Queen Creek public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Regular Session
The council will consider consent agenda items including a $4,770,372 design contract for the Police Department Headquarters and parking structure, an annexation of 2 acres near Power and Chandler Heights roads, and a reduction of 2025 CAGRD assessments. A public hearing is set for the 2024 Development Impact Fee Study. The council will also discuss results of a $75M bond issue and the FY23-24 financial scrapbook.
- $4,770,372 design contract with Arrington Watkins Architects for Police Department Headquarters and parking structure (Projects MF020 & MF021)
- Annexation of ~2 acres at Chandler Heights and Power roads (Ordinance 855-24)
- Reduction of 2025 CAGRD assessments for subdivisions enrolled in Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (Resolution 1620-24)
- Second amendment to purchase agreement for town-owned 8.2 acres at Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo Road (Resolution 1622-24)
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 Development Impact Fees
Town Council Executive Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will meet in an executive session to discuss legal advice and potential agreements regarding water rights, annexations, and utility services. The meeting is closed to the public.
- Legal consultation on water rights agreements
- Legal consultation on annexations and utility services
- Legal consultation on the Harquahala agreements
- Meeting held in the Ironwood Conference Room
- Certified by Town Clerk Maria E. Gonzalez
Town Council Regular Session
The council will vote on consent items including $180,000 for police and fire mid-year market adjustments, a $656,830 five-year software agreement with Questica, and budget amendments with $3.77 million in expenditure reallocations. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning text amendment on accessory structures and a proposed continuation of a public hearing on the Rittenhouse Commons 2 PAD overlay for a 166-lot townhome project. Discussion items include updates on parks programs, LG Energy Solution, General Plan 2028, and Maricopa County Proposition 479.
- $180,000 budget adjustment for police and fire mid-year market adjustments
- $656,830 five-year software agreement with Questica for budget software platform
- Budget amendments: $251,300 net revenue adjustments, $3,774,474 expenditure reallocations
- Public hearing on Ordinance 853-24: zoning text amendment for accessory structures setbacks and lot coverage
- Public hearing continued to Dec 18 on P24-0100: amendment to Rittenhouse Commons 2 PAD for 166 townhomes at Sossaman & Rittenhouse Roads
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in a closed executive session to receive legal advice. The discussion focuses on a purchase agreement with LGE Creation for property located in the Town Center.
- Purchase agreement with LGE Creation for property in the Town Center
Town Council Executive Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will meet in an executive session on November 6, 2024. The council will discuss and seek legal advice from the town’s attorneys about potential water‑rights agreements. The session is closed to the public, though a public portion can be streamed online. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discussion and consultation with town attorneys regarding potential water rights agreements
- Motion to adjourn the meeting into executive session
Town Council Executive Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will hold a closed executive session to discuss legal advice regarding impact fees, investigations, water rights, annexations, and development agreements. The meeting will be held in the Ironwood Conference Room.
- Legal consultation on impact fees
- Investigation and communication protocols
- Potential water rights agreements
- Annexations and utility services
- Box Canyon Project Development Agreements
Town Council Regular Session
The council will hold a public hearing on a staff-initiated text amendment to modify setbacks and maximum lot coverage for accessory structures, continued from the November 6 meeting. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts and agreements, such as a $450,000 safety action plan, a $535,000 marquee sign, a $750,000 intergovernmental agreement for an early childhood family resource center, and purchase of groundwater credits. The council also will consider a new liquor license for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and discuss the proposed 2025 legislative guiding principles.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment P24-0143 for accessory structures (setbacks and lot coverage)
- Intergovernmental agreement with First Things First for $750,000 over FY2025-2027 for an early childhood Family Resource Center (state grant funded)
- Contract with Kimley-Horn for a Safety Action Plan: $450,000 (FHWA reimburses up to $360,000; TOQC matches $90,000)
- Donation agreement with Taylor Morrison for Combs Ranch East well and purchase of 897.83 groundwater extinguishment credits for up to $253,526
- Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License application for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse at 20152 S Ellsworth Road
Town Council Regular Session
The Town Council will vote on infrastructure funding, zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units, and two land annexations. The body is also discussing telecommunication investments and a new development impact fee study.
- Ocotillo Road Improvement Project from Sossaman Road to Hawes Road not to exceed $22,088,140
- Pavement and Asset Management Services contract with Roadway Asset Services for $191,110
- IT Research and Advisory Services contract with Info-Tech Research Group for $104,500
- Annexation of approximately 2 acres west of Power and Chandler Heights roads
- Annexation of approximately 2 acres at the northwest corner of Happy and Ellsworth roads
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will meet to consider a $75 million bond for public safety facilities and roads, accept multiple highway safety grants totaling up to $130,000, and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a nursery and restaurant.
