. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 9 - CORLETT: Thank you, Dianne. SKEHEN: Is this the appropriate point where I mentioned what I talked to you about before? Okay. I have two things, then. One is in response to Jackie Miles when she talked about the Arizona Memory Project. I followed up with Cherie Koss, who's in charge of the museum and she said that the museum had already entered into the project by signing up and providing all the information they needed. However, no one has had the time to actually submit anything to them. But it's all set up for submission. So, if we have things we want to include in that it's already there for us under the auspices of the museum. So that was one thing. The other is a project I've been thinking about for a while back in the late 1900s. The historical society at the time decided we should recognize, in some way, historic buildings here, such as the first buildings that were built. And there were five designated places, and a plaque was made up and installed on each structure. And I thought we could resurrect that in a way to use in many different ways. And one of them I just in my talk with Cherie Koss said that they now have a tour of the Yavapai Reservation that is extremely popular. And she's thinking about other tours and she said this could be worked into that program at the museum, as it could be used. As Diana told me, once you pull into a town, you can go on your phone and find out what to see there. And it could be entered into online so that people would have access and could actually drive around if they wanted to participate. So, there are many different ways to do that. So I stopped at the museum this afternoon and took out the folder so I could make some notes on the different things with correct dates and all that sort of stuff when we'll submit it to the Commission at the next meeting if that's okay. AYRES: I think that kind of aligns with what we mentioned Grady Miller had kind of a vision of us having those points of interest, and maybe that be something that we work on down the road, what that looks like a plaque or, or something just designated. You know, I don't know about how we could carry out some of it. But starting with what are those points of interest? Bob Burns did email Rachael and she passed on to me that the Times had somebody ask them if the town had any locations or specifically designated as historic landmarks, they thought that there was a building on Verde River Drive that potentially would be designated historic. So I think that you're right on the target of maybe what the end product is, I don't know. But just coming up with what are those? And maybe that's a vetting process to how do we determine whether it qualifies or not. And that sounds like a big project that might… SKEHEN: Yeah, also tied in with that is the possibility of having these places registered as historic spot. I know, you have to be 50 years old before you can do that. And of course, we are. And I don't know what all that entails how much paperwork and all that kind of thing. But that's another avenue we could get into should it be feasible. AYRES: Are you referring to registering with the state? SKEHEN: Yes, or nationally? I'm not sure how it's quite set up. But you see markers all over when you travel, historic sites that are official and that's what I'm talking about. AYRES: Yep. I used to live in a historic neighborhood in Phoenix. SKEHEN: Oh, okay. AYRES: I understand that process a little. SKEHEN: Oh, good CORLETT: So, the one that I will add is it fits right into that. And this fits in with our role as an advisory committee. So looking at the state and the federal programs that have to do with recognizing potential historic sites, and then for us, though, it's, these are things that we can recommend to the people who have those structures and buildings and say, Hey, you qualify for this. So part of our awareness is making the town aware of the rules and the benefits of getting these designations and then providing Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 10 - them with assistance in registering. And that's something that I think we could do. And that's, you know, we're not making anything happen, where we're helping people do it. AYRES: Yeah, I kind of think, when we go through all these ideas, maybe future agenda items are what's the one thing we want to move forward and collectively work on together as a commission, because we don't have to tackle everything at once. CORLETT: Now, this is this is our big parking lot, in a way, and this way we can draw on them. And, vet as we go. Susan? OBST-DWORKIS: Yeah, I kind of want to just expand on what Bill had said. I think the ideas are great about having a historical week. I think we could also incorporate the theater in that, as well as the schools have different grades, do a project, whether it's drawings, or the kid’s drawings, and they get hung up so that people can see them other than the parents. And also, when you was talking about the thing, I was thinking, of doing a thing in the Fountain Hills Times, like next to where they have the weekly crossword puzzle. Yeah, maybe with that I think that that would bring a lot of awareness as well. Since the Times is actually owned by what I think it's Western States Publishing or