Prescott public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Prescott Board of Adjustment will meet to approve November meeting minutes and consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo business at 803 E Sheldon Street.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Conditional Use Permit for tattoo business at 803 E Sheldon Street

Civic Enhancement Committee

The Civic Enhancement Committee will consider a proposed Peace Pole sculpture donation from Robert Shegog and vote on whether to recommend its acceptance and location to the City Council. The committee will also hear updates from the Recreation Services and Prescott Public Library directors and set 2026 meeting dates.

• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continued discussion and possible action on a Peace Pole donation from Robert Shegog, including a recommendation to Council
• Presentation and update from Recreation Services Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan
• Presentation and update from Prescott Public Library Director Melissa Orr
• Discussion of 2026 Civic Enhancement Committee meeting dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Prescott Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and discuss a proposed sign plan for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The agenda includes a public hearing on a request to upgrade two existing monument signs and add a new one along Willow Creek Road.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• CSP25-002: ERAU Comprehensive Sign Plan for Willow Creek Road
• Public hearing on proposed monument sign upgrades

Fire Board of Appeals

The Fire Board of Appeals will consider several items, including appointing a Vice Chair and approving the March 26, 2021 meeting minutes. A presentation and discussion of the adopted 2024 International Fire Code amendments will also be held, but no formal action is planned for that item. The meeting includes introductions and routine updates.

• Motion to appoint a Vice Chair for the Fire Board of Appeals
• Motion to approve the March 26, 2021 Fire Board of Appeals meeting minutes
• Presentation & discussion of the adopted 2024 International Fire Code amendments (discussion only)
• Introduction & welcome of Fire Board of Appeals members (no formal action)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and the city's position on several matters, including the lease of the Rodeo Grounds, a dispute with Arizona Eco Development, downtown construction projects, and ongoing litigation with Sherrie Hanna. No public comment or votes on these topics will occur during the closed session, but the council may reconvene afterward to take possible action.

• Consultation with attorneys on lease of city's Rodeo Grounds
• Discussion of dispute resolution with Arizona Eco Development
• Legal advice regarding downtown construction projects
• Update on ongoing litigation with Sherrie Hanna
• Possible action after executive session on discussed matters

The Prescott City Council called the meeting to order and unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session. During the closed session, council members consulted the city attorney on several legal matters, including the rodeo grounds lease, a dispute with Arizona Eco Development, downtown construction projects, and ongoing litigation with Sherrie Hanna. The executive session ended with no further action, and the regular council meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m.

• Convene executive session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session with one discussion item: a presentation and discussion on how the 2025 legislative session affects community development. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on 2025 legislative session impacts for community development

The council held a study session to review the impacts of SB1529, SB1353, and HB2447 on community development. Staff presented the statutes and potential code changes, and council members asked questions about implementation. No formal resolutions or ordinances were adopted, and the item was noted as discussion only.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider adopting revisions to the Land Development Code and General Engineering Standards, as well as approving contracts for airport and wastewater projects. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a new liquor license.

• Approval of Willow Creek Gravity Sewer Project amendment ($241,406.00)
• Approval of ARFF Building contracts at Prescott Regional Airport ($983,588.00)
• Public hearing for Shirley's Urban Eats liquor license (623 Miller Valley Road)
• Discussion on dissolving the General Plan Review Committee
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1915 revising the Land Development Code

The council approved most consent‑agenda items, excluding a citizen petition, the legislative platform, and job‑order contracts. The citizen petition (item 8.B) was denied by a 5‑2 vote. The 2026 Legislative Platform (item 8.D) was approved unanimously. Four Facilities JOC contracts (item 8.H) were approved by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved consent‑agenda items 8.A, 8.C, 8.E, 8.F, 8.G, 8.I (6‑0) (items 8.B, 8.D, 8.H excluded)
• Denied citizen petition item 8.B (5‑2)
• Approved the 2026 Legislative Platform (item 8.D) (7‑0)
• Approved City Contract 2025-156A1 for Willow Creek sewer archaeological work ($241,406) (part of consent agenda)
• Approved City Contract 2026-133 with Ready Rebound for public‑safety workers‑comp benefits (part of consent agenda)
• Approved City Contract 2026-155 with Swept Away for downtown beautification (part of consent agenda)
• Approved four Facilities JOC contracts (item 8.H) (6‑1) (Councilwoman Frederickson dissenting)
• Approved multiple design contracts for the ARFF building at Ernest A. Love Field (item 8.I) (part of consent agenda)

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will consider and vote to approve the minutes from its October 13, 2025 meeting. The committee will also hear presentations and discuss updates from the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Dexter‑Near North Business District Safety Study Grant, other grant and project updates, and recurring development and traffic infrastructure matters. No formal actions are planned for the discussion items.

• Approval of the October 13, 2025 Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee meeting minutes (vote required)
• Presentation and discussion of an update from Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (discussion only)
• Presentation and discussion of the Dexter‑Near North Business District Safety Study Grant (discussion, possible action on 2024 collision data)
• Presentation and discussion of grants and project updates (discussion only)
• Presentation and discussion of recurring development and traffic infrastructure updates (discussion only)

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. The remainder of the agenda featured presentations and discussions on regional planning, safety studies, grant updates, and project statuses, but no additional actions were taken.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Vet-Connect Town Hall and services provided by USVETS and the VA. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and introduce a new council liaison.

• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of newly appointed Council Liaison Garing
• Presentation on Vet-Connect Town Hall updates
• Presentation on USVETS services
• Presentation on VA services

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss new member onboarding. The session will be held at the Police Department Training Room and will not feature a live public feed. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025.

• Discussion of new Council onboarding procedures
• Workshop meeting at Police Department Training Room
• No live meeting feed available
• Public comments to be submitted via City website
• Executive session possible for personnel and legal matters

The City Council met for a workshop to onboard new members and discuss council authority, open meeting law, and communication practices. Presentations were given by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and department heads. No formal actions or votes were recorded; the item was discussion only. The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the October 1, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting. A presentation and discussion will be held about the December 9, 2025 Council Study Session, with no formal action planned. Staff will make announcements and discuss future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the December 9, 2025 Council Study Session (discussion only)
• Staff announcements regarding future agenda items

The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. Staff reported that the December 9, 2025 Council study session will be postponed pending the consultant’s completion of the Housing Plan and Implementation Plan. The staff liaison said the financial analysis will be shared by email once finalized, and the committee will revisit goals at its January 2026 meeting.

• Approved October 1, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (7‑0)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The council subcommittee will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the 2022 Water Management Policy budget overview for July‑November 2025. It will present the residential and non‑residential water budgets for January‑June 2026 and recommend forwarding them to the City Council. Additional discussion items include a PFAS treatment study update and an update on the Willow Lake Management Plan.

• Approve October 7, 2025 subcommittee meeting minutes
• Discuss 2022 Water Management Policy budget overview (July‑Nov 2025)
• Recommend forwarding Jan‑June 2026 residential & non‑residential water budgets to Council
• Discuss PFAS Treatment Study update (no formal action)
• Discuss Willow Lake Management Plan and water levels (no formal action)

The council subcommittee approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also passed a recommendation to set a 25 acre‑feet budget for both residential and non‑residential water use for the January‑June 2026 period, also by a 3‑0 vote. All other items were discussed without formal action.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended 25 acre-feet residential & non‑residential water budgets for Jan‑June 2026 (3-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to appoint a new Vice Chairperson and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will also receive updates on airport administration, operations, and construction projects.

• Nomination and appointment of a Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of airport construction projects
• Updates on airport administration and area activity
• Discussion of airport operations

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The committee also appointed Jim Huffman as Vice Chairperson, also by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Jim Huffman as Vice Chair (7-0)

Public Safety Retirement Board – Joint Fire & Police

The Public Safety Retirement Board will consider the entry of multiple firefighters and police officers into the Public Safety Pensions and Retirement System (PSPRS). The board will also review lateral transfers and a return-to-work request for a police officer.

• Approval of a $537.00 invoice from the Law Office of Nicolas Cornelius
• Consideration of PSPRS entry for 15 firefighters
• Consideration of PSPRS entry for 9 police officers
• Consideration of lateral transfers for Firefighter Brandon Scott and Police Officers Stacie Palmer and Sean McHuntting
• Consideration of return to work for Ben Scott as Part-Time Police Cadet Coordinator/Police Officer

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority board will consider approval of the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes, hear a presentation on the authority’s purpose and function, discuss and possibly elect its president, vice president, and treasurer, and review member terms through a board dissolution in 2029. All items are listed for possible action.

• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2024 board meeting
• Presentation on the purpose and function of the authority by board attorney Jason N. Miller
• Discussion and possible action on the annual election of officers (president, vice president, treasurer)
• Discussion of member terms through board dissolution in 2029

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use permit to allow adding K-8 classrooms at the Seventh Day Adventist School on Willow Creek Road, located in a single-family zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP25-002 for classroom addition (grades K-8) at 2980 Willow Creek Road (APN 106-21-237B) on 3.6 acres in SF-35 and SF-9 zoning

The board approved the September 18, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote (one member abstaining). The board also approved conditional use permit CUP25‑002 for the Seventh Day Adventist School’s K‑8 classroom addition at 2980 Willow Creek Road, applying existing conditions, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved CUP25-002 conditional use permit for school addition at 2980 Willow Creek Rd (5-0)

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from August 2025 and discuss opening a public hearing for the Program Year 2026 Community Needs Assessment Workshop. No funding decisions or project-specific items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on opening a public hearing for the Program Year 2026 CDBG Community Needs Assessment Workshop

The CDBG Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote; one member abstained and another arrived after the vote. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation and discuss an update to the Draft Long-Term Water Management Plan. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment are included.

• Presentation and discussion of an update to the Draft Long-Term Water Management Plan

The council held a study session on the draft long‑term water management plan. Water Resource Project Manager Leslie Graser presented the update and introduced consultants Herb Dishlip and Brian Ruiz. Council members asked questions about regional involvement and water demand. No formal action or vote was taken.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will swear in new members and organize the new council, including appointing a Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also approve contracts for lift station and drainage projects and adopt the 2024 International Building and Fire Codes.

• Approval of lift station rehabilitation contract ($72,861)
• Approval of drainage improvements contract ($57,515)
• Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes
• Swearing in of new Mayor Cathey Rusing and council members
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and council subcommittees

The council approved its consent agenda, adopted a consent ordinance that amended the General Engineering Standards and adopted ten ordinances and eight resolutions to implement the 2024 International Building, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Electrical and Residential Codes, and approved a new Series 12 liquor license for Milo’s. New Mayor Cathey Rusing and council members were sworn in, and the council appointed a mayor pro tem, subcommittee members, and approved the 2026 council calendar.

• Consent agenda items 8.A‑8.F approved (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1914 and Resolution No. 2025‑1961 amending GES (6‑0)
• Adopted ten ordinances and eight resolutions updating 2024 building and fire codes (6‑0)
• Approved Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Milo’s, 520 W Sheldon St #4 (6‑0)
• Appointed Councilwoman Lois Fruhwirth as Mayor Pro Tem through Nov 2026 (6‑0)
• Appointed Fruhwirth, Councilman Jim Garing and Mayor Rusing to Water Issues Subcommittee (6‑0)
• Appointed Fruhwirth, Councilwoman Mary Frederickson and Mayor Rusing to Appointments Subcommittee (6‑0)
• Approved the 2026 Council and Water Issues Subcommittee calendar (6‑0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will consider two applications for a new business, Doc's BBQ & Whiskey at 202 S Montezuma St. One request seeks approval for signage, the other for a new wall, fencing, and patio cover with a recommended condition to separate the patio covering into two sections.

• HP25-007: Signage approval for Doc's BBQ & Whiskey at 202 S Montezuma St, owner Montezuma Goodwin LLC
• HP25-008: New wall with fencing and patio cover at same location, with recommended condition to split the patio covering
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑1 vote. It then approved the signage request for Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey (HP25-007) by a 6‑0 vote. Finally, it approved the wall, fencing and patio‑cover project at the same location (HP25-008) by a 6‑0 vote, adding the condition that existing planters may be removed without further commission approval.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved signage request HP25-007 for Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey (6-0)
• Approved wall, fencing and patio‑cover request HP25-008 with planter‑removal condition (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss and vote on proposed revisions to the City of Prescott Land Development Code to align with Arizona Revised Statutes §9-500.49. They will also approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• LDC25-001: Revisions to the Land Development Code consistent with A.R.S. §9-500.49
• Approval of September 25, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted 6‑1 to recommend approval of revisions to the City’s Land Development Code consistent with Arizona Revised Statute §9‑500.49, allowing administrative approval of many site‑plan items without a public hearing. Commissioner Hutchison dissented. No staff updates were reported and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Development Code revisions per ARS §9‑500.49 (6-1, Hutchison dissenting)
• No staff updates presented
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35 a.m.

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor’s Veterans Commission will meet on November 5, 2025 at the Grace Sparks Activity Center. The commission will consider approving the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes presentations and discussions on Vet‑Connect, USVETS, and VA updates, as well as a recognition of service, none of which require formal action.

• Approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 Mayor's Veterans Commission meeting
• Presentation and discussion of Vet-Connect Town Hall update (Steve Woods/Ed Reiger)
• Presentation and discussion of USVETS update (Bryan Campbell)
• Presentation and discussion of VA update (Craig Furst/Steve Sample)
• Recognition of Service by Mayor Goode

The Mayor’s Veterans Commission voted to approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. The remainder of the agenda consisted of presentations and updates on veteran‑related programs, events, and partnerships, but no additional formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss forming a hiring decision review subcommittee and to review the 2024 Building and Fire Codes. The meeting will be held at City Hall on November 4, 2025.