- Accept grant up to $50,000 for DUI enforcement
- Accept grant up to $40,000 for DUI enforcement
- Accept grant up to $40,000 for Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP)
- Public hearing on rezone for Desert Horizon Nursery Agritainment PAD
- Consider $75M bond for public safety facilities and new roads
Town Council Executive Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will convene an executive session to discuss legal advice, potential contracts for the State Route 24 Ironwood Interchange, annexations, and the Town Clerk's evaluation. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Community Chambers.
- Executive session for legal advice and contracts regarding State Route 24 Ironwood Interchange
- Discussion on annexations and utility services
- Consideration of the Town Clerk's evaluation
- Meeting held in the Ironwood Conference Room, Community Chambers Building
Town Council Regular Session
The Town Council will review several budget reallocations and expenditures, including a large carry-forward request for incomplete contracts and projects. The body will also hold a public hearing on a biennial development impact fee audit and discuss zoning amendments.
- Carry-forward reallocation request of $238,021,726 for contracts and project budgets
- Budget amendments totaling $9,163,200 for equipment advance orders
- Five-year master lease agreement with Canon Solutions America not to exceed $612,990
- Contract with Ellison-Mills Contracting for ADA sidewalk and ramp upgrades: $102,500
- Public hearing for the biennial development impact fee audit for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22
Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
The Queen Creek Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are meeting to review recent planning applications. The session includes discussions on key cases, takeaways, and upcoming projects led by the Development Services Director.
- Review of recent planning applications
- Discussion of key cases and upcoming projects
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in an executive session to consult with attorneys on several legal and regulatory matters. These discussions are closed to the public per A.R.S. § 38-431.03.
- Potential bond issuance of $150M for new public safety facilities and roads
- Regulation of camping and other activities
- School safety and security issues
- Arizona Department of Water Quality regulation
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will vote on several budget and contract items, including a $1,948,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for a mobile command vehicle, rapid‑response vehicle, and event‑vehicle barriers. The council will also act on a $280,000 splash‑pad project, multiple design‑service contracts funded by ARPA, and several zoning and land‑use amendments presented at public hearings.
- Approval of $1,948,000 DOJ grant for mobile command vehicle, rapid‑response vehicle, and event‑vehicle barriers
- Approval of $280,000 demolition and new surfacing for the Mansel Park splash pad
- Design services contracts: $494,546 for main plant tank upgrades; $120,430 for Barney Tank to Pima West Well line; $279,840 and $269,940 for Schnepf Road water transmission lines
- First Amendment to Impact and Capacity Fee Study Agreement increasing contract to $347,537
- Public hearings on conditional use permits, backyard chicken ordinance amendment, hoophouse ordinance amendment, and several rezoning requests
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider approving several street light improvement districts and new liquor licenses during its September 4 meeting. The agenda also includes ceremonial proclamations and updates on fire and police programs.
- Approval of Street Light Improvement Districts 147, 148, 149, 160, 161, 165, and 166
- Approval of reappointments to the Planning Commission
- Amendment to Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual
- Approval of new Series 7 Beer & Wine Liquor License for Switch Brews
- Approval of new Series 12 Restaurant Liquor Licenses for First Watch and Eggstasy
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of several large expenditures, such as a $307,341 construction manager contract for the Field Operations Facility expansion. A public hearing will be held on a staff‑initiated zoning ordinance amendment (P24-0084) for industrial design guidelines. Additional discussion items include intersection improvements at Rittenhouse Rd and Ocotillo Rd and a Parks and Recreation fee study.
- Apple equipment purchase: additional $50,000 (total $170,000) for IT
- Bonanza Livestock portable horse stalls: $87,000
- Iteris Blue TOAD traffic monitoring systems: $200,000
- Construction Manager at Risk contract with Chasse Building Team: $307,341
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment P24-0084 – Industrial Design Guidelines
Town Council Special Session - Virtual
The Town Council is holding a virtual special session to consider the results of the primary election. The meeting includes a potential executive session for legal advice.
- Resolution 1608-24: declaring and adopting the results of the July 30, 2024 primary election
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in a closed executive session to receive legal advice and consult with staff. Discussions will cover police protocols, camping regulations, and town-owned property.
