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Council preview for June 19
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The Town Council has a busy agenda set for its Tuesday, June 19, regular session as it prepares to wrap up for a two-month summer recess.
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a special use permit for the installation of a cellular antenna system on the roof of the Park Place development on Avenue of the Fountains.
Verizon wireless is the applicant and the equipment is to improve cellular service as well as provide WiFi service to the downtown area.
The proposed equipment would exceed the allowable 54-foot height limit by 2.4 feet at one location.
Another public hearing will be held as the council considers a request for a rezoning of property at Saguaro Boulevard and Desert Vista. The requested change, from C-2 to C-3, will allow for the development of an auto sales facility on the lot.
The council is looking as approving several contracts for services in preparation for the beginning of the new fiscal year. The agreements include $50,000 to Sunline Contracting for pavement marking work. This is an annual renewal up to five years at a maximum total of $300,000; $45,100 to Power Tech Contracting for traffic signal maintenance and emergency call out services. This is also a five year aggregate agreement for a maximum total of $225,500; $20,000 for Interwest Supply for signs and hardware; and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for $19,698.
The council will also set its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
The council has two new ordinance items to consider, a smoking restriction in parks, preserves and trails, and declaring an emergency.
Also, council will consider a nuisance party offense for Town Code, also declaring an emergency.
The council will also discuss future revenue options and possible expense reductions with direction to staff.
Town Manager Grady Miller will be reporting on several items staff is working on including a council subcommittee to review requests for proposal for legal services, the status of the EPCOR Water rate case, and a report on the process of filling the Town Council vacancy.
The Town Council meets Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. The council will go into a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting.
The regular session is open to the public.
This story is based on a preliminary draft agenda made available to The Times. The agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the meeting time.