• Discussion on forming a Council Subcommittee for Hiring Decision Reviews
• Presentation on the 2024 Building and Fire Codes
• Executive session for personnel matters and legal advice
• Public comments accepted via City website
• Meeting available on Channel 64, Facebook Live, and City website

The council debated creating a subcommittee to review hiring decisions, but members raised concerns about exceeding the council's legislative role. Staff presented proposed amendments to the 2024 International Building, Fire, and related codes. Both items were considered for discussion only, and no formal votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider a $341,948.36 contract for artificial turf at Willow Creek Dog Park, a proposed Workforce Housing Policy, and a conceptual site plan for West Granite Creek Park. The body will also discuss a potential charter amendment regarding primary elections and hear an appeal of a hotel project denial.

• Approval of Purchase Order No. 02260312 for $341,948.36 for Willow Creek Dog Park turf
• Discussion of a proposed Workforce Housing Policy
• Discussion of a charter amendment regarding primary elections
• Presentation on West Granite Creek Park conceptual site plan
• Appeal of a hotel project denial at 136-140 S Montezuma Street

The council approved the consent agenda items, adopted the Workforce Housing Policy Framework, and approved the West Granite Creek Park conceptual site plan A. It also tabled a charter amendment to Article IX Section 6 and approved a water service application for a 6.97‑acre site.

• Approved Revision of Plat for 415 E Aubrey St (7‑0)
• Approved purchase order for artificial turf at Willow Creek Dog Park – $341,948.36 (7‑0)
• Adopted Workforce Housing Policy Framework (6‑1, Mayor Goode dissenting)
• Tabled Charter amendment to Article IX Section 6 (6‑1, Councilman Gambogi dissenting)
• Approved West Granite Creek Park Conceptual Site Plan A (5‑2, Councilmen Grady & Moore dissenting)
• Approved Water Service Application WSA25‑045 for 6.97‑acre site (7‑0)

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Appointments will hold an executive session to discuss and recommend appointments. Items include selecting members for the Airport Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee, and naming a vice chair for each. The session follows Arizona law allowing closed‑door discussion of personnel matters.

• Appointment of members to the Airport Advisory Committee
• Appointment of members to the Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee
• Appointment of a Vice Chair to the Airport Advisory Committee
• Appointment of a Vice Chair to the Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee
• Executive session conducted under A.R.S. 38‑431.03(A)(1) for personnel matters

The subcommittee voted 3-0 to convene an executive session and then to forward appointment recommendations to the full council. James Cooper was appointed to the Airport Advisory Committee to serve from November 2025 to March 2027, with a request for the committee to nominate a Vice Chair. David Fero was reappointed to the Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee through September 2028 and named Vice Chair, and John Stryker and Stacey Brown were appointed to the same committee with terms ending September 2028.

• Approved convening executive session (3-0)
• Approved forwarding appointment recommendations to council (3-0)
• Appointed James Cooper to Airport Advisory Committee (Nov 2025–Mar 2027)
• Requested Airport Advisory Committee nominate a Vice Chair
• Reappointed David Fero to Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee (term ends Sep 2028)
• Appointed John Stryker to Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee (term ends Sep 2028)
• Appointed Stacey Brown to Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee (term ends Sep 2028)
• Appointed David Fero as Vice Chair of Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Advisory Committee

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss potential requirements for expert reviews of high-value projects in historic preservation districts. The council will also receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding workforce housing policy from the Workforce Housing Committee.

• Potential amendment requiring outside expert reviews for high-value projects in Historic Preservation Districts
• Presentation and discussion on Workforce Housing Committee policy

The council unanimously decided not to have staff bring forward the historic‑preservation ordinance in its current form. In a later poll, council members voted 5‑2 in favor of an alternative that would send high‑value projects to an outside consultant and skip the Preservation Commission. The Workforce Housing Policy was presented but no formal action was taken.

• Rejected staff‑draft historic‑preservation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved alternative to bypass PPC for high‑value projects (5‑2)

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing land and design services for new fire stations, plus a design-build contract for a fire training tower. Other major items include a resolution to extend and shift the primary runway at Prescott Regional Airport, several consent agenda contracts, and public hearings for two new restaurant liquor licenses.

• Purchase of 1.36 acres for new fire stations and $2,427,218.13 design contract with Perlman Architects
• $2,823,026.52 design-build contract with Danson Construction for a fire training tower
• Resolution to shift and extend the primary commercial service runway at Prescott Regional Airport
• New Series 12 liquor license applications for Doc's BBQ & Whiskey and The Copper Note
• Consent agenda includes final plat of 48-lot Peregrine Ridge subdivision and $150,000 parks master plan update

The City Council approved a $2,427,213 contract with Perlman Architects for design services on the new fire stations project and a purchase agreement for about 1.36 acres of land. Two new Series 12 restaurant liquor licenses were approved, and the council voted 5‑2 to table the final plat for the Peregrine Ridge subdivision. The consent agenda items, including a $150,000 BerryDunn contract and other service contracts, passed unanimously.

• Tabled FNP24-003 final plat (5‑2); Councilmen Gambogi and Montoya dissenting
• Approved BerryDunn contract $150,000 to update Parks & Recreation Master Plan (part of consent agenda)
• Approved assignment of City Contract No. 2025-044C1 to Howard Auditing Group LLC (part of consent agenda)
• Approved on‑call design & engineering contracts for Prescott Regional Airport (part of consent agenda)
• Authorized defense of the city and its officers in litigation (part of consent agenda)
• Approved liquor license for Doc's BBQ & Whiskey (Series 12) (7‑0)
• Approved liquor license for The Copper Note (Series 12) (7‑0)
• Approved land purchase (≈1.36 acres) and Perlman Architects design contract $2,427,213 for new fire stations (regular agenda)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. The committee will also hear presentations and discuss updates on airport administration, construction projects, operations, staff announcements, and future topics. No formal actions are planned for those discussion items.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation and discussion of updates related to airport administration and area activity (discussion only)
• Presentation and discussion of airport construction projects and updates (discussion only)
• Presentation and discussion of airport operations (discussion only)
• Staff announcements and updates (discussion only)

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Member Adams and seconded by Member Huffman, passing unanimously 5‑0. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion on airport projects, staffing and operations.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly authorize a purchase order to retain attorney Pierce Coleman for legal defense in litigation related to the appointment of a councilmember, including Open Meeting Law allegations. This is the only substantive action item on the special meeting agenda.

• Discussion and possible action to authorize defending the city and employees in litigation over a councilmember appointment, with a recommended purchase order (No. 2260280) to retain Pierce Coleman

The council voted to authorize representation for the City of Prescott in litigation related to the appointment of a councilmember and open meeting law allegations. Councilman Gambogi moved to approve the action, Councilman Montoya seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved city representation in litigation (5-0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will consider three sets of prior meeting minutes and vote on a proposed 47-room, 4-story hotel at 136-140 S Montezuma Street. The project, HP25-006, requires approval for compatibility with the Courthouse Plaza Historic Preservation District. The commission's recommended action is to approve or deny the application.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 11, July 22, and September 12, 2025
• HP25-006: proposed 47-room, 4-story hotel at 136-140 S Montezuma Street, APN 109-02-021A, zoning DTB in Historic Preservation District #1
• Applicant: Jim Griset; Architect: Doug Stroh

The commission approved the July 11, July 22, and September 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. After extensive discussion of the HP25‑006 Prescott Plaza Hotel proposal, the chair moved to deny the project. The denial motion passed with a 3‑2 vote, with Commissioners Travis and King dissenting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 11, July 22, September 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Denied HP25-006 Prescott Plaza Hotel (3-2)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will first vote on whether to go into executive session. If approved, the session will be closed to the public and will focus on legal advice regarding threatened litigation related to the council's appointment to fill a vacant position. After the executive session, the council may reconvene to discuss any actions arising from that discussion. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Vote to enter executive session under A.R.S. § 38‑431.03(A)(3) and (4)
• Legal consultation on threatened litigation concerning a vacant council appointment
• Potential instruction of city attorneys and employees regarding the litigation
• Adjournment of executive session and possible reconvening for follow‑up action

Councilwoman Fruhwirth moved, and Councilman Grady seconded, a motion to enter executive session. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

• Convened executive session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review the status of the City Council's Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss projects for the Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds funded by a $15.3 million distribution from the State of Arizona.

• Discussion of $15.3 million state distribution for Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds projects
• Review and possible direction regarding the City Council's Strategic Plan

The Prescott City Council met on October 14, 2025 to review updates to the city’s Strategic Plan, including public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and natural environment priorities. Council members also discussed possible projects for the Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds funded by a $15.3 million state allocation. No formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, liquor license applications, and city contracts. Key items include a design contract for a police substation and the purchase of approximately 7.483 acres of real property from Yavapai County.

• Contract with Arrington Watkins Architects for Police Substation & Property/Evidence Facility design: $1,959,533.00
• Contract with Ridgeline Builders LLC for Fire Station 71 clean room construction: $110,875.74
• Purchase of approximately 7.483 +/- acres of real property (APN# 105-06-005D) from Yavapai County
• Acceptance of Arizona Department of Public Safety VOCA Victim Assistance Grant: $148,374
• Public hearings for new liquor licenses at 333 S Montezuma Street (Bill's Grill) and 124 S Granite Street (The Plant)

The council voted 5‑0 to approve a Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Bill's Grill at 333 S Montezuma St and a Series 7 beer‑and‑wine license for The Plant at 124 S Granite St. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑1912 to contract with OJB FC for Ken Lindley Field improvements, approved a $110,875.74 clean‑room contract for Fire Station 71, accepted a $148,374 VOCA grant, approved two plat revisions, and authorized a surplus auction.

• Approved Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Bill's Grill (5‑0)
• Approved Series 7 beer‑and‑wine liquor license for The Plant (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1912 contracting OJB FC for Ken Lindley Field improvements (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2026‑119 with Ridgeline Builders LLC for Fire Station 71 clean room, $110,875.74 (5‑0)
• Accepted Arizona DPS VOCA Victims Assistance Grant, $148,374 (5‑0)
• Approved plat revision RVP25‑009 to abandon 25 ft of South Marina St, zoning MF‑H (5‑0)
• Approved plat revision RVP25‑010 to split Lot 13 in Suburban Acres into two SF‑9 lots (5‑0)
• Approved surplus auction items with Harris Auction (5‑0)

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to review project updates and grants. The body will also discuss traffic concerns regarding Senator Highway and South Mt. Vernon Avenue.

• Discussion of traffic concerns on Senator Highway and South Mt. Vernon Avenue
• Update from Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO)
• Presentation on grants and project updates
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. All other agenda items were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to handle administrative matters. The session includes welcoming a new member and discussing upcoming term ends and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Introduction of new member Michael Pantalione
• Approval of August 27, 2025 and September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming term ends and schedule updates
• Discussion of proposed 2026 committee meeting dates

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will vote to approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The subcommittee will also discuss the 2022 Water Management Policy and the current residential and non‑residential water budget for July 1 through September 24, 2025. Additional discussion items include a progress update on the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project and a presentation on the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's PFAS sampling and mitigation program. No formal actions are planned for the discussion items.

• Approve September 2, 2025 Council Subcommittee on Water Issues meeting minutes
• Discuss 2022 Water Management Policy and current water budget (July 1‑Sept 24, 2025)
• Presentation and discussion of Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project progress
• Presentation and discussion of ADEQ PFAS sampling & mitigation program

The Council Subcommittee on Water Issues approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The subcommittee then reviewed the current water budget, the automated meter replacement program, and ADEQ’s PFAS sampling and mitigation efforts, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will consider approving minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. They will then receive three presentations for discussion only: a Vet-Connect Town Hall update, a USVETS update, and a VA update. No formal action is expected on the presentations.

• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on Vet-Connect Town Hall update by Steve Woods/Ed Reiger
• Presentation and discussion on USVETS update by Bryan Campbell
• Presentation and discussion on VA update by Craig Furst/Steve Sample

The Mayor's Veterans Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. No other motions were taken; the session featured updates on Vet‑Connect town halls, VA projects, and upcoming Veteran's Day events.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will approve minutes from its September 3 meeting, hear a developer presentation, and discuss the draft Workforce Housing Policy. After discussion, the committee may direct staff to recommend policy approval to the City Council. The meeting also includes staff announcements about future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting
• Developer presentation on workforce housing (discussion only, no action)
• Discussion and possible action on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy
• Staff announcements regarding future agenda items

The Workforce Housing Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also voted to approve recommending the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy, with all members in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 3, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (6-0)
• Approved recommendation of Workforce Housing Policy (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several items, including approval of the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review a preliminary plat for the Lafferty Ranch 4‑unit subdivision on an approximate 15.3‑acre parcel north of State Route 69. A special use permit request for a remodel at 130 N. Cortez Street will be considered with a condition for historic material review. The commission will also recommend approval of a rezoning and minor general plan amendment affecting over three acres of parcels to Business Regional zoning.

• Approve August 28, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes.
• Preliminary plat (PLN25-002) for Lafferty Ranch, a 4‑unit subdivision on ~15.3 acre near State Route 69, zoning RE‑2 and MF‑M.
• Special use permit (SUP25-001) for remodel at 130 N. Cortez Street, requiring exterior material review by Historic Preservation Specialist.
• Rezoning (REZ25-001) of multiple parcels to Business Regional (BR) zoning and Minor General Plan Amendment (GPA25-001) for 3.282 acre area.
• Owners include West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Inc, Patricia Henderson, Sean Elrod; applicant is Remarkable Land Surveying Inc.

