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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMMPC.2010.0525.Agenda THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS AFFIDAVIT OF WEB POSTING OF THE POST MEETING ACTION NOTICE STATE OF ARIZONA } } ss COUNTY OF MARICOPA The affiant, after first duly sworn deposes and says: That the Fountain Hills Town Clerk, personally posted or had posted a copy of the attached post meeting action notice(s) on the Town's website: ❑ Town Council Meeting Date of: ❑ Town Council Work Study Meeting Date of: ❑ Town Council Special Meeting Date of: Commission Meeting Date of: //{y o�5 AO/0 ❑ Other: Signed Minutes e-mailed to the AZ Dept. of Library & Archives [reports@lib.az.usi and list in the subject line: MINUTES - Town of Fountain Hills [Town Council or /Yl l t7c, Commission meeting dates: aO/O ] approved at the �'f}►y S.; c)0/a meeting. Date sent: ®5 a$-/a The above referenced post meeting action notice was posted: 11 , 20 /O at 7 a.m date nd time) Y: SIGNATURE SU CRThED AND SWORN to me this day of , 20 ld OFFICIAL SEAL JANE E. ROBINSON • Notary Public.State of Arizona , \.� % MAICOPA COUNTY Notary Public My Gomm,oxpirea Sept.4,2012 Expiration Date 9/VJ l ATTACH A COPY OF THE POST MEETING ACTION AGENDA NOTICE AND THE E-MAIL TO THE AZ DEPT. OF LIBRARY & ARCHIVES TO THIS AFFIDAVIT BEFORE FILING. L C:\Documents and Settings\nwalter\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\7MON7ZDG\Affidavit of Web Posting the Post Meeting Action Notice-etc.doc 5/4/10 Trail Connectivity between Scottsdale Preserve and Fountain Hills Preserve February, 2010 Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Trail connection between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills Preserves To: Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve Commission From: Bill Myers: Chair- Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission Steve Fleming: Chair- Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills Date: February 2010 Subject: Trail Connectivity between Scottsdale Preserve and Fountain Hills Preserve. Proposal The Proposal is to connect the 60 miles of trails in the Scottsdale Preserve and the 6 miles of trails in Fountain Hills Preserve for the benefit of trail users in both Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. Background Scottsdale has approximately 60 miles of completed trails and several miles of approved but not yet completed trails. Fountain Hills has 6 miles of completed trails and has recently opened those trails via the Sonoran Trait through the McDowell Mountain Regional Park to the north of the Town of Fountain Hills. Scottsdale has two accesses to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park in the north part of the Scottsdale Preserve,but no access to the Park from the southern part of its Preserve. Additionally,there is no direct access to the 6 miles of trails in Fountain Hills from the Scottsdale Preserve. Similarly, Fountain Hills has access to the 21,000 acre Regional Park but no directs access to the trails in Scottsdale. Joining the two Preserve trails would give the users in both areas greater diversity and access as well as many other benefits of connectivity. Two possible alternatives for connection have been prepared. One is the"North"and one on the"South". Attached are maps showing the two potential trails. The"Big Picture"shows Scottsdale Preserve,Fountain Hills Preserve and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the two options for connecting trails. The detail map illustrates the path of the two alternatives,which are discussed below. It should be noted that Scottsdale has no access to the 21,000-acre Regional Park from the southern end of its Preserve. The L proposed trails connections would allow access to the Park through Fountain Hills trails from its southern end. Each of the two alternatives was developed with the assistance of users and the active participation of the primary trail builders in Fountain Hills. These alternatives are designed with great care given to the ecological integrity while leaving a very light footprint on the land. The alternatives afford educational opportunities as well as outstanding views to both the east and west. Fortunately,both Scottsdale and Fountain Hills do not allow motorized vehicles on trails with few exceptions. Not all trails can be used for all uses. In addition,the trails in Fountain Hills preclude horses for various reasons. However,adding 6 more miles of trails to Scottsdale users will allow walkers,runners, bicyclists,students and nature lovers an exceptional experience. Horse riders will of course still have all the current existing trails available to them. The trail connectivity of Scottsdale,Fountain Hills and McDowell Mountain Regional Park will help build additional public support for preservation. In addition,the connectivity will increase the McDowell Mountain Range presence as an outstanding preserve area with all of the attendant benefits. The trail connectivity will add multiple additional loops both in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. The loops give the total system much greater variety for the trail users. Alternative"South" Please see the maps attached. The detail maps indicate the planned route of each alternative. The"Big Picture"map shows both the Southern and Northern conceptual routes. The map shows the common connectivity of