HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.0907.TCRM.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE COMBINED REGULAR MEETING/WORK SESSION
OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Dickey
Mayor Dickey called the meeting of September 7, 2021, to order at 5:30 p.m. and led the
Town Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
A Moment of Silence was held.
3. ROLL CALL—Mayor Dickey
Present: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Vice Mayor Alan Magazine; Councilmember Mike
Scharnow; Councilmember Peggy McMahon; Councilmember Gerry Friedel;
Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski; Councilmember David Spelich
(telephonically)
Staff Town Manager Grady E. Miller; Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson; Town Clerk
Present: Elizabeth A. Burke
4. REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Miller invited Economic Development Director James Smith forward to introduce a
new employee. Mr. Smith then introduced Eric Prochnow, Economic Development and
Tourism Specialist, who came forward and said that he was excited for the opportunity to
work for the Town of Fountain Hills.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he enjoyed attending the League of Arizona Cities
and Towns Annual Conference. He said that there was a lot of networking, good
sessions, and he was glad he could go.
Councilmember Grzybowski said that she and others attended the Mayor's Youth
Council meeting, and they had a good conversation on how best to communicate with
them. She said that they have also started the 2021 Make a Difference Day planning
committee meetings.
She said that she, too, attended the League Conference, and as a first time goer, she
was in political nerd heaven, talking with councilmembers, town managers, and staff, as
well as economic political pundits and state legislators. She was especially impressed
by Elliot Pollock. She said that they talked about the significant housing shortage in
Arizona--the shortest since World War II. She said that 17% of residential homes are
rentals, and there is an increase in single-family residential rental complexes, such as
the Havenly which she understands already is 70% rented in Phase I.
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Mayor Dickey thanked Vice Mayor Magazine and Councilmembers Grzybowski and
Friedel for attending the Mayor's Youth Council. She appreciated the Council, Kade and
Linda for bringing the MYC members to the League Conference. They carried the
Fountain Hills banner proudly in the Parade of Flags and attended sessions designed for
youth members.
She said that she gave the welcoming remarks at the Daughters of the American
Revolution State Conference held at We-Ko-Pa, whose theme was History, Education
and Patriotism.
At the League Conference they passed four resolutions which had come before the
Resolutions Committee, on which she serves. She said that they will hear more from Mr.
Lunsford this evening.
She attended the following sessions: a) The Capital Improvement Plan Builder, CAP
Pipeline license which is a free online tool for coordinating with others on projects with
bordering communities and with utilities; b) Trends in Real Estate, including Trust Land;
c)The Next Pandemic, which addressed the biggest lesson learned, the supply chain
preparation, and how communication is critical. She said that the Arizona Department of
Health Services was receiving 300,000 calls per day. The Governor's Office addressed
the extremely ambiguous situation for mayors; and d) Challenges of Development.
She said that Jack will report more, but Sedona lost population in the census, yet more
units are occupied with over 20% of their housing inventory being for short-term rentals.
She said that the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee met and recommendations
will be coming soon to the Council. She also attended a MAG (Maricopa Association of
Governments) Regional Council meeting.
She reported that the local unit of the American Legion is competing in the American
Legion National Color Guard Contest.
Councilmember Friedel said that he attended the Mayor's Youth Council meeting and
came away with some good ideas, which they will be looking to implement. Also,
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Town Hall will be lighting up the
facility with purple lights and also the Fountain will be lit with purple lights. He also
attended a ribbon cutting for Desert Wealth Management company which is a
father/daughter operation. And, he attended his first Falcon's Football game, and they
have a good start for the season with 2 wins - 0 losses.
A. PROCLAMATION: 9/11 20th Year Tribute
Mayor Dickey read a proclamation as a tribute to the 20th year to 9/11. She said that on
September 11, 2021, there will be a service at the amphitheater at Fountain Park starting
at 6:30 p.m.
Vice Mayor Magazine reported that National Geographic had a four-part series on
television regarding 9/11. It was unlike anything any of them have seen, with footage
that has not been made available in the past.
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5. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION: Jack Lunsford will present the highlights from the 2021 session of the
Arizona State Legislature including major legislation passed into law.
Mr. Miller said that about three years ago staff brought a proposal to Council to hire Jack
Lunsford for lobbying services, and they thought it would good to have him present the
2021 highlights of the legislative session.