The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It recommended approval of a preliminary plat for a 4‑unit subdivision (PLN25‑002) and of a special‑use permit for a remodel (SUP25‑001) with a condition on exterior building materials. It also recommended approval of a minor general‑plan amendment and rezoning of multiple parcels to Business Regional (GPA25‑001 and REZ25‑001). All recommendation motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Recommended approval of PLN25-002 preliminary plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP25-001 special‑use permit with exterior material condition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA25-001 minor general‑plan amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ25-001 rezoning of 11 parcels to Business Regional (7-0)

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss two proposals: converting Ken Lindley Field to synthetic turf and possibly shifting the primary runway at Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; these are presentations and discussions only.

• Presentation & discussion on converting Ken Lindley Field to synthetic turf
• Presentation & discussion on possible shift of the primary runway at Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

The council held a study session to hear a proposal to convert Ken Lindley Field to a synthetic‑turf soccer field and a presentation on shifting the primary runway at Prescott Regional Airport. Both items were discussed only; no formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include approving six Arizona Department of Transportation grant applications and authorizing contracts for water repairs, a laser scanner trade‑in, and a Rodeo/Fairground Master Plan. The council will also adopt three utility easement ordinances and approve various appointments and resolutions.

• Approval of six ADOT grant applications totaling $190,? (see agenda for individual amounts)
• Approval of City Contract No. 2026-060 with GH2 Architects for a Rodeo/Fairground Master Plan ($145,559)
• Approval of City Contract No. 2026-112 for water infrastructure repairs ($114,691.13)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1905 granting a utility easement to Arizona Public Service
• Approval of Final Plat for South Ranch Unit 4A with 92 residential lots

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1949, an intergovernmental agreement with Yavapai County Flood Control District for flood‑control design and construction funding (6‑0). It also approved six ADOT airport grant applications, two utility easements, a Rodeo/Fairgrounds master‑plan contract, and a water‑infrastructure repair contract. The ordinance to lease Ken Lindley Field was tabled for a later meeting (4‑2). All actions were recorded with the indicated vote totals.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1949 for flood‑control funding (6‑0)
• Approved six ADOT grant applications (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1905 granting APS utility easement (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1896 granting Cloudstone ingress/egress easement (6‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2026‑060 with GH2 Architects for Rodeo master plan $145,559 (6‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2026‑112 for water‑infrastructure repairs $114,691.13 (6‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 1988‑142D amendment for airport hangar lease $5,380.20/yr (6‑0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2025‑1912 for Ken Lindley Field lease (4‑2)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on an appeal regarding a code interpretation decision. The board will also consider entering an executive session for legal advice and to determine the city's position on an appeal.

• APL25-001: Appeal of Administrative Code Interpretation Decision regarding LDC Section 6.8
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to reverse the Community Development Director’s interpretation of LDC section 6.8 failed with a 3‑2 vote. The board then affirmed the Director’s interpretation of LDC 6.8, directing City Council to discuss the code at a future date, passing 4‑1.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Motion to reverse CD Director’s LDC 6.8 interpretation failed (3-2)
• Motion to affirm CD Director’s LDC 6.8 interpretation with council review condition passed (4-1)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will consider a Special Use Permit for a property remodel. The request involves adding 50% or more to the value of existing structures at 130 N. Cortez Street.

• SUP25-001: Special Use Permit for remodel at 130 N. Cortez Street (Owner: 130 CORTEZ LLC)

The Preservation Commission considered SUP25-001, a remodel at 130 N. Cortez Street that adds a fourth floor. Vice Chair Travis moved to recommend approval of the permit with the condition that exterior building materials be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Specialist. The motion passed 3-2; Chair Sprain and Commissioner McCarver dissented. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of SUP25-001 with condition for exterior material review (vote 3-2)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss several tourism-related presentations and trends. The committee may recommend a three-year funding commitment for the Pure Imagination Festival to the Council.

• Funding request for Pure Imagination Festival (three-year commitment)
• FY26 Final Grant Allocations discussion
• Meetings & Events Video Production discussion
• Canadian Travel Trends presentation
• Welcome for Recreation Services Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan

The Tourism Advisory Committee voted 8‑0 to table the request for a three‑year $50,000‑$80,000 annual city contribution to the Pure Imagination Festival. The matter will be revisited at the October 8 meeting. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Tabled Pure Imagination Festival funding request (8‑0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to present and discuss potential updates to the city charter that could be placed on a future election ballot. The council will also receive an update on the Willow Lake Management Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for presentation and discussion only.

• Presentation and discussion of possible updates to the Prescott City Charter
• Presentation and discussion of an update on the Willow Lake Management Plan

The council reviewed possible updates to the city charter’s election calculation language but took no formal action. They also received a presentation on the Willow Lake Management Plan and discussed next steps, again without any formal decision.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider a consent agenda of contracts and resolutions, including agreements with Yavapai County and Prescott Unified School District for school resource officers, a $389,195 FAA grant for airport taxiway work, and an amendment to the citywide fee schedule.

• Approval of SRO service contracts with Prescott Unified School District
• FAA grant of $389,195 for taxiway realignment at Prescott Regional Airport
• Amendment to the citywide fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Discussion on updates to the Council Rules of Procedure
• Presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment

The Prescott City Council voted 5‑0 to approve the consent agenda items, which included adopting resolutions for School Resource Officer contracts, an intergovernmental agreement with Yavapai County, and a plat revision. The council also approved a lease of the property at 6575 Crystal Lane at the regional airport and accepted a $389,195 FAA grant for taxiway realignment. Additional intergovernmental agreements with the State of Arizona and a vehicle auction service contract were also approved.

• Approved meeting minutes from prior sessions (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑1943 approving City Contract 2026‑068 IGA with Yavapai County (5‑0)
• Adopted multiple resolutions approving SRO service contracts with Prescott Unified School District (5‑0)
• Approved plat revision creating a new multi‑family high‑density lot (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract 2026‑069 lease of 6575 Crystal Lane at Prescott Regional Airport (5‑0)
• Approved acceptance of FAA Grant #3‑04‑0030‑58‑2025 for Taxiway F realignment, $389,195 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑1946 and 2025‑1947 authorizing two IGAs with the State of Arizona (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract 2026‑065 with Harris Auction for vehicle auction service (5‑0)

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will approve the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and receive presentations on updates from the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO), grants and project updates, and issues on the Park Avenue traffic corridor. All discussion items are for information only, with no formal action scheduled.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and discussion on CYMPO update
• Presentation and discussion on grants and project updates
• Presentation and discussion on Park Avenue traffic corridor issues

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The committee discussed updates on regional transportation plans, grant funding for the Downtown Prescott Safe & Smart Streets Initiative, and several local traffic‑calming projects, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board

The Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board will meet to approve July meeting minutes and discuss adopting the 2024 Building Codes. The meeting is held at Prescott City Hall.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible approval of 2024 Building Code adoption

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss airport administration updates, construction projects, and operations. The committee is also set to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting
• Discussion regarding airport administration updates
• Discussion regarding airport construction projects
• Discussion regarding airport operations
• Discussion regarding future topic options

The committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. All other agenda items were discussion only and no formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will consider and vote to approve the minutes from its July 2, 2025 meeting. It will also hear presentations and discuss updates from Vet-Connect, USVETS, and the VA, none of which require formal action. Staff announcements will be provided before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the July 2, 2025 Mayor's Veterans Commission meeting
• Presentation & discussion of Vet-Connect Town Hall update (Steve Woods/Ed Reiger)
• Presentation & discussion of USVETS update (Bryan Campbell)
• Presentation & discussion of VA update (Craig Furst/Steve Sample)
• Staff announcements

The Mayor’s Veterans Commission voted to approve the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was made by Marty Collins, seconded by Bryan Campbell, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will consider approving minutes from its August 6 meeting and will hold a presentation and discussion on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy with no formal action expected. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy (discussion only, no action taken)

The committee unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (6‑0). Members reached consensus to retain the word “will” rather than “may” in the policy to provide clearer guidance for developers and staff. The committee also agreed to keep the updated policy verbiage, to encourage phased inclusion of workforce housing with incentives deferred if needed, and to retain the lien and bond provisions for use in development agreements. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 6, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (6‑0)
• Retained “will” wording in the workforce housing policy (consensus)
• Kept updated policy verbiage in its current format (consensus)
• Encouraged phased inclusion of workforce housing units, deferring incentives if deferral is necessary (consensus)
• Kept lien and bond section for use in development agreement discussions (consensus)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The council subcommittee will approve the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and recommend that the full council consider a water service application for a 6.97‑acre parcel (APN 103‑20‑598P). It will also recommend forwarding a proposed revision to City Code 2‑1‑8. Several items, including a water‑budget overview, a long‑term water plan update, and a water‑conservation rebate program, are for discussion only.

• Approve July 1, 2025 Subcommittee on Water Issues meeting minutes
• Recommend forwarding Water Service Application WSA25-045 (6.97 acres, APN 103‑20‑598P) to Council
• Recommend forwarding revision of City Code 2‑1‑8 to Council
• Presentation & discussion of 2022 Water Management Policy budget overview (discussion only)
• Presentation & discussion of Updated Water Conservation Rebate Program (discussion only)

The subcommittee approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. A water budget overview was presented, but no action was taken. Members voted 3‑0 to recommend that Water Service Application WSA25-045 be forwarded to the full council for approval. All other items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved July 1, 2025 subcommittee minutes (3-0)
• Recommended forwarding Water Service Application WSA25-045 to council (3-0)

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Appointments will discuss and recommend candidates for several city boards and commissions. The meeting will include a closed executive session for personnel matters before reconvening to vote on the appointments.

• Recommendation of appointments to Civic Enhancement Committee
• Recommendation of appointments to Fire Board of Appeals
• Recommendation of appointments to Prescott Preservation Commission
• Recommendation of appointments to Tourism Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair for Fire Board of Appeals

The Council Subcommittee on Appointments convened an executive session, which was approved by a 2-0 vote. After the session, the subcommittee forwarded its appointment recommendations to the full Council, also by a 2-0 vote. The recommendations include reappointments to the Fire Board of Appeals and new appointments to the Civic Enhancement Committee, Tourism Advisory Committee, and Prescott Preservation Commission.

• Executive session convened (2-0)
• Forwarded appointment recommendations to Council (2-0)
• Reappointed Robert Betts to Fire Board of Appeals (Sept 2025–Mar 2026) and as Chair
• Reappointed Robert Gebel to Fire Board of Appeals (Sept 2025–Mar 2026)
• Appointed Roger Seewald to Fire Board of Appeals vacancy (Sept 2025–Mar 2026)
• Appointed Mark Jacobs to Civic Enhancement Committee vacancy (Sept 2025–Dec 2026)
• Appointed Michael Pantalione to Tourism Advisory Committee vacancy (Sept 2025–Mar 2026)
• Appointed Michael King to Prescott Preservation Commission vacancy (Sept 2025–Mar 2026)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a proposed comprehensive sign plan amendment for the existing Willow Creek Village Shopping Center to add four new tenant panels to two existing monument signs. The commission may also approve meeting minutes from January 30, 2025.

• CSP25-001: Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for Willow Creek Village Shopping Center at 1042 & 1048 Willow Creek Rd.
• Proposal allows four new tenant panels on two existing monument signs.
• Approval of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. Commissioners then voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of CSP25‑001, a sign plan amendment for the Willow Creek Village Shopping Center. Staff announced a future commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Approved Jan 30 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of CSP25‑001 sign plan amendment for Willow Creek Village (5‑0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Prescott Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss marketing materials for Experience Prescott. The committee will also hold a presentation on the Prescott Whiskey Trail.

• Approval of April 30, 2025 and May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on the Prescott Whiskey Trail
• Presentation on refreshed marketing materials for Experience Prescott

The committee approved the May 14, 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. Members discussed the upcoming Prescott Whiskey Trail and refreshed marketing materials, but no formal actions were taken on those proposals. Staff provided updates on airport activity, tourism events, and upcoming projects. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold an executive session on August 26, 2025, to discuss legal advice and potential positions with attorneys regarding airport leases, land acquisition, opioid litigation, and design service settlements. The session is not open to the public.

• Legal consultation regarding airport lease disputes
• Legal consultation regarding potential land acquisition and airport planning
• Discussion on opting into opioid litigation settlement agreements with Purdue
• Legal consultation regarding a settlement agreement for on-call professional design services
• Executive session to discuss legal advice and city positions

The council approved a motion to enter an executive session with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No substantive matters were decided, approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Motion to convene executive session approved (6-0)

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to review the second part of alternative design concepts for effluent and wastewater pipeline improvements and SR89 road upgrades. The meeting will be held at 201 N Montezuma Street.

• Presentation on 15% alternative design concepts for effluent & wastewater pipeline & SR89 improvements
• Study Session 2 of 2 in accordance with Resolution No. 2024-1876

The council held a study session to review 15% design concepts for the effluent and wastewater pipeline and SR‑89 corridor improvements. Public Works Director Gwen Rowitsch presented the status, alternatives, and public comment themes. Staff noted that the discussion was informational only and no formal vote or resolution was adopted. The item was recorded as discussion only with no action taken.

City Council

The City Council will vote on various infrastructure contracts, tourism funding, and a new liquor license. The body will also discuss wastewater pipeline design concepts and the inclusion of Mountain Club properties in a water district.

