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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
Lor FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JANUARY 7, 1999
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Mayor Morgan at 6:30 P.M.,
Thursday, January 7, 1999, in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 16836 E. Palisades Blvd.,
Building B,Fountain Hills,Arizona.
ROLL CALL - Following the pledge to the flag by Cub Scouts of Pack 243, Panthers Patrol, Scott Sudderth,
Christopher Carillo, David Killian, and Christopher Meyers and the invocation by Pastor Don Lawrence of Christ's
Church, roll call was taken. Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council:
Mayor Sharon Morgan, Vice Mayor Al Poma and Councilmembers John Wyman, Sharon Hutcheson, Sid Apps (6:35),
Marianne Wiggishoff, and Penfield Mower. Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin, Town Attorney Bill
Farrell, Town Clerk Cassie Hansen, Town Engineer Randy Harrel, and Director of Community Development Jeff
Valder.
Mayor Morgan read the Consent Agenda, which included the following agenda items:
AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER
17, 1998.
AGENDA ITEM#2- CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MITCH
L SILVER FOR THE SILVER COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH THROUGH 17TH, 1999. THE EVENT WILL OCCUPY PORTIONS OF
BLOCKS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 IN PLAT 208 AND REQUIRE PARTIAL CLOSURE OF VERDE RIVER DRIVE
BETWEEN AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS AND PARKVIEW.
AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF THE APPICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT SUBMITTED BY NOREEN KURDZIALEK FOR FOUNTAIN BOWL
LOCATED AT 16737 EAST PARKVIEW AVENUE. THE PERMIT WOULD EXTEND THE FOUNTAIN
BOWL LIQUOR LICENSE TO A FENCED AREA JUST SOUTH OF THE BOWLING ALLEY FOR
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH THROUGH 17TH, 1999. THE REQUEST IS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE SILVER CAR AUCTION.
AGENDA ITEM#4- CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY
KENNETH BOWMAN FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION LOCATED AT 16850 EAST AVENUE OF THE
FOUNTAINS. THE REQUEST IS FOR A FUND-RAISING EVENT LICENSE FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH THROUGH 17TH, 1999. THE EVENT AREA WOULD INCLUDE THE
LEGION, THE COURTYARD AND AN ENCLOSED AREA ADJACENT TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
BUILDING. THE EVENT IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SILVER CAR AUCTION.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-67, ADOPTING THE UPDATED
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1999-01, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF PLAT 604B, BLOCK 6, LOT 2,
(15023 E. MUSTANG DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 196 OF MAPS, PAGE 27 RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA. (KHAN EA 98-39).
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AGENDA ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1999-02, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF PLAT 601A, BLOCK 3, LOT 11,
(12828 MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 161 OF MAPS, PAGE 44 RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA (GALLERY HOMES EA98-40).
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1999-03, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY LOT LINES OF PLAT 206,
BLOCK 2, LOT 6, (16313 E. DESERT SAGE DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 147 OF MAPS, PAGE 2
RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA(SERGI EA98-38).
AGENDA ITEM #9 - CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE SEALED BID FOR THE SALE OF
TRACTS 1 AND 2 OF PARCEL B OF PLAT 201.
AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO NAME PLAT 302 THE DESERT VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD PARK.
AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF THE REVISED AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION OF
TAXES WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. THE AGREEMENT IS A CONDITION
OF RECEIVING TAXPAYER SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND INDICATES FULL UNDERSTANDING
OF THE STATUTES REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Vice Mayor Poma MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the
motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilman Wyman Aye
Councilman Mower Aye
Councilwoman Hutcheson Aye
Vice Mayor Poma Aye
Councilwoman Wiggishoff Aye
Councilman Apps Abstained
Mayor Morgan Aye
The motion CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING TWO CITIZENS TO THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE EXISTING VACANCIES CAUSED BY THE RESIGNATIONS OF
RAY BALDWIN AND PEGGY FIANDACA.
Mayor Morgan made a recommendation to appoint Rod Mooney and Tom Fox to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Councilwoman Hutcheson MOVED to approve the appointments of Rod Mooney and Tom Fox to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion. Tom Schuelke asked
which appointee was being appointed to which commission position. Jeff Valder, Director of Community
Development, affirmed Mr. Mooney would replace Ray Baldwin whose term expires September 30, 2000 and Mr.
Fox would replace Peggy Fiandaca whose term expires September 30, 1999. Councilwoman Wiggishoff restated the
motion and added that Mr. Mooney would replace Ray Baldwin and Mr. Fox would replace Peggy Fiandaca on the
Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Hutcheson SECONDED the restated motion, which CARRIED
unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM #13 - UPDATE BY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST PETER PUTTERMAN ON
THE TOWN'S PLANS FOR ADDRESSING YEAR 2000 ISSUES.