Mr. Lunsford said that this coming legislative session will be his 40th. He then gave a
review of the session, Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, which
addressed:
SESSION -AT A GLANCE
MAJOR ISSUES - LEAGUE
MAJOR ISSUES - FOUNTAIN HILLS
SB1487 Expansion (HB2893)
SHORT TERM RENTALS (SB1379/HB2481)
FLAT TAX: IMPACT ON STATE SHARED REVENUES
FIREWORKS - OVERNIGHT HOURS PROHIBITION
TOBACCONAPING (HB2882)
WORKER'S COMP - FIREFIGHTER CANCER PRESUMPTION
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE (SB1645)
POSTING OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES (HB2400)
CONSULAR ID CARDS (SB1451)
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS; TPT EXEMPTION (SB1146 - Failed)
HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT; FIRST RESPONDERS (HCR2003)
OBSTRUCTING ROADWAYS/STREET RACING (SB1533)
WHAT'S COMING NEXT SESSION?
Vice Mayor Magazine said that Mr. Lunsford has been serving as a lobbyist for the Dark
Sky Discovery Center. He said that there is a situation where the legislature is term
limited so they will switch places, between Senate and House. He asked Mr. Lunsford if
there was anything that could be done about that. Mr. Lunsford said that there really is
not.
Mr. Lunsford said that it was a pleasure working with Mr. Arnson on a quick issue.
B. PRESENTATION: Online Permitting System
Development Services Director John Wesley gave a demonstration of the new online
building permit system, Town Online Permitting and Planning System (T.O.P.P.S.).
Mr. Wesley said that staff gave a presentation for contractors in March or April, from
whom they received feedback.
Vice Mayor Magazine asked Mr. Wesley if he had an estimate on how long the review
process was. Mr. Wesley said that they are currently at four to six weeks for any case.
This system may streamline the time some, but the workload is very high right now.
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Vice Mayor Magazine asked how many people are in the review process. Mr. Wesley
said that a standard review consists of six people. He said that currently they mark up
two sets, which takes time. The new system will allow them to mark up a set of plans
(and be more legible) and then electronically send the notes to the developer.
Mr. Wesley thanked the Town Council for the opportunity to work with this program.
C. PRESENTATION: Viewing of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration,
in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, Gold Medal Finalist
video
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin said that as a finalist for an award from
the National Recreation and Park Association, the Town was asked to put together a
five-minute video highlighting the Town's park and recreation services, and they will be
judged on the video. She said that they will know the results in two weeks. She said that
it has been a team effort; the department as a whole is awesome to work with, and she
thought they did a great job. She thanked the Council, commissioners, staff, and
partners. The Council and audience then viewed the video.
6. 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.
Ed Stizza, Fountain Hills, said that he was recently at Desert Vista Park where he saw a
homeless woman who made the park home for six nights. He said that there is nothing
on the signs to say she cannot sleep there and he suggested they write an ordinance to
address the issue. He then voiced concern with the lighting planned for the new
crosswalk on Saguaro as well as lighting going in at the Park.
7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, noncontroversial matters and will be
enacted by one motion of the Council.All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all
recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a councilmember or member of the public so requests. If a councilmember or member of the public
wishes to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the
Consent Agenda or with notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which
the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski to approve Consent Agenda Items 7-A through 7-H.
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of August 17, 2021; the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2021; and the Special
Meeting of August 24, 2021.
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B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving a Special Event Liquor License
application for the River of Time Museum of Fountain Hills for a fundraiser to be held in
the Grand Ballroom of the Fountain Hills Community Center on October 27, 2021, from
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving a Special Event Liquor License
application for the Fountain Hills Theater to dispense alcohol in conjunction with the
Fountain Hills Theater Re-Grand Opening event on September 10, 2021.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Resolution 2021-28 designating
the Town's Tourism Division/Experience Fountain Hills as the Destination Marketing
Organization (DMO) and approving the Town Manager to serve as the authorized
signatory for the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT).
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Authorizing staff to apply for and accept
enhanced Tourism grant funding from the Arizona Office of Tourism's Visit Arizona
Initiative and approve all necessary budget transfers.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Adopting Resolution 2021-30 approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation relating to
Proposition 202 funding.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Termination of Easement for Access,
Construction and Maintenance of Parking Facilities Uses between the Town of Fountain
Hills and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, Inc.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Adopting Resolution 2021-31 approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
related to the receipt of Proposition 202 funding.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Ordinance 21-06
amending the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1 to change the definition of hospital
and Chapter 12 to provide for hospitals as a permitted use.
Mayor Dickey opened the Public Hearing.
