Prescott, AZ

City Council

The Prescott City Council holds a study session on October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 201 N Montezuma Street. The only substantive agenda item is a presentation and discussion regarding the PFAS Roadmap Draft Final Report. No votes, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation & Discussion Regarding the PFAS Roadmap Draft Final Report
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 201 N Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
• Agenda allows for a possible executive session on listed items under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1)-(7)
• Notice posted at Prescott City Hall on 10/1/26 at 11:00 a.m. by City Clerk Sarah M. Thornhill

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Water Issues meets October 6, 2026 to review water matters. It will vote on recommending water service application WSA26-037 from IDDM, LLC to the Council, and will approve minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting. The rest of the agenda is discussion only: the amended 2022 Water Management Policy water budgets for July 1 through September 23, 2026, the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Conservation Rebate Program, an Environmental Services Team update, and a possible definition of "High Water User."

• WSA26-037: water service application from IDDM, LLC at Willow Creek Rd and Haas Blvd (Section 2, Township 14N, Range 02W) — vote to recommend forwarding to Council
• Approval of September 1, 2026 subcommittee meeting minutes
• Discussion of amended 2022 Water Management Policy residential and non-residential water budgets for July 1, 2026 through September 23, 2026
• Review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Conservation Rebate Program
• Discussion of establishing a definition for "High Water User"

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs meets October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Grace Sparks Activity Center, 824 E. Gurley Street. The only action item is approval of minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting; the remaining items are presentations and discussion on Vet-Connect Town Hall, USVETS, and VA updates, with no formal action to be taken. The agenda also notes the board may hold a closed executive session on listed topics if a quorum votes to do so.

• Vote to approve minutes from the August 5, 2026 Mayor's Veterans Commission meeting
• Presentation and discussion on Vet-Connect Town Hall updates (discussion only, no action)
• Presentation and discussion on USVETS updates (discussion only, no action)
• Presentation and discussion on VA updates (discussion only, no action)
• Notice posted at Prescott City Hall on 10/1/26 at 11:00 a.m. by City Clerk Sarah M. Thornhill

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Prescott Preservation Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

City Council

City Council

City Council

Tourism Advisory Committee

Board of Adjustment

Charter Review Committee

City Council

Airport Advisory Committee

Civic Enhancement Committee

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Prescott Preservation Commission

Charter Review Committee

City Council

City Council

Airport Advisory Committee

Board of Adjustment

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

City Council

City Council

Tourism Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Prescott Preservation Commission

Airport Advisory Committee

Board of Adjustment

General

Charter Review Committee

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Prescott Preservation Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Airport Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee

Board of Adjustment

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Airport Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee

Board of Adjustment

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Charter Review Committee

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Charter Review Committee

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request (REZ26-002) and a minor general plan amendment (GPA26-002) for 9.18 acres at 1081 Mogollon Road, changing from single-family residential to business general and from low-medium density residential to commercial. They will also approve minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting and receive a discussion-only update on administratively approved plats.

• Rezoning REZ26-002: SF-12 (Single-Family)(MH) to BG (Business General) on 9.18 acres
• General Plan Amendment GPA26-002: Low-Medium Density Residential to Commercial
• Location: APNs 106-20-414A, 1081 Mogollon Road
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion only: update on administratively approved plats

General

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on General Plan Review will meet to approve minutes from May 27 and July 8, 2026, and to discuss the recent General Plan open house. The open house item is for discussion only, with no formal action expected.

• Approval of revised May 27, 2026, and July 8, 2026, subcommittee minutes
• Discussion of recent General Plan open house (no action)

Council Subcommittee on General Plan Review

City Council

The Prescott City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss legal matters, including enforcement of city code violations, a possible land purchase for a police evidence facility and substation, and the city manager's performance. The session is closed to the public, though the council may reconvene afterward for possible action.

• Discussion of enforcement of Prescott City Code standing and parking violations and past due cases
• Consideration of real property purchase for a police evidence facility and substation
• Discussion of city manager performance and goals

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a study session to discuss two items: a presentation from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on the renewal of the AZPDES permit for the Senator and Gold Paradise Peak Mines, and a legislative update from State48 Public Affairs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion with ADEQ on AZPDES permit renewal for Senator and Gold Paradise Peak Mines
• Legislative update from State48 Public Affairs

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on consent items including a $1.75M five-year fire safety services contract, a $159,350 LED hangar lighting retrofit, and a $135,985 emergency repair purchase order. They will also hold public hearings on two liquor license applications for The Betsy and discuss the Rodeo Master Plan and November election propositions.