something like that, they may be able to put something in each of their publications. The other things don't come out weekly, but quarterly or annually, and I felt that expanding on other people's ideas. CORLETT: I think the paper will be receptive to that anyway because Alan Cruikshank kept history and found Hills columns going for a very long time. And, since his passing, we haven't seen those, so I'm sure Brent would be a good person to talk to you about that. So, a lot of great ideas here. Thank you all for putting them out here. And then we'll, again, we'll work through these and find the ones that we want to move forward. Which ones can we do, and which ones do we need advice on? AYRES: If I can get you the timelines from Bo for the Fountain Hills insider as well, I can bring that to the next meeting. And Patti will remind me. PRICE: I didn't bring my big list with me. But if we have other items, can we send them through Patti? I just I think that when we all join this, we all joined because we were excited about certain things that we thought we could do. And I don't want to lose that excitement. I want to get some things down on paper. Just the parking lot brainstorming. CORLETT: Well, if it's brainstorming is your hand up to Oh, okay. If this is a list, honestly having the discussion of a future project, where it's a brainstorming thing is an easy agenda item to add every time and if we have something to throw onto the list and talk about we can do that. So that's fantastic. So we'll add that when we get to agenda Item 10 here in a moment OBST-DWORKIS: I do have a question. As far as an agenda, is it possible to pick one of the parking lot items to discuss at each meeting? AYRES: I think I would probably bring the items maybe to the next meeting and do a vote, what is the one thing that we should be working on? And I think they need to funnel through your vetting process too because there are a lot of good ideas, but then circling back and maintaining making sure it's aligning with the vision and the mission, you know, we were advisory board. So sometimes, you know, planning events may not be in our purview. You know, but so I think if you brought your top ideas and sent them over, and they were in the packet, and then everybody could kind of discuss, hey, after we're done with the signs, we finished the signs, what's something else that we can tackle? And maybe there's one little thing that maybe a subcommittee can do, but I feel that the historical points of interest would probably take everybody's research here would probably not be a subcommittee. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong. What do you think? Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 11 - PRICE: I really liked the idea, because you mentioned it was one of Grady's ideas, and since Grady's leaving us, and he's been with us for 16 years, I think it would be nice to honor his request and get going on that. CORLETT: So, we'll come to those here in a few minutes, maybe for the agenda items, and that's something that we can add. And I would agree with that, that if you know our efforts are going to be more successful if we concentrate them rather than dilute them. And then so we'll go through and we can prioritize based on things that are all valid and good ideas, but we can vet and then prioritize, and then move forward with those. So, thank you all for your creative energy. And we'll continue to do that in future meetings. Our next agenda item is also a brief brainstorming one here, which is the same thing, which is potential people that we might like to have come and talk to us about how we as a commission can interact with them. I'll just leave it at that for a moment. So this is really just folks within I think, Diane, use the phrase constellation early on in our process here. That's a nice way of looking at that. So if we go down the line, and people that and we can get a list. And again, kind of prioritize, see how far out we can go, and then perhaps make some arrangements for future meetings. Bill? MEADE: Yeah, it was mentioned before, so this is not original, but I would be very interested in having somebody come from the tribal councils and just really understanding you know, more about what they're doing or how there might be synergistic opportunities. CORLETT: Thank you. Jackie? MILES: The art fairs we have twice a year bring lots of people to town and everything. So we probably should have some way of recognizing how that developed. The people that began it, where it first happened. I don't know how you would do that but it's just a thought. CORLETT: Okay, so the Art Fair. Looking for the right word here? I'll just say founders here for the moment, along with the Chamber representatives that have carried on that tradition. Okay, thank you. PRICE: I have a really long list. So, I'll just start spewing them out. I'd like to hear from some of the veterans in our town about their experiences. I'd like to hear from somebody from the Fountain Hills Times, somebody from the Dark Sky group, somebody from the library, somebody from the museum, somebody from Vision Fountain Hills, and somebody from Fountain Hills, Cultural, and Civic Association and in the world of Economic Development, I think that would be Amanda on the town side. And then somebody from the