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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2025 Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes .a6& MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1977 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers,February 25,2025, at or after 6:00 PM Jon Post,Mayor Roxanne Ziegler, Vice Mayor Patrick Cavanaugh,Council Member Patti Comerford,Council Member Herb Kai,Council Member Teri Murphy,Council Member John Officer,Council Member SUMMARY MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Post called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. He directed the Deputy Town Clerk to call the roll. All Council Members were present, constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Post APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Post asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Mayor Ziegler moved to approve the agenda as presented. Council member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 1 of 6 Mayor Post: Announced the passing of Mel Potter, a long-time resident of the Marana community. His daughter is Sherri Cervi.Mayor Post requested prayers for the family. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manager Terry Rozema said the Town issued a total of 53 single-family residential permits so far in February 2025. Last February, the Town issued a total of 129 permits. Mr. Rozema reminded the public that the Concerts in the Courtyard have resumed and that they are held on the third Thursday of each month. He said they take place in the courtyard of the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, and that they begin at 5:00 PM. The first concert of the season was held on February 20, 2025, and approximately 225 people attended. Mr. Rozema said that on Saturday February 22, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department sponsored a hiking challenge. There were four hikes; the Mighty Hike (7.5 Miles), the Major Hike (10 Miles), the Mega Hike (14.5 Miles) and the Massive Hike (18.5 Miles). A total of 350 people participated in the event. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Cl Approval of Study Session Summary Minutes of February 11, 2025, approval of Council Committee for Council Member Appointment Summary Minutes of February 13, 2025, and approval of Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes of February 18, 2025 (David L. Udall) Vice Mayor Ziegler moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Comerford seconded the motion.Motion passed, 7-0. LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION Al Ordinance No. 2025.003: Relating to Finance; amending the Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule to add various fees related to the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC); defining resident and family; authorizing membership gifts; and designating an effective date (Jim Conroy) Resolution No. 2025-015: Relating to Finance; declaring as a public record filed with the Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 2 of 6 Town Clerk the amendments to the Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by Ordinance 2025.003 (Jim Conroy) Parks and Recreation Director Jim Conroy presented the final fee schedule for the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC). He let the Council Members know the construction of the MARC is on schedule and will be opening on May 3, 2025, with pass presales beginning April 14, 2025. Mr. Conroy briefly discussed the fee schedule, highlighting the family plan and informing the Council that a family would be defined as all family members living in the home, regardless of the number. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. For detailed information regarding the fees, please see the presentation slides. Mayor Post asked Mr. Conroy if a family member included children 18 and over. Mr. Conroy said yes, if they are living in the home. If a child is 18 or over and not living with their parents, they would be considered an adult and would not be included in the definition of "family" for fee purposes. Mr. Conroy said that several families he spoke to were appreciative of the plan, its cost, and the inclusion of all family members. Council Member Comerford said she is excited that the "residents" include both Town of Marana zip codes as well as neighboring zip codes. Council Member Kai was also grateful for this inclusion and asked if zip code 85653 included El Tiro. Mr. Conroy confirmed that it does. Council Member Kai also asked what zip code the community of Picture Rocks is in. It was determined that Picture Rocks is in zip code 85743, which is considered a Marana resident zip code for fee schedule purposes. Mr. Conroy reminded the Council that the seniors who currently belong to the Marana Senior Center will be able to use the MARC twice a week at no charge. He also stated that many seniors qualify for the Silver Sneakers program through Medicare and therefore can attend the MARC at no cost to them. Council Member Cavanaugh asked about the reimbursement rate of Silver Sneakers. Brandon Laue, Parks and Recreation Aquatics Superintendent, said that the Silver Sneakers program will cover the entirety of the MARC fees. There will also be a 10% discount for veterans and active military personnel. Mr. Conroy went on to say that through their research, the Parks and Recreation team believes that the pool cabanas and the community rooms will be very popular. He also noted that the Marana Marlins, a swim team that has been using the Ora Mae Ham Park Pool for practice for many years, will be given a special rate and will be using the MARC pools. Member of the public, Ms. Christine Earl addressed the Council with concerns regarding the resident fees for the MARC. She expressed concern for the many families and children in the town of Marana suffering from poverty. Ms. Earl said she was Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 3 of 6 worried they will not be able to afford the MARC and will therefore be excluded from its use. She suggested the Council lower the prices at least for the first year. Mayor Post said he appreciated Ms. Earl's comments and that he and the rest of the Council want everyone to be included and to be able to use the MARC. He said the Council is not trying to exclude anyone or to make money. Council Member Kai said the numbers are flexible and will be reevaluated as time goes on. Mr. Conroy addressed Ms. Earl and some of her concerns. He let her know that there is a teen room that will have computers, gaming systems, and study areas that will be free for all teens to use. He also told her and the Council that there has been some internal discussion regarding a scholarship program. Council Member Kai moved to approve Ordinance No.2025.003 and Resolution No. 2025- 015 Council Member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. A2 Resolution No. 2025-016: Relating to Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Marana Regional Airport Lease Agreement (Master Development Lease) for the lease of real property located at the Marana Regional Airport, 11700 West Avra Valley Road (David L. Udall) Mr. David L. Udall, Town Clerk and Assistant Town Attorney, Presented the resolution granting Mayor Post the authorization to sign the amended lease agreement for the lease of real property located at the Marana Regional Airport. Mr. Udall went over the major points of the lease agreement,including the composition of the lease area, associated fees, the lease term, and a condition requiring hangers on the lease area to become the property of the Town upon termination of the lease. A copy of a presentation slide detailing the major deal point of the lease is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. For details, please see the presentation slide. Vice Mayor Ziegler said that she had read the lease and had received some clarification from Mr. Udall on some of the details earlier in the day. She said she is in agreement with the lease terms. She said she was pleased with the control it gives the Town. Vice Mayor Ziegler said she was grateful the lease will allow the Town to gain a bit more income and is happy that the fuel fees can be raised as part of the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Mr. Udall clarified that fuel fee revenue is currently not generated in this lease area, however, he said there is a provision for fuel fees in the lease the event Pima Aviation would ever sell fuel as part of this lease. Vice Mayor thanked Mr. Udall for his work on the lease. Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 4 of 6 Vice Mayor Ziegler moved to approve the Resolution No. 2025-016. Council Member Kai seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION Mayor Post requested future agenda items. There were no requests for future agenda items. 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). Mayor Post requested future agenda items. There were no requests for future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Post asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Cavanaugh moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion to adjourn passed, 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:37PM. Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 5 of 6 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Special Town Council meeting held on February 25, 2025. I further certify that a quorum was present. D4ath 'ya Debbie Thompson, Deputy Clerk ,e066„. MAI/ANA AZ ESTABLISHED , 977 Council Special Meeting Summary Minutes February 25,2025 Page 6 of 6