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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDApacket__05-24-22_0514_359 NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION Chairman Scott Grzybowski Vice Chairman Steven Nurney Commissioner Bill Craig Commissioner Janice Holden Commissioner Sherry Irwin Commissioner Brian Jennings Commissioner D.J. Willard TIME:5:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 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. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL – Vice-Chair Nurney 3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the April 26, 2022 MMPC Meeting Minutes 5.UPDATE: Outreach Workgroup – Progress update on new trailhead signs 6.UPDATE: Parks and Recreation – Promenade Drainage and Rerouting 7.UPDATE: Report from Trailblazer Liaison 8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Request for research to staff 9.UPDATE: Town Code 9-5, Section 3 10.UPDATE: Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills Liaison 11.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Trail Counter Activity 12.UPDATE: MMPC June 2022 Meeting Date Change - Next Meeting: June 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm 13.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 McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated this 20th day of May 2022. ___________________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting of May 24, 2022 2 of 3 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. McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting of May 24, 2022 3 of 3 ITEM 2. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): ROLL CALL – Vice-Chair Nurney Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 07:48 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the April 26, 2022 MMPC 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. Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approving the minutes of the meeting on April 26, 2022. SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve the minutes of the meeting on April 26, 2022. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:57 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Outreach Workgroup – Progress update on new trailhead signs Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:37 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Parks and Recreation – Promenade Drainage and Rerouting Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:48 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Report from Trailblazer Liaison Staff Summary (Background) Attachments Trailblazer Report 05.24.22 Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:36 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 Trailblazer Report MMPC Meeting - May 24, 2022 The 2021-2022 Trailblazer season was completed on April 30, 2022. There is still a little bit of maintenance to perform on the Sonoran Trail, but all other trails in the Preserve have had extensive maintenance performed on them. The Lower Sonoran Trail was a new trail that was completed this season and is awaiting signage. On April 19th the Town Council approved the building of a new trail called the North Leg Trail. During the last two Saturdays in April, the Trailblazers started the building of this new trail and completed about ¼ mile of the approximately 1-mile long trail. There were 44 people that worked as Trailblazers this season and they worked at least 1100 hours as volunteers for the town. ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Request for research to staff Staff Summary (Background) The following topics will be discussed with staff to research: Criteria for closing our trailheads.1. Status of the Large Map display for fairs and education.2. Status for moving toolboxes.3. Any further discussion on the need for additional landing pads?4. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:40 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Town Code 9-5, Section 3 Staff Summary (Background) Town Code 9-5, Section will be going before the Town Council on June 7, 2022, for approval under Ordinance 22-05 The following verbiage is being presented to be prohibited: P. Using any motorized or electric mode of transportation, except for authorized maintenance vehicles and as necessary Attachments MMPC Action Items Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:43 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 MMPC Outstanding Action Items as of 05.17.2022 0 No.Item Due Status Owner 1 Publish April meeting minutes next MMPC meeting Patti 2 What is the criteria for closing our trail heads?next MMPC meeting should we close and if so why chair 3 NNIP action in the fall/winter, how bad is bad, then what do we do Semi annual Spring / Fall Janice 4 add sign standard to the guidelines Next MMPC Meeting In Work chair 5 Define / refine elevation change and should it be added to trail guide / map / sheet Ongoing All 6 large map display for fairs for photos Next year Rachael 7 Map in the ACT display In progress Rachael 8 Follow up from Parks & Rec on Promenade drainiage rerouting Next MMPC Meeting Rachael / Kevin 9 Add bike criteria to the guiding principals process Next MMPC Meeting chair 10 Work on a joint proposal with SCFH for MMPC scope change to align with SCFH on trails as resources allow Outreach WG 11 need help moving tool boxes as resources allow Bill 12 promenade decomposing granite as resources allow Rachael 13 adero canyon automatic gates don't work as resources allow Rachael 14 what about additional landing pads?as resources allow Bill 15 trail master plan. quartz trail connector. raise awareness with Scottsdale as resources allow Outreach WG Completed provide simple answer to how many people are in the trail using counter data we need to count the cars driving and parking next season update the mmpc site and add guidelines and trail master plan ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills Liaison Staff Summary (Background) The Sonoran Conservancy Liaison will be providing updates on the following items: Working on updating training and user manuals1. Putting together a hike and lecture program for next season2. Upgrading our social media presence (Facebook) and3. Putting together a recommendation for information in the kiosk. 4. Town recognition awards for Volunteer Services were given to Carol Carrier, Conservancy Board member, FH Desert Botanical Board member, and an active leader across many conservancy activities. Bill Craig presented an award to Bill Myers for his dedication leading the MMPC for many years. Attachments Sonoran Conservancy Update Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:45 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 SONORAN CONSERVANCY UPDATE May 24, 2022 1. Working on updating training and user manuals 2. Putting together a hike and lecture program for next season 3. Upgrading our social media presence (Facebook) and 4. Putting together a recommendation for information in the kiosk. 5. Town recognition awards for Volunteer services for Carol Carrier, Conservancy Board member, FH Desert Botanical Board member and an active leader across many conservancy activities. 6. Bill Craig will present an award to Bill Myers for his dedication leading the MMPC through many years. ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Trail Counter Activity Staff Summary (Background) Attachments April Trail Activity Report Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/18/2022 08:47 AM Final Approval Date: 05/18/2022 2022 Trail Counter Activity Botanical Garden Lake Overlook Andrews Kinsey/ Western Loop Overlook/ Ridgeline ACT Promenade ACT Parking Total January 1,924 7,664 3,545 3,842 13,118 13,498 43,591 February 1,691 7,251 3,963 4,569 14,349 11,956 43,779 March 2,076 8,505 4,191 5,690 16,175 12,328 48,965 April 1,245 EST 5,160 2,715 3,568 9,388 7,518 29,594 May June July August September October November December ITEM 12. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/24/2022 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: MMPC June 2022 Meeting Date Change - Next Meeting: June 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm Staff Summary (Background) Due to a scheduling conflict the June 28, 2022 meeting had to be rescheduled to June 14, 2022, at 5:00 pm in Town Council Chambers. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 05/19/2022 03:22 PM Final Approval Date: 05/19/2022