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Highlights from the presentation: Rodney (first name used in the presentation) told the council Yavapai College offers more than 90 associate degree programs and five bachelor’s degree programs, with plans for at least one new bachelor’s degree each year pending Higher Learning Commission action. The college reported graduating about 1,250 students this year, including 60 bachelor-degree graduates; officials said roughly 96% of their graduates remain in Yavapai County and that 96% of nursing graduates were on the job within 30 days.

Campus and housing: College representatives described the recent acquisition of \"Prescott Pines\" (camp facility) that will expand housing options for students and some staff; staff reported current temporary housing of 27 students and 14 employees with plans for up to 100 beds when renovations are complete.

Budget and funding: The speaker said the college’s per-credit cost is substantially lower than university peers (cited as approximately $104 per credit at Yavapai versus a much higher average at universities). Officials said federal funding cuts are putting pressure on the college budget and that they were working to avoid layoffs and to keep tuition and operating costs stable.

Council reaction: Council members thanked the college for its growth and for local workforce retention, noting the college’s expanding academic offerings and the potential community benefits from graduates staying in the county.

Next steps: College officials invited the community to campus events and said they expect additional degree approvals pending the Higher Learning Commission’s decisions later in the week.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Voting Meeting - May 13th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Yavapai College spokesman presented graduation and program expansion figures to the Prescott City Council, highlighting new bachelor’s degrees, local retention of graduates and plans for campus housing expansion.","taxTitle","Prescott City, Yavapai County, Arizona","taxId",53183,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240342,"Council updates water-management policy to flag hazardous materials and stormwater controls",844,11184000,12028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af&start=11184&end=12028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af/thumbnail_11184000.jpg","/articles/6240342/Prescott-City/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-updates-water-management-policy-to-flag-hazardous-materials-and-stormwater-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240342-2adbc621b0ac7dcaed4dc0f8fab8b1b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136775&Signature=C3-6Ddd~sB-IJRSGNnrreLwuYPceW6gXwelW7kJhRYim1Cp9Fb8yWpOWCv1MWZDrNm26GG3nTHbWUaXMQD4jU74jD6qNp9VXXOdBADUR5ION42hcns0gCrnLOL0qFkgstmsax2krf9jX5FeJHMx5rD3k0LRVYAOcO167Q8~z3xdt3mpCkMdVD5CZ2pvQ8~itTdhT5vpi2rxIUzpqs1n68vU3m8~1RDlmfIka6QMtGQgZB3w1fJjfKvHLqzheqQ-5Blyl7MM3wyPLidTZmwUCTHWXh-ZeYbi4aLUtNWn7vTfj0Ctmjdjx6LiYWIcpPTqtOlRz-skWSvE6x~~lzPT5Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott City Council adopted an amendment to the city’s Water Management Policy to include explicit references to wastewater pretreatment and the municipal separate storm sewer (MS4) program and to require applicants for water service to disclose hazardous materials and potential pollutant discharges.

What changed: The adopted resolution adds language describing the city’s pretreatment program (to prevent pollutants from disrupting the wastewater-treatment process) and the MS4 stormwater program (to reduce pollutant discharge to surface waters). The water-service application form will now ask applicants to identify food-service, industrial, dental, vehicle-service and other activities that could introduce hazardous substances or pollutants to sewer and storm systems, and applicants will acknowledge responsibility for compliance and costs.

Why it matters: The additions formalize a previously decentralized set of programs in the water policy, making environmental-compliance expectations visible earlier in the development review process. City staff said the change helps identify potential pretreatment or stormwater permitting requirements when applicants file water-service applications so staff can direct applicants to the correct compliance programs before construction or operation begins.

Staff context and enforcement: Brian Reese, water-resource manager, and Chelsea Walton, community development director, said both pretreatment and MS4 programs already operate in the city under federal and state environmental rules; the policy amendment aligns the Water Management Policy with those operational programs and clarifies applicant responsibilities. Enforcement of pretreatment and stormwater code remains with the utilities and public-works departments; the city attorney may pursue civil or criminal penalties if voluntary compliance efforts fail.