Development Services Director John Wesley gave a PowerPoint presentation which
addressed:
PURPOSE
Mr. Wesley said that a few years ago a proposal was made to locate a hospital facility at
the intersection of Saguaro Boulevard and Trevino Drive. In reviewing the request, it
was discovered that hospitals are not listed as a permitted use in the Town Code. Staff
made the determination that such a use should go in C-2 zoning. There was significant
neighborhood opposition to the request to rezone the property to C-2. At the Planning
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and Zoning Commission (P & Z) hearing for the rezoning, the Commission
recommended to the Town Council that the hospital be allowed as a C-1 use subject to
approval of a Special Use Permit for the 24-hour operation of a hospital. Per a provision
in Section 12.02 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Town Council has the authority to decide
in which zoning district a use should be permitted. At the public hearing on the rezoning
case for the hospital, the Council agreed with the P &Z Commission's recommendation
and hospitals would be considered a use allowed in the C-1 zoning district. Based on
that decision by the Town Council, the property owner was permitted to move forward
with the development of the hospital on this property. The purpose of this agenda item is
to now update the zoning ordinance to reflect the decision that was already made by the
Town Council.
PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT
Mr. Wesley said that at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearings on this text
amendment, a concern was expressed over the definition of a hospital and how the
community might be impacted depending on the nature of the hospital. Due to this
concern, the proposed text amendment was broadened to include a change to the
existing definition in the ordinance. With this proposed change to the definition of a
hospital, facilities operating as behavioral health hospitals or detoxification facilities
would not be included.
Councilmember Spelich appeared telephonically at this time (6:47 p.m.) He said that he
wanted to voice support for the Commission's recommended text amendment.
The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed text amendment as
recommended by the Commission: John Pio, Darla Jacobs, Nancy Stahl, DiVina
Gallatin, Crystal Cavanaugh, Bob Strasser. They all conveyed that they support the
proposed text because it clarified that detox centers would not be permitted in this zone.
Additionally, the following individuals submitted online comments in support of the
proposed text amendment as written: Judy Rutkowski, Dr. Richard Rutkowski, Liz
Gildersleeve, Larry Meyers.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that he does favor Ordinance 21-06, but there is a
misunderstanding that needs to be cleared up. He said that the Town's attorney did
some in-depth legal analysis on whether the Town Council could ban detox facilities in
Fountain Hills. Mr. Arnson said that there is a balancing of interest between a federal law
which flatly prohibits complete bans on these types of facilities, and one of reasonable
restrictions, such as prohibiting them from locating in residential areas. He said that flat
bans are not permitted by the federal courts.
Vice Mayor Magazine asked the process if someone came forward and wanted to have
a detox facility in Town. Mr. Wesley said that today it is not set up as something
requiring a Special Use Permit. It is not listed; it is not a permitted use. If someone
wanted to establish such a facility, they would have to come to the Town Council to
amend the Town Code.
Mayor Dickey said that they addressed a similar issue years ago with adult businesses.
Because they were unable to have a complete ban, the had to put it some place. The
same will be true with a detox center. This is the first step to indicate they are not
considered a "hospital."
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Mayor Dickey closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski to adopt Ordinance 21-06.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
B. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Ordinance No.
21-02, establishing Section 2.08, Citizen Participation, in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Dickey stated that this was a continuation of the Public Hearing first opened at the
August 17, 2021, Council Meeting. It was first presented at that meeting, but because a
copy of the ordinance was inadvertently left out of the packet, they took public comment
and then she continued the Public Hearing to this evening.
Mr. Wesley said that based on comments made by the public at the last meeting, staff
did make a few minor modifications:
1)Added up-front notes as to the purpose
2) Clarified a typical 15-day notice for meetings
3) Clarified the process update to Town staff
Mayor Dickey closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED BY Councilmember Mike Scharnow, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Alan
Magazine to adopt Ordinance 21-02.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the proposed uses of the funds
received from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Mr. Miller said that tonight the Finance Director would be giving a brief presentation on
the ARPA signed into law last March, which was a windfall for the Town. While they may
talk about other uses for the freed up general funds, the only decision to be made tonight
is approval to use the ARPA funds for public safety costs.
Mr. Pock then began a PowerPoint presentation which addressed:
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
RECOMMENDED USES OF ARPA FUNDING
He said that since 80% of the Rural Metro calls are medical related, they are
recommending 80% of the ARPA be used for this purpose, with the balance of 20%
going toward MCSO costs. He said that this percentage is based on input from the Fire
Chief and monthly reports.
Mr. Miller added that it is a safe assumption that they believe they can use these funds
in this matter due to advice from the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and the US
Attorney General.
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Mr. Pock noted that any federal funding over$750,000 is audited through a single-audit.
It was noted that the Fire Department has had to change all of their protocols to deal
with possible COVID-19 exposure.
Mr. Arnson said that it was the US Treasury's final ruling that the pandemic-related
expenses are presumed and they are going to be broadly construed.
