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Home My WebLink About2025.0507.HCAC_Packet NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING HISTORY AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION Chairman Tim Yoder Vice Chairman Susan R. Obst-Dworkis Commissioner Bonnie Kline Commissioner Toni LePoer Commissioner Bob Burns Commissioner Peter Gallagher Commissioner VACANT TIME:4:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 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 a 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. History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 1 of 13 1.CALL TO ORDER – Chair Tim Yoder 2.ROLL CALL 3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 5.PRESENTATION: See My Legacy - Ryan Preston 6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of History and Culture Advisory Commission April 2, 2025, Verbatim Meeting Minutes 7.UPDATE: Historical Registry for the Fountain 8.UPDATE: 250th Anniversary of USA 9.UPDATE: Public Art Identification 10.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Applications 11.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Future Agenda Items and Presentations 12.UPDATE: Next History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting, June 4, 2025 13.ADJOURNMENT History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 2 of 13 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 30th day of April, 2025. ___________________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (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. History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 3 of 13 ITEM 3. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): 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. Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:57 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 4 of 13 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS Staff Summary (Background) Reports by Commissioners will allow commissioners to share information about town events attended and information related to the History and Culture Advisory Commission. 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: 04/21/2025 04:33 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 5 of 13 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): PRESENTATION: See My Legacy - Ryan Preston Staff Summary (Background) The Town of Fountain Hills will be implementing the See My Legacy platform to enhance access to public information. QR codes and plaques will be installed at existing public art pieces throughout town. Each code will link to a brief description of the individual artwork and include access to a self-guided tour featuring all public art installations in Fountain Hills. Additionally, QR codes will be used to identify other points of interest, providing relevant information to both visitors and residents. The program leverages existing infrastructure and is designed to improve wayfinding, cultural engagement, and educational opportunities without requiring significant new development. https://seemylegacy.com/ ??????? Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/28/2025 07:23 AM Final Approval Date: 04/28/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 6 of 13 ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of History and Culture Advisory Commission April 2, 2025, Verbatim 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 April 2, 2025 Verbatim Minutes Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:39 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 7 of 13 ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Historical Registry for the Fountain Staff Summary (Background) The workgroup made up of Chair Yoder, Vice Chair Obst-Dworkis and Commissioner Burns will provide an update on the narrative. The finished work will be presented in early fall. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:36 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 8 of 13 ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: 250th Anniversary of USA Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:51 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 9 of 13 ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Public Art Identification Staff Summary (Background) Commissioner Kline is working on the Biography's of Artists. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:53 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 10 of 13 ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Applications Staff Summary (Background) There are currently no public art applications to review. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 04:55 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 11 of 13 ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Future Agenda Items and Presentations Staff Summary (Background) Ryan to present on the new company that will create QR Codes. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 05:01 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 12 of 13 ITEM 12. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 05/07/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Next History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting, June 4, 2025 Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 04/21/2025 05:04 PM Final Approval Date: 04/21/2025 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025 13 of 13