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Peter Putterman, Information Systems Specialist, gave a visual presentation to the Council. He pointed out there
were many concerns regarding the year 2000 issues but stated the media had overrated some of them. He stated that
since the year 2000 was a leap year, additional problems could occur. He said he thought the small size and the
youngness of the government would be to the Town's advantage but encouraged the Town to authorize a plan of
action which would include educational, research, and organizational resources. He said he was in the process of
securing a vendor who could conduct a five-phase plan for awareness, assessment, remediation, verification of
services and implementation and would be returning to the Council for authorization for funding of this vendor's
contract. The vendor would in turn made a recommendation to the Manager and Council regarding the
implementation of the plan of action. Mr. Putterman stated computer software, embedded software systems, external
exposures such as contract providers, vendors, bankers and investors must be considered when addressing the year
2000 issues.
Councilman Wyman asked about the scope of work of a consultant concerning equipment older than 1997. Mr.
Putterman stated that staff could complete some of the work and that equipment purchased after 1997 should be
adequate. He stated documentation detailing efforts to assure compliance would assist the Town in the event of a
possible lawsuit. Councilman Apps asked about the cost of a Y2K vendor contract. Mr. Putterman stated one
vendor had estimated costs of between $15,000-$50,000 and another vendor had estimated an hourly fee of$150 per
hour. He stated that the only software package that was not compliant at this time was the law enforcement package
but that a new program was being installed in the next week. Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested a panel be put
together including the Chamber of Commerce, Chaparral City Water Company, Sanitary District, banks, gasoline
stations, Salt River Project, food chains and the School District to create a task force to address various Y2K issues.
She suggested Channel 11, FOCUS newsletter articles and special brochures be implemented to communicate their
efforts to the public. Councilman Wyman asked about the Town's communications systems. Mr. Putterman stated
the Town's radio system,MCSO services and phone services would all be included in the implementation phase. He
stated that he would be able to bring back a quote for services at the next Council meeting. Councilman Wyman
suggested a monthly update be provided to the Council. Mr. Putterman stated groups could be invited to participate
in a task force after the Council looked at the vendor's plan of action.
AGENDA ITEM#14-QUARTERLY REPORT BY TONY BASS OF IMAGINE RECOVERY RESOURCES
ON THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED AT THE FOUNTAIN HILLS
HIGH SCHOOL AND FUNDED BY THE TOWN FOR FY '98-99.
Mr. Bass reported that ten scholarships had been funded for his program. One had previously been given out and to date
six additional scholarships had been awarded. He provided copies of financial statements from scholarship recipients
without identifying them personally. He stated the length of the outpatient program had been increased from two months
to three months because the kids needed more time for structure adjustment. He stated three non-scholarship students
had enrolled in the program from Fountain Hills. He provided a quarterly report of attendance for support groups, parent
appointments and adolescent appointments.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff asked about the extremely low attendance reports. Mr. Bass reviewed the times that were
available for appointments of either parents and/or students and stated that increased efforts to advertise services
available had not resulted in an increase in attendance. Councilwoman Hutcheson asked if this program was run in
conjunction with the student assistance program through the School District. Mr. Bass stated he had not received calls
from the school for assistance. Councilman Apps stated he thought attendance in this program would increase as the
successes of this program were acknowledged. Councilman Mower asked how adolescents could graduate from this
program. Mr. Bass answered that the length of the program was either 8 or 12 weeks long and included 12-steps,family
meetings,three meetings a week,aid of a sponsor to help students stay sober, obtain a home group to report to and most
importantly, staying sober. Mr. Bass stated that after the students graduated from the scholarship program they would
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join a support group where a state-certified counselor would be in attendance. Vice Mayor Poma asked how this
program could be advertised. Director of Public Safety Steve Gendler stated that his dispatchers would give Mr. Bass's
phone number out in a crisis-intervention situation. Mr. Bass stated that information about his services was available on
the Town's web page,brochures had been distributed and information would be provided to students. Vice Mayor Poma
suggested an article be included in the Town's newsletter,the FOCUS.
