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NOTICE OF THE
WORK STUDY SESSION OF
THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Wally Nichols
Councilmember Mike Archambault Vice Mayor Keith McMahan
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007
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.
WORK STUDY AGENDA
1.) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols
2.) DISCUSSION of economic development in Fountain Hills.
3.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 9th day of February, 2007.
By: Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
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(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.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: February 13, 2007
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Administration
Staff Contact Information: Megan Griego, Economic Development Specialist, 480-816-5104, mgriego@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: DISCUSSION of economic development in Fountain Hills.
Applicant: N/A
Applicant Contact Information: N/A
Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: N/A
Staff Summary (background): In depth discussion of the pros and cons of the Fountain Hills market related to
commercial development. Panelists will aim to give attendees a better understanding of the partnership needed
between government and developers to bring projects to fruition.
PRESNTATIONS
Fountain Hills Overview: demographic snapshot, retail sales gap analysis, current developments, and
commercial and industrial inventory. Presentation by Megan Griego, Economic Development Specialist.
Tenants: Explore what it takes to get businesses to locate in F.H., compare the advantages and disadvantages to
locating in the community compared to other communities. Speaker will stress the importance of the Town’s
Planning & Zoning and Building Safety processes and the importance of good customer service and a business-
friendly environment. Presented by Jim Hood, De Rito Partners (Mesa Riverview developer).
Strong Relationships: A case study will be provided of how Westcor creates and maintains successful
relationships with communities as well as a discussion on what F.H. should expect from developers. Presented
by Amy Malloy, Westcor (Scottsdale Fashion Square developer).
Beyond Retail: Discussion of the goals of GPEC and what F.H. could do to be more competitive in order to
bring manufacturing, industrial, and job centers to the community (i.e. zoning regulations regarding height,
parking, hazardous materials, etc.). Presented by Brad Smidt, Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): N/A
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s): N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A
Attachment(s): Power Point
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