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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 16, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

STUDY SESSION AT OR AFTER 8:30 AM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
	Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor
	Tim Bohen, Councilmember (Attended via Zoom)
	Harry Greene, Councilmember
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

Facilitator Mike Letcher, of the Bridge Group LLC, introduced himself and gave an overview of the Study Session format.

Town Manager Jeff Wilkins presented the future use of Rooney Ranch item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the future use of Rooney Ranch.

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented the RTA Next and contingencies for possible failure of the referendum item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the RTA Next and contingencies for possible failure of the referendum.

The meeting was recessed at 10:18 a.m.

The meeting resumed at 10:37 a.m.

Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher presented the use of staff and possible software regarding consumer gap analysis and retail tourism item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the use of staff and possible software regarding consumer gap analysis and retail tourism.

Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented the buildout analysis item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the buildout analysis.

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 1:01 p.m.

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented planning for 100-year water supply and Growing Water Smart Workshop item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the planning for 100-year water supply and Growing Water Smart Workshop.

Mr. Letcher presented the Oro Valley housing study item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Oro Valley housing study.

Town Manager Jeff Wilkins presented the annexation strategy item. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the annexation strategy.

Town Manager Jeff Wilkins asked Council to provide future study session agenda topics. The following topics were requested:

Councilmember Greene requested a future study session topic to look at rail transit between Oro Valley, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Councilmember Greene requested a future study session topic regarding desalination of water.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future study session topic to complete a comprehensive analysis of the return on investment and benefits derived from the Town's partnership with Visit Tucson and bring options to Council regarding the Town's tourism and attraction plans.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future study session topic to analyze and update impact fees to ensure all Town services and current costs are included.

Town Manager Jeff Wilkins provided closing remarks.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 2:36 p.m.

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Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the study session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 16th day of February 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk