When the Town Council meets this week it is expected to take its first action related to a new proposal for downtown development.

The property owner, Park Place Properties LLC, has asked the council to consider the termination of a development agreement. The agreement was originally approved in 1997 with MCO Properties.

That agreement, among other items, transferred the property now the site of the Civic Center (Town Hall, Community Center and Library/Museum) as well as transferring Fountain Park to the town.

Since most of the goals of the agreement have either been accomplished or become obsolete, Park Place is asking for a termination of the agreement to allow for its planned new development.

Staff is recommending the council approve the termination stating any outstanding issues related to the agreement are outweighed by the benefit of potential development in the downtown.

The council will also be considering a request by SRP for five special use permits to accommodate construction of smarter router equipment (see separate story).

There is also consideration of accepting an invitation to bid from Nickel Contracting for Fountain Park Phase 6 improvements in the amount of $697,280. The town had budgeted $1.4 million from the CIP for this project.

The council has on its agenda a discussion and resolution that would sunset the town’s Public Safety Advisory Commission.

The terms of three of the PSAC members expired as of Dec. 31, 2014, two others have resigned leaving just two active members for the commission.

There is a lack of a work plan for the commission going forward.

Mayor Linda Kavanagh will be delivering her “State of the Town” address during this week’s meeting.

The Fountain Hills Kiwanis clubs will be recognized for their years of service in the community, 40 years for Noon Kiwanis and 39 years for Sunset Kiwanis. Also, there will be recognition of Noon Kiwanis’ United Blood Services Hero Award for organization of blood drives.

Prior to this week’s regular council meeting there is a closed executive session scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The council will be discussing contracts with Rural/Metro for fire and EMS services and the town contract with Republic Services related to trash and recycling collection.

The council meets Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public.