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NOTICE OF
EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Wally Nichols
Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Keith McMahan
Vice Mayor Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum
TIME: 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Executive Session will be held in 2nd floor Conference Room)
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY, January 18, 2007
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the
Town Clerk prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in
the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais.
Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk
or the Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are
asked to state their name prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding
Officer and not to individual Councilmembers. Speakers’ statements should not be
repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to
have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i) reserve a
portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another
speaker.
If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during
the Public Hearing.
Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Council. Time
limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not
less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Council at Meeting or (iii) the
Mayor either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful when making your
comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave.
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• CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols
1. ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to A.R.S.
§38-431-03(A)(3), For discussion or consultation for legal advise with the attorney or
attorneys of the public body. (Specifically, legal advice regarding Proposition 207.)
2. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
• CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Mayor Ed Kehe
• INVOCATION – Pastoral Associate, Ms. Therese Barnhart, Church of the Ascension
• ROLL CALL – Vice Mayor Ed Kehe
• MAYOR’S REPORT
(i) Recognition of artists for their winning Avenue of the Fountains Banner-Design
Competition entries.
(ii) The Vice Mayor will read a proclamation declaring February 1, 2007, Pony
Express Day.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.) CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from
January 4, 2007.
REGULAR AGENDA
2.) CONSIDERATION of APPOINTING one citizen to serve a two-year term on the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
3.) PUBLIC HEARING on the SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow “Sierra Southwest Kitchen”
restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages during meals within the C-1 Zoning District, located at
15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. Case# SU2006-08.
4.) CONSIDERATION of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow “Sierra Southwest Kitchen”
restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages during meals within the C-1 Zoning District, located at
15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. Case# SU2006-08.
5.) CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION for Kendal Scott
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Amick (Arbdl Enterprises, Inc. for Sierra Southwest Kitchen) located at 15225 N. Fountain
Hills Boulevard, #104. This request is for a Series #12 restaurant license.
6.) DISCUSSION with possible direction to staff regarding SHORT-TERM RENTAL
HOUSING.
7.) Town Manager’s QUARTERLY UPDATE on the implementation of COUNCIL GOALS.
8.) COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda
for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council:
A. NONE
9.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager.
10.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 12th day of January, 2007.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 837-2003 (voice) or 1-800-367-
8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in 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.
Downtown Banner-Design Winners
The Town of Fountain Hills in partnership with the Fountain Hills Art League is excited
to announce three winning entries were chosen for the Avenue of the Fountains
Banner-Design Contest. The winners are Maurine Marshal with "The Blooming
Cactus," Barbara Drake with "Up, Up and Away," and Debra Melendez with "Saguaro
Bloom." All three winning designs are unique in their approach to the theme, “Spring in
the Desert.”
The winning entries will be honored at the January 18, 2007, Town Council meeting.
The banners will be on display from January to May 2007, along the Avenue of the
Fountains from Saguaro Boulevard to La Montana Drive and at the Fountain Hills Great
Fair, February 23, 24, and 25.
Artists of all ages were invited to submit their artwork for an opportunity to integrate art
into the Avenue of the Fountains Enhancement Project. The judging panel had a
difficult choice to make with so many original and creative designs to choose from.
Thirty-six entries were received. “The community participation and enthusiasm in the
Contest was very much appreciated,” said Mayor Wally Nichols. “I hope all the artists
will continue to stay active in community public art projects.”
The Town of Fountain Hills and the Arizona Art League would like to thank all the artists
who entered their work.
