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NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING
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MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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TIME: 5:30 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY,AUGUST 23, 2011
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Council Members and McDowell
Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a
speaker's card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are
located near the Executive Assistant's position at the table. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were
received either by the Executive Assistant or the Chairman. At that time, speakers should stand. Speakers are asked to state their
names prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Chairman and not to individual Commission Members. Speakers'
statements should not be repetitive.In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Chairman 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 Commission
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 Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i)
discretion of the Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii)consensus of the Commission at
Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such
recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time
a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1)CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE @ 5:32 p.m.
2)ROLL CALL NO ACTION TAKEN
3)CALL to the PUBLIC NO ACTION TAKEN
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 Commission and(ii) is subject to reasonable time,place, and manner restrictions. The Commission 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 Commissioner may(i)respond to criticism,(ii)ask staff to review a matter or(iii)ask that
the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.
4)INTRODUCTIONS—Mayor Jay T. Schlum and Chair Bill Myers NO ACTION TAKEN
Li 5)CONSIDERATION of Approving the July 26,2011 MMPC Meeting Minutes APPROVED
6)DISCUSSION of Senate Bill#1525 NO ACTION TAKEN
7)REPORT on the status of the IGA with the Regional Park and FH regarding the Sonoran Trail NO ACTION
TAKEN
8)UPDATE on the status of directional signs to the Preserve NO ACTION TAKEN
9)REPORT on the status of the MCO hiking agreement NO ACTION TAKEN
10) REPORT from the McDowell Mountain Month Workgroup NO ACTION TAKEN
11) REPORT from the Fountain Hills and Scottsdale Trail Connection Workgroup NO ACTION TAKEN
12) REPORT from the Preserve Marketing Workgroup NO ACTION TAKEN
13) REPORT from the Preserve Access Workgroup NO ACTION TAKEN
14) DISCUSSION of Commission accomplishments and goals NO ACTION TAKEN
15) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment APPROVED @ 6:21 p.m.
Dated this 11 th day of August 2011
By:
Nancy Walt ,Executive Assistant
Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act(ADA),McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission does not discriminate on
the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for
effective communication in this meeting may contact Nancy Walter at 480-816-5152(voice)or 1-800-367-8939(TDD),72 hours prior to
the meeting start time.
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McDowell Mt. Preserve Days at McDowell Mt Park sponsored by The Fountain Hills
Times, McDowell Mt. Regional Park and The McDowell Mt. Preservation Commission.
1. October 29, 2011 9AM -3PM -Trailhead Staging Area
2. Discounted parking in FH Times.
3. Guided desert hikes with Park Ranger. (free)9:30AM; 10:45AM; 12Noon
4. Guided mountain bike ride with USA National Champion mountain biker. (Tyler Coplea US
national Champion)
5. Slippery Pig bike rentals
6. Live native animal exhibition. (free-Wild at Heart)
7. Desert Survival presentation. (Park Rangers)
8. Horseback rides. (Discounted price—Fort McDowell Adventures Troy Haviland $45 p/h 20 rider
guarantee).
9. Helicopter rides.(Discounted price) (One free)
10. Commemorative Air Force Fly Over(Pending)
11. Food and Beverages(Leo's Barefoot Café))
12. History of Fountain Hills Book Signing River of Time Museum. (Book signing)
13. Display booths
a. McDowell Mt Preservation Commission (Bill Myers)
b. Sonoran Conservancy(Steve Fleming)
c. McDowell Mt Park Association (Rand Hubble,John Urban)
d. Chamber of Commerce (Frank Farrara)(Pending)
e. Desert Photography Seminar(Sara Goodnick)
f. Desert Artist Seminar(Rowell Quinton)
g. River of Time Museum Book Signing(Debbie Skehen)
h. FH Times(Mike Sharnow)
i. AZ Commemorative Air Force Fly Over. (Pending)
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TIME: 5:30 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY,AUGUST 23,2011
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS,AZ
A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Council Members and McDowell
Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a
speaker's card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are
located near the Executive Assistant's position at the table. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were
received either by the Executive Assistant or the Chairman. At that time, speakers should stand. Speakers are asked to state their
names prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Chairman and not to individual Commission Members. Speakers'
statements should not be repetitive.In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Chairman 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 Commission
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 Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i)
discretion of the Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii)consensus of the Commission at
Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such
recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time
a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1)CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2)ROLL CALL
3)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 Commission and (ii) is subject to reasonable time,place, and manner restrictions. The Commission 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 Commissioner may(i)respond to criticism,(ii)ask staff to review a matter or(iii)ask that
the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.