Scottsdale,Fountain Hills and the Park. Both alternatives would give greater access from the Scottsdale side to the Park. The southern alternative connects the Western Loop Trail in Fountain Hills to the Sunrise Trail in Scottsdale.The southern route would not only provide access to the 6 miles of trails into Fountain Hills,but also give great access to the southern portion of the Park. The Southern route is approximately 1.7 miles long. .Because of the small elevation change,the Southern route,if selected,will be relatively inexpensive to construct. The trail is largely on the ridge and minimally on the mountain hillsides where more noticeable excavation occurs.The trail will have low visual impact to those viewing the mountains. Alternative"North" The attached maps also show the Northern alternative. This route is approximately 1.4 miles long and connects the Fountain Hills Sonoran Trail in the north part of the Fountain Hills Preserve to a point near the Thompson Peak Road in Scottsdale. From the Scottsdale side,this trail would also lead into the Park but bypass most of the trails in Fountain Hills. The North trail would also be beautiful but more difficult and expressive to build. Additional scaring of the land may also occur with the construction of this trail. Proposed Action It is requested that parties in interest discuss and select a connection that will provide the greatest preserve/park access and benefits for all citizens. Thank you for your consideration of the proposal. Sincerely, Bill Myers Chair-Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission Steve Fleming Chair-Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills DRAFT Conceptual Trail Connections Proposed by Fountain Hills - Overview ., 'NI McDowell I .. C1� i {..,,, ,,_ L ..-£ ,___, 1 's\k . r y..— !, Mountain 4. E-- ,� Scottsdale { � 4. P'�`�j w a� tea.-ate ..�i.,. ti. I Regivn l IN-, i -�, if : McDowell I ' f \I • ,,, ; Park .sue Sonoran i :¢,�-- -- -- LSegment A ! Fountain 7: 1 Hills ,i Segment B i 41101 Preserve ..,-, 'Preserve; 1 C __,A ��" '. "(....,„. i r , c,,-) t—1 4.0 air COi LIAFT Conceptual Trail Connections Proposed by Fountain Hills - Overview Proposed Trail Connections Preserve Trails: Notice:This document is provided for general information purposes only. The City of Scottsdale does not warrant its 4i* ‘.114ININ Access Areas Planned accuracy,completeness,or suitability for any particular - McDowell Sonora ® purpose.It should not be relied upon without field verification. h r ` r, ` t. Done. Scottsdale Boundary - - Existing 100'Contours 0 0.25 0.5 1 1.5 2 Map date:Feb 2010 Miles DRAFT Conceptual Trail Connections Proposed by Fountain Hills - Closeup a 1 Thompson Peak o i o�Qem 1 McDowell r :. tain';Regional Park S l cottsdale 711 mP - k s- '•,; Segment A 1 ,\ ��Z . i FoL ain •,\`•. c.„...„ i -' -1‘.: I �-� McDowell 1 i , �� 1 ( Hills 1 : N.1 .....,......., IV), / N',.. ? 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' et '.:"'''k,' ‘-.. 4 ,.. , " 1 s':"14,,,,•':'x ..'`' '..-'-' ' "'",'...4. .4 ' ,1.-''''. ' :',' " `,.1' wt..' i' '1,, ',r.I s,'' 4., "--,Ci • ,t`,4,. ,t,4'....:' ' ,•Fam'i, vrr"'- , ' f ',:,,` ,`' • ' ; i 1 ' t; , ',1; ' ,1, . '`-'.11','',p,,,". ,I1 '.; -;'''''':'.. ,' \ ---'----' / - _ L.L, Trail Connectivity between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills Preserves The following is a brief summary of the Joint Work Study meeting held in Scottsdale on March 4,2010 between the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission and the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission. Background The FH Commission had requested a joint meeting with the two Commissions late last year to discuss the possibility of trail connections between the FH 6 miles of trails and the Scottsdale 60 miles of trails. We had a brief luncheon meeting earlier this year and as a result of that discussion the March 4 meeting was arranged. Steve Fleming and I had developed two conceptual routes in connecting the two Preserves. Those alternatives and a brief narrative were included in a 5-page package with maps entitled"Trail Connectivity between Scottsdale Preserve and Fountain Hills Preserve". Our Commission members have received a copy of it. That package was also given to the Scottsdale Commission and was the basis for discussion on the March 4 joint meeting. Summary The joint meeting was productive. Three of the FH commissioners were present and 9 of the 10 Scottsdale Commissioners were present.The purpose of the meeting was to see if there was sufficient joint interest in the possibility of connecting the two Preserves. I think the interest is positive on the part of both parties. A number of questions were posed to the FH Commissioners. Many of the questions were answered,but it was clear that additional research and information was needed if there was interest in pursuing the connectivity. One of the concerns was that horses are allowed on many of the Scottsdale trails but none on the FH trails. It was asked if there could be a"pass thru"from Scottsdale to the Regional Park for horses. Another question had to do with the trail building standards. The meeting went very well and there is clear interest in looking at the possibility of trail connectivity. The Work Study meeting lasted 55 minutes. After the Work Study meeting the Scottsdale Commission had their regular meeting that lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes. At