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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Council Meeting Retreat Agenda Packet 03/4-5/2021MARANA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/RETREAT  NOTICE AND AGENDA The Wigwam Resort, 300 E. Wigman Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 March 4-5, 2021 Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Town Council will hold a meeting open to the public beginning on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at or after 10:00 AM, and continuing through Friday, March 5, 2021, at approximately 5:00 PM, traveling from Marana to the Phoenix West Valley Area, specifically Goodyear, AZ for a Residential Development Tour, and Litchfield Park, AZ, for hotel accommodations and Council Working Group Sessions. Notice is also given of a possibility of a quorum of Marana Town Council members during transportation to and from locations during the retreat and meals throughout the retreat. Persons who wish to attend the meeting/retreat must contact the Town Clerk at (520) 382-1999 as early as possible, and no later than 24 hours before the meeting, to make appropriate arrangements. Persons attending the meeting/retreat will be responsible for their own transportation, meals, and accommodations. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics. This Notice and Agenda posted no later than Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:00 AM, at the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, the Marana Operations Marana Town Council Retreat Meeting Agenda March 4-5, 2021 Page 1 of 3 Center, 5100 W. Ina Road, and at www.maranaaz.gov on the Town Clerk page under Agendas, Minutes and Recent Actions.   SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/RETREAT (Times are approximate and subject to change)  Day 1 (Thursday, March 4th, 2021) 8:00AM:                                                         Depart Marana Municipal Complex                                                                         11555 W. Civic Center Drive                                                                         Marana, AZ 85653   10:00AM – 11:30AM:                                   Bella Rosa Residential Tour and Presentation                                                                         15789 W. Melvin St., Goodyear, AZ 85338   11:30AM – 12:00PM:                                    Travel to hotel   12:00PM – 12:45PM:                                     Hotel check-in:                                                                         The Wigwam Resort                                                                         300 E Wigwam Blvd.,                                                                         Litchfield Park, AZ 85340   All working meeting sessions and working meals for the Council Retreat will occur at The Wigwam Resort in the assigned meeting room (Kiva/Sahuaro Room).   12:45PM – 1:30PM:                                       Lunch, Welcome, Introduction, and                                                                         Residential Tour Recap     1:30PM – 2:30PM:                                         Leadership Retreat Recap   A.       Overview of the Leadership Retreat held on 11-19-2020, including elements of the purpose of the retreat, the topics covered, the overall goal of the retreat, accomplishments, and Staff feedback.   B.        Discuss tie-in of the Leadership Retreat with the purpose of the Council Retreat.   2:30PM – 2:45PM:                                        Break   2:45PM – 4:45PM:                                        Staff/Council Issue Reconciliation   A.       Discuss the top items as identified by Staff during the Leadership Retreat for Council attention, including soliciting direction on how to prioritize the importance of these items, how to address the items, and achieve associated goals, and identification of those items/goals that are not priority for the Town.   B.       Prioritize top items and issues. Marana Town Council Retreat Meeting Agenda March 4-5, 2021 Page 2 of 3   4:45PM – 5:00PM:                                         Recap of day’s activities and discussion of                                                                                   tomorrow’s agenda   5:00PM –                                                        Dinner on Your Own   Day 2 (Friday, March 5th, 2021) 8:00AM – 8:45AM:                                       Breakfast        (Kiva/Sahuaro Room)   8:45AM – 9:00AM:                                       Intro and Welcome   9:00AM – 10:15AM:                                     Presentation and Discussion: Comprehensive                                                                             overview of Town-wide Economic                                                                         Development activity, and a look ahead to                                                                         future developments                                                                          – Curt Woody, Economic Development Director                                                                          10:15AM – 10:30AM:                                   Break                                                                          10:30AM-1:00PM:                                         Presentation and Discussion:  Development                                                                         basics; market trends in development, from the                                                                         national level to the local level; the Town’s                                                                         position in the greater Tucson market; and                                                                         necessary infrastructure to continue                                                                         development                                                                         – Will White and John Carroll, Land Advisors   11:30AM - 1:30PM                                        Lunch & Checkout   1:30PM – 4:30PM:                                         Council Planning/Issue Identification Session   A.        Facilitated discussion on items of importance to the Council regarding the direction and strategic growth of the Town.               a.         Goals: what do we want the Town to be, how do we get there?             b.         Critical Infrastructure & Staff Funding             c.         Top five priorities for each Council Member             d.         Important projects             e.         Communication Methods (weekly, monthly, project-specific, etc.)   4:30PM – 5:00PM:                                         Recap of Retreat & Next Steps   5:00PM                                                           Depart for Return Travel               Marana Town Council Retreat Meeting Agenda March 4-5, 2021 Page 3 of 3 11555 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE / MARANA, ARIZONA 85653 / (520) 382-1900 / FAX: (520) 382-1901 / MaranaAZ.gov Council Retreat Topics for Prioritization and Discussion 1. Study Session Preparation and Communication/Clarification of Staff Recommendations during Study Sessions 2. Council Retreats/Staff Retreats 3. Council Involvement w/ Staff 4. Neighborhood Preservation Program 5. Additional Goals for the Airport 6. Direct Compensation, Succession Planning, Keeping Young Talent 7. Proclamation Policy 8. Regional Collaboration among Municipalities 9. Citizen Feedback 10. Defining 5-Star Service 11. Strategic Planning and Reporting