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N E W S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2007
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CONTACT: MEGAN GRIEGO
Economic Development Specialist
480.816.5104 mgriego@fh.az.gov
Town of Fountain Hills < > 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 < > 480.816.5100 < > 480.837.3145 FAX < > www.fh.az.gov
Town of Fountain Hills
Town Council Agenda Action Form
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Submitting Department: Administration Contact Person: Bender
Consent: Regular: Requesting Action: Report Only:
Type of Document Needing Approval (Check all that apply):
Public Hearing Resolution Ordinance
Agreement Emergency Clause Special Event Permit
Special Consideration Intergovernmental Agreement Acceptance
Grant Submission Liquor/Bingo License Application Plat
Special Event Permit Special/Temp Use Permit
Other: Draft Meeting Minutes
Council Priority (Check Appropriate Areas):
Education Public Fitness Library Services
Public Safety Community Activities Economic Development
Public Works Human Service Needs Parks & Recreation
Town Elections Community Development
Regular Agenda Wording: CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES from January 4, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: No $
Purpose of Item and Background Information: Approve the council meeting minutes for archival
purposes.
List All Attachments as Follows: None
Type(s) of Presentation: None
Signatures of Submitting Staff:
____________________________ _____________________________________
Town Clerk (or Acting Town Clerk) Budget Review
(if item not budgeted or exceeds budget amount)
____________________________
Town Manager / Designee
Town of Fountain Hills
Town Council Agenda Action Form
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Submitting Department: Parks and Recreation Contact Person: Mark Mayer
Consent: Regular: Requesting Action: Report Only:
Type of Document Needing Approval (Check all that apply):
Public Hearing Resolution Ordinance
Agreement Emergency Clause Special Event Permit
Special Consideration Intergovernmental Agreement Acceptance
Grant Submission Liquor/Bingo License Application Plat
Special Event Permit Special/Temp Use Permit
Other:
Council Priority (Check Appropriate Areas):
Education Public Fitness Library Services
Public Safety Community Activities Economic Development
Public Works Human Service Needs Parks & Recreation
Town Elections Community Development
Regular Agenda Wording: Consideration of Appointing one citizen to serve a two-year term on the Park and
Recreation Commission
Staff Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: No $
Purpose of Item and Background Information: There are currently three openings remaining on the Park and
Recreation Commission for the period of December 2006 - December 2008. These openings are for two
commissioners for two year appointments and the youth commissioner being an annual one year appointment.
Mr. Frederick Bedell was originally interviewed for the Community Center Commission on December 12, 2006,
but has indicated a willingness to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission.
List All Attachments as Follows: None
Type(s) of Presentation: None
Signatures of Submitting Staff:
____________________________ _____________________________________
Department Head Budget Review
(if item not budgeted or exceeds budget amount)
____________________________
Town Manager
REPORT TO
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
2nd QUARTER
PROGRESS ON
COUNCIL GOALS
FOR FY2006-07
Presented by
Timothy G. Pickering, Town Manager
January 18, 2007
OVERVIEW
During a goal-setting retreat in January 2006, the Town Council identified primary goals
for the FY2006-07 budget. A second retreat was held with management staff to
develop specific implementation plans and identify resources necessary to carry out the
goals established by the Council.
The following graph depicts progress the staff has made toward achieving all goals.
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Improve the business
community
Create pedestrian safety
plan
Annex State Trust Land
Commercial architecture
review board
Enforce General Plan
Promote low-water
landscaping
Work with local schools
Inform residents of long-
term revenue gap
PROGRESS TO GOALS
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
Percent Complete
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GOAL 1
To identify and inform Fountain Hills residents of the projected long-term revenue gap.
Percent Complete: 100%
Objective 1.1.
To quantify the first draft (baseline) of the projected gap by June 1, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The 2025 Financial Plan and Capital
Improvement Plan was prepared for submission to the Town Council on June 13,
2006.
Objective 1.2.
To review projected gap report by June 30, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The 2025 Financial Plan and Capital
Improvement Plan was submitted to the Town Council on June 13, 2006.
Objective 1.3.
To prepare a communications program for residents by August 1, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The communications program included four
Informed Choices Workshops and nine “Financing the Future” neighborhood
coffees, together with information printed in The Compass and a total of 39
articles published in the Fountain Hills Times, Scottsdale Republic and Take 5.
Objective 1.4.
