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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/2004 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES l~FREGULAR C;013NCI.1., MEETING . MARANA TOWN MALL {)CTOBER 4, ~0~4 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, October 4, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Sutton at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton III. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Jaret Barr Assistant Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present Jim DeGrood Executive Asst. to the Town Manager Present Attached is a list of public attendees. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Honea, unanimous approval of the agenda was given. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, the September 8, 2004 Council meeting minutes and the September 16, 2004 Study Session minutes were both unanimously approved. 1 N[INUTES ~DF-RECCULAR COUNCIL I~~tEET1NG MARANA. TOWnY FALL " OCTOBER 4, 20(1 VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC,/ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Sutton drew the Council members and public's attention to an award displayed atop the Town Council dais. He explained that it was the Pat Summerall Productions' Champions of Industry 300 Award that the Town of Marana received in 2003. The Mayor said that the award was for being the "Best-Managed City" in the 100,000 population or less category. Mr. Reuwsaat showcased a 3-foot mosaic tiled replica of the Marana Town Emblem that would become a wall hanging behind the judge's bench in the Marana Municipal Court. He explained that the artwork was created by To-Ree Nee Kaiser, awell-known regional public arts artist, and said that another 4-foot mosaic of the Towri s emblem would also be hung on the wall behind the Council dais. He mentioned that a third ten-foot the work of the emblem would be inset in the floor of the complex foyer. He commented that the artist would be arriving at the meeting shortly. Tim Adams, President of Miracle in Marana, Inc., addressed the Council regarding his organization. He provided a short history of the group and related several stories of past holiday events held at the Marana High School on Emigh Road over the last three years. He explained that the event was moving to the Ora Mae Harn District Park this year because of safety reasons and better logistics for the anticipated crowds. He recounted that Miracle in Marana had distributed donated toys to over 6,000 area children and had provided food to between 12,000-15,000 families. He thanked the Marana community for its generosity and noted that plenty could be accomplished with community giving and participation. He invited the Council members to the celebration. A copy of the distributed informational packet and brochure has been made a part of the record. Council Member Escobedo explained that he and Council Member McGorray had been participating in the Miracle in Marana events for the three years that they had been held in Marana. He praised Mr. Adams for the hard work it entailed to provide so much for the children and for the community at large. Sandy Groseclose, Executive Director of the Marana Arts Council (MAC), spoke before the Council. Two informational handouts, a quarterly report and an event and project update, were distributed and have been made a permanent part of the record. She reported on two grants that MAC was hoping to receive. She said that one grant through United Way would support the Senior Volunteer Program which provided arts training including special events, lectures, workshops, field trips and gallery exhibits enabling the volunteers to be better informed for the visiting public. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR C(~UNC~1L1~~1EETING 111ARANA TO'4VN HALL OCTOBER 4 204 The second grant application to Honeywell would support the Parent & Youth - Art and Cultural Discovery program. This program focuses on bringing the parent and guardian together with the youth to discover the cultures of the Marana area. Ms. Groseclose reported that a MAC newsletter, scheduled to publish within the next few days would feature current arts events as well as a local artist each edition. She said that MAC had been awarded a $6,000 grant through the Arizona Commission on the Arts to provide funding for apart-time office assistant. She then introduced Mary Stahl, a Continental Ranch resident, and informed them of Ms. Stahl's active volunteerism within the Marana community. Ms. Stahl addressed the Council and thanked them for the Town s strong support of the Marana Arts Council over the past four years. She noted that she was especially excited about the Towri s renovation of the Heritage House which will be utilized by MAC as office and classroom space as well as gallery space. She concluded by saying how proud she was of the Council's vision and leadership. Candace Greenburg, MAC Vice President, spoke about the Marana Arts Council's Artists' Calendar project. She distributed the 2005 calendars to Council members and staff and explained that the turnout from the Call to Artists for this project had been phenomenal, producing a number of local and regional artist anxious to participate in the organization s first annual calendar effort. She reported that the calendar would be officially unveiled at a wine and cheese social scheduled for October 15~ at the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. She noted that most of the featured artists would be in attendance in order to meet the guests and to sign the calendars. She invited everyone to attend. Ms. Greenburg continued by explaining a new regional arts project, Luminarias del Pueblo, involving unique, artist-created sculptures at least 6 feet in height or length made luminous through solar power. She noted that the project was similar to the 2002-2004's successful Ponies del Pueblo which raised over $400,000 for local nonprofits. The sculptures will be auctioned in April 2005 with 70% of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organizations. Mr. Reuwsaat introduced To-Ree Nee Kaiser, the ceramic artist involved in the Marana Municipal Complex project. He said that Ms. Kaiser had also been selected to produce the artworks featured along Silverbell Road between Ina and Cortaro Roads. He noted that even though that project involved different mediums, both projects involved plenty of tedious glass work. Ms. Kaiser addressed the Council. She said that the same company that made the glass mosaic was the same one responsible for the production of glassworks by Dale Chihuly showcased at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. She 3 11'IINUTES OF REGULAR G~JUNGIL J~IEETING MARANA '~'OV4'N HALL QCTflBER 4, 2004 acknowledged that glass was a challenging medium to work in because all of the glass had to be hand-snipped. She said vibrant colors were chosen for all of the emblem replicas. She expressed her pleasure in working with the Town and she thanked everyone for the opportunity. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2004-142: Relating to liquor licenses; consideration of recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control for a new No. 06 Bar liquor license submitted by The Gallery golf Club, located at 14000 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard. (Jocelyn Bronson) 2. Resolution No. 2004-145: Relating to subdivisions; approving a Final Plat for The Gallery Parcel 3 resubdivision (Barbara Berlin) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2004-140: Relating to economic development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater Tucson Economic Council. (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Reuwsaat presented this item and explained that the proposed resolution authorized an agreement with the Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC), providing $5,000 of Town funding for fiscal year 2004- 2005. He said that this action was discussed and approved during the budget process earlier in the year. He related that the Towri s funding had historically been at a higher level but that the interaction between the two entities was being evaluated at this time. He said that with the recent proposal for the Institute for Global Pharmaceutical Development and the industrial development around the Marana Regional Airport including the railroad spur and commercial development along I-10, the Town's relationship with GTEC had been significantly bolstered. 4 l~•IINUTES OIL' REGULAIZCOUNCIL ~1FETIf1~~- M~:RANATO~ N HALL ~OCTflBER 4, 204 Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2004-140 was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2004-137: Relating to land development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the San Lucas Development Agreement between the Town of Marana and BCIF Group, L.L.C.; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Mr. DeGrood spoke before the Council regarding this item. He gave a brief history of the San Lucas development project and said that this action was in response to consideration of subsequent conditions raised and levied by the Arizona Department of Transportation in relation to the Interstate Interchange improvements. He explained that the agreement's amendment committed the developer to widening of the westbound Interstate 10 off ramp to two lanes, to re-striping of the Marana Interchange underpass, and to voluntarily contributing $700 per new residential dwelling unit toward future Marana Interchange improvements. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2004-137 was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2004-143: Relating to personnel; authorizing the salary equivalency and the number of authorized positions for volunteer reserve police officers and citizen police department volunteers and declaring an emergency Qane Howell) Mr. Reuwsaat spoke about this item and said that it was basically a housekeeping matter. He said that, due to the recruitment success associated with the Marana Police department's Volunteers in Police Service (NIPS) program, the amount of workers' compensation insurance coverage needed to be increased. He noted that the increased policy would cover a maximum of 10 reserve officers and 250 citizen volunteers at a salary equivalency of $18.14. Mayor Sutton commented that the impressive success of the NIPS program would bring recognition to the Town and to the police department. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution 2004-143 was unanimously approved. 4. Request for support for Metropolitan Education Commission's efforts to ensure adequate infrastructure for education (Jim DeGrood) 5 ~MtNUTES (~F REGULAR C(JU?~1CIL MEETING MARANA TO~~'N HALL OCTOBER ~l; 2004 Mr. DeGrood presented this item before the Council. He explained that there was a trend where new schools throughout the region were being constructed without the necessary supporting infrastructure. He sited several examples where high schools were being developed a long distance away from paved roadways. He noted that under the State's current school financing program, it was encouraged to acquire property that was distant from infrastructure leaving local governments and school districts bearing the cost of developing the necessary infrastructure. He said that Marana was fortunate that this situation had not occurred locally and that the Town enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Marana Unified School District (MUSD). He stated that the Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC) had formed an ad-hoc committee to review development policies relating to new school construction. Mr. DeGrood reported that, while attending one of the MEC meetings, he had distributed a list of voluntary contributions provided to MUSD by Marana area developers. He stated that the other school district attendees were stunned and somewhat jealous of the amenities MUSD received. He cited examples such as there being over 5,5001ots in northern Marana with development agreements in place establishing voluntary school contributions of at least $1,200 per unit or their equivalency in land contributions for new schools. He said that this was a true credit to this community and that the Town needed to work with the other districts and agencies to develop a uniform, level playing field for new development and their associated school districts. He recommended that support be given to the formation of the MEC's ad-hoc committee for school infrastructure. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Honea, support for the Metropolitan Education Commission s formation of an ad-hoc committee to develop policies and procedures to ensure adequate infrastructure is created to support new schools being developed was unanimously approved. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Mayor Sutton commended the senior staff for the success of the recently held Town Council retreat. He said that plenty of hard work had gone into that effort held at the Lazy K Bar Ranch. He commented that he was very impressed by the interaction at the retreat and noted that, even though he may disagree with opinions now and then, the Council as a whole had similar visions. He voiced his pride in being a part of the current Council and being able to assist in building Marana's future. 6 MINUTF.SOF REGULAR COi.)NCIh NIEETI~G NIARANA TC3'4'4'N HALL OCTOBER d, 2004 D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat reported that he would be out of town on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday but could be reached by cell phone. He said that he was taking his mother-in-law to the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for her 81st birthday. He remarked that she wanted to ride in a balloon for her birthday gift. He asked that another study session be scheduled on October 12~ in order to present an overview of the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). He said that he would like to bring the HCP topic back before Council during the regular meeting on October 19~. Mr. Reuwsaat added that a second topic for the study session would be an overview of the development activities from a commercial and residential standpoint. He expressed his appreciation of the Council's leadership and thanked them for their work during the retreat. He said that he had never been associated with a body that could accomplish so much serious work with a positive consensus to move forward. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, unanimous approval to adjourn was given. The time was 7:40 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council study session held on October 4, 2004. 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