Clarkdale public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been cancelled because Town offices are closed for Christmas Eve. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Clarkdale Planning Commission cancelled its scheduled meeting for December 17, 2024. The meeting was to be held at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially act on the 2025 Concerts in the Park schedule. The body will also receive updates on the Santa Comes to Clarkdale event and the Selna Mongini S.T.E.A.M. Park.

• 2025 Concerts in the Park schedule
• Parks Memorial Dedication Policy (discussion only)
• Arizona State University (ASU) Project Cities educational signage for Selna Mongini Park (discussion only)
• 2024 Santa Comes to Clarkdale Event update
• Selna Mongini S.T.E.A.M. Park update

Town Council

The Clarkdale Town Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to discuss potential action items. The meeting will be held in person at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse and via Zoom. The primary agenda item is an update from Retail Strategies regarding recruitment efforts and priorities for the coming year.

• Work session on retail recruitment and priorities
• Council may recess into executive session
• Meeting held at Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss and take action on the Town Manager's annual evaluation. This item is scheduled for both an executive session and a public session.

• Town Manager Annual Evaluation

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to appoint a Vice Mayor and discuss several ordinances regarding zoning, signs, and accessory dwelling units. The body will also consider a resolution regarding flight training impacts from the Cottonwood Municipal Airport.

• Ordinance No. 436: Establishing provisions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Resolution #1722: Requesting Cottonwood City Council address flight training impacts
• Ordinance No. 435: Text amendments to permitted signs
• Proposal to rename Crystal Spring Trail to 'Big Spring Trail'
• Ordinance No. 433: Amending Town Code regarding livestock, poultry, and fowl

General

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on Ordinance #424. This ordinance proposes adding a Historic Preservation Ordinance and related definitions to the Town Zoning Code.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance #424 (Historic Preservation Ordinance)
• Proposed addition of Article 3-170 to Chapter 3 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Clarkdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on six proposed ordinances. The items cover livestock regulations, permitted signs, accessory dwelling units, zoning procedures, and design review standards. One item regarding lot definitions has been withdrawn.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #433: Livestock, poultry and fowl
• Public hearing on Ordinance #435: Permitted signs
• Public hearing on Ordinance #436: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #437: Zoning ordinance procedures
• Public hearing on Ordinance #438: Design review and outdoor lighting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially take action on the 2024 Santa Comes to Clarkdale event plan. The body will also receive updates on the Town Park Gazebo restoration and a Youth Advisory position applicant.

• Action on 2024 Santa Comes to Clarkdale event plan
• Update on Town Park Gazebo restoration
• Update on Selna Mongini Park project
• Update on Parks and Recreation Youth Advisor applicant
• Approval of Oct. 2, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

Town Council

The Clarkdale Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a donation from the Verde Canyon Railroad and a settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed by Raley against the town. The meeting will be held in person at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse or via Zoom.

• Verde Canyon Railroad Donation
• Raley vs. Town of Clarkdale Settlement Agreement
• Executive session for legal advice and real estate negotiations
• Meeting held at Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.
• Hybrid meeting format: in person or Zoom

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat for a 48-lot single-family residential project. The body will also consider several Human Resources policy amendments and the administration of oaths for elected officials.

• Public hearing and vote on Application No. 230147 for 48 residential lots at the Northwest corner of SR 89A, Cement Plant Road and Clarkdale Parkway
• Ratification of a $196,000 grant application for two Police Department Electric Vehicles
• Contract award to Fann Contracting for improvements to Selna Mongini Park
• Adoption of a Yavapai-Apache Land Acknowledgement Statement
• HR policy amendments regarding infants at work, nursing mothers, and workplace pets

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and vote on a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding proposed text amendments to the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of text amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Introduction of new staff member John Knight
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Meeting held at Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, was cancelled. A quorum of Town Council members may attend but will not deliberate or take action.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.
• Contact: Community and Economic Development Department

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled due to the General Election. A Special Meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Clarkdale Clubhouse.