• Contract No. 2027-061 with B&W Fire and Security LLC for $1,750,000 over five years
• Contract No. 2027-062 with HB Kellums for LED hangar lighting retrofit, $159,350
• Purchase Order No. 02270223 with Earth Resource Corp for Soaring Avenue repairs, $135,985.67
• Ordinance No. 2026-1962: accept 73.13-acre donation from Sierra Pointe LLC near Prescott Regional Airport
• Public hearings for liquor license applications (Series 7 and Series 10) for The Betsy at 211 N Granite Street

Charter Review Committee

Civic Enhancement Committee

The Civic Enhancement Committee will consider approving prior meeting minutes, discuss possible revisions to the city's Art Donation Policy (Resolution No. 2024-1907), and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for a one-year term. They will also receive an update from Recreation Services Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan on the Parks Master Plan Survey.

• Approval of May 28, 2026 and July 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on updates to Resolution No. 2024-1907 (Art Donation Policy)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms
• Presentation and update on Parks Master Plan Survey by Recreation Services Director

Board of Adjustment

The Prescott Board of Adjustment will consider three land-use items: two variance requests (for a garage setback reduction and increased wall signage) and a review to potentially revoke a conditional use permit for an ambulance service with a helicopter landing pad. The board may approve, deny, or amend these items based on the provided plans and renderings.

• Variance V26-010: reduce side/rear setbacks for new garage at 1512 Eagle Mountain Drive
• Variance V26-011: increase wall-mounted signage for Theodore's Fine Foods at 239 N. Marina Street
• CUP26-002: review revocation of ambulance service permit at 4822 E State Route 69 (9.2 acres)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Airport Advisory Committee

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive presentations on bike infrastructure and traffic safety. Most items are for discussion only, with no formal action expected. The committee will also hear staff updates on grants and development-related traffic infrastructure.

• Approval of August 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from Yavapai Plan (YPlan) on regional planning
• Discussion of Bike Streets Mapping Platform
• Discussion of flashing yield signing at roundabouts
• Staff updates on grants and development traffic infrastructure

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will consider approving minutes from its July 10, 2026 meeting and vote on two fence-related requests at 240 and 223 S Mount Vernon Avenue. It will also hear a presentation from NACOG about a Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant, with no formal action expected.

• Approval of July 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• HP26-006: Replace front yard fence with 3-ft metal fence with decorative finials at 240 S Mount Vernon Avenue
• HP26-007: Install 3-ft metal fence and 6-ft closed wood fence at 223 S Mount Vernon Avenue
• NACOG presentation on Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant (discussion only)

Planning & Zoning Commission

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss input for Fiscal Year 2028 budget decisions. The committee will also hear a presentation regarding the new marketing agency, DestinationiQ. Staff will provide updates on airport, bed tax, and tourism data reports.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2028 budget decisions
• Presentation of new marketing agency DestinationiQ
• Updates on Bed Tax and Taxable Activity Reports
• Updates on Airport and tourism data reports
• Approval of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on several items, including the purchase of land adjacent to the airport, a contract for pre-construction services on a wastewater pipeline project, and a water service application. The consent agenda includes contracts for firefighter health screenings, school resource officers, and other routine approvals.

• Purchase of 4.18 acres from Crosswind Leasing LLC and 1.61 acres from Air & Land Company LLC near Prescott Regional Airport
• Contract with Fann Contracting for $358,208 for pre-construction services on Effluent and Wastewater Pipelines & SR89 Improvements
• Firefighter occupational health screening contract with Vincere Physicians Group PLLC up to $450,000
• School Resource Officer agreements with Prescott Unified School District for three schools
• Water service application by Yavapai Community Hospital Association at Willow Creek Rd and Jenna Lane

The Prescott City Council approved multiple items, including the purchase of parcels adjacent to the airport, a construction manager contract for wastewater pipeline improvements, and a water service application for a medical plaza. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Resolution 2026-2005 declaring airport-adjacent property as airport lands (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-1960 and resolutions for purchase of parcels from Crosswind Leasing and Air & Land Company (6-0)
• Approved $358,208 CMAR pre-construction services contract with Fann Contracting (6-0)
• Approved water service application WSA26-031 for Yavapai Community Hospital medical plaza (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including firefighter health screening contract and SRO agreements (6-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Dexter/Near-North/Miller Valley/Ruth Street Business District Vulnerable Road User Safety Study. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online or on Channel 64.