Next steps: The updated water policy and the revised water-service application form will be used immediately for new water-service applications. Staff said that when potential pollutant risks are identified, applicants will be referred to the appropriate program and must bear the costs of compliance, including monitoring, permitting and any required on-site treatment.","Council adopted changes to the city's Water Management Policy to explicitly reference pretreatment and MS4 (stormwater) programs and to require applicants to disclose potentially hazardous materials when applying for water service.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240348,"Council approves rezoning and water service for Marina Street apartment project",3500,7296000,10796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af&start=7296&end=10796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af/thumbnail_7296000.jpg","/articles/6240348/Prescott-City/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-approves-rezoning-and-water-service-for-Marina-Street-apartment-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240348-5124e4cf396db06752ca4259a70db202/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136775&Signature=TnjW0gPSYs2MbTVPPf9r618p0qtJK6JW3Xzwn0ikNI5TijL5uqy2U8YW3YUmkWBPiBZvSC5sDTF3C2jMMQX6W9ocWlowKOKTzY2CMMIDGcGDXKKyorIgoG2vlxLCXRznLh3rWwWjcOwInqQT0L1cfykRUF-uwsyB~EOzLTCscfB8t~kh~SvWL3XU4WNnv9jWo23fPoddvV463~HRJIQPdgx4-7WqixB6rZBrnFhr86r5gpWjUkLuVBIykkHlISjtnKURj2Wr0YtKMYNJdIQX5fV8i26Ut4d33tQRDOn4r4F8GcNlDOnNDOOJLilirh8LGCQUE3PTcrmLZYLyR-HktA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott City Council on May 13 approved a rezoning, a minor general-plan amendment and a water-service allocation for a multifamily apartment project near the southeast corner of South Marina Street and LaRue Street.

What the council approved: The council adopted Resolution 2025-1921 and Ordinance 2025-1891 to rezone approximately 0.6 acres from Single-Family (SF-9) to Multi-Family High (MFH) and approved a minor general-plan amendment to change land-use designation from low/medium density to medium/high density for a total project area of roughly 3.28 acres. The council also approved Water Service Application (WSA) 25-009 for an estimated net demand of 13.24 acre-feet per year for the 106-unit project (12.72 a.f. building use plus 0.85 a.f. landscape, net of prior site use).

Why it mattered: The developer revised the project after earlier public hearings to resolve the council’s chief concern — parking. The revised site plan redistributed units and added parking, raising available spaces from 153 to 180 to meet city parking code requirements (one space per bedroom plus 20 guest spaces). After staff confirmed the revised plan met parking requirements and the city’s water-resource manager provided the water-demand estimate and the developer’s appeal of the 50% water-budget threshold, council members voted to approve both zoning and water allocation.

Key council and staff points: Tammy DuWhite, community planner, told council the revised plan removed a small building at the south end of the site, redistributed density so all buildings are three stories and added parking to meet code. Brian Reese, the city’s water-resource manager, summarized the WSA calculations and noted the applicant requested an appeal of the city rule limiting single WSA approvals to no more than 50% of the remaining semiannual residential water budget; staff presented economic-benefit material and recommended approval of the allocation.

Public comment and concerns: Residents and nearby property owners spoke at length. Opponents raised topography and buildability concerns, said the plan appeared nonconforming in places, questioned whether hillside standards and parking placement were being properly applied, and asked for traffic and grading details. Supporters — including renters, employers and neighborhood business owners — said Prescott needs more housing close to downtown and urged approval.

Council rationale: Several council members said the revised plan addressed the primary code concern (parking) and that the rezoning aligns the parcel’s zoning with multifamily development surrounding the site. Council members noted that engineering and grading details, hillside standards and final site engineering remain subject to later plan-review stages; approval of the rezoning does not authorize construction until building plans meet all applicable codes and receive permitting.

