HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-2024 Study Session Agenda PacketMARANA AZ
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MARANA TOWN COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
NOTICE AND AGENDA
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Second Floor Conference Center, October 29, 2024, at or after 6:00 PM
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 on October 29, 2024, at or after 6:00 PM located in the Second Floor
Conference Center of the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive,
Marana, Arizona.
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.
The Council Chambers are wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Persons with a
disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter,
by contacting the Town Clerk at (520) 382-1999. Requests should be made as early as
possible to arrange the accommodation.
This Notice and Agenda posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at the Marana
Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, the Marana Operations Center, 5100
W. Ina Road, and at www.maranaaz.gov under Agendas and Minutes.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/POSSIBLE ACTION
D1 Relating to Tourism; presentation providing an update on the Town of
Marana Tourism Master Plan; discussion and possible direction on current
plan progress (Stefanie Boe)
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session,
which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters.
El Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for
discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town
representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney,
concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in
A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Notwithstanding the Mayor's discretion regarding the items to be placed on the
agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the
agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council
meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section
2-4-2(B).
ADJOURNMENT
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Council -Study Session D1
Meeting Date: 10/29/2024
To: Mayor and Council
From: Stefanie Boe, Tourism and Marketing Manager
Date: October 29, 2024
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Thriving Commerce, Cherished Heritage
Subject: Relating to Tourism; presentation providing an update on the Town of
Marana Tourism Master Plan; discussion and possible direction on current
plan progress (Stefanie Boe)
Discussion:
In January 2024, Economic Development and Tourism Staff began the Tourism Master
Planning process. The Tourism Master Plan's purpose is to identify and grow Marana's
strengths as a tourism destination. The process so far has included the creation of a
Tourism Master Planning Team, including Town department staff and key external
stakeholders, a community -wide survey, an assessment of the destination, several
community meetings and presentations along with exploratory field trips to learn from
other communities and about key tourism sectors already visiting Marana.
During tonight's meeting, Whereabout (Tourism Master Plan Consultant) and Tourism
Staff will present an update on the Tourism Master Planning efforts, and will invite
discussion from Mayor and Council for input and direction on the plan.
Staff Recommendation:
Mayor and Council are invited to provide input and direction regarding the Tourism
Master Plan.
Suggested Motion:
No motion is required; staff seeks Council's feedback and direction.
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Attachments
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