To deliver communications program between September and November 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Four Informed Choices Workshops on
Financing the Future were held during September and October. They indicated a
need to explain the dilemma more clearly to ensure that the subject was fully
understood. Between October and December of 2006, nine “Financing the
Future” neighborhood coffees were held to solicit input as to the participants’
opinions on the financing mechanism(s) desired by Town citizens. The
neighborhood coffees were also helpful in informing residents about the financial
future of the Town. Pros and cons were listed regarding each option and
participants were encouraged to ask questions during the presentations.
Objective 1.5.
To decide on a ballot initiative by December 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: A total of 153 Town citizens participated in the
“Financing the Future” neighborhood coffees. The results were as follows: 53%
preferred a blended option of utility and property tax; 22% preferred a primary
property tax; 11% preferred economic development; 6% preferred a utility tax;
3% preferred an increase in sales tax; 3% preferred to do nothing, delay capital
expenditures and save money; and 1% preferred to cut costs and reduce
services. However, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission has
recommended a delay in placing a proposed ballot initiative on the Council’s
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agenda until more research can be done and further steps can be taken to
further inform the Town’s citizenry about the issue.
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GOAL 2
Work with local schools to establish and address common issues affecting the Town,
schools and community by the end of the 2006-07 school year.
Percent Complete: 65%
Objective 2.1.
To reach consensus between the Town and Fountain Hills Unified School District
(FHUSD) regarding common issues affecting the Town, schools and community
by June 30, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Tim Pickering, Dr. Marian Hermie, Tim Leedy
and Ellen Pence met on March 29, 2006 to agree on common Town FHUSD
issues and the proposed next steps to take. The group agreed that there are
many programs and activities currently being conducted between FHUSD and
the Town that address many of our joint issues. A list of joint activities has been
prepared.
Kate Zanon and Dr. Hermie met on August 2, 2006 to continue the dialogue
between the FHUSD and the Town. We agreed that our two entities are
currently involved in a lot of activities together and that we need to bring more
publicity to them. As a result, the topic for the first joint meeting of the Town
Council and the Board of FHUSD was our current partnerships.
FHUSD and the Parks and Recreation Department are in the process of
coordinating the master planning of two future school/park sites, one near
Fountain Hills High School and the other near McDowell Mountain Elementary
School. The Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a draft Intergovern-
mental Agreement (IGA) to the school district for review by their staff. Comments
were received back from the school district and subsequently forwarded to the
Town Attorney. Pending completion of necessary changes to the IGA by the
Town Attorney, the draft IGA will be hand delivered to the FHUSB Board meeting
on January 10. The documents asks that the school district commit to the
process of developing and maintaining the two sites before the Town commits to
hiring a design firm and preparing designs for the two sites at an expense of
approximately $50,000.
The Town coordinated with the schools on the event held to celebrate the award
for excellence earned by FHUSD. The celebration was held at the Community
Center in December.
Town has continued to work with schools in creating the Town sidewalk master
plan. Installing sidewalks adjacent to schools and on routes to schools is a
priority.
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The Town is assisting with the school’s new commitment to the Junior
Achievement program. The Town’s Economic Development Specialist and a
representative from the Office of the Town Manager have spent approximately
six hours in the classroom helping students learn concepts related to economics
and business.
Objective 2.2.
To form two employee committees, one representing the Town and one
representing FHUSD, by August 31, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: This task was completed on August 2. A
fourteen member joint committee was formed.
Committee members from the Town include:
Kate Zanon (Interim), Office of the Town Manger
Judge Ted Armbruster, Municipal Court
Joan McIntosh, Human Resources Administrator
Bryan Hughes, Supervisor of Recreation
Tom Ward, Director of Public Works
Captain. John Kleinheinz, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Scott LaGreca, Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department.
Committee members from FHUSD include:
Dr. Marian Hermie, Superintendent
Tim Leedy, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Finance
Tom Lawrence, Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction
Patrick Sweeney, High School Principal
Tom Brennan, Middle School Principal
Becky Romans, Four Peaks Principal
Joanne Meehan, McDowell Mountain Principal
Objective 2.3.