4)INTRODUCTIONS—Mayor Jay T. Schlum and Chair Bill Myers
5)CONSIDERATION of Approving the July 26,2011 MMPC Meeting Minutes
6)DISCUSSION of Senate Bill#1525
7)REPORT on the status of the IGA with the Regional Park and FH regarding the Sonoran Trail
8)UPDATE on the status of directional signs to the Preserve
Lpv 9)REPORT on the status of the MCO hiking agreement
10) REPORT from the McDowell Mountain Month Workgroup
11) REPORT from the Fountain Hills and Scottsdale Trail Connection Workgroup
12) REPORT from the Preserve Marketing Workgroup
13) REPORT from the Preserve Access Workgroup
14) DISCUSSION of Commission accomplishments and goals
15) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment
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Dated this 11th day of August 2011
By:
Nancy Walt ,Executive Assistant
Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act(ADA),McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission does not discriminate on
the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for
effective communication in this meeting may contact Nancy Walter at 480-816-5152(voice)or 1-800-367-8939(TDD),72 hours prior to
the meeting start time.
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Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preservation
Commission
Letter to Fountain Hills Town Councilmembers
August 2011
Thank you in advance for the joint meeting of MMPC and Council on August 23, 2011. This
brief letter may give all some perspective to make the meeting more informative and
productive.
Attached are:
1) MMPC agenda for August 23, 2011
2) Discussion Bullet Points
3) Council Goals 2010-2011
4) MMPC Goals 2010
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Discussion Bullet Points lad
Following are bullet points for the August 23, 2011 Joint Meeting with MMPC and the Fountain
Hills Town Council. Included is brief info on: 1) Preserve 2) MMPC accomplishments 3) MMPC
Goals and 4) MMPC and Council mutual support and direction.
Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
• 740 acres within Town limits
• Largest acres town owns-- Fountain Park is 64 acres by comparison
• Over$17,000,000 cost as Town citizens voted to tax themselves for this asset
• Six miles of existing trails
• Increased access and usage during the last 18 months
Accomplishments of MMPC and Fountain Hills Conservancy
• Obtained sunrise/sunset access to Preserve about 18 months ago
• Access through County Regional Park
• Two miles to north door of Preserve-one way
• Continued 10-12 informational hikes per year through Conservancy volunteers
• Update "Big Picture Map" and other maps
• Town street signage to Preserve progress
• McDowell Mountain Month activities including helicopter ride contest
• Emergency Marker and Helo Landing area installation and map
• Progress on Fountain Hills/Scottsdale Trail crossing
• Info and participation in two fairs in Town to help inform the public
• Progress on additional access to Preserve
MMPC current Goals
• Complete Crossing Trail with Scottsdale
• McDowell Mountain Month- Many more displays, etc.
• More informative in two Town Fairs
• 10-12 informational hikes by Conservancy volunteers
• MCO agreement extension
• Complete Town street signage to Preserve
• Continue contacts with Regional Park, Scottsdale and State
• Monitor State Senate bill 1525 and develop alternate plan
• Finish IGA with Regional Park re: Sonoran Trail
• Continued maintenance of trails thru Conservancy volunteers
• Additional access to Preserve
• Marketing PowerPoint/video of Preserve. Need funding
• Develop alternatives for Council to protect Town property values re: Twin Peaks
Support and Direction
• MMPC has supported 2010-2011 Council goals 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8
• MMPC will continue to support current Council goals
• Many thousands of volunteer hours, blood, sweat, and tears devoted to the
Preserve
• Need Council support and direction on several issues: additional access to the
Preserve, funding for a marketing/information presentation to Town citizens
Again, thanks to Council and staff for the prior support and direction in caring for the Town's
largest and most expensive asset. We hope to give citizens of Fountain Hills additional
awareness, access, and use of this great Town asset.
Bill Myers
Chair MMPC
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COUNCIL GOALS AND INITIATIVES FOR FY2010-11 """
Goal 1
Education, Learning, and Culture: Enrich our community by providing citizens with
opportunities to improve their own lives and the lives of others.
1. Investigate feasibility of partnering with FHUSD and/or other learning institutions to
develop a program of educational opportunities.
2. Partner with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a "Freedom Series" at the Community
Center highlighting the extraordinary people within our own community,with this year's
series focusing on patriots who have demonstrated sacrifice to the nation.
3. Partner with Ft. McDowell to present a "Yavapai Culture Day."
4. Create opportunities to showcase local performing arts talent.
5. Encourage citizen development of more special events by simplifying/streamlining the
Special Event Permit application and process.
6. Encourage public art and continue art walks.
Goal 2
Environmental Stewardship: Enrich our community by promoting and preserving our Town's
natural assets.
