Greater Airpark History, Economy Topic for December Mayor and City Council Breakfast

The public is invited to learn about the Greater Airpark area and its history at the upcoming Mayor and City Council Breakfast.

The event will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Scottsdale Quarter, 15169 N. Scottsdale Road, fourth floor.  Coffee and juice will be provided.  RSVPs are not necessary. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at (480) 312-2433.

The event will feature remarks from Mayor W. J. “Jim” Lane, Councilman Robert Littlefield, and North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Representatives Jason Bressler and Tom Lakatos who will speak about retail economics.  In addition, city staff members Dave Meinhart will talk about the Airpark Transportation Plan and Harold Stewart will discuss business signage.

As part of the 2011 General Plan Update, the city is reviewing the Greater Airpark Community Area Plan.  Half of the six phases have been completed.  The current stage, expected to be done in February, includes revising the draft plan based on public input.  For more information about the plan, visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/planning/areaplans/GreaterAirparkCAP.asp.