Outcome and next steps: The rezoning and minor plan amendment passed 5-0. The WSA 25-009 approval also passed 5-0. City staff will continue plan review during permit submittal, where final grading, drainage, traffic-engineering and compliance with hillside standards will be checked and must be satisfied before permits are issued.","Council adopted a rezoning and minor general-plan amendment and approved a water service application for a proposed 106-unit apartment complex at South Marina and LaRue streets after changes to the site plan addressed parking concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240352,"Council recommends approval of Kwik Trip beer-and-wine license despite neighborhood protest",1009,6235000,7244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af&start=6235&end=7244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af/thumbnail_6235000.jpg","/articles/6240352/Prescott-City/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-recommends-approval-of-Kwik-Trip-beer-and-wine-license-despite-neighborhood-protest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240352-ad742f6677d392a0c50add4146951dba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136775&Signature=ZMQ0uswqBx3K8MUbq23rqa3QEs9dp1GrVNc3kPJ7Qtn34Znp4PHbsTySwe5H10SaKUcMZBeaUTBhU~eF6Q7FfNQqNSxJOxuNA4qN-igacL8tj-ztxouiu0xtO-9NzcIs3uTkGi0WxpnVHnLQcZMM9KSzxOULLOswysPYBlVV3vg2OuxDYbcvChCjo8J~lMTkDDzHi1UkTtmbkU2aWZzniSbjG3-9KN6rEazX7aTBSsKWgjn3g24goJrVGR60tzVTuRzdT59Aiq6k1C4ny8iYRgG4JYyLCp~pZZ-coYP3-0juje6p2QGmBaszNRXhKJVcAShH1x5U~AlloWORqFUBUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott City Council voted to recommend approval of a series 10 beer-and-wine liquor license for Kwik Trip store #1548, a new convenience market proposed on East State Route 69.

Why it matters: The council’s recommendation goes to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, which issues liquor licenses under state law. Nearby residents said the store would draw late-night customers, increase traffic and harm neighborhood safety; Kwik Trip representatives said packaged beer and wine sales serve local convenience needs and that the company maintains clean sites.

The application: The applicant asked for a series 10 license (packaged beer and wine sales). Staff reported the application met statutory requirements and that one protest packet from the Prescott Canyon Estates homeowners association — including resident letters — had been received and forwarded to the council.

Public comment: Karen Monks, representing Prescott Canyon Estates, told council the neighborhood of about 255 homes was within one mile of the proposed site and she urged denial, citing potential for increased loitering, homelessness, late-night noise given extended hours and added traffic near Highway 69. Other neighbors cited safety concerns and asked the council to weigh community impact.

Applicant response: Lauren Proper Potter spoke for Kwik Trip and Charles Hillmantle (the proposed liquor agent) and said the requested license would serve the immediate neighborhood and reduce the need for additional trips to other stores. Potter said Kwik Trip has a strong compliance record and that the store would operate 24 hours to serve shift workers, emergency personnel and late-night customers. Potter also said Kwik Trip prioritizes clean, well-run sites and would work with the community.

Council action: After closing the public hearing, the council moved to recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The recommendation passed with two votes in favor, two votes against and one abstention (result recorded as passes 2-2-1; an abstention was treated as an affirmative for the recommendation under council procedure). The council clerk reminded members the state ultimately determines issuance under state rules.

Legal context: Council members discussed state administrative rules (Rule 19-1-702 and related statutes) that allow local governments to consider petitions and testimony from people who reside or own property within one mile of a proposed liquor-license location and to weigh neighborhood impacts, hours of operation and public safety in making a recommendation to the state.