• Presentation and discussion of the Dexter/Near-North/Miller Valley/Ruth Street Business District Vulnerable Road User Safety Study

The Prescott City Council held a study session on September 8, 2026, where a consultant presented the Dexter/Near-North/Miller Valley/Ruth Street Business District Vulnerable Road User Safety Study, funded by a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. The study area, bounded by Gurley Street, Montezuma Street, Delano Avenue and Gail Gardener Way, saw 100 pedestrian and bicyclist crashes (56 pedestrian, 44 bicyclist) and four fatalities between 2015 and 2024. The presentation covered crash data, public engagement results (174 survey responses, 97 map pins), and near-, mid-, and long-term recommendations including striping, signage, crossings, and possibly allowing bicycles on sidewalks under conditions. Council members discussed the recommendations but took no formal action; the item was for discussion only.

• No formal action taken; study session item was for discussion only

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding an executive session to discuss and possibly accept a land donation near the Prescott Regional Airport. The session is closed to the public and involves legal consultation with city attorneys. After the session, the council may reconvene publicly to discuss and take possible action on the matter.

• Possible land donation near Prescott Regional Airport
• Closed executive session for legal advice and real property negotiation
• Potential public discussion and action after executive session

The Prescott City Council convened in executive session on September 8, 2026, voting 5-0 to enter the closed meeting. The only agenda item was legal advice and discussion of the city's position on a possible donation of land near the Prescott Regional Airport and whether the city would accept it. The minutes record no action taken after the session; the section for reconvening for discussion and possible action says "None," and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. Because the session was closed to the public, no details of the discussion or any decision on the land donation appear in these minutes.

• Voted 5-0 to convene executive session (closed to the public)
• No action reported on the possible land donation near Prescott Regional Airport; reconvening item recorded as "None"
• Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to review updates regarding Vet-Connect Town Hall, USVETS, and the VA. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Vet-Connect Town Hall updates
• Discussion regarding USVETS updates
• Discussion regarding VA updates

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will consider two water service applications for recommendation to the City Council. Members will also discuss the Big Chino Watershed Assessment and current water budget overviews.

• Water service application for Yavapai Community Hospital Association at Willow Creek Rd and Jenna Lane
• Water service application for IDDM, LLC at Willow Creek Rd and Haas Blvd
• Discussion of the amended 2022 Water Management Policy and water budget overview
• Presentation and discussion regarding the Big Chino Watershed Assessment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a study session to discuss a reconsideration of the conceptual parking design for West Granite Creek Park. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural items.

• Discussion of West Granite Creek Park conceptual parking design

The City Council held a study session to discuss the West Granite Creek Park conceptual parking design, reviewing previously approved plans and alternatives. No formal action was taken; the Council directed staff to prepare a schematic for the community-driven alternative and requested more detailed visuals of the options for future consideration.

• Directed staff to prepare a schematic for the community-driven alternative (Exhibit D)
• Requested clearer visuals of Exhibit C and the community option for future review
• No formal action taken; item was discussion only

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on several consent items and regular agenda items, including amendments to solid waste fees, approval of contracts for engineering and construction services, and adoption of ordinances for land and easement purchases. A public hearing will be held on the 2025 CDBG annual performance report, and the Rodeo Master Plan will be discussed without formal action.