AGENDA ITEM #15 - CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE CLERK TO NOTIFY THE MARICOPA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS OF THE TOWN'S INTENT TO CALL A SPECIAL BOND
ELECTION ON MAY 18, 1999 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS THE QUESTION(S) OF AUTHORIZING BONDS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS. VOTERS
CAN APPROVE ALL, SOME OR NONE OF THE PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO:
$3.36 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR A LIBRARY/MUSEUM
$1.4 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR LAKESIDE PRESERVATION
Town Manager Paul Nordin stated the Council was required to authorize any bond issue question to enable it to be
presented to the voters. Alan Cruikshank addressed the Council regarding a joint library/museum building and stated
these entities shared comparable needs, which a joint building could provide. He stated items such as space
allocation, flow, size,joint use, site plan, conceptual themes and possible layout of a floor plan had been discussed
between the museum and library committees. Rob Dietz, Hofmann-Dietz Architects, outlined the efforts of the
planning process which included the development of a building program, the compatibility of the two functions in
the same building and the verification that the appropriate location for a joint-use building at the Community Center
location was feasible. As a result of several meetings with both groups, concerns about operating hours and security
issues had been discussed and common needs had been identified. Mr. Dietz displayed a design layout of the
building, which would have a common lobby, two front doors, and shared parking with the Community Center. He
stated the museum would face the Avenue of the Fountains and the library would be adjacent to the Community
Center with a possible covered walkway between buildings. Based upon current costs, inflation and a current project
he had designed, Mr. Dietz estimated around $3.3 million as the cost for this joint facility. Mr. Nordin stated the
remainder of the $3.36 million bond issue was related to costs associated with the bond issue itself. Mr. Cruikshank
stated there was nothing in the bond issue request for museum displays or equipment and that the Historical Society
would be conducting a$300,000 fund drive for that purpose.
Roy Porterfield, a member of the Library Association, stated that in the year 2000, the Fountain Hills Library would
no longer be supported by the Maricopa County Library System. Currently, funding of $80,000 per year had been
granted for the Library facility. He noted that according to increased population figures for this community, a
facility containing 15,000 square feet was appropriate compared to the 8,000 square feet used in the current facility.
Councilman Wyman pointed out that the Town would be required to assume the $80,000 rental costs for a library
facility starting in the year 2000 due to the County's reduction in the Library's budget. Mr. Porterfield pointed out
that once a new building was built and books were in place, the County would assume staff costs. He also explained
that costs associated with updating the present facility were not reasonable, as the square footage of the present
facility was not large enough to meet the needs of the community.
Vice Mayor Poma MOVED to authorize to place both bond issues on the May 18, 1999 ballot. Councilwoman
Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Wyman stated he was concerned that both items would fail if they were on the ballot at the same time.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated since both issues were important to voters, she felt both would have strong support
and could be approved by the voters. Vice Mayor Poma stated these bond issues would have a minimal affect on
resident's tax bills, that there was a high usage of the library facility, and that it was appropriate to vote on both of
these bond issues. Councilwoman Hutcheson said she felt that both bond issues were worthy, that the Lakeside
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preservation issue needed to be concluded, and that the committee for the library/museum project was well
supported.
Jerry Miles said he supported the library/museum facility bond issue but that the land acquisition issue should be
settled by using alternate sources. He also felt that two bond issues would both fail if they were presented at the
same time and urged the Council to authorize only the library/museum issue be brought to the voters. Mr. Nordin
affirmed that if necessary, one issue could be deleted from the ballot within a reasonable period of time before an
election. Tom Schuelke urged the Council to segregate the library and museum and asked if the Town Hall office
situation would be remedied by May. Mr. Nordin stated he thought additional information would be available by
May. Mr. Schuelke asked if two initiative petitions could be presented in the May election. Town Attorney Farrell
stated initiative questions could only appear during a primary or general election. Mr. Schuelke stated he was
concerned about the location of the museum facility being too far from Fountain Park. Mr. Farrell stated he thought
an issue could be dropped from an election within 60 days from the date of the election.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #16 - CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE CLERK TO NOTIFY THE MARICOPA
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS OF THE TOWN'S INTENT TO CALL A SPECIAL
ELECTION ON MAY 18, 1999 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS SHOULD BE
AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE PROVISION OF REGULATED UTILITY SERVICES TO ITS
CITIZENS PURSUANT TO A.R.S.9-514.
No discussion was held regarding this agenda item.
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AGENDA ITEM #17 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 99-01, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE,
CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS, ARTICLE 6-2, RABIES/ANIMAL CONTROL LEASH LAW, SECTION 6-2-1,
DEFINITIONS; AND SECTION 6-2-3, LICENSE FEES FOR DOGS; ISSUANCE OF DOG TAGS;
RECORDS; PENALTIES; CLASSIFICATIONS: AND SECTION 6-2-4, ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION;
VACCINATION AND LICENSE STATIONS; BY CREATING PROVISIONS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL
VACCINATION PROCEDURES FOR DOGS USING ANY OFF LEASH RECREATIONAL FACILITY.