their regular meeting,the Commission directed the Scottsdale City staff to investigate the"Southern Alternative". Staff will talk further to Fish and Game, trail builders,and others regarding the pros and cons of that connection and report back to the Scottsdale Commission at the next meeting. We have been in contact with some of the City staff and believe that continued cooperation will help in determining the possibilities of connecting the two Preserves. The audio of the Work Study 55-minute meeting can be heard at: www.scottsdaleaz.gov Mayor,Council and Government Boards and Commissions McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission Meetings Audios/Video Scroll to bottom of page to listen to audio of meeting or view the marked agenda I encourage the FH Commissioners to listen to that audio. Submitted by:Bill Myers March 2010 DRAFT How to handle the booth for the Great Fairs...How to open and how to close for the day Because we are ever evolving and because a clear procedure might help our consistency at he fairs I offer the following as possible procedures for those operating the booth at the great fairs: 1 . Send out reminders the day before to those who signed up so they remember to show up during their "scheduled" time. 2. Set up info might include: Untie the sand bags. Hoist the canopy. Retie the sand bags, especially if it's a windy day. Display the items If any items are for sale try to have some change on hand (10 one dollar bills, etc....) 3. Closing for the day might include: Center tables, chairs, ice chest under the canopy If good weather, lie all items flat on the table and weight them down Throw away all trash accumulated during the day Lower the canopy Make sure all sand bags are attached Call Carol (or whoever) and let them know X amount of donations were made and where to find them (or take them to someone's house, (whatever...) Just an idea. What do you think? Also, at the last fair, on the last day, I saw Brian first thing in the morning "flood" and he said the place where we placed our booth "always" floods, so, perhaps if rain is expected any time during the fair we should consider using the other side of the street, as the beer booth has moved and that side does not flood, for whatever reason... Elena Torre Fountain Hills, AZ NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING ��TAW OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS • O�01if� MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION a - . TUESDAY,MAY 25,2010 at 5:30 P.M. ;° Town of Fountain Hills oat is p' Council Chambers—First floor Pursuant to 38-431.02,notice is hereby given to the members of the Town Council,the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission of Fountain Hills and to the general public that the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission of Fountain Hills will hold a regular meeting open to the public on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 5:30 PM, at the Town of Fountain Hills, Council Chambers, 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills,AZ. A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. RULES FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION—ADOPTED 1/18/90 It is the Commission's desire to hear public comment on agenda items. As it is important to maintain order during the meeting,please adhere to the following rules of order if you wish to speak: 1. All citizens wishing to speak must first be recognized by the Chairman 2. The Chairman will not call for public comment on an item until after a motion has been made and seconded and the Commission has had adequate opportunity to discuss the item. 3. Please stand and state your name and address after being called on to speak. 4. All comments must be directed to the Chairman. 5. TIME LIMIT-3 MINUTES PER PERSON PER ITEM. 6. Statements should not be repetitive. 7. Persons or groups wishing to make longer presentations should see the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to the meeting. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: • Call to Order—Roll Call 4pCall to the Public CONSIDERATION of Approving the Minutes from the April 27,2010 Meeting 3) Update from the Research Work Groups a) McDowell Mountains State Trust Land—Commissioners Myers and Fleming b) Temporary Access to the Preserve—Commissioner Sanders c) Public Awareness of the Preserve—Commissioners Fleming,Comum,and Barberic 4) Signage update: a) Western Loop b) Eagles Nest marquee c) Additional signs for Western loop;bikes,helicopter pads,and etc. 5) Budget Review and CONSIDERATION of approving request for tool box and tools 6) Discussion of the parking problem at CopperWynd gate 7) Report on helicopter pad status 8) Update on Trail Connectivity with Scottsdale Preserve and Town Procedure for approval 9) Update on the Fountain Hills/MM Regional Park Agreement 10) Discussion of Commission Goals for the year 11) Discussion of goals for the Regional Park to our north-McDowell Mountain Ranger Amy Ford 12) Discussion of plan for the October 23`d hike and plans for McDowell Mountain Month 13) CONSIDERATION of a summer meeting recess with the option for a meeting if deemed necessary 14) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment 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. ilated this 18th day of May,2010 Dowell Mountain Preservation Commission y: Mark C.Mayer,Director of Parks and Recreation