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Public works and project staff (senior public works director Allison Timke presented) reviewed the bond ballot language, project fact sheets and the 2015 Walker parking study that informed earlier planning. The 2019 bond project listed public parking facilities and improvements in Old Town with locations “to be determined.” Staff said the First & Brown lot emerged as the most feasible site after analyzing a set of alternatives; the project budget shown in the city capital plan was $20.9 million for that bond project. Timke told council that earlier candidate sites (including one adjacent to Stagebrush Theatre and a small parcel on First Avenue) were found infeasible or already committed to other uses.

Dozens of merchants and Old Town stakeholders spoke in public comment. The Old Town Farmers Market’s site manager, Michael Reed, and market coordinator Dee Logan said the market — a long‑running Saturday draw with many local vendors — depends on the Corral location’s open‑air layout and adjacent pedestrian access. Vendor Jennifer Rizzo, who said she grew her business from the market into a statewide brand, said the market brings repeat customers and that many merchants rely on market traffic. Several merchants and historic‑district advocates asked the council to reconsider the project site and timing given construction impacts to businesses that have recovered after the pandemic.

City Manager Greg Caton told attendees the city had met with market officials and committed to keep the market at the current corral site through June 2026 while staff researches alternative locations and the design process continues. Caton said staff will pursue a short list of potential temporary and permanent sites and will continue outreach to merchants and the market operator during design. Several council members asked for additional information on prior property sales (including proceeds from the Museum of the West site sale that residents asked could be applied to parking) and requested budget and parcel history from the treasurer and public works staff.

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Council members thanked speakers and asked staff to provide updated outreach and site‑analysis information during the design phase. Several council members also suggested modest options to make existing garages and lots easier for visitors to find — such as signage or dynamic parking information — while the long‑term project proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council | Special Meeting and Regular Meeting - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Scottsdale staff reviewed the 2019 bond project history for Old Town parking on March 18 and identified First & Brown as the chosen site; merchants and the Old Town Farmers Market urged the council to preserve the market and explore alternatives during design and construction.","taxTitle","Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2563,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121703,"Staff briefs Scottsdale council on state housing bills that would limit local zoning authority",1304,8442000,9746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3&start=8442&end=9746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3/thumbnail_8442000.jpg","/articles/6121703/Scottsdale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Staff-briefs-Scottsdale-council-on-state-housing-bills-that-would-limit-local-zoning-authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121703-16b14f75b644586e591a9e2aa67943b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182368&Signature=fh1A01DZvAtyb066hiEAAwfDc9TiA8eaFQIFkjB5qK2B8en0GRt7WQMwNn9mZ84XuCiC4ft2fmuDHjgaNzHyBDGwp0t56zc3PcbSAf0DTBnbxvu8rJuiDnR3z2XAI9ZpLOW9xShf8m7IJMLZv9ziRW~ILeUyYElAqbl8Zd75OmoPY9MmtFq~hKLA7NZWZGzf9xYIyskGE5~92ZX1LFbMocvLWvUWZrQi3VX4nY0rVXBROeNNSScYEoECoNZ0RbH~YM-0QcXocgCVX2BFtGTPXbMTlPHORbsp2JbfmHLbhvCP6OwHbx-EEqYH7KjRi2KaGCkOm-4zTLzoqdbtw5VqNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on March 18 briefed Scottsdale City Council on a package of state legislative proposals that, if enacted, would reduce local control over residential development standards.

Dale Wybusch, Scottsdale’s government affairs officer, presented seven measures or related proposals that city staff is tracking. Staff singled out the so‑called Starter Homes Act (bills including HB2371 and SB1229) which, in earlier versions, would limit municipal authority over unit features, setbacks and lot sizes for qualifying developments and would allow higher densities on certain small parcel groupings. Wybusch described companion measures that would require jurisdictions to post pre‑approved housing plans, and other bills that amend accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules. He also summarized legislation that would make zoning changes administrative acts not subject to referendum (often called the “Axon”‑related proposals in local discussion) and a separate, contested proposal related to tax exemptions for religious properties used for housing.

Wybusch told the council that Scottsdale’s annual legislative agenda emphasizes local control of zoning and planning and recommended opposing bills that undermine municipal regulatory authority. He said several Scottsdale legislators voted against specific starter‑home measures in committee. Council members asked for more frequent updates and suggested staff prepare talking points and sample letters for council members and the public. Wybusch said staff (and the city’s league representatives) were preparing those materials and that he would send periodic briefings while the session was active.

