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Home My WebLink About1998.0106.TCJWSM.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORKSTUDY SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 6, 1998 A public meeting of the Mayor and Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Mayor Jerry Miles at 6:35 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at Town of Fountain Hills Council Chambers located at 16836 E. Palisades Boulevard, Bldg. B, Fountain Hills. Arizona. This meeting replaced the regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Thursday, January 8, 1998. Present were the following members of Town Council: Mayor Jerry Miles, Vice-Mayor Wiggishoff, Councilman Sid Apps, Councilman Bill O'Brien, Councilman Don Lawrence, and Councilman Penn Mower. The following members from the Parks and Recreation Commission were present: Chairman John Kavanagh, Commissioner Alan Lorenz, Vice-Chair Joseph Polese, and Commissioner Michael Fleck. Commissioners Rick Lantz, Tim Brown, Noreen Kurdzialek, Chuck Handley, and Autumn Mast were absent. Town staff members present Paul L. Nordin, Robin Goodman, Beth Ann Hastings, Bryan Hughes, David Wood, Randy Harrel and Bud Clutter. Guests present were Bob Thompson, David Case, Gary Corcoran, Dana Saar, Ed Griggs and Todd Elwood, Times. There were also several citizens present. JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:35 P.M. Mayor Miles called the meeting to order. Each member present from the Council and Commission stated their names. AGENDA ITEM #5 Discussion on Fountain Park including but not limited to Master Planning, maintenance, and scheduling. Mr. Bob Thompson from e group, Inc. presented a rough layout of the master plan for Fountain Park and also a topo map of the park. This master plan consists of upgrades to the current irrigation system and will include a walking/jogging path, another restroom, park benches, drinking fountain, expansion of the current disk golf, and other items still to be determined. The main object for the master plan is to keep the park passive and maintain it as open space. The master plan should be complete by February 15, 1998 and will go to Council Thursday, February 19, 1998. Several items were discussed including the expansion of the disk golf course and the possible conflicts with the walking paths; long term maintenance for the irrigation system; walking paths vs. biking paths and possible problems with the paths regarding maintenance; and parking at the Kiwanis building area. Joint Mayor and Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes for January 6, 1998 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM #6 Discussion of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (FY 1998/99 - 2001/02). The Five Year Plan for capital improvements for the Parks and Recreation Commission is to first complete Golden Eagle Park and Four Peaks Neighborhood Park. Both parks should be 100% complete by the end of this calendar year. For the next five years the three top priorities are Fountain Park, Four Peaks Athletic Fields, and then one more large park. Land for one more large park has been narrowed down to four possible sites: sites located on Aspen, El Lago and Hawk, and Plot 302 (by Red Rock gas station). The pros and cons to each of these locations was discussed. School Board Member Dana Saar was present at the meeting and discussed the School Boards deliberation about future school sites. They are currently looking into sites on the State Land Trust and the Reservation. Mr. Saar stated that the School Board would be meeting in another month and would know more about future school sites. The current decision for the School Board is to open another middle school in the next two to three years. Director Goodman also mentioned that when the School District decides on were another school site will be located for the Town to partner and build a park near that site. Town Manager Paul Nordin agreed that Plot 302 is the best location for another park facility and suggested that it would be wise to go after the site now. The Mayor inquired about whether or not there would be a need for another park if we build one more in addition to what there currently is and what is planned for. There was discussion about the current facilities and how they are currently maximized and the need for more open space and additional facilities as the ,41)Town continues to grow. AGENDA ITEM #7 and 8 Discussion of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (FY 1998/99 - 2000/02). Discussion of Goals and Funding Priorities for the FY 1998-99 Budget submittal. There was discussion about possible facilities for the next five years (aquatic center, access into the McDowell Mountains, and another park). Mayor Miles inquired about the funding for the current projects (Golden Eagle Park and Four Peaks Neighborhood Park). Town Manager Paul Nordin relayed that those projects are currently funded by the General Fund, approximately $1.2 million not counting the Heritage Funds. There was discussion about the Boys and Girls Club building a recreation center in Town. Also a discussion about the Town working with the School District and utilizing the school facilities. In closing, Chair Kavanagh brought up the issue of parks maintenance. He stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to see all park maintenance be under the Parks and Recreation Department because it is easier for contact purposes since Parks and Rec reserves the facilities and also because that is the part of the departments profession. Joint Mayor and Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission 411110 Meeting Minutes for January 6, 1998 Page 2 ,,, AGENDA ITEM #5 Adjournment of Meeting Mayor Miles stated this was a great and informative session and the Council will take the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendations under advisement. Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation Commission By: John Kavanagh, Chairman Attest: Robin Goodman, Director of Parks CERTIFICATION ‘110, I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation Commission held on January 6, 1998. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 15th day of January, 1998. Beth Ann Hastings, Administrative Assistant Parks and Recreation (1110, Joint Mayor and Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes for Jamiary 6, 1998 Page 3 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 1998 A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Mayor Miles at 6:15 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 1998, in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 16836 E. Palisades Blvd., Building B,Fountain Hills,Arizona. ROLL CALL - Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Mayor Jerry Miles, Vice Mayor Marianne Wiggishoff and Councilmembers Don Lawrence, Sid Apps, and Penfield Mower. Councilmen Al Poma and Bill O'Brien were absent. Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin and Town Clerk Cassie Hansen. AGENDA ITEM #2 — CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PHASE II MARKETING PROGRAM FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS AS PROMULGATED BY THE MAYORS COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO$7505 FOR SAID PLAN. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff stated the Phase I program was the current advertising program which promoted a general awareness of Fountain Hills. The Phase II program would promote internal economic development which would benefit local businesses. She referred to the outline of the Phase II program which included five seminars, flyers, decals and promotional shirts. Use of the business logo on a decal could be displayed by area businesses. Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the expenditure of up to $7,505 for the Phase II marketing program as outlined. Councilman Mower SECONDED the motion. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff pointed out that this expenditure would be taken from the current budget appropriation of $25,000. She explained that the Business and Industry Institute of Mesa Community College had been selected because it provided numerous topics of interest for proposed seminars. The motion CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM#3—ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL SESSION. Councilman Mower MOVED to adjourn the Special Session. Councilman Apps SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED unanimously. Mayor Miles adjourned the Special Session at 6:25 p.m. 104 Town Council Special Session 1/6/98 Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS By: i'f J M. es,Mayor ATTEST: . 4-5 0-4-11A-4-A-, Cassie B.Hansen,Town Clerk PREPARED BY: à - 42 Linda D.Lemmen,Administrative Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Special Session Meeting held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills on the 6th day of January 1998. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 5th day of February 1998. CL4jI - Cassie B. 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