Town Council Special Meeting & Executive Session (Mid-Year Planning Session)

AMENDED AGENDA Queen Creek Town Council Mid-Year Strategic Planning Session Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center 22343 E Ryan Rd | August 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM Notice of Special Meeting and Executive Session of the Town Council: Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.02 & 38-431.03, notice is hereby given to the members of the Town Council and to the general public that the Town Council will hold a Mid-Year Strategic Planning Session at the date and time specified above. The Town Council may vote at any time during the meeting to enter into Executive Session for legal advice and discussion with the Town Attorney(s) regarding any item listed on the agenda. Please note that Executive Sessions are not open to the public. The Mayor or presiding officer may modify the order of agenda items and/or address items in a sequence deemed appropriate. The Town Council and staff may participate in the meeting in person, telephonically, or electronically. Physical access to the meeting space will be available at the time noticed above. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME FROM MAYOR JULIA WHEATLEY 4. OPENING REMARKS FROM TOWN MANAGER BRUCE GARDNER 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION A. Discussion and review of Queen Creek's Water and Wastewater Systems. B. Discussion and direction of the Town of Queen Creek becoming a Designated Water Provider. C. Discussion of the Ag-Urban Program Implementation Plan. D. Discussion of modified plans for wastewater collection and treatment. E. An update on financial issues (including rates and fees) associated with the Town-owned Utilities (water, wastewater, and solid waste / recycling). 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Discussion and consultation with the Town's attorneys for legal advice and with the Town's attorneys and Town's representatives regarding the potential contracts for wastewater treatment water replenishment and the EPCOR Exchange Agreement. A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), (4) & (7) B. Discussion and consultation with the Town's attorneys for legal advice and with the Town's attorneys and Town's representatives regarding the potential purchase of water assets to offset CAGRD fees. A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), (4) & (7) C. Discussion and consultation with the Town's attorneys for legal advice and with the Town's attorneys and Town's representatives regarding the Town Code and potential absence of the Mayor. A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) and (3) 7. RECONVENE THE OPEN MEETING 8. ADJOURNMENT