• Contract No. 2026-070 for Pleasant Street Pavement & Drainage Repairs in the amount of $469,413.40
• Public hearing for a new Series 6 Bar Liquor License for The Yard Bar at 214 N Montezuma Street
• Contract No. 2026-064 with Granicus/Simpleview for a tourism website in the amount of $113,359
• Ordinance No. 2025-1900 regarding fiber optic network installation and microtrenching standards
• Resolution No. 2025-1942 to include Mountain Club properties in a Domestic Water Improvement District

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving a series of city contracts for marketing, tourism, public works, and other services with a 7‑0 vote. It tabled a settlement agreement for on‑call professional design services (7‑0). The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1900 to add fiber‑optic network installation standards, approved a new Series 6 liquor license for The Yard Bar at 214 N Montezuma Street, and approved the naming of the Watson Lake Park horseshoe courts, each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑J (multiple contracts) (7‑0)
• Tabled Settlement Agreement for On‑Call Professional Design Service (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1900 for fiber‑optic microtrenching (7‑0)
• Approved Series 6 liquor license for The Yard Bar, 214 N Montezuma St (7‑0)
• Approved naming of Watson Lake Park horseshoe courts (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will vote on variance V25-011 to raise the maximum building height from 35 feet to 55 feet for a new single‑family residence at 1855 Woodland Pines Lane. It will also vote on variance V25-012 to raise the maximum wall‑mounted signage from 50 sq ft to 162 sq ft for two roof decal signs at 1106 E Gurley Street.

• Approve July 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• V25-011: Variance to increase max building height to 55 ft for 1855 Woodland Pines Lane (SPC zoning)
• V25-012: Variance to increase max wall‑mounted signage to 162 sq ft for two roof decal signs at 1106 E Gurley Street (BG zoning)

The Board of Adjustment approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). It approved variance V25‑011 to raise the maximum building height from 35 ft to 55 ft for a single‑family residence at 1855 Woodland Pines Lane, passing 5‑1 with one dissent. It also approved variance V25‑012 to increase allowable wall‑mounted signage from 50 sq ft to 162 sq ft for two roof decal signs at 1106 E. Gurley Street, passing 4‑1 with one dissent.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved V25-011 height variance (5-1)
• Approved V25-012 signage variance (4-1)

CDBG Advisory Committee

The Prescott CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its May 21 and June 5, 2025 meetings. It will also hear presentations and discuss the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report and the Prescott Cares year‑end accomplishments. No formal actions are planned for the discussion items.

• Approve minutes from May 21, 2025 and June 5, 2025 CDBG meetings
• Presentation & discussion of the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) – discussion only
• Presentation & discussion of Prescott Cares progress and year‑end accomplishments – discussion only
• Staff announcements

The CDBG Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting (motion by Member Howell, seconded by Member Paris) and the June 5, 2025 meeting (motion by Chair Suttles, seconded by Member Cutting). Both motions passed 7‑0. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to address actions related to the 2025 City of Prescott Primary Election. The primary purpose is to approve the official canvass of the election held on August 5, 2025.

• Approval of the Official Canvass of the City of Prescott Primary Election held on August 5, 2025

The City Council voted to approve the official canvass of the August 5, 2025 primary election. Councilman Montoya moved to approve the canvass, Councilman Moore seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the workshop meeting.

• Approved primary election canvass (7-0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive presentations. The session includes updates regarding the Vet-Connect Town Hall, USVETS, and the VA.

• Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vet-Connect Town Hall update presentation by Steve Woods and Ed Reiger
• USVETS update presentation by Bryan Campbell
• VA update presentation by Craig Furst and Steve Sample

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its July 2, 2025 meeting. It will also hold a discussion on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy, with no formal action planned. The agenda includes staff announcements and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from July 2, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting
• Discussion of City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy (no formal action)
• Staff announcements and discussion of future agenda items

The committee approved the July 2, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other measures were formally adopted; the draft Workforce Housing Policy was discussed and will be revised, and the City Attorney was requested to attend the September meeting.

• Approved July 2, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (5‑0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold an executive session to interview two candidates for the City Judge position. Following the interviews, the Council may discuss and instruct staff on next steps and selection. The meeting is closed to the public under state law for personnel matters.

• Interview of Danalyn Savage for City Judge at 8:30 a.m.
• Interview of Patrick Gann for City Judge at 9:00 a.m.
• Possible action after executive session to discuss next steps
• Executive session closed to public under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1 and 3)

Mayor Goode called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Councilman Montoya moved to convene an executive session, which was seconded by Councilwoman Fruhwirth and passed 4-0. The council then adjourned the session at 10:13 a.m.

• Motion to convene executive session approved (4-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will discuss the continuation of an appeal regarding the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a 47-room, 4-story boutique hotel at 136, 138 & 140 S Montezuma Street.

• Continuation of appeal HP25-004 for demolition and hotel construction
• Discussion of proposed 47-room, 4-story boutique hotel at 136, 138 & 140 S Montezuma Street
• Appeal involves Historic Preservation District #1 Courthouse Plaza

The council reviewed HP25-004, a proposal to demolish existing buildings and construct a 47‑room, four‑story boutique hotel at 136‑140 S Montezuma Street. Council members and staff presented the design, historic preservation criteria, and public comments. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the project remains in the early review stage.

• No vote taken on HP25-004 Prescott Plaza Hotel proposal

Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board

The Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board will meet to discuss the 2024 Code Adoption. The board is also considering the approval of meeting minutes from March 27, 2019.

• Discussion regarding the 2024 Code Adoption
• Approval of March 27, 2019 meeting minutes

The board voted 3-0 to approve the March 27, 2019 Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board minutes. Members heard a presentation on the proposed 2024 code adoption, but no vote was taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved March 27, 2019 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will vote to recommend approval or denial of a request to demolish existing buildings and construct a 4-story, 47-room hotel (Prescott Plaza Hotel) at 136, 138 & 140 S. Montezuma Street within the #1 Courthouse Plaza Historic Preservation District. The item is designated HP25-004.

• HP25-004: Request for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 4-story, 47-room hotel (Prescott Plaza Hotel) at 136, 138 & 140 S. Montezuma Street (APN 109-02-014A) in the Downtown Business (DTB) zone, within Historic Preservation District #1 Courthouse Plaza.

The commission reviewed HP25-004, a request to demolish a building and construct a 4‑story, 47‑room hotel on S. Montezuma Street. After discussion of setbacks, balcony design, and height limits, Chair Sprain moved to recommend denial. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Travis and passed 3‑1, with Commissioner Volhontseff dissenting.

• Recommend denial of HP25-004 hotel proposal (vote 3-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will vote on two variance requests to increase building heights beyond code limits. One request seeks to raise a proposed garage at 5750 Symphony Dr from 20 ft to 27 ft 3 in. The other seeks to raise a new residence at 1279-1281 Raindagger Dr from 35 ft to 38 ft 10 in and its garage from 20 ft to 43 ft. The board will also approve minutes from the June 19 meeting.

• V25-008: Variance to allow garage height increase from 20 ft to 27 ft 3 in at 5750 Symphony Dr (APN 106-03-053), owner Scott & Agnes Mount
• V25-009: Variance to allow residence height increase from 35 ft to 38 ft 10 in and garage from 20 ft to 43 ft at 1279-1281 Raindagger Dr (APNs 105-04-261 & 105-04-262), owner Tatum Brianna Savage
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board adopted the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved variance V25-008, allowing a detached garage at 5750 Symphony Dr. to be built 27 ft 3 in tall (vote 5‑1). It also approved the house portion of variance V25-009 for 1279‑1281 Raindagger Dr. (vote 5‑1) while denying the garage portion of V25-009 (vote 5‑1).

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved V25-008 garage height variance (5-1)
• Denied V25-008 denial motion (no second, motion failed)
• Approved V25-009 house height variance (5-1)
• Denied V25-009 garage height variance (5-1)
• Failed V25-009 garage approval motion (no second)
• Denied V25-009 garage denial motion (failed, 5-1) – actually passed, see above

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will review traffic warrant studies and project updates. The meeting includes presentations on specific street evaluations and an update from the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Goodwin Street & McCormick Street All-Way Stop Warrant Evaluation
• Willis Street Traffic and Warrant Study
• Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO) update
• Grants and project updates

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. All other agenda items were presented and discussed, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those items.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will discuss appointing a Chair and Vice Chair. It will vote to approve the minutes from its June 13, 2025 meeting. The commission will consider request HP25-003 from Morgan Sign Co. for a new 3 sq ft illuminated wall‑mounted sign and a face change to an existing 26 sq ft sign at 207 W Gurley Street, located in the Courthouse Plaza Preservation District and zoned Downtown Business.

• Appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Preservation Commission
• Approval of June 13, 2025 Preservation Commission meeting minutes
• Review of HP25-003: request for a new 3 sq ft illuminated wall‑mounted sign and modification of an existing 26 sq ft sign for Fire & Sword Speakeasy and Hotel St. Michael at 207 W Gurley Street

The commission approved the June 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a new three‑square‑foot illuminated sign and a face‑change to an existing sign at 207 W Gurley Street, limiting LED color temperature to 3000 K, also unanimously. Commissioners nominated Rick Sprain as chair and Diane Travis as vice chair, each decision passing 6‑0.

• Approved June 13, 2025 Preservation Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved HP25-003 sign project with LED retrofit not exceeding 3000K (6-0)
• Nominated Rick Sprain as Preservation Commission Chair (6-0)
• Nominated Diane Travis as Preservation Commission Vice Chair (6-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on whether to enter an executive session. If approved, the council will consult city attorneys about the Montezuma Street Hotel project, the process for appointing a new city judge, and employee and officer investigative reports. The executive session will then be adjourned and a regular council meeting reconvened to consider any follow‑up actions.

• Vote to enter executive session
• Legal consultation on Montezuma Street Hotel project
• Legal consultation on appointing a new city judge
• Legal consultation on employee and officer investigative reports
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene regular council meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to convene an executive session, allowing confidential discussion of legal matters such as the Montezuma Street hotel project, the appointment of a new city judge, and employee investigative reports. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

• Convene executive session (7-0)

City Council

This is a study session with no voting items. The council will discuss a request to name the horseshoe courts at Watson Lake Park. They will also review 15% alternative design concept plans for an effluent and wastewater pipeline project and SR89 improvements, the first of two scheduled study sessions on this item.

• Discussion on naming request for Watson Lake Park Horseshoe Courts
• Presentation and discussion of 15% alternative design concept plans for Effluent & Wastewater Pipeline & SR89 Improvements (Study Session 1 of 2 per Resolution 2024-1876)

The council discussed a request to name Watson Lake Park Horseshoe Courts after Cal Cordes and reviewed the 15% alternative design concept plans for the SR‑89 effluent and wastewater pipeline and roadway improvements. Both items were for discussion only and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on consent items including multiple event marketing contracts, the FY26 property tax levy, utility easements, and a land purchase for a new air traffic control tower. They will hold public hearings on two new liquor licenses and discuss a proposed 47-room boutique hotel involving demolition of existing buildings in the Courthouse Plaza historic district. Other regular agenda items include a $5.3 million pavement preservation project, a PFAS remediation study, a guardrail installation, and approval of the 2025-2029 CDBG plan.

• Approval of $5,327,460 contract for FY26 Pavement Preservation – SR 89 & Prescott Lakes Parkway project
• Public hearing and appeal discussion for 47-room boutique hotel (Prescott Plaza Hotel) at 136-140 S Montezuma Street
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1898 setting the FY26 City Property Tax Levy
• Approval of $475,642 PFAS Remediation Study contract with Dibble & Associates
• Approval of land purchase for new Air Traffic Control Tower at Prescott Regional Airport

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1898 setting the FY 26 city property tax levy, passing it unanimously (7‑0). It also approved three utility easement ordinances—including an ingress/egress easement for Arizona Public Service and a land purchase for a new air‑traffic‑control tower—each passing 7‑0. Additional approvals included a banking services contract with Wells Fargo, a $5,327,460 pavement preservation contract, and a $475,642 PFAS remediation study contract, all approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1898 setting FY26 property tax levy (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1901 granting APS ingress/egress easement (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1902 accepting easement from 1212 Warrior Way, LLC (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1904 approving purchase of airport lot for new ATC tower (7‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2026‑001 for banking services with Wells Fargo (7‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2026‑045 for FY26 pavement preservation project, up to $5,327,460 (7‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2025‑142 with Dibble & Associates for PFAS remediation study, $475,642 (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items covering multiple marketing, tourism, and other contracts (7‑0)

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Council Subcommittee on Appointments will hold an executive session to discuss and consider appointments to the Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board. After the executive session, the subcommittee will reconvene in open session to consider recommendations for those appointments.

• Discussion and consideration of appointments to the Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board, including executive session for legal advice and personnel matters.

The Subcommittee on Appointments voted 2‑0 to enter an executive session. After discussion, it approved forwarding its recommendation to the full council with a 3‑0 vote. The subcommittee then appointed Randy Goodman to fill a vacancy on the Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board for the March 2024‑March 2027 term, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Convene executive session (2-0)
• Forward recommendation to council (3-0)
• Appointment of Randy Goodman to Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board (3-0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will approve minutes from June 4 and receive presentations on three veteran service updates: Vet-Connect Town Hall, USVETS, and a VA update. No formal action is expected on the presentations; they are for discussion only.

• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on Vet-Connect Town Hall update by Steve Woods/Ed Reiger
• Presentation and discussion on USVETS update by Bryan Campbell
• Presentation and discussion on VA update by Craig Furst/Steve Sample

The Mayor’s Veterans Commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The remainder of the agenda consisted of presentations and updates on veteran outreach events, but no additional actions or votes were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will meet to approve minutes from April, introduce new members, and appoint a chair and vice chair for the next year. Members will receive training on open meeting law and conflict of interest, and discuss the city's Workforce Housing Policy. Formal action is expected only on minutes and officer appointments.

• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
• Appointment of chair and vice chair to serve through June 2026
• Presentation and discussion on Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest
• Discussion of City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy
• Introduction of new committee members (discussion only)

The committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Members voted 7‑0 to confirm Nicole Kennedy as Chair and Randy Goodman as Vice Chair. The members reached consensus to hold the next meeting in August. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Nicole Kennedy as Chair and Randy Goodman as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Consensus to schedule an August meeting (no vote recorded)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will discuss residential and non-residential water budgets from January 1 to June 19, 2025. The body will also receive updates on the Long-Term Water Management Plan and lake management. No formal action is planned for the primary discussion items.

• 2022 Water Management Policy residential and non-residential water budget overview
• Long-Term Water Management Plan update
• City Lake Treatments and Willow Lake Management Plan update
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure presentation
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The council subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. All other agenda items—including water‑budget updates, the long‑term water management plan, lake treatment updates, and green stormwater infrastructure—were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss a traffic and warrant study for Willis Street. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online or on Channel 64.

• Presentation & Discussion: Willis Street Traffic and Warrant Study
• Executive session on personnel matters, legal advice, and negotiations
• Public comments accepted via City website

The council reviewed the Willis Street Traffic and Warrant Study presented by traffic staff. Staff outlined data, warrant analysis, and short‑term and long‑term safety recommendations. Council members asked questions but no resolution, vote, or formal action was recorded. The item was noted as discussion only.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026 budget, expenditure limitation, tax levy and adopt Resolution No. 2025-1927 establishing the final budget and authorized position roster. The consent agenda includes approval of several contracts, including a $323,205 streamflow monitoring contract with the Salt River Project and a bulk fuel delivery contract with Bennett Oil, as well as acceptance of four FAA grants totaling $6,618,590.60. The council will adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1903 updating the city code incentive program. Additional resolutions will call for a utility franchise election on November 4, 2025 and approve ballot language for the November 2025 general election.

• Approval of City Contract No. 2025-173 for streamflow monitoring ($323,205) with SRP
• Approval of City Contract No. 2026-030 with Bennett Oil for bulk fuel delivery (3‑year term)
• Acceptance of four FAA grants totaling $6,618,590.60 for airport land acquisition, runway electrical improvements, and hangar development
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1903 updating Incentive Program in City Code Section 3-10-8
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2025-1927 establishing FY2026 budget, expenditure limit, tax levy, and position roster

The Prescott City Council adopted several items by unanimous vote. It approved the consent agenda, including contracts and FAA grants, and adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1903 updating the Incentive Program. The council also passed resolutions to move the FY2026 budget process forward, to place a utility franchise election on the November 4, 2025 ballot, and to approve ballot language for the 2025 General Plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 8.A‑8.I (contracts, FAA grants, water budgets) (7‑0)
• Approved FAA grant acceptance (item 8.E) (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1903 updating Incentive Program (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1927 for FY2026 budget adoption steps (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1917 calling a utility franchise election for Nov 4 2025 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1922 approving General Plan ballot language (7‑0)
• Closed the FY2026 budget public hearing (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and potentially vote on revoking a conditional use permit for a helicopter landing pad at a hospital site on State Route 69. They will also consider a variance to allow a taller single-family home at 691 Cloud Crossing Circle. Additionally, the board will vote on approving the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting.

• Review for revocation of CUP24-004 for helicopter landing pad at 4822 E State Route 69 (APN 103-15-160A, 9.2 acres)
• Variance request V25-002 to allow 40.5-foot height (from 35-foot limit) for single-family residence at 691 Cloud Crossing Circle
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The board denied variance V25‑002, which sought to raise the maximum building height for a single‑family home at 691 Cloud Crossing Circle from 35 ft to 40 ft‑6 in, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied V25-002 height variance for 691 Cloud Crossing Circle (6-0)

Civic Enhancement Committee

The Civic Enhancement Committee will discuss a proposed Peace Pole donation from Robert Shegog. The committee may forward a recommendation to the Council to accept or deny the sculpture and its suggested location.

• Proposed Peace Pole sculpture donation from Robert Shegog

The Civic Enhancement Committee approved the March 20 and May 29, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. The committee also moved to table the proposed peace pole donation so the donor can revise the request to include a local artist and an alternate location; this motion passed 4-0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 20 and May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled peace pole donation request for future meeting (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 14, 2025, and receive presentations on airport administration, area activity, construction projects, and operations. All items except the minutes are for discussion only; no formal votes are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on airport administration and area activity
• Presentation and discussion on airport construction projects and updates
• Presentation and discussion on airport operations
• Discussion on future topic options

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted during the June 17, 2025 session. The committee received updates on grants, construction projects, and upcoming events but took no further action.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider a request for after-the-fact approval of stucco, metal fencing, and ramadas at 402 and 410 E Goodwin St.

• Approval of March 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• HP24-012: After-the-fact stucco and metal fencing at 402 & 410 E Goodwin St
• HP24-012: After-the-fact ramadas at 402 & 410 E Goodwin St
• Discussion & Action Items
• Staff Updates

The commission approved the March 14, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved HP24-012, allowing the fence modifications (removing CMU caps and adding wood planks) and the ramadas, with a 4‑1 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved HP24-012 with fence amendments and ramadas (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting with one substantive item: a continued presentation and discussion of the updated 2025 General Plan (GPA22-001). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Continued discussion of GPA22-001: 2025 General Plan update

The June 12, 2025 workshop reviewed the draft General Plan, including land‑use map revisions, density recommendations, and voluntary sections. Council members expressed differing views, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, or other formal actions taken.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote to enter executive session to conduct annual employment reviews of the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager, and to consult with attorneys on the process for appointing a new City Judge. After the closed session, the Council may reconvene publicly to discuss and possibly take action on these matters.

• Annual employment review of the City Attorney
• Annual employment review of the City Clerk
• Annual employment review of the City Manager
• Discussion on process for appointing a new City Judge
• Possible public action after executive session

The council unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session. No substantive actions or votes on agenda items were recorded. The executive session was later adjourned with no further business.

• Convene executive session (7-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a study session with no votes scheduled. They will receive a presentation and discussion on training for the new OpenGov transparency software, followed by an annual update from the Tourism Advisory Committee.

• Presentation and discussion on training for OpenGov transparency software
• Annual update from the Tourism Advisory Committee

The council reviewed the implementation of the OpenGov transparency software, with staff demonstrating navigation and answering questions. They also heard the annual report from the Tourism Advisory Committee, covering recent highlights and funding considerations. No formal actions or votes were taken on either item.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on adopting the tentative Fiscal Year 2026 budget and schedule a public hearing for the final budget, expenditure limitation, and tax levy. They will also discuss a citizen petition submitted by Ralph Hess and consider updates to the Council Rules of Procedure. Consent items include fire department equipment purchases, a plat revision at 2980 Willow Creek Road, and a new liquor license for Cove Café.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025-1926 approving tentative FY2026 budget and setting public hearing
• Discussion of a citizen petition from Ralph Hess
• Approval of Resolution 2025-1933 updating Council Rules of Procedure
• City Contract 2025-171 with Stryker Corp for a Lucas automated chest compression device and Lifepack cardiac monitor (Fire Dept)
• Revision of plat combining two parcels at 2980 Willow Creek Road (RVP25-006)

The council adopted the FY2026 tentative budget with a $145 M operating budget, $148 M capital budget, and $10 M contingency. It approved a new restaurant liquor license for Cove Café, denied a citizen petition, and updated council rules on petition handling. Several consent‑agenda items were also approved, including grant funding, a trailhead agreement, and medical equipment contracts.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-1926 approving FY2026 tentative budget ($145M operating, $148M capital, $10M contingency) – Passed (7-0)
• Approved Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Analise Marie Cavner, Cove Café, 1446 W Gurley St – Passed (7-0)
• Denied citizen petition submitted by Ralph Hess – Passed (6-0-1, Councilman Gambogi abstaining)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-1933 updating Council Rules of Procedure for petition handling – Passed (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Acker Trust Grant Program Funding – Passed (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-1932 sponsor agreement for Pioneer Parkway Trailhead – Passed (7-0)
• Approved City Contract 2025-171 with Stryker Corporation for medical devices – Passed (7-0)
• Approved City Contract 2023-182A1 amendment with Rosenbauer for equipment cost increases – Passed (7-0)

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss and take action on recommendations for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the Program Year 2025 Annual Action. The committee may approve a draft plan to be submitted for a 30-day public comment period before City Council consideration on July 8, 2025.

• Approval of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft
• Recommendations for Program Year 2025 Annual Action

The advisory committee voted to approve the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan draft and to submit it for a 30‑day public comment period before City Council consideration on July 8, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan draft for 30‑day public comment (6‑0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to review updates on veteran-related programs and services. The commission will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and hear presentations on several initiatives.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vet-Connect Town Hall update presentation
• USVETS update presentation
• VA update presentation

The Mayor’s Veterans Commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved planning the next Vet‑Connect Town Hall at Prescott Canyon Estates for July 17 at 3:30 PM, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved next Vet‑Connect Town Hall at Prescott Canyon Estates, July 17, 3:30 PM (6‑0)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will discuss water withdrawal reports and current water budget overviews. The body is deciding on a replacement chair and whether to forward residential and non-residential water budgets for July through December 2025 to the Council.

• Appointment of a Replacement Chair for the Subcommittee through November 2025
• Review of the 2024 Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Report
• Proposed residential and non-residential water budgets for July 2025 - December 2025
• Update on PFAS Consultant Contract
• Discussion regarding proposed state water legislation

The Water Issues Subcommittee appointed Phil Goode as its replacement chair, passing the motion 2‑0. The committee approved its April 1, 2025 meeting minutes, also 2‑0. It then recommended allocating 25 acre‑feet each to residential and non‑residential water budgets for the July‑December 2025 period, passing 2‑0. No other formal actions were taken.

• Appointed Phil Goode as replacement chair (2-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 subcommittee minutes (2-0)
• Recommended 25 acre‑feet for residential and non‑residential water budgets July‑Dec 2025 (2-0)

City Council

The Council will hold a workshop to discuss the updated 2025 General Plan (GPA22-001). This is a presentation and discussion only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of GPA22-001: Updated City of Prescott 2025 General Plan

The council agreed to add back the city’s value statements to the 2025 General Plan. Staff will incorporate specific language on parking, open space/recreation, native vegetation, and a definition of “tools” in the Open Space section. The plan’s climate and energy section will be framed as energy‑focused rather than climate‑focused. Additional council feedback on the future land‑use map will be addressed by staff.

• Add back city value statements to the General Plan (consensus)
• Include parking considerations language in the General Plan (consensus)
• Add “open space/recreation” wording to the Land Use section (consensus)
• Insert “encourage native vegetation” language in the General Plan (consensus)
• Define “tools” in the Open Space section (consensus)
• Frame climate section as energy‑focused rather than climate‑focused (consensus)
• Staff to incorporate council feedback on future land‑use map (consensus)
• Require utilities to be upgraded before any annexation (consensus)

General

The Civic Enhancement Committee will receive a financial update on the Acker Trust Grant Program, hear presentations from four grant applicants, and consider recommending awards for FY26 funds. The committee will also vote to approve the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation and discussion of Acker Trust Grant Program financials
• Grant applicant presentations: AZ Philharmonic Inc, One Stage Family Theatre, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc, Yavapai Youth Choir
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of recommendations for Acker Trust Grant Program FY26 fund awards

The Civic Enhancement Committee approved its March 20 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved grant awards of $9,831 to AZ Philharmonic Inc. and $5,000 to One Stage Family Theatre, passing 2‑1 with Member Nichols dissenting. Finally, the committee voted 3‑0 to decline funding for both Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc. and Yavapai Youth Choir.

• Approved March 20 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Awarded $9,831 to AZ Philharmonic Inc (2-1)
• Awarded $5,000 to One Stage Family Theatre (2-1)
• Declined funding for Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Inc (3-0)
• Declined funding for Yavapai Youth Choir (3-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will meet in executive session to discuss legal advice and strategy on three matters: a Montezuma Street hotel project and potential dispute resolution, pre-existing legal obligations related to the General Plan Land Use Map, and possible litigation concerning an officer-involved shooting. The council will vote on whether to enter closed session, then may reconvene for public discussion and possible action on items discussed.

• Legal advice regarding Montezuma Street Hotel Project and potential dispute resolution
• Legal advice on pre-existing obligations relating to proposed General Plan Land Use Map
• Legal advice on possible litigation regarding an officer-involved shooting

Mayor Goode called the council to order and a motion to enter executive session was passed unanimously (7‑0). The council listed three legal topics for discussion with city attorneys but recorded no decisions on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

• Executive session convened (vote 7-0)

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to review presentations on two key topics. The body will discuss a workforce housing policy and regional water challenges.

• Presentation and discussion regarding Workforce Housing Policy from the Workforce Housing Committee
• Presentation and discussion regarding Regional Water Challenges from Mark Holmes and Gary Beverly

The council heard a presentation on a proposed Workforce Housing Policy, including eligibility, incentives, and funding strategies. They also discussed regional water challenges and the need for a regional authority. Both items were for discussion only; no formal resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on a citywide fee schedule for the next fiscal year and consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $748,110 archaeological study for the Willow Creek sewer project and a $498,420 sidewalk improvement project. They will also decide on purchasing 37.32 acres near the airport for protection and approving a boat rental concession at Watson and Goldwater Lakes. A number of other items are on the consent agenda.