Chamber, really just to talk with us about what are the points of interest that they've seen over the years that are particularly compelling that bring people to town and what's missing? That's their whole business. So I'd like to hear from Amanda how it fits in with businesses and also from the chamber. So that's it for now. Oh, in the schools, sorry, schools. I don't know who that would be. Maybe the Superintendent, talk about you know, the history of the schools and also how to work with teachers and children. SKEHEN: All right, thank you. Yeah, that sounds wonderful, but that's going to take an awful lot of time. And I think we should maybe stick more to it. presentations from people who are involved in the projects we want to get into. So that it gives us a good background as we, as we work toward a project. Otherwise, it's as I say it, it's, it's wonderful. It's sort of like a class on the many aspects of living in Fountain Hills. And I mean that it wouldn't really be fun. But I don't think we have time, you know, enough to meet once a month, and also trying to do projects to have that much. PRICE: Yeah, I think it's both, I can see us having an agenda item that is related to the project. But if we don't hear from these folks who have all this experience, we don't really know what their needs are and how we intersect with them. So you know, I would love to have a short speaker each time just to show how we matched with them and what their needs are, and how we can work together. And when I Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 12 - know when I ran into somebody that ran the Fountain Hills, what was the cultural and civic association, I told her I was on this commission. She said, Well, that's our job and I was like, Oh, okay like where there are intersections all over the place? Oh, sure. And I mean, it could be, it's over time, it's not like we have all these people come in at once. It's like maybe a 15-minute interaction with each to know what their, experiences and interests are in history. CORLETT: Thank you, and both valid points on that as well. And oftentimes, the folks aren't going to be available when we asked them to. So it'll take a while to arrange a number of these, and then certainly prioritize them based on who we can get what we need. Okay. Susan? OBST-DWORKIS: Actually, she said, that, I answered all of my ideas, too. So, it would just be repetitive. CORLETT: That's fine. And again, this is a brainstorming document, we can have an agenda item, if you have a new one to add. I don't know where we would maintain this is something that we could, well, maybe I can talk with you later about where this would be and how we could view it each month so that we don't end up repeating suggestions over time. LOPUSZANSKI: So, I think it would be a matter of just, this will be included in your minutes, and you'll be able to see them. And then as we list them for a meeting, I think there's more of a vetting process to it and maybe would kind of make the minutes a little bit lengthy. I think once we have them, and you have time to discuss and determine which ones are your priorities. So based on what you're giving me right now, I am going to include all of these probably as an agenda item, what you have discussed and will note it as per this meeting, and then maybe then for next month, we can vet through after you've had time to digest this meeting, which do you feel would be your priorities, and another may be additional information you might be seeking. CORLETT: Okay, thank you. Now I know. Well, thank you. If there are no further additions at this moment, then our next agenda item is Consideration for Future Agenda items. And I know we've identified a number of them here already in the last few minutes, which are: (1) Vetting and Considering Speakers; (2) second is Vetting and Prioritizing Potential Projects; and (3) will be Discussion and Updates, presumably from the sign subcommittee. Those are the ones that I've identified so far. Of course, we can add agenda items up until March 22nd. So, we have time on that if there are other agenda items you would like to consider we can propose them. OBST-DWORKIS: other than that being my wedding anniversary, that would have been my wedding anniversary, but I meant it when we were talking earlier. I wanted to wish Jackie a belated happy birthday from all of us. CORLETT: That wasn't on the agenda. PRICE: The question about the columbarium and Walt Franklin, is that something that has to officially come to us from the mayor, or the fact that she said it at a council meeting? Does that mean it's ours? AYRES: No. It does not mean it’s ours. Yeah, they'll probably think more about that and we'll hear from them if that's the direction that they want us to go in. There are a lot of legal matters. I don't see that surfacing right away. You know, again, kind of David mentioned, they're in the thick of the budget right now. PRICE: So, my concern is getting back to Mr. Franklin that he was here and, you know, keeping him informed that you know, people haven't forgotten this. AYRES: That's, not our position to do that, he spoke to the council, right, he addressed it at the council? PRICE: OK, yeah. That helps. Transcribed by https://otter.ai - 13 - AYRES: I like that you want to follow up with him, but you