Assistant Town Attorney Andrew McGuire stated a two-tiered dog licensing system would be created by this
ordinance. He stated the Class I license was the current license required for dogs over four months in age. The Class
II license would permit dogs to use an off leash facility and would entail a lesser license fee due to the increased
number of vaccinations required to comply with the license. He noted an amendment to the ordinance in 6-2-3 (A)
provided that an off leash facility could be used at the option of the dog owner who had secured a Class II license.
Councilman Mower MOVED to approve Ordinance 99-01 as presented. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED
the motion.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff asked about the 2" opening size in the fencing contained in the off leash recreational
facility definition. Mr. McGuire stated the standard 2" fence opening size was similar to a chain link fence.
Councilman Apps said he was concerned about what percentage of dog owners would use the dog area if they were
required to bear the cost of additional vaccinations in order to get a Class II license. Mr. McGuire stated the terms in
the ordinance requiring a special license to use the off leash facility were created in an attempt to assure the safety of
car other dog owners and dogs using the facility as well as liability concerns.
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Councilman Mower pointed out that the enhanced vaccinations required for a Class II license were the same
vaccinations that were required by any kennel and that the majority of the people regularly kept up on these series of
iitiw dog shots. Mayor Morgan said she supported the two classes of licenses to give dog owners a choice but that she
questioned the matter of enforcement at the off leash facility.
Officer Todd Tate, the Town's Animal Control Officer, stated measures would need to be taken to assure only Class
II-licensed dogs used the off leash facility and that whenever access was restricted, it would need to be enforced. He
predicted enforcement would be a costly and time-consuming issue. Vice Mayor Poma asked if other towns or cities
required just the rabies shot or a series of shots as a requirement for a dog license. Officer Tate said he felt just a
basic rabies shot was required in most cities. Councilman Apps said he was concerned about increased enforcement
costs. He cited other reasons why dogs might not be able to accept vaccinations, could not fulfill the vaccination
requirements for a Class II license, and would be excluded from using the off leash facility. Councilwoman
Wiggishoff said she thought a strong suggestion to dog owners to have their dogs current on all shots be made if they
planned to use the off leash facility to be an alternate way of getting around the two-tiered license. She thought the
enforcement should include stiff fines for violations. She questioned the increase of Town expenses compared to
the lower revenues that might be collected from less expensive license fees and suggested all fees remain the same.
Councilman Mower stated he thought the two-tiered system was the best method to assure controlling events at the
off leash facility. He said members of the ADOG group had volunteered to partially assist in the monitoring at the
off leash facility using cellular phones to call the Marshals Department. Councilman Apps stated he thought the
entire process was too expensive, would create legal problems, and that he would remain skeptical unless a more
sophisticated method of allowing access was developed for the off leash facility. Councilman Wyman stated he also
thought the two-tiered license system would be difficult to enforce. Vice Mayor Poma suggested the Town retain the
present license system and post a sign "enter at your own risk" at the off leash facility. Mr. McGuire stated a facility
that required extra safety measures would help to minimize the liability risk to the Town. Councilman Mower added
that the original purpose of the two-tiered license was to provide better health protection for dogs and their owners.
Officer Tate stated it would be difficult to monitor vaccinations because the expiration dates of the shots would
differ. Councilman Apps reiterated his opposition to the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to table discussion until the second meeting in February to allow time for staff
to review this ordinance. Vice Mayor Poma SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #18 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE BID FOR THE COTTONWOODS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Town Engineer Randy Harrel stated three construction bids had been received and that the low bidder (Valley Rain
Construction at $74,322.00) was substantially higher than the engineer's estimate in the budget ($46,800). He asked
for a continuance to review the bids and decide whether to approach the Cottonwoods residents regarding the scope
of work.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated this project was at least two years old and that the residents in this subdivision had
been anticipating the improvements as originally proposed when the improvement district was formed. She thought
the perimeter walls reflected badly on the entrance of the northeast side of the community and suggested the Town
proceed with this project and contribute the additional funding of the project over and above the budgeted figure.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to accept the low bidder for the Cottonwoods Improvement District and
approve the Town's payment of the excess over the budgeted figure. Councilwoman Hutcheson SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Morgan said she preferred to review the bids, visit the residents in the Cottonwoods and revise the scope of
Lir work in an attempt to alleviate setting a precedent for this project. Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated the
improvement program that had been submitted contained minimal improvements such as decomposed granite to
control dust, fixing and painting of perimeter walls, minor landscaping, and a sidewalk. Vice Mayor Poma agreed
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with Mayor Morgan in preventing a possible precedent but supported getting the project completed. He said that
since the subdivision was developed, the Town should pay the costs for the sidewalk and that this would not set a
precedent. Vice Mayor Poma MOVED to amend the motion to include that the Town assume the costs for the
sidewalk estimated to be about$8,000. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated that since the improvement district assumed the maintenance costs after the
improvements were completed, no other subdivision could claim the Town's actions to sponsor those improvements
had set a precedent. Mr. Nordin stated the residents had agreed to a maximum amount of no more than $140 per
year, which was a combination of the costs of the capital construction and maintenance costs.