• Ordinance 2026-1959 amending solid waste fees and adding severance clause
• Contract with Burns and McDonnell for solid waste rate analysis ($93,900)
• Contract with Fann Contracting for CMAR pre-construction services ($358,208)
• Contract amendment with Dibble & Associates for runway analysis ($110,384.10)
• Land purchases from Prescott Broadcasting LLC and Williams Family Trust

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1959 and Resolution No. 2026-2000 to increase municipal solid waste fees effective October 1, 2026, with a 6-1 vote (Mayor Pro Tem Fruhwirth dissenting). It also approved a $93,900 contract with Burns and McDonnell for a comprehensive solid waste rate analysis (6-1, Councilman Gambogi dissenting). The Council postponed approval of a $358,208 CMAR pre-construction contract for the Effluent and Wastewater Pipelines & SR89 Improvements Project to the next meeting (7-0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1959 and Resolution No. 2026-2000 for solid waste fee increases (6-1)
• Approved City Contract No. 2027-052 with Burns and McDonnell for solid waste rate study, $93,900 (6-1)
• Postponed City Contract No. 2027-044 with Fann Contracting for CMAR pre-construction services, $358,208 (7-0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2024-204A2 with City of Phoenix for recyclable materials processing (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 8.B and 8.C (7-0)
• Approved Consent Ordinance items 9.A through 9.D (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinances No. 2026-1957 and 2026-1958 amending city court fees (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on CDBG CAPER (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Prescott Board of Adjustment will consider approving minutes, a variance for a front porch at 444 Lincoln Ave, and a review to possibly revoke a conditional use permit for an ambulance service with helicopter pad at 4822 E State Route 69. The board may vote to approve or deny the variance, and amend or revoke the CUP.

• V26-008: Variance to reduce front setback from 20' to 11'-6" and corner side setback from 10' to 4'-5" for a covered porch at 444 Lincoln Ave
• CUP26-002: Review for revocation of conditional use permit for ambulance service (ground & air with helipad) at 4822 E State Route 69, 9.2 acres
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted 6-0 to defer the revocation of a conditional use permit for an ambulance service with a helicopter landing pad at the hospital site off State Route 69, giving the applicant until the September 17, 2026 meeting to complete outstanding building-permit requirements. The Board also approved a variance (6-0) allowing reduced front and corner-side setbacks for a new covered front porch at 444 Lincoln Ave. Minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting were approved 6-0, though the motion as recorded referenced the June 18, 2026 minutes.

• Deferred revocation of conditional use permit CUP26-002 for hospital ambulance service and helistop to September 17, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved variance V26-008 reducing front setback to 11'-6" and corner-side setback to 4'-5" for a new porch at 444 Lincoln Ave (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as submitted (6-0); motion as recorded referenced the June 18, 2026 minutes rather than the July 16, 2026 minutes listed on the agenda

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 20, 2026, and discuss the Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and possible modifications to the applicant ranking sheet. Both discussion items are for discussion only, with no formal action expected.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Program Year 2025 CAPER
• Discussion of possible modifications to applicant ranking sheet

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2026, and receive presentations and discussions on airport administration, construction projects, and operations. No formal action is expected on these discussion items. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being the approval of minutes.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Discussion on airport administration and area activity
• Discussion on airport construction projects and updates
• Discussion on airport operations
• Future agenda topic options

Charter Review Committee

The Prescott Charter Review Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss and possibly approve a proposed governance framework to forward to the City Council, and provide direction on its ongoing meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the governance framework as the only substantive action item.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on a proposed governance framework for the committee
• Discussion on ongoing meeting schedule (no formal action)

Prescott Preservation Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss City Contract No. 2027-046 for tourism destination marketing, economic development initiatives, and campaign support, which was presented to City Council the previous day. The committee will also approve May 2026 meeting minutes and welcome new member Katherine Dufort and new Economic Development Director Steve Prokopek. Staff will provide updates on airport, bed tax, STR, and Datafy reports.

• Discussion of City Contract No. 2027-046 for Tourism Destination Marketing Execution, Economic Development Initiatives, and Campaign Support
• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new committee member Katherine Dufort
• Welcome of new Economic Development Director Steve Prokopek
• Updates on Airport, Bed Tax & Taxable Activity Reports, Tourism STR & Datafy Reports

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0) and welcomed new member Katie Dufort and Economic Development Director Steve Prokopek. No formal action was taken on the other agenda items, which were discussions only, including the new DestinationiQ tourism marketing contract and various staff updates.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Welcomed new member Katie Dufort (discussion only)
• Welcomed new Economic Development Director Steve Prokopek (discussion only)
• Discussed DestinationiQ tourism marketing contract (no action)
• Discussed airport, bed tax, and tourism updates (no action)