know. PRICE: Well, I just don't like to keep people hanging and you know, he is an elderly person, and his whole theme is about how we preserve their memory and I would hate for him to die before we ever got back to him about it. I would feel guilty for the rest of my life. Sorry. CORLETT: Okay, so quick update our next HCAC meeting is April 5, 2023. At 4 o'clock pm here in Council Chambers. Agenda items and attachments are due to Patti by March 22nd for review and inclusion, and again, if you have any updates or communications that need to go out, send them through Patti, and then you can also do the reports in our next meeting as well. So, if there is no further business, can I get a Motion to Adjourn? SKEHEN: So, moved. Debbie. MILES: Second, Jackie. CORLETT: All those in favor? ALL: Aye. CORLETT: Passes unanimously. The meeting is now adjourned at 4:53 pm. ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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 Hills Insider Calendar 2023 Staff Summary (Background) Information submitted for inclusion in the Insider will require 250-300 words maximum and must include a visual. Attachments Fountain Hills Insider Calendar Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:19 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 FOUNTAIN HILLS INSIDER – Editorial Calendar 2023 Quarter Content Date Due Projected Publish Date Projected in Home WINTER 2023 Nov/22 – Feb/23 Oct 31-Nov 7 Nov 23 Nov 29 SPRING 2022 March/23 – May/23 Jan 31 – Feb 7 Feb 23 Feb 28 SUMMER 2023 June/23 – Aug/23 May 2-9 May 26 May 31 FALL 2023 Sept/23 – Oct/23 Aug 1-8 Aug 25 Aug 30 WINTER 2024 Nov/24 – Feb/24 Oct 31-Nov 7 Nov 21 Nov 29 ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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 Hills Historical Sites Staff Summary (Background) Attachments Fountain Hills Historical Sites Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:19 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 Fountain Hills Buildings with Historical Significance Background In the late 1980’s a group of citizens decided to form a society whose mission was to educate people about the history of this region. The first meeting of this group was in September of 1989 and regular meetings were scheduled into the future. In July of 1991, the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Historical Society became officially a 501 (c) 3 organization. In 2000 the name was changed to The Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Museum and Historical Society. The new society immediately focused on recognizing historical sites in town as well as creating a museum to house artifacts found by hikers and developers in the region. At the Board meeting on April 7, 1993, the Board chose 4 locations to be designated official historic sites and to receive a plaque. They were the P-Bar Ranch House, the MCO Sales and Reception Center, the Model Home Center, and the town’s first home. Later the location of Little John’s restaurant and La Fuenta Apartments were added. The Board planned to develop a map identifying the locations of these buildings. I was not able to find any such map in the archives. I did visit the sites and was only able to find one plaque still affixed. It is not clear if each site did receive a plaque. History of the Sites 1. P-Bar Ranch Location – A shack was built around 1945 on the property now located near the corner of Palisades and Golden Eagle. As time passed, a few rooms were added to the shack and the building became the second headquarters of the P-Bar Ranch. It was known as the Add’s Well house. A huge fundraising effort began in 1994 to finance a permanent monument marking this site. In 1997 the money was raised, the monument dedicated at what is now the high school parking lot 2. The MCO Sales and Reception Center – The first permanent structure erected in late 1971. It was originally built to serve as the sales headquarters for McCulloch Properties, Inc. As sales declined, the building was used for many community functions. Several dinners were held there for the Civic Association and other town celebrations. Many organizations met there including Kiwanis, the Women’s Club and Builders Association. In 1980 the building was sold and operated as Tibor’s Hungarian Supper Club. Various owners occupied the site after the supper club closed. In 1992, Trinity Lutheran Church purchased the property. In 1995, a bronze plaque was attached to the wall on the left side of the front door. It is still there. Messinger Mortuary is the current owner of this building. 3. Model Home Center – This location became the Builders Association showcase and the starting point for the community’s Display of Model Homes Tour. A library later occupied the building for a while as did various churches use the facility for Sunday morning services. It became the town’s Community Center in 1979 until the present center was built in early 2000. The Fountain Hills Theater then took occupancy of the site after a large renovation project. 4. First Home – Sally Ballee moved into her new home in 1972 at 17129 E. Calaveras Avenue. There were very few homes built in the beginning of the town’s development, but a few families moved in. Sally Ballee was the first to remain in town. Her home is very close to the 4 Peaks school. 