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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE:
June 19,2005
AGENDA ITEM:
K.a
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Harvey Gill, Public Works Director
Gilbert Davidson, Assistant Town Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation: Marana Continental Ranch Library Project
DISCUSSION
On May 18, 2004, Pima County voters approved the issuance of $4,500,000 of general obligation
bonds for the Marana Continental Ranch Library. This project is a partnership between Pima
County, the Town of Marana, and the Pima County Library District. Per the Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) approved by the Town of Marana on August 3, 2004, the IGA outlines the re-
sponsibilities for the Town as it relates to this project. A Citizens Advisory Committee was or-
ganized, with Mayor and Manager confirmation. The Committee consists ofthe following indi-
viduals:
Patti Comerford, Council Member
Tim Escobedo, Council Member
Phyllis Tcager, Marana resident
Harvey Gill, Town Representative to the Pima County Project Team
Wheeler Abbett, Marana resident and financial donor to project
This team met July 12, 2005 and received a comprehensive overview of the project by the Pro-
ject Architect and Pima County representatives. The two primary concerns or recommendations
entailed the following:
1. Coordination with the Archaeology Recovery/Preservation eflorts and on going educa-
tional programs underway near the District Park.
2. Coordination/integration with the District Park - synergy between the building and the
park and mutually beneficial programs/events.
3. Building materials - maintenance and upkeep costs.
The architects for the project, Richard & Bauer, LLC, will make a presentation during tonight's
meeting and will be pleased to answer any questions from the Council.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Citizens Advisory Committee and staff recommend Town approval for the schematic de-
Sign.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move that Project staff proceed with the design concept and forward the comments made here
tonight to Pima County and continue to work with the Design Review Committee.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Council
Mike Reuwsaat, Town Managcr
FROM:
Gilbert Davidson
DATE:
July 19,2005
RE:
Continental Ranch Library Design Review Process
Per the Continental Ranch Library Project (CR Library) intergovernmental agreement approved
by the Council August 3, 2004, the Town has a design review and project support role to
facilitate. The following steps are to be performed by the Town as it relates to design approval
and construction support:
1. Town creates a CR Library Design Review Committee (Mayor and Manager to confirm
appointments)
a. Proposed Committee consists of
i. Patti Comerford
11. New Council member appointee
111. Phyllis Teager
IV. Harvey Gill (Project Representative)
v. Wheeler Abbett
b. Committee will meet to review design charrette materials, hear presentation by
design team and other IGA membcrs. Committee will provide comments
regarding design and submit recommendations/findings to the Council.
c. Time Frame: July, 2005
2. Council to hear Committee recommendations/findings - endorse design concept or
recommend adjustments, as necessary
a. Endorsement with comments will be forwarded to Pima County
b. Time Frame: July, 2005 (after committee submits report)
3. The Committee may be asked to participate in future project development/construction
issues, as determined by Pima County and the Town's project representative
4. The Town's project representative: Harvey Gill
CR Library Project - Town Responsibility
7/14/2005