To establish operating ground rules and current and potential common services
by September 30, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The list of current joint activities and programs
has been completed. The committee will meet regularly to monitor current
services and to discuss any new service opportunities.
Objective 2.4.
To develop measurable action plans for new services – including measures of
effectiveness against the goal – by December 31, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: This is an ongoing objective. At the August
meeting, several existing services were identified.
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Objective 2.5.
To facilitate three joint meetings between the Town Council and FHUSD Board
by June 1, 2007, to finalize the list of common services (September), ratify action
plans (January), and assess progress against the goal (May).
Description of Activity to Date: The first of the three joint meetings was held
on August 30, 2006. Meetings to be held during February of 2007 include: (1) a
meeting between the Town Council and Board of FHUSD; and (2) a meeting
between Town and FHUSD representatives.
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GOAL 3
To promote the use of low-water landscaping in new Fountain Hills developments.
Percent Complete: 95%
Objective 3.1.
To inform developers of all new developments about low-water landscaping
alternatives, by May 30, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On December 21, 2006 the Town contracted
with Image Weavers, LLC to provide a public relations and education campaign
for the new low-water landscaping ordinance changes. Their initial product will
be landscaping information on our website that will be available on January 8,
2007. Informing citizens of the new regulations is also an ongoing activity that
staff accomplishes in the course of communicating with the public and meeting
with applicants regarding their development proposals.
Objective 3.2.
To adopt low-water landscape regulations for all new, nonresidential
developments by May 30, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On May 25, 2006, the Planning and Zoning
Commission initiated an amendment to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
to provide for a new low-water plant list and regulations regarding irrigation. On
June 8, 2006 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a hearing on the
proposed amendments and recommended approval to the Town Council. The
Town Council held a public hearing on the amendments and acted to return the
proposal to the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 3, 2006. The Town
Council directed that the proposal be amended to include single-family homes.
On September 12, 2006, the Town Council held a Work Study session where
they reviewed and offered comment on staff proposals related to including single-
family homes in the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of revised low-water landscaping regulations that
address single-family homes on August 3, 2006. The Town Council held a public
hearing on the proposed amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances
and approved them with minor changes on December 7, 2006. At this same
meeting, the Town Council also approved 0.5 FTE and a fee to support this new
program.
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GOAL 4
To strictly enforce the General Plan and Town ordinances.
Percent Complete: 95%
Objective 4.1.
To increase variance filing fees significantly by May 1, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The Town Council approved an increased fee
for filing a Variance application on June 15, 2006. The fee increased from $450
plus mailing costs to $2000 plus $300 for each additional Variance on an
application plus notification costs.
Objective 4.2.
To eliminate use of special use permits in lieu of variances for height and other
categories of exceptions, by March 31, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Staff requested a Work Study session on this
subject with the Town Council in May of 2006. Unfortunately, due to the full
Work Study schedule, a discussion of this item was delayed to October 10, 2006.
At this Work Study session, the Council directed staff to proceed with the
ordinance revisions related to the elimination of certain special use permits. On
November 30, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of all of the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Following a
public hearing on December 21, 2006, the Town Council adopted the changes to
the regulations.
Objective 4.3.
To inventory vacant land to project population for use in land use and
infrastructure decisions, by September 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The vacant land has been inventoried.
Beginning with staff reports prepared for the November 9, 2006 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting, staff has been including information for residential
projects regarding the existing population of the town and the expected increase
in population due to the completion and occupancy of the projects under review.
The vacant land inventory has been included in a preliminary report that is under
review and should be completed in February of 2007. The report will be updated
annually.
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GOAL 5
Create commercial architecture review board to regulate architectural physical
appearance for commercial properties.
Percent Complete: 100%
Objective 5.1.