5. Little John’s – Opened as a restaurant, Little John’s was used by the Chamber and the Presbyterian Church for meetings and services over several years. Que Bueno occupied the site at 11883 N. Saguaro for many years. In 1996 Que Bueno approved having a plaque affixed to the building. It is now the home of Put a Handle on Your Candle. 6. La Fuenta Apartments – Located on the corner of Saguaro and Gunsight, the La Fuenta development consisted of 41 units which were the first apartments built in Fountain Hills in 1973. They were originally leased by MCO to provide facilities for overnight flight guests to Fountain Hills which was part of a massive sales plan bringing in people on McCulloch Airlines from several cities to view the proposed new developing town and its fountain. Advertised as Resort Apartments, rates were $30 a day during the winter months. Later workers occupied the apartments as the town was built up. It continues today as a rental business. A plaque was affixed to the office in 2000. Report to the HCAC by Debbie Skehen 3/2/2023 ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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 Fountain Hills Signs Report 3.15.23 Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:09 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 1 TO: HCAC FROM: Sandra Ursini DATE: March 15, 2023 Here is my final version of the updated information for the Fountain Park signs. I’ve added a bit here and there, but nothing major has changed from my earlier submission. Once we know more about the actual size/shape of the new signs, we will be able to be more definite about what goes on each sign. As noted earlier, we should include an updated Fountain Hills logo (rather than the Town Seal), a QR code to the “Experience Fountain Hills” website as well as others as noted below. 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.” __________________________ #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 2 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 Veteran’s Memorial Plaza is a contemplative space that honors all branches of the armed services. The memorial features another of the Town’s art pieces, a WWI veteran, and a Howitzer field artillery piece manufactured during WWII and used through the Viet Nam War. • 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 3 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. • 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 If the fountain ran for 100 minutes, it would overflow an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The fountain uses 7,000 gallons per minute. An Olympic-sized swimming pool holds 660,430 gallons of water. __________________________ #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. 4 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 The fountain celebrated it’s 50th anniversary as the town’s centerpiece on December 15, 2020. (Insert QR code for Fountain at 50 video) __________________________ #6 by Arrivederci Restaurant One of the park’s most popular areas, here you will find the Rotary Splash Pad and musical instrument playground. The Town’s Park facilities are currently comprised of 119 acres of developed parks. In addition to Fountain Park, Desert Vista Park, Golden Eagle Park, and Four Peaks Park provide a wide array of facilities and amenities for residents. Even our four-legged friends are cared for with their own dog park. 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 5 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. 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 • The annual evaporation rate is less than the amount of water needed for an acre of cotton in a year. • The park is irrigated with reclaimed water, which also fills the lake. So, no swimming allowed! • In the early days of the community, “Nessie” (The Fountain Ness Monster) could be seen floating in the fountain’s mist, part of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival. ITEM 12. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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: Placing the Fountain on the National Register of Historic Landmarks Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:10 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 ITEM 13. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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: 03/08/2023 12:12 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023 ITEM 14. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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: Revised HCAC Calendar June Meeting Date - Moved to June 29, 2023 Staff Summary (Background) The HCAC Commissioners will consider a revision to the approved meeting calendar for the June date. The Chairman will be unavailable on June 7, 2023 and a request has been made to consider moving the meeting to Thursday, June 29th at 4:00 pm in Town Council Chambers. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/21/2023 08:11 AM Final Approval Date: 03/21/2023 ITEM 15. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 04/05/2023 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 May 3, 2023. Agenda Items and attachments are due by April 19, 2023 Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 03/08/2023 12:13 PM Final Approval Date: 03/08/2023