RECOMMENDED USES OF ARPA FUNDING
Mayor Dickey said that in the staff report it talks about 80% for FY23 as well, but they
were not talking about FY23 at this point. Mr. Miller said that was correct; tonight's
decision is only for FY22. Mr. Pock added that this will also be part of the FY23 budget
process.
POTENTIAL USES OF GENERAL FUND SAVINGS
RECOMMENDED USES
Vice Mayor Magazine said that they have heard that the Fountain Lake liner could be ten
years off from needing replacement. He asked why they would not use the extra general
funds for roads. Mr. Pock said that since this is one-time money, they would like to use it
for one-time uses. He said that the Town's roads have been discussed. They know they
are short for funding maintenance and reconstruction; however, this would fix that
problem for a few years but not on an ongoing basis. Using the funds in this manner
would keep them from having to go to bonding for the lake liner.
Mayor Dickey stated that bond money is also one-time money. They have talked about a
possible bonding for roads, but if that fails with the voters, then this Town has made a
decision that roads are not important. She said that they have also talked about the
irrigation, salt, storage, etc. related to the Fountain Lake project.
Councilmember Friedel said that he did not see how they could ask for a bond for streets
when they are sitting on funds for a liner. He could see putting some money away for the
liner, but use some of it for road work.
Mr. Miller said that tonight's decision is primarily on whether to put the FY22 funds
toward public safety costs, as well as $300,000 for nonprofit assistance and $100,000
for future pandemic costs. He said that they could come back for discussion of the
remaining funds.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that he did not think there was a question that there would be
a road bond and a liner bond.
Brief discussion was held on the nonprofit assistance. Mr. Miller said that they were not
saying that businesses are doing 100% better, but the Town did provide grants last year
and there were other infusions of funds through the County, the state, and through the
PPE loans. He said that the one area they probably did not address was the local
nonprofits, and that would include HOA's which could use it for one-time projects.
MOVED BY Councilmember Gerry Friedel, SECONDED BY Councilmember Mike
Scharnow to approve the proposed uses of the funds received as a result of the American
Rescue Plan Act and the necessary budget transfers.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
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Councilmember Spelich said, with regard to the next agenda item, that he had to get off
the phone, but he wanted on the record that he was the councilmember that asked for
itemization of waivers. He understands that fees are waived, but he asked that they start
charging people; no one should have a free lunch. He then disconnected his call at 7:34
p.m.
A break was then held from 7:34 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the TOWN MANAGER
Item(s)listed below are related only to the propriety of(i)placing such item(s) on a future agenda for action,
or(ii)directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council.
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Fountain Hills Town Council reconvened their Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m., at
which time the meeting adjourned and the Town Council went into their Work Session.
WORK SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dickey called to order the Work Session at 7:45 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION: Fee Waiver Policy.
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin began a PowerPoint presentation
(Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof) which addressed:
GOALS FOR DISCUSSION
POLICY BACKGROUND
Mr. Miller said that for the purposes of this discussion they have included fee waivers for
Intergovernmental Agreements, but they do not consider them to be fee waivers. He said
that they already have IGA's that stipulate deliverables, such as with the School District
and Sanitary District.
Ms. Goodwin said that these are difficult conversations because they have so many
great community groups. It is not something personal; they appreciate working with the
groups. This is a big picture policy conversation. Mayor Dickey added that it helps to
avoid future value judgments.
FEE WAIVER CHALLENGES
NEW FEE WAIVER SUGGESTED POLICY
Ms. Goodwin said that in the current policy they have a tiered system; they are
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recommending elimination of that. She said that staff does not want to be the jury of
worthiness. They want decisions that are blind, objective, and fact-based.
Councilmember Scharnow asked if the proposal would eliminate any grandfathered
agreements. Ms. Goodwin said in the proposed policy, if there was a Fountain
Hills-based non-profit that did not have a fundraising component, it would qualify for a
reduction in the fee. She said that a lot of the events are fundraisers, and in a lot of the
communities that becomes a disqualifier. That may be too much for this community.
Fundraising comes in different forms.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that if he had an organization and they had been raising
money, they would not have to be fundraising anymore if fees were waived.
Councilmember Scharnow mentioned Breakfast with Santa. He said that it could be
argued that it is for the public good and well being. The Town gives Kiwanis space for
nothing, but they do not use it for a fundraiser; the tickets just cover expenses. Mr. Miller
said that he did think there would still be room for the Town to be a cosponsor at times.
Mr. Miller said that the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (FHCCA)would
consider who gets what under their umbrella.
EVENTS FEE WAIVER CONSIDERATIONS
Vice Mayor Magazine said that the Chamber is a Legacy; he asked if there would be an
analysis of the Chamber. Ms. Goodwin said the Legacy designation would go away.
Councilmember Friedel asked, if they end up having a written agreement for each group,
if there would be a clause for a deposit. Ms. Goodwin said that right now they have
deposits in the fee schedule. She said that she would envision that they would have a
template of some sort approved by the Town Attorney that would include a deposit.
Vice Mayor Magazine asked what the criteria for the Town Manager would be. Mr. Miller
said that they would have criteria included. He said that they do have nonprofit rental
rates at this time.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he attended Community Services Advisory
Commission meetings in the past and he does not know that he would want to be on the
commission looking at these as well. Mr. Miller said that with all grants there is usually a
closing report submitted and perhaps they could require that in place of them going
before the commission.
Councilmember McMahon asked if the amount of income be a consideration. Mr. Arnson
said that when considering the revenue generated, they have to be careful. The State's
Supreme Court is getting tighter and tighter on the gift clause. They recently said in
2020 that certain kinds of revenue generators are not allowed to be considered, such as
it adding to the tax base, or it drives tourism revenue. The court has expressly said
those are not considerations for a gift clause. Intangible benefits cannot be considered.
Ms. Goodwin said that their fees are based on cost recovery; they are not charging as a
money maker. This is what it costs them for staffing, turning on power, closing roads,
etc. Mayor Dickey said that if they are going that way they should not have any waivers.
Recreation Manager Linda Ayres said that Chandler has something similar to what
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Fountain Hills does, but most of the other communities charge their chambers.
Councilmember Grzybowski said that perhaps with the larger events like put on by the
Chamber, they could be a sponsor. Ms. Goodwin said that they were recommending that
they be "partners."
Ms. Goodwin said that there are very few situations where they create that exception.
She said that they would be happy to have a policy that works for 85% of the events.
She noted that the Community Center is well used.
NEW FEE WAIVER PROPOSED POLICY
Brief discussion was held on the proposed policy. Councilmember Grzybowski said that
she has appreciated the conversation. The Council needs to encourage staff to do what
is in their best interest. She is huge about objective, not subjective.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that if rates are raised too much the users will be gone.
At this time, Ms. Ayres continued the presentation, addressing:
PARK FIELD & SPORT COURT RENTAL OVERVIEW
PROPOSED YOUTH SPORTS ALLIANCE
Ms. Ayres said that such a group as an alliance is very common in the Town's
neighboring cities.
SCHEDULING PRIORITY
Councilmember Scharnow asked why Priority 2 would come before Priority 3. Ms. Ayres
replied that Priority 2 uses are contractual. Councilmember Scharnow said that he did
not think that out-of-towners should take priority over local kids.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that it would be helpful to know what all of the fees are. Ms.
Ayres said that she could get that out to the Council.
Mr. Miller said that in Fountain Hills they have really encouraged youth groups; it is
almost like giving it away. That is why he would like to see them go for the alliance.
They could have an operating agreement with them and hopefully get some in-kind
trades.
Councilmember Friedel asked staff if they had any idea of what it cost to run the lights at
the fields. Ms. Ayres replied that the Town charges $15. Ms. Goodwin said that there is
one meter at Golden Eagle; they do not have a way to break them out. Mayor Dickey
said that there was a chart that showed the actual costs. They need to do their
homework.
Ms. Ayres said that if they do make changes, they would need to phase them in over a
few years. She said that in Gilbert they had the user agreements go to their commission.
She said that it provided them an opportunity to talk about the benefit they provided to
the community.
Councilmember Scharnow said that it was going to be an interesting process, and tough,
but they can justify it from the Town's standpoint as they do need to recover some of the
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costs. Mr. Miller said that it is strictly a policy decision, staff is just trying to formalize it. It
is up to the Council as to how much they want to subsidize the youth programs. He said
that having the agreements will allow them to document and analyze uses in the future.
He added that the Intergovernmental Agreement with the school needs to be updated.
Vice Mayor Magazine said that staff did a great job--a complex job. He said that he had
one request--use the KISS method (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
Ms. Goodwin said that they would appreciate any thoughts or comments on this be
shared with the Town Manager and staff.
Mr. Miller said that from what he has heard, they might do what Mr. Wesley did with his
ordinances. They could start off with the sports groups, bringing that back first; attack it
in bite size pieces.
3. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski to adjourn.
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
The Work Session of the Fountain Hills Town Council held September 7, 2021,
adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Combined
Regular Meeting/Work Session held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council
Chambers on the 7th day of September, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a
quorum was present.
DATED this 21st day of September, 2021.
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