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a pay rate increase for police officers on off-duty assignments and an amendment to a 60-year cell tower easement with SBA Communications. The body will also review a grant application for a graywater recycling system and a residential trash agreement.

• Renewal of Off-Duty Management (ODM) Services Agreement with pay rate increase for police officers
• SBA Cell Tower Amendment to 60-year easement
• $5,000 grant application to Friends of the Verde River for a graywater recycling system at Selna-Mongini STEAM Park
• Acceptance of drainage easements between 920 and 910 Lanny Lane
• Special Event Liquor License for Yavapai Hustle event (Oct. 26-27)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for The Highlands at Clarkdale. The proposed project consists of 48 single-family residential lots on a vacant parcel of land.

• Public hearing and possible action on application #230147 (The Highlands at Clarkdale) for 48 single-family residential lots on 18.56 acres
• Project location: Northwest corner of SR89A, Cement Plant Road and Clarkdale Parkway

Town Council

The Town Council, Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting is scheduled for discussion regarding the possible reorganization of certain Boards and Commissions.

• Discussion of possible reorganization of certain Boards and Commissions

Town Council

The Clarkdale Town Council will meet to discuss and vote on ratifying a water infrastructure grant, authorizing a loan for a sewer project, and approving an intergovernmental agreement for library services.

• Ratification of WIFA grant for Valley View Cemetery stormwater drainage
• Authorization of WIFA loan application for 3rd North Sewer project
• Ratification of four ADEQ Brownfield grant applications for Centerville Road
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Yavapai County Free Library District
• Discussion on FY 24-25 Pavement Preservation Program

General

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police) will meet to discuss the acceptance of a new officer into the pension system. The board will also receive an update on the process for filling a vacant seat on the board.

• Acceptance of Police Officer James Cox into the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
• Update from Town Clerk Charity Brooks on the Board and Commission appointment process for a vacant seat
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially take action on several naming and design projects. The body will also receive updates on the Town Park Gazebo and Verde River @ Clarkdale.

• Selection of a monument sign design for Copper Penny Park
• Renaming Crystal Spring Trail to 'Big Spring' (Apache translation: Tu Choh Ha Li'li') Trail
• Naming of Tract K Park in the Crossroads subdivision
• Community outreach for the Parks and Recreation Commission Youth Advisory position
• Discussion of the 2024 Halloween event and Selna Mongini Park project

Design Review Board

The Clarkdale Design Review Board cancelled its scheduled meeting for October 2, 2024. Town Council members may attend but will not deliberate or take action.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.
• Contact: Community and Economic Development Department

Town Council

The Town of Clarkdale Town Council has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, September 24, 2024. A Special Meeting is set for September 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to be held in person at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse.

• Meeting cancelled for Sept. 24, 2024
• Special Meeting scheduled for Sept. 23, 2024
• Meeting location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.
• Executive Session may follow the Special Meeting vote

Town Council

The Clarkdale Town Council will meet to discuss a contract with Yavapai County for a housing program, text amendments to the zoning code, and residential trash and recycling services. The meeting will be held in person at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse or via Zoom.

• Contract with Yavapai County for 'A Home of My Own Program'
• Ordinance #428: Text amendments to the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code
• Town Hall Complex Parking Lot mill/overlay up to $80,000
• Residential Trash and Recycling Services
• Resolution #1716: Designating Susan Guthrie as authorized representative

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to discuss final draft text amendments for definitions of words and terms within the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of final draft text amendments for definitions in the Historic Preservation Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Town Council

The Clarkdale Town Council will hold a work session to discuss Cottonwood Airport noise mitigation, landing fees, and safety concerns. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

• Discussion of Cottonwood Airport noise mitigation and landing fees
• Group discussion on environmental and noise concerns
• Group discussion on safety concerns related to the airport
• Presentation by Brian Smith on Cottonwood Airport Noise Mitigation

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was cancelled.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and potentially act on an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona for the design of the Cement Plant Road Multi-Modal Improvement Project. The body will also discuss the efficiency of Community Development Boards and Commissions.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona for Cement Plant Road Multi-Modal Improvement Project design
• Discussion on improving efficiency of Community Development Boards and Commissions
• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 special meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, was cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.

