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Home My WebLink About2025.1001.HCAC_Packet NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING HISTORY AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION Chair Tim Yoder Vice Chair Vacant Commissioner Bob Burns Commissioner Peter Gallagher Commissioner Bonnie Kline Commissioner Toni LePoer Commissioner Vacant TIME: WHEN: WHERE: 4:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA REQUEST TO COMMENT The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO A CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM, complete a Request to Comment card and hand it to the Clerk prior to discussion of that item. Include the agenda item NUMBER on which you wish to comment. A separate submission is required for each agenda item. Request to Comment cards will not be accepted once the Commission deliberations begin. Submit a Request to Comment card prior to a public hearing agenda item. TO COMMENT ON A CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, complete a Request to Comment card, indicating that it is a written comment, check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST a consent or regular agenda item, and hand it to the Clerk prior to discussion on that item. A separate submission is required for each agenda item. TO SPEAK TO CALL TO THE PUBLIC, complete a Request to Comment card and hand it to the Clerk. 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. This Request to Comment card, and any information you write on it, is a public record subject to public disclosure. Meeting Packet Page 1 of 10 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding items listed on the agenda or under “Call to the Public” should fill out a Request to Comment card located in the back of the Council Chambers and hand it to the clerk prior to consideration of that agenda item. Once the agenda item has started, late requests to speak cannot be accepted. When your name is called, please approach the podium, speak into the microphone, and state your name and if you are a resident for the public record. Please limit your comments to three minutes. It is the policy of the Commission to not comment on items brought forth under “Call to the Public.” However, staff can be directed to report back to the Commission at a future date or to schedule items raised for a future Commission agenda. It is also requested that applause be kept to a minimum to avoid disruption of the meeting, to maintain decorum, and provide for an equal and uninterrupted presentation. 4. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council 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 councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. 5. PRESENTATIONS No Items to present 6. REGULAR AGENDA a. UPDATE: Historical Registry for the Fountain b. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 250th Anniversary of the USA c. UPDATE: Historic Art and Essay Contest d. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Information Updates e. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Applications f. DISCUSSION: Future Agenda Items and Presentations g. UPDATE: The next meeting date is November 5, 2025. 7. ADJOURNMENT Dated this 25th day of September, 2025. Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Deputy Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call (480) 816-5100 (voice) or (800) 367- 8939 (TDD) 48-hours prior to the meeting to request reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished to the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk's Office. Meeting Packet Page 2 of 10 Meeting Packet Page 3 of 10 ITEM 6.a. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Community Services / Recreation Prepared by: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5170 Email: rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) UPDATE: Historical Registry for the Fountain Staff Summary (background) The Arizona Historic Sites Review Committee (HSRC) will meet Friday, November 21, 2025 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at 1110 West Washington Street (Natural Resources Building), Suite 100, Charles Eatherly Conference Room, Phoenix, AZ. The Natural Resources Building is open to the public at 8:00 a.m. Remote teleconference phone-in participation is available. Our submission will be reviewed at this meeting. if approved, it will advance to the national level with NPS. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Risk Analysis Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 4 of 10 ITEM 6.b. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Community Services / Recreation Prepared by: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5170 Email: rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 250th Anniversary of the USA Staff Summary (background) Workgroup suggestions for the Passport250 initiative being run by AZ250 | Arizona Secretary of State. Treasures: Fountain, Public Art Collection Trails: FHMMP - Ridgeline and Mesquite Hollow Dining: Que Bueno and Phils Cheers: Bone Haus Dark Skies: MMP Native: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation/Museum Reflection: McDowell Mountain Preserve Workgroup discussion ideas: • Provide US flag pins to all Fountain Hills volunteers to wear during their 250th Anniversary volunteer work. May be able to find a couple of donors to help cover this (you can count me in) • Also seek donors who might provide flags to install for residents assisted with the Make a Difference Day in 2026. The resident would have the option to accept of course. • Work with Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills for a 250-mile hiking challenge over the year. Start in January and pick up again in the fall. Also, allow participants to log summer hiking activity. • Would like to urge all citizens to get as many US flags as possible attached to homes around Fountain Hills. Possible to talk with Paul's and Target to participate in discounts or promotions? • We discussed Patriotic/Historic events and Programs throughout the year. • Time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Possibly coordinated by Parks and Recreation or a scout troop. • Patriotic theme for the Pumphouse Wall Art • Patriotic theme for the Thanksgiving Parade/ Parade Marshall - (Bonnie will follow up with Chamber) • Historical speakers at FH Community Center (Bonnie spoke with Kathleen Kruty, who Meeting Packet Page 5 of 10 is open to considering suggested speakers) • Rededication for Presidents Day of Presidents Statues. Color Guard flag raised by Sons of the American Revolution or VFW? • Speaker/President Reenactor - (Bonnie Follow-up) • Patriotic Show by FH Theater/ Youth Theater (Susan Dworkis follow-up) • Rotary’s flags in Fountain Park for Memorial Day? (Susan D) • Patriotic Music programs for Community Band and Chorus (Susan) • Traveling Exhibit at River of Time Museum? Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Risk Analysis Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 6 of 10 ITEM 6.c. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Staff Contact Information: Phone: Email: Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) UPDATE: Historic Art and Essay Contest Staff Summary (background) Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Risk Analysis Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 7 of 10 ITEM 6.d. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5170 Email: rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Information Updates Staff Summary (background) Staff has begun to put together the art collection in See My Legacy. Town of Fountain Hills, AZ | Community Stories Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Risk Analysis Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 8 of 10 ITEM 6.e. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5170 Email: rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Public Art Applications Staff Summary (background) No new public art applications have been submitted to Community Services for review. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Risk Analysis Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 9 of 10 ITEM 6.g. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 10/1/2025 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Administration / Town Clerk Prepared by: Angela Espiritu, Executive Assistant/Deputy Town Clerk Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5107 Email: aespiritu@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) UPDATE: The next meeting date is November 5, 2025. Staff Summary (background) n/a Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle n/a Risk Analysis n/a Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) n/a Staff Recommendation(s) n/a Suggested Motion n/a FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS None Meeting Packet Page 10 of 10