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Council members instructed staff to keep the council informed, asked for draft letters and talking points to use with legislators, and suggested regular agendaized briefings while the legislative session remains active.","City staff outlined multiple Arizona bills including 'starter homes' measures, pre‑approved housing plans and ADU proposals that would curb municipal land‑use regulation. Council members asked for regular updates and staff said it would prepare talking points and sample letters.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121708,"Council pauses national search for city manager, asks staff to consider interim manager Greg Caton",731,7700000,8431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3&start=7700&end=8431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3/thumbnail_7700000.jpg","/articles/6121708/Scottsdale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-pauses-national-search-for-city-manager-asks-staff-to-consider-interim-manager-Greg-Caton","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121708-e09ea553e50bf95ef4a8c2efeaf93e1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182368&Signature=ekgr0fOCTuQ4cu1sPCrRhyoqCZYGBFBWeZg6XtBfeo9FDLpi5rg5-WU-PoAKTIzERztlIqYYN3QG9Wt9hSYjdy4AjetKgSYeGRphswknCR1hBWsFjvJG7FILfK3XUzw5OJQkTVdnf98NrhK3BYwPheBmWQ0QHxZnif1hsHCAj66yfqrBZpns9i95K9~DNfzvw5WQry2yAlQceqx3NwzAbWCfYxP-s6trjlmGjQY4neifnfa-MQXxAh1H2jfUsSZzV7RJ4Wq05XQbHAvz~GR73kgAteZEEmjMAyVy8bqbYHmMnH2oas5L6waXW0EuWCKsl~5lq5IWyDLXcM8RwVUfiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scottsdale City Council on March 18 moved to pause a planned national recruitment for the city manager position and directed staff to schedule an item for a future meeting to consider appointing Interim City Manager Greg Caton to the post.

City Human Resources staff had presented a recommendation to contract with Ralph Anderson & Associates to conduct a national search for a permanent city manager. That firm previously managed the city’s assistant city manager recruitment. The city manager recruitment was budgeted at approximately $64,000 in the presented proposal.

Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield offered an alternate motion to table the item and request staff agendize consideration of appointing Greg Caton as permanent city manager. Littlefield said Caton had “done a superb job” as interim manager and urged the council to consider him before proceeding with an outside search. Several council members supported a national search as the usual practice for an office of this scope, while others emphasized the advantages of examining the interim manager’s candidacy. After discussion the council voted to table the contract award and direct staff to place the consideration of Caton’s appointment on a future council agenda and executive session.

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Council members stressed the importance of selecting a city manager well suited to lead Scottsdale — a city of roughly 240,000 residents and 11 million annual visitors — and asked staff to bring the matter back for further consideration and executive‑session review.","After debate, Scottsdale City Council voted to table a resolution selecting an executive search firm and asked staff to add an agenda item to consider appointing interim city manager Greg Caton as permanent city manager.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121712,"Scottsdale council names members to multiple advisory boards and commissions",1025,283000,1308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3&start=283&end=1308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3/thumbnail_283000.jpg","/articles/6121712/Scottsdale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Scottsdale-council-names-members-to-multiple-advisory-boards-and-commissions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121712-13a2ff75064a496493a05dca1c115fa4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182368&Signature=FTa-EUQf67nZRMc4YbPPqQ-r640c6AlNdT784RuyKfFEvqW~vDporf6T96sJwNKsW-basBGjzSG0ryplsEzOt~fvwMm~1hG2Xu9ggI363Ijx9ldQlwIPyamDHFiqzoJ9BodgOEB6OHBzC5J3ayigo9OQtAOmqi6GCqaChGx5wLSCiyGIbc8PIOWFkki2vC2rU997rdGX7LO6ghee6fH8We8-zkTxN36Q3Ati9aJ7C7F-KQ-Rdakam6T~uUaSqD3h-DhKugBjfYfOZ1R8OnAt8TIZRQEIQGNigQW3k1bX~nhRMzGtDSBXSkDAOuVsvqOgBiSzmITm4x-JV8ovD07mxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scottsdale City Council on March 18 completed interviews and confirmed appointments to a range of volunteer advisory boards and commissions, filling vacancies across airport, building, bond oversight, environmental, human relations, judicial and parks panels.