To obtain a legal opinion by March 17, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Staff received a legal opinion dated March 22,
2006 from the Town Attorney regarding architectural or design guidelines/
requirements. The opinion indicates that other cities and towns in Arizona have
successfully adopted this type of regulation.
Objective 5.2.
To name a Planning & Zoning subcommittee to identify guidelines, by April 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On April 22, 2006 the Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, Dennis Brown, named a committee to develop
the proposed regulations. The committee met five times beginning in May. They
finished their work on July 5, 2006.
Objective 5.3.
To complete research of five existing ordinances and criteria by July 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Research was completed by April 27, 2006.
Staff reviewed ordinances from Sedona, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe (all Arizona
communities) and Brookline, Massachusetts.
Objective 5.4.
To draft standards and guidelines and an ordinance by August 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Staff completed its draft of a proposed
regulation on August 3, 2006 and referred the document to the Town Attorney for
review. The Attorney’s review was completed on September 14, 2006.
Objective 5.5.
To present to the Planning & Zoning Commission and complete public hearings
by October 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On September 28, 2006, the Planning and
Zoning Commission unanimously approved initiating this amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance. On October 26, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the Architectural Design Review Guidelines.
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Objective 5.6.
To facilitate Town Council adoption of the ordinance in the first Council meeting
of November 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On December 7, 2006, the Town Council
adopted this ordinance.
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GOAL 6
Annex the State Trust Land into Fountain Hills.
Percent Complete: 95%
Objective 6.1.
To conduct public hearings by May 4, 2006, and accept public input.
Description of Activity to Date: On April 13, 2006 the Planning and Zoning
Commission held public hearings on the General Plan Amendment and the
rezoning proposal for the State Trust Land. The Town Council held a public
hearing on the issue of the annexation of the State Trust Land on April 20, 2006.
The Town Council also held public hearings on the General Plan Amendment
and rezoning before taking action on May 4, 2006.
Objective 6.2.
To adopt rezoning and General Plan Amendment by Council by May 4, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: On May 4, 2006, the Town Council
unanimously approved the General Plan Amendment and rezoning of the State
Trust Land. At this meeting, the Town Council also approved the pre-annexation
development agreement and annexation of the property.
Objective 6.3.
To prepare a packet of all relevant information for prospective bidders by May 4,
2006 (pre-emptive cooperation).
Description of Activity to Date: Town staff has two different packets of
information that we have provided to potential bidders. We have an electronic
package of detailed maps and plans that a potential bidder would use to analyze
and prepare plans for the property. We also have a package of maps and
documents that includes information on the General Plan Amendment, rezoning
and pre-annexation development agreement.
Objective 6.4.
To oversee planning of State Trust Land through December 31, 2006, and
beyond.
Description of Activity to Date: Staff has met with prospective bidders and
provided them with advice and information that will assist them in more detailed
planning of the land.
Objective 6.5.
To develop a positive relationship with the successful bidder by December 31,
2006, and beyond.
Description of Activity to Date: There is no successful bidder yet. The
September 28 auction was cancelled. With a new, lower appraisal of the land,
the State Land Department is scheduled to auction this property in March of
2007.
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GOAL 7
To create a plan for pedestrian safety in Fountain Hills.
Percent Complete: 75%
Objective 7.1.
To identify and prioritize all gaps in existing sidewalk systems by June 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Activity completed. All current sidewalks
locations and gaps within the Town have been identified.
Objective 7.2.
To publish a Town-wide sidewalk improvement plan map by August 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: Map completed and a long-range projected
plan for the construction of these sidewalks is nearing completion. The map
identifies the current sidewalk locations and locations of proposed sidewalks.
Objective 7.3.
To identify and prioritize all gaps in existing intersections by February 2007.
Description of Activity to Date: Activity underway. Several intersections have
been identified for their evaluation of traffic signal warrants. Data has been
collected and intersections have been ranked accordingly. The cost of sidewalk
installation is being calculated.
Objective 7.4.
To publish a Town-wide intersection improvement plan map by April 2007.
