B | Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-30: A Resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, approving a Pond Agreement with Wanderland Flagstaff, LLC, to provide for acquisition of a storm water detention easement on certain real property located along west Route 66, construction of a pond for recreational and storm water detention use, and maintenance of the pond; providing for recording, and establishing an effective date. | ||||||||||||
Water Services Director Brad Hill provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: WILDWOOD HILLS FLOODING STORMWATER POND AGREEMENT BACKGROUND WILDWOOD HILLS FLOODING WANDERLAND RV PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT LOCATION WILDWOOD HILLS FLOODING PICTURES STORMWATER DETENTION POND SITE PLAN CONCEPT PLAN – STORMWATER DETENTION POND AGREEMENT Councilmember Aslan asked if the pond would be accessible for all citizens to use. Ms. Wendel explained that it would be available for the development and campground site to use. The following individuals addressed Council in support of resolution:
Laura Lescano-Giacobbe addressed Council in opposition of the resolution. |
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Moved by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni, seconded by Mayor Coral Evans to read Resolution No. 2019-30 by title only. Councilmember Odegaard asked if the pond would be filled year-round. Walter Crutchfield with Vintage Partners explained that they anticipate it being a more seasonable amenity between April and October. Councilmember Odegaard asked if they would be filling the pond with potable water to which Mr. Crutchfield answered yes. Councilmember Odegaard expressed his concern that the use of potable water would be in direct opposition to water conservation efforts. Councilmember Aslan asked if there were alternative sites evaluated for a detention pond. Deputy City Manager Shane Dille explained that staff evaluated other options that were off site, but the cost was significantly higher, and it is believed that the proposed location offers the best mitigation of water. Councilmember Aslan expressed his desire to have the pond accessible to the public. Mr. Crutchfield acknowledged the interest but indicated that there are concerns about safety and protection with opening the area to the general public. Councilmember McCarthy expressed gratitude for the creative solution to address a major issue in the community. He did express concern with seepage and evaporation losses. He stated that water conservation is a key value for the Council and the residents of Flagstaff and he is not comfortable with the use of potable water to fill the pond. | |||||||||||||
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to amend article 6E to read “owner shall not add potable or reclaimed water to the pond to supplement natural runoff water.” Mayor Evans indicated that she has advocated for water conservation for many years and the need to use reclaimed water for recreational purposes. However, she also recognizes the need to have accessible water for fire suppression when those incidents come up. Vice Mayor Shimoni asked if the amendment on the table would have an impact on the project. Mr. Crutchfield explained that without the option to fill the pond he would not be interested in the project. He recognized the value concern but indicated that some value has to be given for value to be gained. He stressed that this is a project aimed at providing a community solution while also providing an amenity for a neighboring community. Councilmember McCarthy indicated that the concept of fire suppression was interesting and asked if there would be enough water in the pond to be of significant benefit. Mayor Evans stated that she is not sure but she wanted to try and focus on the broader benefits that could come from the project. Councilmember Salas asked if there was any consideration for charging a daily use fee for residents who may want to access the private pond. Mr. Crutchfield stated that he has not but is open to considering it. | |||||||||||||
Vote: 3 - 4 | |||||||||||||
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Vote: 6 - 1 | |||||||||||||
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Moved by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to adopt Resolution No. 2019-30. | |||||||||||||
Vote: 6 - 1 | |||||||||||||
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A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A POND AGREEMENT WITH WANDERLAND FLAGSTAFF, LLC, TO PROVIDE FOR ACQUISITION OF A STORM WATER DETENTION EASEMENT ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG WEST ROUTE 66, CONSTRUCTION OF A POND FOR RECREATIONAL AND STORM WATER DETENTION USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE POND; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE | |||||||||||||