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Home My WebLink About01/11/2018 Special Joint Study Session Meeting Minutes ANMMMMA ................................... M A R A N AZ 1,STAB L IS H ED 1<)77 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 2018 HILTON EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT 10000 N. ORACLE ROAD JOSHUA TREE ROOM SPECIAL JOINT' STUDY SESSION WITH THE ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Oro Valley Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. Oro Valley Deputy Town Clerk Michelle Stine called roll for the Oro Valley Town Council. All Oro Valley Town Council Members were present. Marana Deputy Clerk Hilary Hiser called roll for the Marana Town Council, Marana Council Members Comerford and McGorray were absent. There was a quorum present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Oro Valley Mayor Hiremath. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approz)e the agenda by Oro Valley Mayor Hiremath., u)lth a second provided by Oro Valley Council Member Snider. Passed unanimously by all council inenibers, 1. 01/1.1/2018 Special Joint Study Session Minutes WELCOME/LUNCH: Oro Valley .Mayor Hiremath removed this item from the agenda at 1134 a.m, allou)ing council members and presenters an opportunity to eat before the start of the official meeting. DISCUSSION'. 0 1.. Introductions: Mayor Hiremath and Mayor Hon.ea both spoke about the great relationship between the Marana and oro Valley communities referencing their "sister city" status. Both communities` share a great many things in common such as strengthens, long-term goals, and resources. Each mayor emphasized the strong relationship as not only mutually beneficial, but also complementary to each town's own success. They each commented on the need to maintain an open dialogue between the communities from the elected[ officials down to department staff. Mayor Hiremath and Mayor Honea agreed that by working together oro Valley and Marana could provide numerous opportunities for residents and strengthen the northwest region as a whole Mayor Hiremath asked all staff attendees to introduce themselves before moving on to the presentations. 2. Presentation, update and discussion regarding the Tangerine Road and La Cholla Blvd. projects. presented. by Marana Town Engineer Keith Brann and oro Valley Development and. Public works Director Paul Keesler. Mr. Bran.n presented the council members an update regarding the status of the Tangerine Road project Phase I Dove Mountain to La Canada Drive. The Town of Marana is the lead agency on this multi-jurisdictional project. Mr. Brann reported that phase one is nearing competition with the Marana section of the four lane road open and the oro Valley segment of the road. 60 percent complete. He expects the Oro Valley segment to be finished in early fall of 2018. Mr. Brann highlighted some of the project's additional enhancements, e.g. public art feature, additional path and site grading for future park amenities, and added conduit for future fiber optic cable up-grades. He also praised the team effort between the jurisdictions, designers, and contractors working to ensure the success of the projects oro Valley Council Member Rodman complimented the efficiency of the project and its overall project management during construction. Oro Valley Council. Member Horn.at asked what plans were in place for the inclusion of fiber optic. Mr. Brann responded that it was part of future planning for the road, but there were no deals currently in place. oro Valley council Member Solorm.on asked what the eventual speed limit from I-10 to Dove Mountain would be, as 'Tangerine is oro Valley's main connection to I-10. Mr. Brann indicated that until development in that area changed it would remain at 50 miles per hour, 2 01 11/2018 Special Joint Stu dy Session Minutes Oro Valley Mayor Hiremath asked Mr. Brann what precautions were taken. to adequately address/protect wildlife and the native environment along the road. Mn Brann explained that during the design phase, the project manager worked closely with th var' 0 1 1 1 I various environmental groups to ensure adequate protection of w'ldl'fe. The result of that collaboration includes the addition of wildlife corridors and specially designed culverts and bridge accommodations for major and minor wildlife crossings. Mr. Keesler presented the council members a status update regarding the La Cholla Boulevard project because the Town of Oro Valley is the lead agency on this multi-, jurisdictional project, Mr. Keesler reported that the Pima County portion was completed in 2014 with 1.7 miles of road redone including the construction of a bridge over the Canada del Oro wash. Mr. Keesler indicated that during the construction of Phase I, Phase 11 was under design to ensure faster movement on the project. He reminded the council members that the project's goal is to create a road that will increase traffic capacity across the northwest region. Phase 11 is Overton Road to Tangerine Road and includes 3.5 miles of roadway. The design includes four lanes, with curbed medians, turn lanes, and mixed use paths and sidewalks. Also, the design includes the installation of singles at Lambert, Narania, and Glover with a final tie into the Tangerine Road project. just like Tangerine Road, the La Cholla Road design accommodates for wildlife and includes native landscaping. Mr. Keesler indicated construction is scheduled to start during the summer of 2018. He expects the project will last approximately two years as the section is particularly hilly. Several Oro Valley council members asked about the status of Thornydale Road and if it too is scheduled for improvements through the RTA. Mr. Keesler and Mr. Brann indicated that currently that road is not part of a designated RTA funding package. They also explained that due to Thornyda.le Road's overall disrepair, it would require a complete redo to adequately address the traffic needs of the region. I Presentation, update and discussion regarding possible economic development and tourism opportunities between the towns of Oro Valley and Marana'. Presented by Marana Economic Development Director Curt Woody and Oro Valley Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison. Both Mr. Woody and Mr. Cornelison highlighted each community's unique strengthens and shared similarities. They briefly reminded the Councils of successful partnerships, such as the Hike between to Ranges, as examples of collaborative recreational ventures that benefit residents and strengthen tourism. Also, Mr. Woody and Mr. Cornelison emphasized the need to identify future economic development partnership opportunities to help strengthen the northwest region. 3 01/11/201.8 Special joint Study Session Minutes Several Oro Valley council members expressed support for developing supplementary literature that encourages tourism in the northwest region particularly highlighting regional attractions. Several council members suggested the creation of a fine dining brochure and possible smartphone app listing regional eating establishments as avenues for economic development partnerships. 4n Discussion of current and upcoming legislative issues: Presented by Marana Assistant to the Town Manager Tony Hunter and Oro Valley Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison. Mr. Hunter and Mr. Cornelison reported to the council members that the 2018 legislative session has started. Each town is working with the League of Cities and `T'owns to actively monitor bills that would adversely impact municipal revenue sources, such as construction sales tax, transaction privilege tax, community facilities districts, and HURF funding. Mayor Hiremath thanked the presenters and asked each town manager for additional comments. Marana Interim Town Manager Jamhseed Mehta stated the joint meeting format is a very constructive format to help identify new partnership opportunities, and strengthen current partnerships between the towns. Oro Valley Town Manager Mary Jacobs agreed it is important to foster partnership opportunities between each town. She asked the Councils for suggestions regarding specific projects Marana and Oro Valley should. partner on and how often the towns should hold a joint meeting. After various discussions, the Councils suggested town staff on both sides move .forward with creating new tourism materials that showcase recreation and dining establishments in both communities. The Councils also asked staff to consider annual joint meetings to discuss shared concerns and visions for growth between each community. ADJOURNMENT: Oro 'Valley 'Vice Mayor Waters motioned to adjourn zoitfi a second proui.ded by Marana Coitncll Member Bowen. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. CERTIFICATION .1hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes for the Special ,Joint Study Session of the Marana Town Council meeting held on January 11, 2018, 1 further certify that a quorum was present, 0 Xsek Hilary Hiser, Deputy Town Clerk C=- MARANA AZ F,S TA B L t 1;H F'D 1 4 01/11/2018 Special Joint Study Session Minutes