City Council Work Session Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
| AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
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CONSIDER LEGACY PROJECTS IN HONOR OF MAYOR GEORGIA T. LORD
City Manager Julie Karins spoke about the passing of Mayor Georgia T. Lord on December 12, 2021. Ms. Karins discussed Mayor Lord's tenure on the Goodyear City Council noting that she was first elected to the Council in 2005, became Mayor in 2011 and held the position until her passing. She commented that Mayor Lord considered her crowning achievement to be the development of Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ which she had been working towards for decades.
Ms. Karins explained that the city did not have a policy regarding the naming of buildings or facilities or items. Since the passing of the Mayor, there had been discussion about what could be done to honor her legacy at the Goodyear Civic Square. Staff gathered different options for naming at the Goodyear Civic Square to include city hall, the library, the park, the pavilion, a tree, a bench or road surrounding the project.
Ms. Karins expressed that it was staff’s recommendation to name the new city library at Civic Square in honor of the late Mayor Georgia T. Lord.
Council relayed that members of the Goodyear Friends of the Goodyear Branch Library were polled and they were in favor of naming the library after Mayor Lord. Council also commented that donations could be made to the library through the Goodyear Friends and the money would go to library programs or items the library needs.
Council asked if there were any issues with the library being named after Mayor Lord if it is a county library. Ms. Karins replied that the building is owned by the City of Goodyear and that the city reached out to Maricopa County, and they are supportive of naming it after Mayor Lord.
Council expressed that naming the library after Mayor Lord is a great idea.
Ms. Karins explained that the city did not have a policy regarding the naming of buildings or facilities or items. Since the passing of the Mayor, there had been discussion about what could be done to honor her legacy at the Goodyear Civic Square. Staff gathered different options for naming at the Goodyear Civic Square to include city hall, the library, the park, the pavilion, a tree, a bench or road surrounding the project.
Ms. Karins expressed that it was staff’s recommendation to name the new city library at Civic Square in honor of the late Mayor Georgia T. Lord.
Council relayed that members of the Goodyear Friends of the Goodyear Branch Library were polled and they were in favor of naming the library after Mayor Lord. Council also commented that donations could be made to the library through the Goodyear Friends and the money would go to library programs or items the library needs.
Council asked if there were any issues with the library being named after Mayor Lord if it is a county library. Ms. Karins replied that the building is owned by the City of Goodyear and that the city reached out to Maricopa County, and they are supportive of naming it after Mayor Lord.
Council expressed that naming the library after Mayor Lord is a great idea.
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SIGNATURE & COMMUNITY EVENTS DISCUSSION
Arts and Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski presented the City’s signature and community events discussion to include how the Goodyear Civic Square would be used for events.
Festival and Event Coordinator Brenna Hosey highlighted the 2021 event season that included events like the Star Spangled Fourth, Ballet under the Stars, Camp Go Back, Fall Festival, and the Veteran’s Day Tribute. She also highlighted the 75th Anniversary Celebration and Goodyear Glows.
Ms. Hosey went on to discuss the Signature Event Enhancements for 2022. She relayed that the Heart & Sole event would be expanded to include a 10K and said that they would partner with experts to help with a Juneteenth celebration. She explained that the Star Spangled Fourth was the highest attended event and as the City continues to grow the Parks and Recreation Department is working on alternate solutions to adapt the event to the City’s growth. Finally, for the Veterans Day Tribute, it was proposed to provide a less formal event and have a week-long art installation where artists are actively dedicating memorials to veterans.
Council suggested that there may be an opportunity to capitalize on the City’s birthday celebration as a community event annually.
Council expressed that they looked forward to the ideas and proposals and appreciated the creativity that goes into the events.
Ms. Ozlanski continued by discussing the events that would be moving to Civic Square. The events included the Campus Concert Series, Shakespeare in the Park and Art Festivals. She also reviewed the new events that would be held at Civic Square such as outdoor movie nights, dance events, yoga, food truck nights and a farmers market series. She spoke about new holiday activities for Civic Square like Dickens on the Square or a temporary ice-skating rink. Ms. Ozlanski then provided an overview of the 2022 event lineup.
Council thanked Ms. Ozlanski and Ms. Hosey for their event ideas and expressed their support.
Festival and Event Coordinator Brenna Hosey highlighted the 2021 event season that included events like the Star Spangled Fourth, Ballet under the Stars, Camp Go Back, Fall Festival, and the Veteran’s Day Tribute. She also highlighted the 75th Anniversary Celebration and Goodyear Glows.
Ms. Hosey went on to discuss the Signature Event Enhancements for 2022. She relayed that the Heart & Sole event would be expanded to include a 10K and said that they would partner with experts to help with a Juneteenth celebration. She explained that the Star Spangled Fourth was the highest attended event and as the City continues to grow the Parks and Recreation Department is working on alternate solutions to adapt the event to the City’s growth. Finally, for the Veterans Day Tribute, it was proposed to provide a less formal event and have a week-long art installation where artists are actively dedicating memorials to veterans.
Council suggested that there may be an opportunity to capitalize on the City’s birthday celebration as a community event annually.
Council expressed that they looked forward to the ideas and proposals and appreciated the creativity that goes into the events.
Ms. Ozlanski continued by discussing the events that would be moving to Civic Square. The events included the Campus Concert Series, Shakespeare in the Park and Art Festivals. She also reviewed the new events that would be held at Civic Square such as outdoor movie nights, dance events, yoga, food truck nights and a farmers market series. She spoke about new holiday activities for Civic Square like Dickens on the Square or a temporary ice-skating rink. Ms. Ozlanski then provided an overview of the 2022 event lineup.
Council thanked Ms. Ozlanski and Ms. Hosey for their event ideas and expressed their support.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Work Session at 5:39 p.m.
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
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