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Home My WebLink About111009PZ:\Council Packets\2009\WS11-10-09\11-10-09 Packet\091110WSP.doc Page 1 of 1 NOTICE OF THE WORK STUDY SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ ALL WORK-STUDY ITEMS LISTED ARE FOR DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION CAN OR WILL BE TAKEN. The primary purpose of work session meetings is to provide the Town Council with the opportunity for in-depth discussion and study of specific subjects. Public comment is not provided for on the Agenda and may be made only as approved by consensus of the Council. In appropriate circumstances, a brief presentation may be permitted by a member of the public or another interested party on an Agenda item if invited by the Mayor or the Town Manager to do so. The Presiding Officer may limit or end the time for such presentations. 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Schlum 2.) PRESENTATION by Parks and Recreation Director Mark Mayer and Jerry Butler regarding “THE GREENING OF DOWNTOWN” from the Downtown Visioning Plan. 3.) PRESENTATION by Supervisor of Recreation Bryan Hughes on future weekly FARMERS MARKETS/ART FAIRS in Fountain Hills. 4.) DISCUSSION of a TEXT AMENDMENT to Section 19.05.I of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance that would revise the “Public Art” regulations to include Performing Arts groups thereby making such groups eligible to access the 1% Public Art Fund. 5.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 5th day of November, 2009. Bevelyn J. Bender, 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 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to attend this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. Mayor Jay T. Schlum Councilmember Mike Archambault Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Dennis Contino Councilmember Henry Leger Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Dennis Brown Z:\Council Packets\2009\WS11-10-09\11-10-09 Packet\091110WSP.doc Page 1 of 1 NOTICE OF THE WORK STUDY SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ ALL WORK-STUDY ITEMS LISTED ARE FOR DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION CAN OR WILL BE TAKEN. The primary purpose of work session meetings is to provide the Town Council with the opportunity for in-depth discussion and study of specific subjects. Public comment is not provided for on the Agenda and may be made only as approved by consensus of the Council. In appropriate circumstances, a brief presentation may be permitted by a member of the public or another interested party on an Agenda item if invited by the Mayor or the Town Manager to do so. The Presiding Officer may limit or end the time for such presentations. 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Schlum 2.) PRESENTATION by Parks and Recreation Director Mark Mayer and Jerry Butler regarding “THE GREENING OF DOWNTOWN” from the Downtown Visioning Plan. 3.) PRESENTATION by Supervisor of Recreation Bryan Hughes on future weekly FARMERS MARKETS/ART FAIRS in Fountain Hills. 4.) DISCUSSION of a TEXT AMENDMENT to Section 19.05.I of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance that would revise the “Public Art” regulations to include Performing Arts groups thereby making such groups eligible to access the 1% Public Art Fund. 5.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 5th day of November, 2009. Bevelyn J. Bender, 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 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to attend this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. Mayor Jay T. Schlum Councilmember Mike Archambault Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Dennis Contino Councilmember Henry Leger Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Dennis Brown Greening of Downtown Program Bringing a Vision to Reality Utilize trees and plants to showcase what is possible following the spirit of the Town’s recently adopted Low Water Ordinance Use private donations to finance the program and create a reserve fund for tree/plant replacements to minimize burdens on future Town budgets Develop a multi-year program with a goal of completing the Greening of Downtown by February 2012, to celebrate the State’s Centennial. Create a demonstration project as soon as possible to show the community what is possible and to stimulate additional enthusiasm and financial support. Greening of Downtown Program Bringing a Vision to Reality Create a plan that permits individual trees and shrubbery to be donated by residents, businesses, and corporations with appropriate recognitions. Hire a Landscape Architect to generate design alternatives; establish locations for trees/landscaping; layout water line extensions; identify view corridors and art exhibit locations. Greening of Downtown Program Bringing a Vision to Reality Reconfigure the