Town Council

The Town Council cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for August 27, 2024. A special meeting was held on August 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled for Aug. 27, 2024
• Special meeting held on Aug. 26, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will consider accepting grants for park signage and conservation. The body will also discuss town recycling and sanitation services and the Third North Sewer Main Relocation.

• Ratification of $10,000 grant application to Arizona Community Foundation for Selna-Mongini STEAM Park signage
• Acceptance of $64,000 grant award from The Nature Conservancy
• Discussion of Town recycling and sanitation services
• Discussion and possible action regarding Third North Sewer Main Relocation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss updates on several park projects and events. The body will take action on the 2024 Halloween event plan and approve minutes from a May 23, 2024 meeting.

• Action on 2024 Halloween event planning
• Updates on Verde River at Clarkdale, Centerville Park playground equipment, and Town Park Gazebo rehabilitation
• Discussion on naming Tract K Park
• Discussion on Verde Connection Bike Route
• Discussion on Selna Mongini Park and Old Fashioned Fourth of July Event

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure projects, including water meter replacements and pavement management. The body is also considering zoning amendments regarding flagpole regulations and the 89A Corridor Commercial Overlay District.

• Purchase of a Ford F750 tank truck, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Isuzu 1F1 NPR flat bed truck for $284,694.17
• Ordinance #427 regarding Zoning Code flagpole regulations
• Ordinance #430 amending the 89A Corridor Commercial Overlay District setbacks and access standards
• Contract with Badger Meter for water meter replacements
• Proposal from Cactus Asphalt for the FY 2024-2025 Pavement Management Program

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to discuss text amendments to the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. The discussion focuses on adding definitions and a new Historic Preservation Ordinance article. This session includes property owners within the proposed Historic Overlay District.

• Discussion of text amendments to Chapter 2 (Definitions) of the Zoning Code
• Discussion of adding Article 3-170 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) to Chapter 3 (Zoning Districts)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure and equipment requests. This includes emergency well repairs, EPA funding applications, and the purchase of new police vehicles.

• Ratification of $80,188.91 emergency expenditure to KP Ventures for Mountain Gate Well repairs
• Purchase of two 2024 Chevy Tahoes for the Police Department for $111,800
• Acceptance of $38,000 donation from Freeport-McMoRan for Selna Mongini STEAM Park
• EPA application for Congressionally Directed Spending Funds for well expansion and arsenic treatment plant design
• Renewal of the Animal Shelter Service Agreement with Verde Valley Humane Society

Planning Commission

The Clarkdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss three ordinances: updates to the zoning code, text amendments, and the 89A Corridor Commercial Overlay District. The Town Council may attend but will not deliberate.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance #427 (Zoning Code updates)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance #428 (Text amendments)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance #430 (89A Corridor Commercial Overlay District)
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting location: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to discuss final draft text amendments for the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The discussion involves adding new definitions and terms to Chapter 2 and Article 3-170 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Proposed definition amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance

Parks and Recreation Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Clarkdale Parks and Recreation Commission for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or action.

Municipal Property Corporation

The Municipal Property Corporation will meet to approve minutes from July 24, 2023. The agenda includes discussions regarding board member terms of office and the corporation's roles and responsibilities. The body will also consider authorizing the Town Attorney to file an annual report.

• Approval of July 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Authorization for Town Attorney Stephen W. Polk to file the Arizona Corporation Commission Annual Report
• Discussion regarding board member terms of office
• Discussion regarding the role and responsibilities of the Municipal Property Corporation