Description of Activity to Date: Activity underway. A Town of Fountain Hills
projected traffic signal is included in the FY 2006-07 budget. Staff is in the
process of selecting a Traffic Engineering consultant for this task.
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GOAL 8
To improve the business community and the Town.
Percent Complete: 50%
Objective 8.1.
To designate and define the Economic Development Specialist as an
ombudsman to the business community by March 15, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: A policy has been established to ensure that
the Economic Development Specialist (EDS) has as much information about
commercial projects as possible and to help staff recognize the EDS as an
ombudsman to the business community. Overall, the policy directs staff
members to include the EDS in meetings concerning commercial development
whenever possible. The policy is ensures that the EDS will: (1) Act as a liaison
between the businesses community and the Town; (2) Serve as a business
advocate; (3) Help reduce unnecessary delays in applications, plan reviews and
procedures; (4) Improve customer service; and (5) Foster investment in the
community. The EDS regularly attends the monthly Chamber breakfasts and the
Town was a presenter during the spotlight on organizations.
Objective 8.2.
To survey a random sample of business owners and permittees annually, starting
July 1, 2006, to measure business friendliness.
Description of Activity to Date: The Town is in the process of establishing a
customer satisfaction survey regarding the Town’s services. Additionally,
businesses will be surveyed on a regular basis in conjunction with the B3
Program (see objective 8.3 below).
Objective 8.3.
To implement a B3 Program to retain businesses, using volunteer trainers, by
July 1, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The Town will obtain the B3 software license
in January 2007. The Economic Development Specialist will be responsible for
implementing the B3 program.
Objective 8.4.
To promote special events supporting the community’s small-town atmosphere in
business venues, by July 31, 2006.
Description of Activity to Date: The Avenue of the Fountains Enhancement
Project Celebration brought 250 people to the heart of downtown Fountain Hills.
Event festivities included a ribbon cutting, ramada dedication, raffles, Town
photo, live music, promotional bags, and ice cream. The event was a big
success for the Town and businesses alike. Ladies Tee Time reported having
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one of their best sales days ever on the day of the event, and several other
businesses reported having many new walk-in customers.
In partnership with Parks and Recreation and the Special Events Steering
Committee, the EDS is in the process of creating an attractive event flier to
disseminate to businesses to promote special events taking place downtown this
spring.
Objective 8.5.
To create and interactive web page to address business community concerns by
March 30, 2007.
Description of Activity to Date: The EDS is in the process of updating the
Economic Development page on the Town’s website. With help from Planning
and Zoning and the Building Safety Division, the EDS has created a flow chart
that outlines the Town’s review process so applicants know what the process
entails and approximately how long it will take.
Objective 8.6.
To reduce “red tape” in applications, plan reviews and procedures by June 1,
2007.
Description of Activity to Date: The Economic Development Specialist has
worked more closely with Planning and Zoning staff to help the assigned case
managers gather information about commercial projects that have not had recent
activity. The EDS’ follow-up with applicants gives Planning staff a status report
on the project and gives applicants the opportunity to seek assistance with the
process if necessary.
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SUMMARY
Five of the Council’s goals have been substantially completed, i.e., informing residents
of the projected long-term revenue gap, creating a commercial architecture review
board, promoting low-water landscaping, enforcement of the General Plan, and
Annexation of the State Trust Land.
Significant progress has been made toward the goals of working closely with local
schools, creating a pedestrian safety plan, and improving relations between the
business community and the Town.
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Amick (Arbdl Enterprises, Inc. for Sierra Southwest Kitchen) located at 15225 N. Fountain
Hills Boulevard, #104. This request is for a Series #12 restaurant license.
6.) DISCUSSION with possible direction to staff regarding SHORT-TERM RENTAL
HOUSING.
7.) Town Manager’s QUARTERLY UPDATE on the implementation of COUNCIL GOALS.
8.) COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda
for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council:
A. NONE
9.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager.
10.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 12th day of January, 2007.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
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