disc golf course; obtain approval of the Arizona Department of Water Resources to assure the integrity of the Lake’s dam and spillway; and work with private land owners to spruce-up vacant Downtown lots in a way so landscaping can be moved to new locations when development occurs. Greening of Downtown Program Bringing a Vision to Reality Seek to have nearby home owners, clubs, or organizations adopt finished sections of Fountain Park similar to the Town’s ‘Adopt a Street’ program. Greening of Downtown Program Bringing a Vision to Reality Greening of Downtown Major Activity Schedule 2009 Begin Fund Raising Activities Hire a Landscape Architect 2010 Continue Fund Raising Activities Finalize Landscape Design Create Demonstration Project before Arbor Day in April Prepare for the Fall Planting Season Greening of Downtown Major Activity Schedule 2011 Continue/Finalize Fund Raising Activities Complete Spring and Fall Plantings 2012 Complete Program to Celebrate the State’s Centennial in February WEEKLY ART FAIR & FARMERS’ MARKET TWO SEPARATE COMPONENTS Art Fair Farmers’ Market ART FAIR Art Fair –Judi Yates’ recommendations: 24 –30 artist spaces (approximately 3’x 7’) October –March; weekly, weekday event Artists must be residents of Fountain Hills (Rio Verde, Tonto Verde and Fort McDowell also included). May also include artist’s in FH Art League and FH Artists Gallery Must have Town Business License and collect taxes All artists juried (panel of qualified juries) Include musicians Umbrella’s only (no tent) SANTA FE, NM BOOTHS Booth Space 3’x7’With an Umbrella FARMERS’ MARKET Arizona Community Farmers’ Markets –Dee Logan’s recommendations: Form a work group to determine viability Try to determine the demographic that would attend. Cannot count on winter visitors to support a market Location must have restrooms, parking, and visibility POTENTIAL FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATIONS Verde River DrSaguaro BlvdApartment Apartment Ap a r t m e n t Verde River DrApartment Saguaro BlvdEl Lago Bl v dSaguaro BlvdSaguaro BlvdParkvi e w A v e El Lag o B l v d Stewar t V i s t a A v e Saguaro B lvd El Lago Blv d Pa n o r am a D r Cryst a l R i d g e D r Verde River DrGu n s i g h t D r Ap a r t m e n t Panor a m a D r Apartment Avenu e O f T h e F o u n t a i n s Avenu e O f T h e F o u n t a i n s Avenu e O f T h e F o u n t a i n s Palisa d e s B l v d Palisa d e s B l v d Palisa d e s B l v d La Montana DrLa Montana DrLa Montana DrLa Montana DrLa Montana DrApartment Apartme n t Ap a r t m e n t Apart me nt El L a g o B l v d We s t w i n d C t Unk n o w n Unkn o w n Unk n o w n Unkno wn Parkvi e w A v e Saguaro BlvdEl Lago Blvd Stewar t V i s t a A v e Kiwani s DrLa Montana DrU n k n o w n Avenue O f The Foun ta ins Avenu e O f T h e F o u n t a i n s Westby Dr ARIZONA COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKETS Our Goals Support of local growers and producers in the State of Arizona, which means support for those who "get their hands in the dirt", or “do it themselves” (Direct Producers) Support for sustainable farming, including the use of organic compost and natural fertilizers --free of chemicals, pesticides, hormones and antibiotic supplements. Support for those who add value to local growers crops, such as baked goods using local grains, honey produced by Arizona beekeepers, dried flower arrangements made by flower growers; Support for local cottage industries & crafts Education of growers, producers, and the public in matters related to these purposes. OTHER FARMERS’ MARKETS Twilight Farmers’ Market at the Citadelle –Glendale Skysong Farmer’s Market at ASU Skysong Center –Scottsdale Mesa Community Farmers’ Market –Mesa Carefree Farmers’ Market –Carefree Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market –Phoenix McDonald Street Farmers’ Market –Mesa Scottsdale Downtown’s Old Town Farmers’ Market –Scottsdale Awatukee Farmers’ Market –Phoenix Open Days –Tuesday afternoon or Sunday late morning/early afternoon ART FAIR & FARMERS’ MARKET CHALLENGES Who is coordinating it (Art Fair)? Will it be supported? Who will come? Where do we hold it? When do we hold it? Who is sponsoring the event? What is the budget? If the Town acts as a sponsor, do we absorb costs? Will the businesses provide support as a sponsor? WHAT CAN THE TOWN DO TO SUPPORT AN ART FAIR AND FARMERS’ MARKET? As an event sponsor: Provide Town facilities (medians, parks) at no charge Help to facilitate through outside coordinator Provide marketing support though press releases, publications, website and social media CONCLUSION The farmers’ market and art fair are separate events, but could work well together Preferred location for both events is on the Avenue of the Fountains The Town can help facilitate the farmers’ market Other entity needs to be responsible for weekly art fair Possible to have something in place in early 2010 QUESTIONS?