Vice Mayor Poma WITHDREW the amendment to the motion and Councilwoman Wiggishoff WITHDREW the
second to the motion.
Councilwoman Hutcheson asked Mr. Harrel, if the bids went through a second bidding process, could he predict that
the bids would come in lower. Mr. Harrel stated he thought the three bids recently submitted were competitive and
that by rebidding the project, substantially lower bids to meet the engineer's estimate were not likely.
Town Manager Nordin offered to revisit the residents in the Cottonwoods subdivision to discuss several possibilities
such as reducing the scope of the project and rebidding it. Councilwoman Hutcheson asked about the time frame to
re-bid the project. Mr. Harrel stated that in the event the project was re-bid, the whole process would be required to
start over with a revised notice to residents, public hearings and the required approvals. Mr. Nordin stated that if the
Council desired to award the low bid he recommended an amendment to the motion to allow staff to determine
whether there would be any problems on the part of the bond counsel and improvement district documents. In the
event of a problem with the process, the Council would be notified.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to restate the motion to add a contingency to the motion that if problems with
the improvement district process were found by the bond counsel that they be presented to the Council. Vice Mayor
Poma SECONDED the restated motion. Councilman Mower said he thought residents in the Cottonwoods
subdivision had expressed an interest in reducing the scope of the project in an attempt to reduce the bid price and
suggested they work with the Town's Engineering Department.
Linda Craven, a resident of the Cottonwoods, asked the Council to expedite this project without any more delays as
this project had been in the planning process for over two years. Tom Schuelke suggested Town employees or
contractors regularly used by the Town could be included to reduce the costs of the project. Mr. Farrell stated that
according to the improvement district, public bids were required. Mr. Porterfield, also a resident of the
Cottonwoods, stated he thought residents would not approve any additional amount to meet the lowest bid.
The vote on the motion with the contingency CARRIED with a 6-1 vote. Councilman Mower cast the nay vote.
AGENDA ITEM #19 - CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING THE SOUTH END OF PUEBLO
BOULEVARD TO DESERT VISTA.
Town Engineer Randy Harrel stated the renaming of the south end of Pueblo Boulevard to Desert Vista would be in
keeping with the recent naming of Desert Vista Park. He pointed out that two businesses would be affected by this
name change and that they had not objected. He suggested the name change become effective March 31, 1999 to
allow time for transition. Vice Mayor Poma MOVED to approve the renaming of the south end of Pueblo Boulevard
to Desert Vista. Councilman Wyman SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM #20 - CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A DATE FOR A WORK STUDY SESSION OF
THE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED TARGET SHOPPING CENTER.
Town Manager Paul Nordin stated he felt a work study session was appropriate to allow for public input and
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discussion with corporate officials of the proposed Target project. He suggested the Council choose either February
2nd or February 9th for such a meeting. Mayor Morgan emphasized that all citizens and Council members should
learn all facts before determining their decision as to whether or not to support the project. Vice Mayor Poma stated
he thought there would be a large attendance at this meeting and that another location with larger accommodations
should be agendized. Councilwoman Hutcheson MOVED to direct staff to set a work study session for February 2,
1999 for a public forum discussion in a location suitable to accommodate a large crowd. Vice Mayor Poma
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Morgan asked if anyone would like to make comments concerning the motion for a work study session date.
Chris Brandt, who made comments on other issues, was told that he would be able to speak before the Council at the
work study session. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#21 - CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Tammy McKay gave a report on the importance of a controlled off leash facility access and suggested limiting the
access of children to the facility based on their age. She presented pictures and reports to the Council for their review.
Susan Neuhart addressed the Council regarding an off leash facility card key system.
AGENDA ITEM#22-ADJOURNMENT.
Vice Mayor Poma MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion, which
CARRIED unanimously. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
TOWN OF AIN HILLS
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//� Sharon Morgan,Mayor
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Cassie B. Hansen,Town Clerk
PREPARED BY:
Linda D.Le n,Executive Assistant
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting
held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills on the 7th day of January, 1999. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and that a quorum was present. Dated this 21st day of January , 1999.
ALAA--.41-J
Cassie B. Hansen,Town Clerk
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