• Adoption of citywide fee schedule for FY2025-26
• Purchase of 37.32 acres near Prescott Regional Airport for airport protection for $748,110
• Boat rental concession at Watson and Goldwater Lakes with 10% gross revenue fee
• Sidewalk improvements on Miller Valley Road & Grove Avenue for $498,420
• Archaeological data recovery for Willow Creek Gravity Sewer Project up to $748,110

The Prescott City Council approved all consent agenda items unanimously, including several contracts and grant applications. It also unanimously adopted four consent ordinances granting and releasing utility easements. The council voted 5‑2 to approve City Contract No. 2025‑155 for boat‑rental concessions at Watson and Goldwater Lakes. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1928 establishing a citywide fee schedule for fiscal year 2025‑26.

• Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes, contract 2025‑158, resolutions 2025‑1929 & 1930, ADOT grants, surplus auction) – passed 7‑0
• Adopted consent ordinance granting underground utility easement to APS – passed 7‑0
• Adopted consent ordinance accepting five easements for Wildwood Gravity Sewer Improvement – passed 7‑0
• Adopted consent ordinance releasing three sewer easements – passed 7‑0
• Adopted consent ordinance accepting public water line easement from Word of Life Church – passed 7‑0
• Approved City Contract No. 2025‑155 for boat‑rental concessions at Watson and Goldwater Lakes – passed 5‑2
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑1928 setting citywide fee schedule for FY 2025‑26 – approved (vote not recorded)

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft for a 30-day public comment period. The committee will also consider adjustments to the Program Year 2025 CDBG allocation amounts for City Council approval.

• Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan allocation adjustments
• 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft

The committee approved the April 23 minutes and confirmed a $275,024 HUD allocation for FY 2025, a $25,024 increase over the prior estimate. It funded the top three public‑service organizations at their maximum requests and moved $862 to construction. Construction allocations were set for the ADA bathroom, Meals on Wheels, Boys & Girls Club fencing, Agape House, Community Cupboard and Launchpad, and the remaining $9,648 was assigned to a Public Works department project.

• Approved April 23 minutes (5‑0)
• Allocated top three public‑service organizations their max amounts and moved $862 to construction (6‑0)
• Increased Meals on Wheels funding to $23,430 (6‑0)
• Maintained Boys & Girls Club fencing funding at $30,000 (6‑0)
• Fully funded Agape House at $24,800 (6‑0)
• Allocated remaining $9,648 to Public Works project (5‑1)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a special meeting to interview three candidates for a council vacancy: Patrick Grady, Sherrie Hanna, and Rex Mason. After the interviews, the Council will select an appointee to fill the seat through November 2027. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Interview of Patrick Grady
• Interview of Sherrie Hanna
• Interview of Rex Mason
• Selection of appointee to fill council vacancy through November 2027

The Prescott City Council held interviews with three candidates for the current council vacancy. Councilwoman Fruhwirth moved to convene an executive session, which was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cantelme, but the minutes do not show a vote or outcome. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Motion to convene executive session introduced (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The May 16, 2025 meeting is a workshop format for the Prescott City Council. The agenda’s only substantive item is a presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop, which is for discussion only and no formal action will be taken. No other decisions or actions are scheduled. The meeting is viewable on Channel 64, Facebook Live, or the city’s website, and public comments can be submitted online.

• Presentation & discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop (discussion only)

The council held a workshop on May 16, 2025 to review the FY26 budget proposal presented by Finance Director Mark Woodfill and Deputy Finance Director Lars Johnson. They discussed the proposed total budget of $303,746,162, revenue sources, capital projects, and organizational changes. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will first approve the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The main item is a request (V25-005) to lower the minimum side‑yard setback from 7 feet to 5 feet for single‑family and medium‑density multi‑family properties at 925 & 923 Yavapai Dr. and 816 Coronado Ave., to bring historic structures into compliance with current zoning. The Board will consider a motion to approve this variance.

• Approve March 20, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Variance V25-005: reduce side‑yard setback from 7 ft to 5 ft for properties at 925 & 923 Yavapai Dr. and 816 Coronado Ave.
• Recommendation to move to approve the variance

The Board of Adjustment approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved variance V25‑005, allowing the minimum side yard setback to be reduced from 7 feet to 5 feet for parcels owned by the Neely Living Trust, also by a 6‑0 vote. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved variance V25-005 to reduce side yard setback to 5 ft (6-0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Prescott Tourism Advisory Committee will hold a discussion on the FY26 budget, but no formal action will be taken. The meeting will also include staff announcements and an update on the city’s general plan. The session is scheduled for May 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 201 N. Montezuma Street.

• Presentation & discussion of FY26 budget (discussion only, no formal action)
• Staff announcements
• Staff general plan update

The May 14, 2025 meeting was limited to discussion of the FY26 tourism budget, bed tax revenue, event costs, parking revenue ideas, and the Gravity Trail system. Staff noted the bed tax remains at 3.67% and that the current fireworks contract ends in 2025. No formal actions or votes were recorded; the committee only exchanged information and requested further study.

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on airport administration, area activity, and construction projects. Most items on the agenda are for discussion only, with no formal action planned beyond the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of airport construction projects and updates
• Discussion of airport operations
• Updates on airport administration and area activity

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting also included updates on flight operations, construction projects, security procedures, and announced upcoming public outreach events and a June 17, 2025 committee meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of potential appointees for a City Council vacancy and consult with attorneys regarding the selection process. The council may reconvene in open session to approve candidates for interviews scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Discuss qualifications of potential appointees for City Council vacancy
• Consult with attorneys regarding selection of finalists
• Move to approve candidates for interviews on May 20, 2025
• Executive session regarding personnel and legal matters

The council voted to convene an executive session, which passed unanimously (5‑0). It then approved the selection of Patrick Grady, Sherrie Hanna, and Rex Mason as finalists for the council vacancy interview scheduled for May 20, also passing unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved convening executive session (5-0)
• Approved selection of Patrick Grady, Sherrie Hanna, and Rex Mason as council vacancy finalists for interview (5-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to hear presentations on two community projects. One item covers the Whiskey‑Off Road mountain bike event, and the other addresses wildfire suppression systems for the Cathedral Pines neighborhood. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda lists only discussion topics.

• Presentation & discussion of the Whiskey‑Off Road mountain bike event
• Presentation & discussion of wildfire suppression systems for the Cathedral Pines community

The council held a study session on the Whiskey Off‑Road mountain bike event and a proposed wildfire suppression system for the Cathedral Pines community. Both items were discussed only; no formal resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on a rezoning request that changes a 0.6‑acre parcel at 500 Marina Street from single‑family to high‑density multi‑family, allowing a proposed 106‑unit apartment development. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving several contracts, a procurement code ordinance, a liquor license hearing for a QuikTrip store, and a water service application for the development site. Public comments are limited to topics not on the agenda, and the council may hold an executive session for certain matters.

• Approval of City Contract No. 2025-155 for boat rental concessions at Watson and Goldwater Lakes (10% of gross revenue)
• Amendment to City Contract No. 2023-211 for Lakeview Drainage Improvements, up to $303,479.20
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1894 updating the city's Procurement Code
• Public hearing on a new Series 10 liquor license for QuikTrip #1548 at 2292 E State Route 69
• Rezoning and General Plan amendment for a 106‑unit apartment complex at 500 Marina Street

The council approved the consent agenda items, adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1894 to update the city’s procurement code, and postponed the approval of City Contract No. 2025‑155 for lake boat rentals for two weeks. It also approved a plat revision for the Prescott Luxury Garages subdivision, accepted a safety‑gear grant for the fire department, appointed members to the Industrial Development Authority and Workforce Housing Committee, and approved two additional contracts for counseling services and lake drainage improvements.

• Approved consent agenda items (including minutes and intergovernmental agreement) (5‑0)
• Postponed approval of City Contract No. 2025‑155 (Born To Be Wild boat rentals) for two weeks (3‑2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1894 updating the city’s procurement code (4‑0‑1)
• Approved revision of plat for Prescott Luxury Garages subdivision (RVP25‑003)
• Approved acceptance of grant for high‑visibility fire jackets from the 100 Club of Arizona
• Approved appointment of members to the Industrial Development Authority and Workforce Housing Committee
• Approved assignment of City Contract No. 2025‑038C1 to Moving‑on Counseling, Trauma Center, LLC
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 2023‑211A5 for Lakeview Drainage Improvements up to $303,479

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will approve minutes from April and receive three informational presentations: a Vet-Connect Town Hall update, a USVETS update, and a VA update. No formal action will be taken on the presentations.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on Vet-Connect Town Hall update
• Presentation and discussion on USVETS update
• Presentation and discussion on VA update

The Mayor's Veterans Commission approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes by an 8-0 vote. The next Vet-Connect Town Hall was scheduled for May 21 at the Yavapai Hills Clubhouse, with logistics such as liability waivers and seating noted. Members reported the May 10 recruitment event was canceled and highlighted upcoming scholarship nomination opportunities. Additional updates included VA outreach events and upcoming community forums.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss records exempt from public inspection concerning the city's safety plan and processes for the new council chambers and first floor at 201 N. Montezuma Street. The discussion includes testing for future meetings. The session is closed to the public, with possible action to follow after reconvening.

• Discuss & consider records exempt from public inspection regarding the City's Safety Plan and Processes for the New Council Chambers and First Floor at 201 N. Montezuma Street, including testing for future meetings, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)

The Prescott City Council met on May 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Councilman Montoya moved, and Councilman Moore seconded, to convene an executive session; the motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

• Convene executive session (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Prescott Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss and take action on several items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a presentation on the requirements and timeline for potential propositions, selection of three members to present an annual update to the City Council on June 10, and review and approval of final scoring and funding recommendations for tourism grants.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on requirements and timeline of potential propositions
• Selection of three committee members to present to City Council on June 10
• Review and approval of tourism grant scoring and funding recommendations

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting by a 9‑0 vote. It also voted 9‑0 to have Chair Margo Christensen, Vice Chair Matt Brassard, and Member Dennis Gallagher present the committee’s annual update to the Prescott City Council. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Recommended Chair Christensen, Vice Chair Brassard, and Member Gallagher to represent TAC at City Council (9-0)

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from March and discuss community needs and priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The discussion is for input only, with no formal action expected on the plan at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion of community needs and priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (no action taken)

The committee approved the March 19, 2025 CDBG Advisory Committee minutes unanimously (7‑0). Members discussed community housing needs and funding options. The committee agreed to complete the priority survey and return it to the CDBG coordinator by May 2. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 19 minutes (7‑0)
• Agreed to complete priority survey by May 2

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Appointments will hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters. It will consider recommendations for appointments to the Industrial Development Authority and the Workforce Housing Committee. The meeting follows the city charter and Arizona statutes governing executive sessions.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters
• Consideration of recommendations for appointments to the Industrial Development Authority
• Consideration of recommendations for appointments to the Workforce Housing Committee

The subcommittee voted unanimously to hold an executive session. After the executive session, members approved a motion to forward the subcommittee’s appointment recommendations for the Industrial Development Authority and Workforce Housing Committee to the full council. The recommendations include reappointing Rick Kimery and Thomas Davis and appointing James Huffman to the IDA, and appointing Jeffrey Miller, Gregory Riordan, Corey Suttles, and Roger Thomas to the Workforce Housing Committee.

• Convene executive session (passed 3-0)
• Forward appointment recommendations for IDA and Workforce Housing Committee to council (passed 3-0)

General

The Workforce Housing Committee will consider approving minutes from its April 2 meeting and discuss the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy. The committee may take action or give direction to staff toward recommending the policy to the City Council. Staff will also provide updates and discuss future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Presentation, discussion and possible action on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy
• Possible recommendation of the policy to the City Council
• Staff announcements and discussion on future agenda items

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025 Workforce Housing meeting. Members agreed to use the incentive chart presented by Chair Kennedy in the workforce housing policy. The committee also agreed to add a statement about debt issuance and a red‑line review option to the policy draft. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 2, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (4‑0)
• Agreed to utilize Chair Kennedy's incentive chart within the policy
• Agreed to include a statement about debt issuance under section 4
• Agreed to add a red‑line review statement for Community Development
• Agreed to send final policy draft to the committee for email review before council submission

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss updates on airport administration, construction projects, and operations. The only action item is approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. All other items are for discussion only with no formal action expected.

• Approval of minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on airport administration and area activity
• Presentation and discussion on airport construction projects and updates
• Presentation and discussion on airport operations

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion of airport projects, funding, operations, and future topics. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee minutes (6‑0)

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss traffic safety and infrastructure. The body may take action on recommendations following a review of 2024 collision data.

• Possible action on recommendations from 2024 Collision Data Review
• Update from Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO)
• GES Street Section Updates
• Project Updates
• Introduction of new member Kenneth Godbold

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 10, 2025 meeting. Member Knaup moved to approve, Member Scott seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and project updates.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will meet in executive session – closed to the public – to discuss three legal matters: a construction contract change order dispute, the Deep Well Ranch dispute and potential land acquisition for airport purposes, and renewal of the franchise agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS). After the closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and possibly take action on those items.

• Discuss payment of a construction contract change order and related dispute resolution
• Discuss dispute resolution with Deep Well Ranch and potential land acquisition for airport purposes
• Discuss renewal of the franchise agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS)

Councilmember Montoya moved, and Councilmember Moore seconded, a motion to convene an executive session. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Convene executive session (5-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to review a presentation and discuss updates regarding the SR89 Design Concept Report Project.

• Update on the SR89 Design Concept Report Project

The Prescott City Council held a study session on April 8, 2025 to review the SR89 design concept report presented by Public Works staff and the project manager. Council members and the public provided comments on roadway widening, roundabouts, and environmental concerns. The session was for discussion only and no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a lease at the regional airport and a fire‑station alert system. The council will hold a public hearing on a new restaurant liquor license for Badger's Den LLC. The most significant item is the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025‑1880, authorizing an $11 million loan from the Water Infrastructure Financing Authority for the Zone 41 Mingus Water Pump Station, Tank & Pipeline Project.

• Approve City Contract No. 2025‑148 for fire‑station alert system, up to $449,851.05
• Approve City Contract No. 2025‑137 for lease of property at 6599 Crystal Lane (E1 Hangar) at Prescott Regional Airport
• Public hearing on New Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Badger's Den LLC, 1245 White Spar Road
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025‑1880 authorizing $11 million water loan for Mingus Water Pump Station project
• Approve rezoning and minor general plan amendment for a 106‑unit apartment complex at 500 Marina Street

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1880 authorizing an $11 million Water Infrastructure Financing Authority loan for the Mingus Water Pump Station project (5‑0). It also approved a new Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Badger’s Den LLC at 1245 White Spar Road (5‑0) and adopted the revised timeline for filling a council vacancy (5‑0). Several contract and lease items were approved in the consent agenda, each passing unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1880 for $11 M water loan (5‑0)
• Approved Series 12 liquor license for Badger’s Den LLC, 1245 White Spar Road (5‑0)
• Approved revised council vacancy appointment timeline (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2025‑137 lease of 6599 Crystal Lane (El Hangar) (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2025‑148 with Honeywell/USDD for fire station alerting system, up to $449,851.05 (5‑0)
• Approved assignment of City Contract No. 2024‑091 to Wastech Corporation (5‑0)
• Approved City Contract No. 2025‑140 with TransRockies for 2026 gravel bike event (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to City Contract No. 2024‑216 with Fann Contracting, $313,593.29 (5‑0)

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive presentations on local veteran services, including updates from Vet-Connect and USVETS. No formal actions are scheduled.

• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall
• Presentation on USVETS update
• Presentation on VA update

The commission voted 7-0 to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the upcoming Vet-Connect Town Hall, noting a $500 venue cost and potential location at Yavapai Hills with a target date of May 21, 2025. Additional updates were shared about USVETS expansion, veteran resource fairs, and other community events.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Committee will consider a proposed Workforce Housing Policy and may vote to recommend it to the City Council. Members will also receive a presentation from Flagstaff on their workforce housing policies. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff updates on future agenda items.

• Presentation and discussion with Flagstaff regarding their workforce housing policies (discussion only)
• Discussion and possible action on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy, including potential recommendation to Council
• Approval of minutes from the March 5, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting
• Staff announcements and discussion regarding future agenda items

The committee voted 4‑0 to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee meeting. The board also discussed Flagstaff’s workforce‑housing policies and planned a special meeting in April to continue drafting Prescott’s own workforce‑housing policy. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 Workforce Housing Committee minutes (4-0)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will receive a progress report on the Long-Term Water Management Plan and discuss potential updates to water service applications and policy regarding hazardous materials, with a possible vote to forward Resolution No. 2025-1923 to the full Council. It will also discuss proposed water legislation, a water budget overview for early 2025, and updates to the City Code incentive program. Only items involving the hazardous materials policy and incentive program updates are scheduled for possible action.

• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Long-Term Water Management Plan progress report
• Discussion and possible action on updates to Water Service Applications and Water Management Policy regarding hazardous materials (Resolution No. 2025-1923)
• Discussion on proposed water legislation impacting Prescott and surrounding areas
• Discussion on proposed updates to City Code 3-10-8 (Incentive Program)

The subcommittee approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the proposed updates to the Water Service Agreement application and agreed to forward Resolution No. 2025‑1923 (as amended) to the City Council, passing unanimously 3‑0.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved changes to Water Service Application and forwarded Resolution No. 2025‑1923 to Council (3-0)
• No other formal actions were taken

General

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Police and Fire Departments. The discussion covers areas of responsibility, budget overviews, goals, objectives, and accomplishments.

• Departmental overview of Prescott Police Department
• Departmental overview of Prescott Fire Department

The Prescott City Council met on March 25, 2025 for a study session. Fire Chief Holger Durre and Police Chief Amy Bonney presented departmental overviews, budgets, and strategic plans. No motions were introduced, and the meeting concluded without any formal decisions, approvals, or denials.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote to adopt the 2025 General Plan and set ballot language for a November election. They will also consider ballot language for an open space charter amendment and a Home Rule expenditure limit extension. Consent items include a $200,000 grant for the STOP Violence Against Women program and contracts for airport planning and fuel system upgrades.

• Adoption of the 2025 General Plan and ballot language (Resolution 2025-1922)
• Ballot language for Open Space Charter Amendment (Resolution 2025-1914)
• Second public hearing and vote on Home Rule expenditure limit extension (Resolution 2025-1915)
• Water service application for 7.62 acre-feet at 4745 N 7th St (WSA25-008)
• Acceptance of $200,000 STOP Violence Against Women grant and two detective positions

The council approved the Consent Agenda items, including a $200,000 grant and a fuel dispensing purchase. Mayor Goode moved to approve City Contract No. 2022‑168A24 for the airport, limited to $92,640.30, which passed 5‑0. The Water Service Application WSA25‑008 was approved for 5.6 acre‑feet, vote 4‑0‑1 with one abstention. The updated 2025 General Plan was tabled for a later meeting, vote 5‑0.

• Consent agenda items approved (5‑0)
• City Contract No. 2022‑168A24 approved up to $92,640.30 (5‑0)
• Purchase of automotive fuel dispensing updates approved (5‑0)
• Water Service Application WSA25‑008 approved for 5.6 acre‑feet (4‑0‑1)
• 2025 General Plan adoption tabled (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests. One seeks a reduced front setback from 22 to 20 feet at 1116 S Lakeview Drive. Another seeks an increased maximum building height from 35 to 46 feet at 691 Cloud Crossing Circle. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• V24-009: Variance to reduce front setback from 22' to 20' for new single-family residence at 1116 S Lakeview Drive (APN 106-20-521).
• V25-002: Variance to increase maximum building height to 46' (from 35') for new single-family residence at 691 Cloud Crossing Circle (APN 112-02-226).
• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

The Board of Adjustment approved the February 20, 2025 minutes (6‑0). It denied variance V24‑009, which sought to reduce the front setback from 22 ft to 20 ft, with a 5‑1 vote and one dissent. The board also deferred variance V25‑002, which requested increasing the maximum building height to 46 ft, with a 4‑2 vote. Staff noted the council chambers will be closed in April.

• Approved Feb 20, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Denied V24‑009 front‑setback variance (5‑1, Lamerson dissent)
• Deferred V25‑002 height variance (4‑2)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 a.m.

Civic Enhancement Committee

The Civic Enhancement Committee will vote to approve the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss a proposed sculpture donation from Arliss Newcomb and decide whether to forward a recommendation to City Council to accept or deny the donation and its suggested location. The meeting also includes an update from Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes.

• Approve December 19, 2024 Civic Enhancement Committee meeting minutes
• Discuss and possibly recommend to Council acceptance or denial of a sculpture donation from Arliss Newcomb
• Presentation and update from Recreation Services Department Director Joe Baynes

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will approve minutes from two prior meetings. The main action is a discussion and possible approval to forward the committee's 2025 CDBG program funding recommendations to the City Council, noting that amounts could be adjusted using a weighted formula. Staff will provide announcements before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 CDBG Committee meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 6, 2025 CDBG Subcommittee meeting
• Discuss and potentially forward 2025 CDBG funding recommendations to City Council with possible adjustments

The CDBG Advisory Committee approved the February 19 and March 6 meeting minutes. It then approved public‑service funding for People Who Care ($17,108), New Horizons ($15,000) and Wrapped in Love Diaper Bank ($5,392). Finally, the committee adopted revised construction‑project allocations, moving $15,000 to a park restroom and redistributing $7,500 from an ineligible request to Meals on Wheels and Agape House, with a total of eight projects funded.

• Approved February 19 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved March 6 subcommittee minutes (2‑0)
• Approved public‑service funding: People Who Care $17,108; New Horizons $15,000; Wrapped in Love Diaper Bank $5,392 (6‑0)
• Approved revised construction funding: Parks & Rec $50,000; Meals on Wheels $15,500; Boys & Girls Club $35,000; Agape House $22,750; Prescott Community Cupboard $25,000; The Launch Pad $16,760 (5‑0)

Prescott Preservation Commission

The Prescott Preservation Commission will vote on a request (HP25-002) to install new canvas fabric with lettering on an existing awning frame at 156 S Montezuma St Unit A for 'Prescott Sweet Treats'. The commission will also receive presentations on evaluating preservation projects using core principles and on the 2025 Historic Preservation Master Plan. No formal action is planned on the discussion items.

• Approval of November 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• HP25-002: new canvas fabric with lettering for Prescott Sweet Treats at 156 S Montezuma St Unit A (Downtown, Courthouse Plaza Historic District)
• Presentation on evaluation of preservation projects using Core Principles and National & Local Guidelines
• Presentation and update on the 2025 Historic Preservation Master Plan

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will vote to approve the minutes from its February 12, 2025 meeting. It will then hold discussion‑only presentations on the Prescott Event Alliance, the Tourism Strategic Plan, and the difference between a Destination Management Organization and a Destination Marketing Organization. No formal actions or contracts are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve February 12, 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion on Prescott Event Alliance (no formal action)
• Discussion on Tourism Strategic Plan and possible staff recommendations
• Discussion on Destination Management Organization vs Destination Marketing Organization (no formal action)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Prescott Airport Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its February 18, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the agenda consists of presentations and discussion on airport administration, construction projects, operations, staff updates, and future topic options, with no formal action required. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from February 18, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation and discussion on airport administration and area activity
• Presentation and discussion on airport construction projects and updates
• Presentation and discussion on airport operations
• Staff announcements and updates; discussion of future topic options

City Council

The Prescott City Council study session will include presentations and discussion on two topics: an update to the Pavement Management Program and the Prescott Lakes Planned Area Development Master Plan and Development Agreement. No decisions are indicated; the items are for informational discussion.

• Presentation & discussion on an update to the Pavement Management Program
• Presentation & discussion on the Prescott Lakes Planned Area Development Master Plan and Development Agreement

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt the updated 2025 General Plan and related ballot language. The meeting includes a public hearing on a 'Home Rule' ballot proposition and a liquor license application. Council will also vote on several city contracts and committee appointments.

• Review and possible approval of the updated City of Prescott 2025 General Plan
• Public hearing for a new Remote Tasting Room Liquor License at 125 N Cortez Street
• Contract for SR89 Effluent Pipeline Repairs with Fann Contracting for $156,916.50
• Furniture purchase from VARI Sales Corporation for $75,055.20
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Trucks for $65,100

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss updates from CYMPO, and review the priority list for radar feedback signs and spring paving projects.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Spring 2025 Paving Project striping changes
• Approval of FY25/26 radar feedback sign location priority list
• Presentation on Project Updates
• Presentation on Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization update

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will hear a presentation and discuss the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy. This item is for discussion only, with no formal action scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory SubCommittee will meet to present, review, and discuss applicants for the CDBG Program Year 2025. The agenda states that this item is for discussion only and no formal action will be taken.

• Review and discussion of CDBG Program Year 2025 applicants

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive presentations. The session focuses on updates regarding the Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall, USVETS, and the VA.

• Approval of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall update
• USVETS update
• VA update

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and consider appointing a vice chair to serve through May 2025. A presentation and discussion on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy will be held, but no formal action will be taken. Staff will also provide announcements and discuss future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from Jan 30 and Feb 5, 2025 meetings
• Discussion and possible action to appoint a vice chair
• Presentation and discussion on the City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy (discussion only, no action)

Public Safety Retirement Board – Joint Fire & Police

The Public Safety Retirement Board will consider approving the minutes from March 28, 2024, and discuss a proposed increase in the hourly legal fee rate from $225 to $285 for both the fire and police local boards. The board will also consider enrolling six firefighters and several police officers into the PSPRS, some with preexisting conditions, and receive a presentation on the annual actuarial valuations.

• Proposed increase in legal fee rate from $225/hr to $285/hr for fire and police PSPRS local boards
• Consideration of entry into PSPRS for six firefighters (Jacob Baker, Ryan Gruda, Devon Larson Maffeo, Brendan McDonough, Robert Rooke, Tyler Van Mierlo) effective Sept. 9, 2024, with preexisting conditions
• Consideration of entry into PSPRS for police officers Dorian Escalante, Theodora Thyr, Emma Young, Chad Peters, Emily Simon with no preexisting conditions; Ritner Browning with preexisting conditions; and lateral transfer of Jonathan Green
• Entry effective dates range from July 15, 2024 to Jan. 12, 2025
• Presentation on annual PSPRS actuarial valuations by Mark Woodfill

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The subcommittee will consider forwarding two water service applications to the City Council for approval or denial: one for 7.62 acre-feet at 4745 N 7th St. and one for 13.58 acre-feet at 500 S Marina St. They will also discuss the 2022 Water Management Policy budget overview, PFAS issues and a related request for qualifications, and potential updates to water policy on hazardous materials.