The council conducted short on‑the‑record interviews with nominees who described their residence, professional backgrounds and priorities for the boards. Vice Mayor Jan DeBoskis and council members led the process and then took votes by roll call or affirmation for each body. Appointments included Thomas Kubey to the Airport Advisory Commission; Quentin Augsperger and Frederick Detman to the Building Advisory Board of Appeals (appointed by affirmation); James Davis to the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee; Judah Waxelbaum to the Environmental Advisory Commission (and John Cressi received votes in that contest); Mason Gates and Sherry Sapir to the Human Relations Commission; Jeannie Beasley to the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board; Jacob Seltzer reappointed to the Lost Trust Fund Board; Kim Barris and David Creed to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission; and Jamie Alford to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Nominees emphasized varied priorities. Airport commission candidates stressed safety, training school regulation and master‑plan updates. Building appeals nominees highlighted code familiarity and a proposed residential safety amendment (requiring accessible return‑air filter locations). Bond oversight candidates raised cost escalation and schedule oversight as top concerns. Environmental and sustainability nominees urged conservation measures such as water‑saving fixtures and civic carport opportunities. Human relations nominees emphasized inclusivity and outreach; judicial board nominees cited the importance of public confidence in judicial appointments.

Council members repeatedly thanked applicants and noted that applications not appointed would remain on file for future vacancies. Several council members praised the depth of applicants’ experience and urged continued public involvement in commission work.

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The council concluded the appointment portion of the March 18 special meeting after filling the listed vacancies and thanked all nominees for volunteering. Many nominees indicated willingness to serve on future openings if not appointed this cycle.","At a March 18 meeting, Scottsdale City Council interviewed nominees and appointed residents to advisory boards and commissions including the Airport Advisory Commission, Building Advisory Board of Appeals, Citizens Bond Oversight Committee and several others.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121692,"Scottsdale council approves $107 million general obligation bonds and $120 million MPC excise‑tax debt",678,15095000,15773000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3&start=15095&end=15773","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2700239-c20a18cb771da2c854519bcc72a46bf3/thumbnail_15095000.jpg","/articles/6121692/Scottsdale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Scottsdale-council-approves-107-million-general-obligation-bonds-and-120-million-MPC-excisetax-debt","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121692-b8a6167d52682aca92242c32999d5d93/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182368&Signature=VZGtC2bpTqvpiDswwHajTu1At1gctPPk9kUjZ5qTQfn5I3STdpoBmOAs43~4iTeJAmySyRireAG4qM86NGgUpG9Q3v3KcjV1HWU3~0YV4cLGWTJ-TKjlzKwgF2IkB8NeOnE2jAqA6mj1Mz7YWmzgJOdJ58-qTc25f8RX9RwgtL5Gn4NGjTl0IVL-GGo6OiXfqb6RmF0Vz7KehSEd5XN0EsJKe-RBfI16PjxDkBzOKzXwhcT1C2ISBDczKejdSL-C80mAiStOkVPUg6KkaTUxa9-PYdzBRGO8o~-prEf6yxxvfH0fm9R~9aV2yOek67--~ubKzSHHGovpYUgbfSo7JQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scottsdale City Council on March 18 approved two financing measures to fund capital work: a third general obligation (GO) bond issuance for the 2019 bond program and Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) excise‑tax debt for water and wastewater projects.

The GO issuance covers projects authorized in the 2019 bond questions, including park site acquisitions and construction, public parking improvements in Old Town and police and fire facility renovations. Staff presented the borrowing plan and said the city’s secondary property‑tax rate is expected to remain relatively flat — the operating assumption showed an estimated secondary tax rate of about 42.5 cents per $100 of assessed value following the issuance — and that the city layers debt service to avoid large year‑to‑year spikes. The city anticipated posting a preliminary official statement in April, selling the bonds in late April and closing in mid‑May.

Separately, the council approved MPC excise‑tax bonds (a conduit financing secured by excise taxes) totaling $120 million for water and wastewater projects. Staff identified major projects included in the financing: sewer system upgrades (Greenway Hayden Loop, Mayo improvements) and water projects (Crossroads East, Aqua For storage and Frank Lloyd Wright booster improvements). Staff said the MPC coverage tests would remain comfortably above covenant and rating targets; the projected coverage ratio remained well above levels needed to maintain strong ratings.

Both issuances were brought as consent/finance items and approved by the council. Staff said proceeds will be available after the anticipated late‑April sale and May closing dates.

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Treasury staff and MPC board members will continue transaction steps (preliminary official statements, competitive sale and closing) and will return routine transaction documentation as required. Council members asked questions about rating, interest rates and timing; staff said they expected favorable market conditions at the time of sale.","Council approved a third issuance of 2019 general obligation bonds totaling $107 million for parks, community infrastructure and public safety projects and authorized $120 million in Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) excise‑tax bonds for water and wastewater projects.","actionData","errors"]

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