1. Partner with the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission to develop educational
experiences and provide a workshop to teach residents about our natural environment.
2. Rezone all Town washes as open space to provide an additional measure of protection
to the washes.
3. Develop a plan to establish a storm water utility.
4. Continue to support water conservation programs,e.g., use of effluent.
Goal 3
Civility: Enrich our community by promoting internal civility and promoting partnerships and
other opportunities that bring citizens together and foster an atmosphere of neighborliness and
cooperation.
1. Develop for Council ratification a policy regarding appropriate behavior with regard to
public and internal interactions.
2. Present a civility and teamwork workshop to help Council and staff come together and
improve interaction.
3. Develop and execute a program to proactively distribute factual information internally
and externally by utilizing Town communication resources.
4. Partner with non-profits, HOAs and faith-based organizations to promote "Meet Your
Neighbor Week."
5. Maintain strong lines of communication with outside jurisdictions in order to identify
opportunities for partnerships.
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Goal 4 Civic Responsibility: Enrich our community by identifying and supporting opportunities
for volunteerism that meaningfully impact our quality of life, promote community pride and
enhance access to Town leadership.
1. Partner with the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association to encourage participation
in the"Volunteer Fair."
2. Continue to build upon the success of"Make a Difference Day."
3. Work with the Mayor and Council to create a Community Enrichment Commission.
4. Remain engaged as a good regional and state partner to distribute information in order
to inform voters
5. Remain engaged and supportive of regional and state partnerships.
Goal 5
Economic Vitality: Enrich our community by partnering with local and/or regional organizations
or citizens to promote an economically sound and sustainable environment in which to live,
work, learn and play.
1. Market the Town for business location and expansion.
2. Enact land use regulations that encourage development in the downtown consistent
the Downtown Vision Plan.
3. Develop and issue a Request for Proposals to investigate the feasibility of public-
private partnerships in the Lakeside District.
4. Investigate opportunities to bring a college or other educational outlet, a movie
theater/entertainment venue, and a hospital to Fountain Hills.
5. Assemble a citizen Blue Ribbon Committee to develop a financial roadmap for the
Town's future.
6. Prepare an Area Specific Plan for the Shea Boulevard corridor near Saguaro
Boulevard, evaluating rezoning possibilities that would increase the inventory of
commercially zoned land.
7. Partner with local and/or regional groups to participate in the Arizona Centennial.
Goal 6
Maintain and Improve Community Infrastructure: Enrich our community by synergizing with
local or regional organizations to improve and preserve our valuable public improvements.
1. Develop a fiscal plan to get us back on track with the pavement management plan.
2. Market Adopt-a-Street as an option to residents as well as businesses.
3. Explore citizen satisfaction with Town services and infrastructure.
4. Evaluate our Town's energy,technological, and connectivity potential.
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Goal 7
Public Safety, Health, and Welfare: Enrich our community by developing or partnering on
programs that encourage citizens to actively participate in creating a safe and healthy Town.
1. In cooperation with local businesses, reintroduce a program rewarding helmet use
by youths.
2. Continue"Public Safety Day" and build in more elements related to provident living.
3. Work with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to introduce a Safe House program
in Fountain Hills.
4. Hold a "Community Health and Wellness Fair" in the spring at the Community
Center.
5. Actively participate with the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition to reduce substance abuse in Fountain Hills.
Goal 8
Recreational Opportunities and Amenities: Enrich our community by developing programs or
empowering local organizations or citizens to create and promote activities/events and venues
for all age groups.
1. Develop an urban trail system master plan including connectivity between parks and
other activity centers.
2. Begin to develop and present programs for 5-12 grade students at the Community
Center in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Club.
3. Develop and begin implementing a plan for making trails more visible and better
used by residents.
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FOUNTAIN HILLS
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERATION COMMISSION
2010 GOALS
Rough Draft
1. Continue and complete appropriate signage in the Preserve
2. Assist Council in their goal #4 "Make optimal use of trails and expand public access to parks
and open space."
3. Continue to develop relationship with the Regional Park and Scottsdale Preserves.
4. Develop budget recommendation for the operation and maintenance of the Preserve. In
addition,continue to verify that the funds for the permanent Adero Canyon Trailhead area are
protected.
5. Review alternatives for consideration by the Town Council to protect Twin Mountain from
development.
6. Continue public information systems for matters relating to the Preserve.
7. Obtain temporary access to the Preserve to allow greater access to the Public
8. Continue the Town fairs with additional time and efforts to demonstrate to the public the benefit
of the Preserve
9. Determine the feasibility of trail connectivity between Scottsdale and Fountain Hill Preserves.
10. Make additional plans for McDowell Mountain Month in October 2010