• WSA25-008: Water service application for 7.62 acre-feet at 4745 N 7th St. (APN 110-04-193X) by Granite Basin Engineering for Bradshaw Senior III Prescott LP.
• WSA25-009: Water service application for 13.58 acre-feet per year at 500 S Marina St. (APN 109-13-001D, 8 parcels) by Michael Taylor Architects for YH Development Properties, LLC.
• Presentation and discussion on PFAS and scope of a request for statements of qualifications.
• Presentation and discussion on potential updates to water service applications and water policy regarding hazardous materials.
• Presentation and discussion on the 2022 Water Management Policy: residential and non-residential water budget overview for Jan 1 – Feb 20, 2025.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and strategy regarding ongoing litigation with Tac Aero over an airport-related lease, and receive an annual update on all city litigation matters. The session is closed to the public, but the council may reconvene for possible action afterward.

• Discussion of legal strategy in Tac Aero airport lease litigation
• Annual update on all city litigation matters
• Possible public action after executive session

General

The City Council will hold a study session to review the FY2025 Midyear Budget Report. Members will also discuss requirements for ingress and egress, noise restrictions for loud vehicles, and city leases.

• FY2025 Midyear Budget Report
• Ingress and egress requirements
• Loud vehicles and noise restrictions
• City leases

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to place a citizen-initiated charter amendment on the August 2025 ballot to protect city-owned open space in perpetuity. The council will also review and possibly adopt the updated 2025 General Plan, approve contracts for workforce housing consulting ($78,060) and land purchase for a new air traffic control tower at the Prescott Regional Airport, and hold a public hearing for a new liquor license at The Century Lounge. Consent items include a WIFA grant application for up to $3 million for water conservation and plat revisions.

• Ordinance No. 2025-1883 to place open space protection charter amendment on August 2025 ballot (Item 11.A)
• Discussion and possible action on adopting the 2025 General Plan (Item 11.D)
• City Contract No. 2025-139 with Elliot D. Pollack & Company for $78,060 in workforce housing consulting (Item 8.E)
• Ordinance No. 2025-1886 approving purchase of two lots at Prescott Regional Airport for new air traffic control tower (Item 9.B)
• Public hearing for new Series 12 liquor license application for The Century Lounge at 129 N Cortez Street (Item 10.A)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review and vote on a conditional use permit for a 3-story, 77,886 square foot self-storage building in a Business Regional zoning district at 3528 Ranch Drive. Additionally, the board will decide on several variance requests, including setbacks and building height, for residential properties. The meeting also covers approval of prior meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP24-007: 77,886 SF self-storage building at 3528 Ranch Dr (1.11 acres, BR zoning)
• Variance V25-001: reduce rear setback from 15' to 5' for covered patio at 1520 Cougar Trail
• Variance V24-011: reduce front setback from 25' to 15' for detached garage at 846 Fairview Ave
• Variance V24-010: increase building height from 35' to 43' due to topography at 1558 Standing Eagle Dr
• Variance V23-018: permit 6' fence within front setback at 908 Audrey Lane

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Council Subcommittee on Appointments will meet to discuss and recommend appointments to eight boards and committees, including the Airport Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment, Building Safety Advisory & Appeals Board, Fire Board of Appeals, Industrial Development Authority, Pedestrian Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee, Prescott Preservation Commission, and Tourism Advisory Committee. They will also consider chair and vice chair appointments for several of these boards. The meeting will begin with an executive session for legal advice and personnel discussions before reconvening in open session to finalize recommendations.

• Discussion and recommendation of appointments to eight city boards and committees
• Consideration of chair and vice chair appointments for Airport Advisory, Board of Adjustment, Building Safety, Fire Board, and Preservation Commission
• Executive session for legal advice and personnel matters under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) & (3)
• Public session to vote on recommendations after executive session
• Meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM in City Council Conference Room

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to appoint three members to the Program Year 2024 Ranking Subcommittee. The committee will also discuss 2025 CDBG Program Applications, though no formal action is planned for that item.

• Appointment of three members to the Program Year 2024 Ranking Subcommittee
• Discussion of 2025 CDBG Program Applications
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss updates on airport administration, construction projects, and operations. The meeting will be held at the Airport Old Terminal Building.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• Discussion on airport administration and area activity
• Discussion on airport construction projects
• Discussion on airport operations
• Discussion on future topic options

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will consider approving $15,000 in additional funding for the Prescott Downtown Partnership Summer Concert Series. They will also discuss tourism grant applications but take no formal action on that item. The committee will vote on approval of the January 15 meeting minutes.

• Vote on $15,000 additional funding for Prescott Downtown Partnership Summer Concert Series
• Discussion of tourism grant application review (no action taken)
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation and discuss West Granite Creek Park. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion regarding West Granite Creek Park

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code affecting Accessory Dwelling Units, including requiring sub-meters. They will also discuss a possible proclamation policy and vote on consent items such as a janitorial contract and a trail agreement with Chino Valley.

• Continued adoption of Ordinance 2025-1881 amending Land Development Code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with submeter requirement
• Discussion and possible direction on adding a City of Prescott Proclamation Policy to Council Rules of Procedure
• Approval of City Contract No. 2025-134 with All Clean Services Prescott for janitorial services at $146,812.68 annually, renewable up to five years
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-1884 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Chino Valley for installation and maintenance of the Peavine Trail
• Revision of Plat (RVP24-004) to combine lots in Gardenland Tract, zoned Business General

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee will approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes and vote to adopt the final traffic‑calming layout for Schemmer Drive. The committee will also discuss traffic concerns on Sarafina Drive, a bike‑lane request for Rosser Street, and receive updates from the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization and other project updates. No formal actions are planned for the discussion items.

• Approve December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (move to approve as presented)
• Approve final traffic‑calming layout for Schemmer Drive (move to approve)
• Discuss speeding and traffic concerns on Sarafina Drive (possible staff recommendations)
• Discuss bike‑lane request on Rosser Street (possible staff recommendations)
• Discussion only: update from Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will discuss updates from Vet-Connect, USVETS, and the VA. No formal action is planned; the agenda consists of informational presentations and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall update by Steve Woods/Ed Reiger
• Presentation on USVETS update by Bryan Campbell
• Presentation on VA update by Craig Furst/Steve Sample

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will hold a discussion-only review of the City's Workforce Housing Policy. No formal action is scheduled on the policy. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its December 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation and discussion of City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy (discussion only, no action)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Council Subcommittee on Water Issues is reviewing a water service application and a potential agreement with The Nature Conservancy. The body will also discuss water policy updates and current water budget overviews.

• WSA24-013: Water Service Application for 11.66 Acre-feet Per Year at 500 S Marina St.
• Potential Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Nature Conservancy
• Discussion on Northern Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (NAMWUA)
• Review of Water Service Applications and potential water policy updates
• 2022 Water Management Policy: Residential and Non-Residential water budget overview (Jan 1-24, 2025)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly adopt an ordinance and resolution to place a charter amendment on the August 5, 2025 ballot. The amendment would protect city-owned open space in perpetuity, following a citizen petition submitted by Bonnie McMinn and Rod Moyer.

• Discussion and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1883 and Resolution No. 2025-1914 for a ballot measure to amend the Prescott City Charter to protect city-owned open space
• Citizen petition submitted at the November 19, 2024 meeting by Bonnie McMinn and Rod Moyer

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will discuss and potentially approve the Future Land Use Map as part of the General Plan Update, including a very low-density designation allowing up to 1 dwelling unit per acre. They will also consider recommending approval of the draft 2025 Prescott General Plan and an amendment to the Land Development Code for state statute compliance. Minutes from the January 9 meeting will be approved.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of Future Land Use Map with very low-density designation up to 1 DU/AC
• Recommendation on GPA22-001, the updated 2025 Prescott General Plan
• Amendment to Land Development Code Section 9.1.5 for state statute compliance (LDC24-003)

General

The Workforce Housing Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on January 30, 2025. No formal action is scheduled. The agenda covers a review of the committee's initiatives and a discussion on public input and questions for the committee.

• Discussion regarding the initiatives of the Workforce Housing Committee (no action taken)
• Discussion regarding public input and questions for the committee (no action taken)

General

The Prescott City Council holds a study session to receive a presentation and discuss the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds, and will consider providing direction on the matter. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Presentation, discussion, and request for direction regarding the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be rented long-term. The council will also vote on a water service application for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and approve several contracts, including a $348,614 amendment for Eastwood Drive parking improvements. Consent agenda items include a school resource officer agreement with Prescott Unified School District and purchases such as a vacuum truck for $755,813.21.

• Ordinance No. 2025-1881 amending Land Development Code to allow long-term rental of ADUs
• Water service application (WSA24-052) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 11.33 acre-feet per year
• City Contract No. 2023-210A6 for Eastwood Drive Parking Improvements, $348,614
• IGA with Prescott Unified School District for a School Resource Officer at Granite Mountain Middle School
• Purchase of one Titan Vacuum Truck from Balar Equipment for $755,813.21

Airport Advisory Committee

The Prescott Airport Advisory Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting to receive updates on airport administration, construction projects, and operations. The only formal action item is approval of the minutes from the December 2024 meeting. All other items are for discussion only with no votes expected.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024, Airport Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation and discussion on airport administration and area activity updates
• Presentation and discussion on airport construction projects and updates
• Presentation and discussion on airport operations
• Staff announcements and updates

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider approving minutes from October and November 2024, and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP24-006) for a 35-site RV park on 2.14 acres at 1646 Iron Springs Road in a Business General zoning district. The board may approve or deny the permit with or without conditions.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 and November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• CUP24-006: Conditional use permit for a 35-site RV park at 1646 Iron Springs Road (APN 115-06-112E) on 2.14 acres, property owner KL HB LLC, applicant Leah Beck

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will consider approving the October 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will also receive presentations and discuss financial request updates, a 2025 marketing video, and tourism grant updates. No formal action is expected on these discussion items.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on financial requests updates
• Presentation and discussion on 2025 marketing video
• Update on tourism grants
• Discussion on committee general business

CDBG Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a discussion-only presentation on the city's 5-year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds covering 2025-2029. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting and receive staff announcements. No formal action is expected on the plan.

• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024, meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) – no action taken

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a study session to discuss establishing a Citizens Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Committee and potential changes to gas-powered leaf blower regulations.

• Presentation on establishing a Citizens Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Committee
• Discussion on potential amendment to City Code regarding gas-powered leaf blowers

City Council

The Council will consider adopting ordinances to purchase 131 acres for $917,000 and accept a donated 270 acres from Arizona Eco Development near Prescott Regional Airport, and to set the city transaction privilege tax rate at 2.95%. They will also hold a public hearing on creating an Airport Vicinity Overlay District. Consent items include approval of a 51-lot final plat, a $211,105 airport runway grant, and a $125,000 July 4th event sponsorship.

• Purchase of 131 acres for $917,000 plus donation of 270 acres near Prescott Regional Airport (Ordinance 2025-1878)
• Adoption of Ordinance to amend city tax code to a voter-approved 2.95% transaction privilege tax rate (Ordinance 2025-1882)
• Public hearing on establishing an Airport Vicinity Overlay District (Ordinance 2025-1879)
• Approval of Final Plat for South Ranch 2B, 51 single-family lots off Jenna Lane
• Approval of $211,105 ADOT grant for pavement preservation on Runway 21L/3R at Prescott Regional Airport

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone 0.6 acres at 500 S Marina Street from single-family to multi-family high-density, along with a minor general plan amendment, for a proposed 106-unit apartment project. They will also approve minutes from December 12, 2024, and discuss the updated City of Prescott General Plan (no formal action). The meeting focuses on these three items.

• Rezoning (REZ24-003) and General Plan Amendment (GPA24-001) for a 106-unit apartment project at 500 S Marina Street
• Approval of December 12, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion of updated City of Prescott General Plan (GPA22-001) — no formal action

Council Subcommittee on Appointments

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Appointments will meet to discuss and consider appointments to the Building Safety Advisory and Appeals Board and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizens Advisory Committee. The discussion will occur in executive session closed to the public for legal advice and personnel matters. After the closed session, the subcommittee will reconvene in open session to discuss and consider recommendations for those appointments.

• Executive session for legal advice and personnel matters related to appointments
• Discussion of appointments to the Building Safety Advisory and Appeals Board
• Discussion of appointments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizens Advisory Committee
• Possible recommendation of candidates after executive session

Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Mayor's Veterans Commission will meet to discuss updates from three veteran service organizations: Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall, USVETS, and the VA. They will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting. No formal votes are scheduled on the presentations.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on Vet-Connect Neighborhood Town Hall update
• Presentation and discussion on USVETS update
• Presentation and discussion on VA update

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will consider approving minutes from its December 2024 meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the City's Workforce Housing Policy, with no formal action expected. Staff will also provide updates and discuss future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting
• Presentation and discussion on City of Prescott Workforce Housing Policy (discussion only)

Council Subcommittee on Water Issues

The Prescott Council Subcommittee on Water Issues will vote on a water service application from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for 11.33 acre-feet per year on 240 acres. Staff will present updates on the amended 2022 water management policy, 2024 yearly water budget, water conservation rebate program, and automated metering infrastructure project. These presentations are for discussion only; no formal action is expected.

• Water service application WSA24-052 by Ikon.5 Architects for Embry-Riddle on APN 106-03-004, 240 acres, 11.33 acre-ft/year
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on current residential and non-residential water budget overview (July-Dec 2024)
• Overview of 2024 yearly water budget
• Review of 2024 water conservation rebate program and AMI project update