- Consultation with Chief of Police regarding investigations and communication protocols
- Discussion on regulation of camping and other activities based on recent court decisions
- Review of the Town's position regarding Town-owned property
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will adjourn the public meeting and reconvene in executive session. In that closed session, council members will consult with the town attorney, the chief of police, and staff on three matters: police investigations and communication protocols; development agreements involving LGES, LGESS, and State Lands; and the town’s possible participation in the Kroger National Opioid Settlement under the One Arizona Agreement. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Consultation with attorney and chief of police on investigations and communication protocols
- Consultation on development agreements related to LGES, LGESS, and State Lands
- Consultation on potential participation in the Kroger National Opioid Settlement under the One Arizona Agreement
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a job order up to $637,854 for Phase 1 of the Queen Creek Wash Trail Extension along Crismon Road to Rittenhouse Road. Other items include participation in the Kroger opioid settlement, a Class "A" bingo license for Ovation at Meridian HOA, an intergovernmental agreement with the local school district for police access to campus surveillance, and an amendment to a purchase agreement for development on town‑owned land at Ellsworth Loop Road and East Ocotillo Road. The meeting also contains a public hearing for a new restaurant liquor license at 7225 S Power Road and a conditional use permit for outdoor school‑bus storage near Ellsworth and Rittenhouse roads. A Capital Improvement Projects update will be presented for discussion.
- Approval of Job Order No. 004 with Haydon Companies LLC (up to $637,854) for Queen Creek Wash Trail Extension Phase 1, Crismon Road to Rittenhouse Road (Town CIP Project No. TE100)
- Authorization to participate in the pending Kroger Company national opioid settlement
- Approval of a Class "A" Bingo License Application from Ovation at Meridian Homeowners Association
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Queen Creek Unified School District for police access to district campus surveillance systems
- Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Creation RE LLC for development on ~8.2 acres at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop Road and East Ocotillo Road
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss legal advice and specific projects. The session includes consultations with the Town's attorney and police staff.
- Discussion with Chief of Police and staff regarding investigations and communication protocols
- Discussion regarding Eminent Domain action against Queen Creek Irrigation Water Delivery District #32 for Ocotillo Road: Sossaman Road to Hawes Road project (Project No. A0116)
Town Council Regular Session
The Town Council will review several intergovernmental agreements and budget amendments. This includes funding for the Public Safety Support Facility and state funds for the Ironwood interchange. The Council will also discuss a major general plan amendment regarding rural land use designations.
- $7,197,435 increase for Queen Creek Public Safety Support Facility construction
- $59.8 million state appropriation for Ironwood interchange and SR 24 extension
- Agreement with City of Phoenix for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Fourth Amendment to agreement with Gilbert for Municipal Court services
- Discussion on Commercial in Rural Land Use Designations Major General Plan Amendment
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in a closed session to consult with legal counsel on several matters. These discussions include development impact fees, utility services, and police investigations.
- Negotiations related to defeasance of Town obligations
- Proposed development impact fees
- Provision of utility services
- Police investigations and communication protocols
Town Council Regular Session
The Queen Creek Town Council will review a consent agenda containing significant financial items. These include $14,048,521 in FY 23-24 budget expenditure reallocations and various contract approvals for town services.
- FY 23-24 budget amendments totaling $14,048,521
- Safari Micro wireless access point replacement: $80,000
- Custom Storage NetApp storage replacement: $79,500
- Dickinson Wright legal services: $2,416,000
- Maricopa County Library District FY25 library operations: $1,870,000
Town Council Executive Session
The Town Council will meet in an executive session to consult with the Town attorney regarding potential development agreements for Queen Creek Acres Limited Partnership, LGES, and the State Lands. The council will also discuss police investigations and litigation involving Mohave County.
- Potential development agreement with Queen Creek Acres Limited Partnership
- Development agreements related to LGES and the State Lands
- Police investigations and communication protocols
- Mohave County et al. v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, et al. litigation
Town Council Regular Session
The Town Council will vote on adopting the FY 2024-25 final budget during a special session. The meeting includes public hearings for residential and industrial rezoning requests and updates to development impact fees. Additionally, the council will consider several intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers and new development contracts.
- Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Final Town Budget
- $245,000 for a UAV Public Safety System for the Police Department
- Rezoning request for the 136-acre Bosma Farms residential development
- Development agreement for a 90-acre site with LG Energy Solution Arizona ESS, Inc.
- Intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers at three high schools