Next steps: The council’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for final disposition. Residents who submitted protests may follow the state process at that level.","Prescott City Council voted to recommend a series 10 (beer and wine) liquor-license application for Kwik Trip (store #1548). Residents from Prescott Canyon Estates protested citing traffic, hours and nearby residential impacts; council recommended approval to the state.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240358,"Council delays decision on Willow Lake boat-rental contract after public protests",3147,2893000,6040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af&start=2893&end=6040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322862-81acd8a031289d4f249c4f95f4ada7af/thumbnail_2893000.jpg","/articles/6240358/Prescott-City/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-delays-decision-on-Willow-Lake-boat-rental-contract-after-public-protests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240358-af3bb1b3b1fa0dbef1378129041cebfc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136775&Signature=O-buIxNR1FefnZ5~1Baig5l8T5HOBPjR3s-DDNQjMRm0yBx6ud9Bo4Tk-E6R8ROASeahFHLbeEyn4MhdDyYEIKi6sz2gcwC12OeQjdh4XN7~aavqQIoQxSmb-YpUxLh-Qccytm6-aMqv0YYwINX0i7ghKX~9uBqHgpxK3WP-JRgbqum63tUHBwreQu9kpqW4JDc5hBGNkrDg07Ruz-E3OSYe6VVpU9OUO0oiWS6b9Zs4-QvIbHuFz5MbrbdZiTFjHqNLDgpOf~tPDH9Xba2si2qIo72JTw~277O-v2mGiQk4~Z1iAfM-mkMcygEMtnZWr~0-hctO17rnQ3RDp2-tFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott City Council voted to postpone consideration of the Willow Lake boat-rental concession contract after several residents, the incumbent operator and the recommended bidder raised questions about the procurement process.

Councilman Ted Moore moved to postpone the vote; the motion passed by a 3-2 vote. The move followed extensive public comment from the incumbent concessionaire Prescott Outdoors and from Born to Be Wild Adventures, the company the city staff recommended for the contract.

Why it matters: The concession provides public boat rentals at Willow Lake and generates concession revenue for the city. Speakers said the procurement process and missing records created perceived unfairness; council members said they needed additional information to ensure transparency and consistent application of procurement rules.

City staff, represented in the meeting by Tim Legler, deputy director of Recreation Services, described the solicitation process: an RFP published in February, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting, written RFP scoring by a review panel, and in-person interviews. Legler said the review panel included recreation services, human resources and public works and that the evaluation criteria included proposed operations (30%), proposer experience (25%), inventory (20%), customer service (15%) and marketing (10%), and that oral interviews were weighted separately. He said the recommended proposer scored highest overall.

Incumbent Prescott Outdoors owner Matt Britz told the council he had held the contract since 2008 and said he had not received requested public records related to the RFP in time to appeal. He told council that two reviewers at the interview said they had not read his full proposal, and he asked for a pause so he could obtain records and pursue an appeal under the RFP rules. Britz also cited concerns that an RFP addendum listing historical city commission revenues for the past five years was omitted from the contract being considered and that published figures understated Prescott Outdoors’ past payments to the city.

Born to Be Wild owner Mariah Dilbeck disputed allegations that she had operated without approvals; she said Parks and Recreation had given written permission to operate in 2018 and provided a special-use permit in 2023. Several public commenters urged delay, asked for more transparency and questioned whether review procedures were followed consistently. Other speakers supported Born to Be Wild and said the company had invested to meet city requirements.

Council discussion focused on the fairness and completeness of the evaluation. Council members noted that four reviewers were listed but one did not submit a score, that scoring sheets showed Born to Be Wild with the top scores from the participating reviewers, and that the prior contract did not include an exclusivity clause now proposed in the new contract. Council members debated whether to accept staff recommendations or to require additional review. Some members emphasized deference to the procurement process; others said the process, as executed, needed closer scrutiny before awarding a new long-term contract that affects livelihoods.

Action taken: Councilman Ted Moore moved to postpone the item for two weeks for further review; the motion passed 3-2. The city manager and city attorney were directed (by council consensus during discussion) to review procurement documentation, follow up on outstanding public-records requests and meet with parties before the item returns to council.

What happens next: The city manager and the city attorney were asked to gather records and evaluate the questions raised by the bidders and public commenters; if council reopens the procurement, the city may restart the RFP process or bring a clarified award to a future council meeting. The existing Prescott Outdoors contract remains in force through July 14, 2025, unless the city pursues a different course. No final contract was approved at the May 13 meeting.

","The Prescott City Council voted 3-2 on May 13 to postpone awarding a new boat-rental concession at Willow Lake after contested bid scoring, public records requests and competing vendors raised process and fairness concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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