Draft Meeting Summary
Project: Northwest Citizens Group
Date: October 14, 2008 Time: 7:00pm
Location: Saguaro Jane’s Community Center

NWG Members Attending
Bruce Benner, Wittmann Resident
Sue Dolphin, Wittmann Resident
Sherry Lamb, Saguaro Jane’s
Patrick Leadabrand, Real Estate Broker
Renee Simpson, Simpson Roofing
Nancy Utter, Mobile Gardens
Mike Jones
Bob Rurka

Staff and Consultants Attending
John Godec, Godec, Randall, & Associates
Janice See, City of Surprise, Planner
Lance Ferrell, City of Surprise, Planner
Randal Overmyer, City of Surprise, Planner
Dr. Robert Maki, City of Surprise, City Engineer

Guests
Richard Baxter – City of Surprise Transportation Commission
Sharon Walcott – City of Surprise Transportation Commission
Cliff Elkins – City of Surprise Transportation Commission
Harold Thompson – City of Surprise Transportation Commission

Additional Attendees:
Councilman Richard Alton
Councilman John Longabaugh
Brenda Longabaugh

Meeting Facilitation: John Godec
Meeting Summary: Lance Ferrell

MEETING HANDOUTS:
• Draft Meeting Summary
• New and Active projects for October
• Agenda

PLANNING AND ZONING UPDATE:

The group received a New Projects handout which indicates the name of the project, its current status, the number of acres, and a brief description including:

• Asante West
• City Council for October 23rd
o Sunrise Ranch Annexation
o Waste Water Treatment Annexation
o Cielo Crossing Planned Area Development and Annexation

There was discussion about the planned Waste Water Plant and it was suggested to increase the public notice area from 300’ to extend up to Patton Road. It was also suggested that Rich Williams from the City of Surprise be invited to a NCG future meeting to discuss this facility as well as other water projects.

There was some discussion about Cielo Crossing and its zoning. It was explained that it would be rezoned to PAD.

Regional and State Wide Transportation Issues
Some highlights presented by Randal Overmyer:

• Population of Maricopa County in 1955 470,000 and in 2000 3,100,000.
• The population of Arizona is expected to grow from 6 million in 2005 to 16 million in 2050
• Maps depicted where Arizona is projected to grow.
• Maricopa County is expected to have a majority of the population growth followed by Pinal and Pima Counties.
• There was an explanation and discussion about an I-17 extension.
• A new freeway facility is proposed west of the Hassayampa River connecting I-10 to Grand Avenue as well as SR 74.
• Freight and Passenger rail are proposed along the Hassyampa Freeway.
• An Arizona Parkway design with the incorporation of “Michigan Lefts” is being proposed for Grand Avenue.

GENERAL NWG MEMBER COMMENTS:

There was lengthy discussion was about the location of the proposed White Tank Freeway along Patton Road. Randy explained that it may be five years until the location is determined and perhaps 30 years before construction might begin.

Topics of Primary Interest to the Group:

• Stoppage of permits being issued by the County.
This issue is currently in litigation.

• Flood Control
A representative from the Maricopa County Flood Control District will be invited to attend the November NCG Meeting.

• APS line sighting
Will be considered as a topic for the proposed December meeting

• Village Boundaries
Jan See will have a presentation ready for the November meeting.

• BNSF
John Godec agreed to check on the status of the project and this item will be added to a future meeting agenda.

Other Topics:

• It was suggested that each NCG member might invite one or two citizens in the area to attend a future meeting. It was also suggested that involve additional community members might be better after the Village Plan has been approved.

• It was agreed that the next meeting will be moved to November 17, 2008 because of the conflict with the Veterans Day (November 10) holiday.