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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 12-6-07Page z:\council packets\2007\r12-6-07\agenda 12-6-07 .doc 11/30/2007 10:15 AM Page 1 of 3 NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION (Executive Session will be held in 2nd floor Fountain Conference Room) 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION WHEN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 EAST 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. If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card for that issue prior to the beginning of the Public Hearing and the Consideration of said issue. 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 Council Members. Speakers‟ statements should not be repetitive. In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Presiding Officer shall keep control of the meeting and shall require the speakers and audience to refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, applause, protests or other conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly conduct of the business of the meeting. Personal attacks on Council members, Town staff or members of the public are not allowed. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave. 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. 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. Mayor Wally Nichols Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Henry Leger Vice Mayor Ginny Dickey Councilmember Keith McMahan Councilmember Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum Page z:\council packets\2007\r12-6-07\agenda 12-6-07 .doc 11/30/2007 10:15 AM Page 2 of 3 CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: (i) Pursuant to §38- 431.03(A)(1), for discussion or employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee may demand that the discussion or consideration occur at a public meeting. The public body shall provide the officer, appointee or employee with written notice of the executive session as is appropriate but not less than twenty-four hours for the officer, appointee or employee to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public meeting. (Specifically, for the purpose of reviewing applications received for consideration of serving on the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission and the Board of Adjustment.). 1.) RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Nichols INVOCATION – Ms. Susan Ducot, Baha „i Faith of Fountain Hills ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols MAYOR’S REPORT i) None SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS i) Presentation of FY06-07 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Heinfeld, Meech & Company. ii) Department Division Information Overview of Services Provided – Park Operations (Don Clark) iii) Electronics Recycling Event – Gene Slechta, Planner 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 of November 13, 15, and 20, 2007. 2. CONSIDERATION of approving Cigna HealthCare as the HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER for the Town of Fountain Hills‟ employees for 2008. 3. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-17, approving a MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT between the Town of Fountain Hills and the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Page z:\council packets\2007\r12-6-07\agenda 12-6-07 .doc 11/30/2007 10:15 AM Page 3 of 3 4. CONSIDERATION of approving a PURCHASE AGREEMENT with Five Star Ford, through an existing State of Arizona contract for a 2008 Ford F-450 truck with 9‟ service body, in the amount of $52,182.78. REGULAR AGENDA 5. CONSIDERATION of a CONTRACT with Skyline Builders to resurface the buildings and repair existing awnings at the Community Center, Library/Museum and Physical Plant in the amount of $125,579.00 6. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-63, approving the Public Art Fund Guidelines. 7. PRESENTATION(S) AND DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION to staff regarding TRAFFIC CONTROL at Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard. 8. PROGRESS REPORT on the established items of Council business: a. Development fees adjustment b. Downtown development agreement/C-2 Zoning to TCCD c. Environmental policy d. General access to the mountain preserve e. Preparing a sound town financial future f. State trust land/Ellman development agreement g. Town Hall water feature at Avenue of the Fountains and La Montana Drive h. Traffic control at Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro. 9. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager. 10. 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. 11. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 30th day of November 2007. 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 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. Mark MayerDirectorBryan HughesRecreation SupervisorAnjelica GiardinoRecreation Coordinator(6) Recreation AssistantsKathy WorrellRecreation CoordinatorRecreation AssistantRecreation AideSusan GillExecutive AssistantDon ClarkParks SupervisorKeith BurkmanParks LeadFour Peaks ParkRobert CichuniecParks LeadFountain ParkChance ButterfieldParks LeadGolden Eagle ParkPhil McKenzieGroundskeeperDanny TancrediGroundskeeperParks and RecreationOrganizational Chart PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION 07/08•Introduction•Parks Division staff•Parks &Acreage•Parks Facilities &Amenities•Trails &Acreage•Services For Special Events•Summary INTRODUCTION & STAFFyDon Clark/ Supervisor of Parks y12 Yrs. Parks and Recreation Dept.yCreate annual budgets for each park.yFacilitate maintenance & operations of 4 major parks.yFacilitate construction of capital projects in parks.yFacilitate requisition of services and products.yHands on management at each park facility.yParks Division StaffyChance Butterfield/ Park Operations Lead- GEP-9yrs.yDanny Tancredi-Groundskeeper-GEP-12yrs.yPhil McKenzie-Groundskeeper- GEP-2yrs.yKeith Burkman/ Park Operations Lead- Four Peaks Park-2yrs.yBo Cichuniec/ Park Operations Lead- Fountain Park-4months. 4 MAJOR PARKS & ACREAGEyGolden Eagle Park - 25 acresyFour Peaks Park - 14 acresyFountain Park - 63 acresyDesert Vista Park - 12 acresyTotal -114 acres GOLDEN EAGLE PARK25-ACRES4 BALL FIELDS4 TENNIS COURTS2 SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS4 BASKETBALL COURTS3 PICNIC RAMADASTOT LOT PLAYGROUNDSCHOOL-AGE PLAYGROUNDRESTROOM BUILDINGMAINTENANCE YARD FOUR PEAKS PARK14 –ACRESNorth Soccer Field2 School Age PlaygroundsSouth Athletic Fields2 Tennis Courts4 Basketball Courts FOUNTAIN PARK63 ACRESyFOUNTAIN LAKEyPLAZA TURF AREAWorld Famous Fountain & LakeAmphitheatreVeterans MemorialDisc Golf CourseRotary Splash ParkTwo playgroundsRamadas (5) DESERT VISTA PARK 3.5 Acres Dog ParkOff Leash Facility9 Acres Open TurfSkate Park Trails & Acreage Lake Overlook TrailGEP Trailhead McDowell Mountain Preserve740 ACRESFUTURE TRAILS ACCESSAdero CanyonMcDowell Mountains SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EVENTSSt. Patrick’s DayConcerts In The Park Summary of Services & EventsyServices ProvidedySafe and clean venuesySafe and clean facilitiesyStaff for Tournaments and Special EventsyField preparation for sports and recreational activitiesyFirst aidyHealth & Fitness opportunitiesy“Water Use It Wisely” conservation classes provided by staff ySpecial Events in ParksySt. Patrick’s DayyVeterans DayyConcerts in the Park SeriesyEggstravaganzayEaster ServiceyFall FestivalySoftball TournamentsyYouth and Adult league games & practices z:\council packets\2007\r12-6-07\aaf traffic control.doc Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FORM Meeting Date: 12/6/2007 Meeting Type: Regular Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Department: Public Works Staff Contact Information: Strategic Priority: Enhance pedestrian safety Council Goal: Not applicable REQUEST TO COUNCIL: PRESENTATION(S) AND DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION to staff regarding TRAFFIC CONTROL at Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard. Applicant: N/A Applicant Contact Information: N/A Property Location: Intersection of Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: N/A Staff Summary (background): At the November 15th Council Meeting it was requested that the Public Works Director provide alternatives to the existing 3-way stop at Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard. The following alternatives are for Council consideration: 1. Move forward with the Traffic Signal design this fiscal year and plan on construction in FY 08-09. Timeline: 18-months Cost: $450,000 to $500,000. 2. Research the feasibility design of a High intensity Activated Crosswalk(HAWK) pedestrian signal. Timeline: Feasibility 4-months, design 6-months, construct-1-year Cost:$250,000 to $350,000. 3. Direct select a consultant/roundabout specialist to provide a conceptual plan for a Roundabout design. Timeline: 6 to 8 months Cost for study: $50,000 to $75,000. Construction cost: $2 million to $2.5 million and approximately timeline: 12 to 18 months. 4. Install a U-Turn lane approximately 150 feet west of the intersection in the median (See attached map) and permit staff to complete their study with a report to Council no later than April 17th, 2008. Timeline: 3 to 4 months Cost: $40,000 to $50,000. 5. Consider a traffic study and concept plan for Ave. of the Fountains, from La Montana to Saguaro Blvd. This should include potential traffic generated by the future southside development plan with a TCCD zoning district. Timeline: one year Cost: $75,000 to $100,000. This study would help the Town to better understand what is a desireable solution for the Downtown, while looking at the impacts from surrounding land use and street design. We would have an opportunity to see the Central Business District from a more global aspect and finding solutions for traffic, pedestrians and economic development. Avenue of the Fountains/Saguaro BoulevardAlternative #4U‐Turn Lane Avenue of the Fountains/Saguaro BoulevardAlternative #3Cotton Lane and EstrellaParkway In Goodyear –under construction