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Licensing and contracts
The council voted 7–0 to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve a series 3 in‑state microbrewery liquor license for Heavy Metal Brewing Company (job no. 352633), located at 2921 Friendly Place, Suite 4. Applicant David Miner introduced himself and said he and his wife recently moved to Bullhead and have prior experience operating a brewery in southwest Washington.

The council also approved a second amendment with Stansell Corporation to increase the multichannel voice logging recorder system agreement for the police department to $75,957 plus applicable taxes. Police and council members said additional equipment purchased to cover all dispatch and radio channels increased the maintenance requirement; Chief Treves explained the purchase and said the new equipment will allow the department to record all communications through dispatch, including radio traffic.

Grants and social services
Council approved a $50,000 RiverFund Transportation Assistance Grant to help people experiencing homelessness with bus tickets, temporary shelter, repairs and other travel needs. Human Services Director Jeff Tipton said the grant was already budgeted; RiverFund CEO Mike Connor thanked the city for longstanding support and described the organization’s work and reporting. Staff confirmed that RiverFund provides quarterly reports and transaction spreadsheets under the agreement.

Animal shelter donation and naming
Council approved a budget amendment to transfer up to $160,314.50 from the grant fund to the municipal capital projects fund to develop a play area at BARK (the city animal-shelter facility) funded by a donation from the McLeat family. Shelter manager Allison Harms described a design with walls, gates, shade structures, water and artificial turf. The council also unanimously approved naming the play area in honor of the McLeat family and placing a commemorative plaque.

Veterans Park display equipment
The council accepted donated World War II‑era vehicles and associated display equipment for Arizona Veterans Memorial Park and authorized a contingency transfer of up to $15,000 from the general fund for related expenses, while noting many community organizations and rotary clubs would raise funds and contribute to installation costs.

Appointments and grants
Council adopted Resolution 2025R‑35 appointing utilities director Mark Clark as the city’s voting member on the Mohave County Water Authority, with assistant city manager Edgar Cajuwa as alternate. The council also authorized submission of a FY2025 Community Development Block Grant application (Resolution 2025R‑36) to replace ADA ramps along 2.5 miles of Hancock Road (State Route 95 to Colorado Boulevard).

Votes at a glance
- Item 2 (Heavy Metal Brewing Company liquor‑license recommendation): approved 7–0.
- Item 3 (Stansell contract amendment for police voice logging): approved 7–0; new agreement amount $75,957 plus taxes.
- Item 5 (RiverFund Transportation Assistance Grant $50,000): approved 7–0.
- Item 6 (transfer $160,314.50 for BARK play area): approved 7–0.
- Item 7 (name BARK play area for the McLeat family): approved 7–0.
- Item 8 (accept donated equipment for Veterans Park and authorize transfer up to $15,000): approved 7–0.
- Item 9 (Resolution 2025R‑35; appoint Mark Clark to Mohave County Water Authority): approved 7–0.
- Item 10 (Resolution 2025R‑36; authorize CDBG application for ADA ramps): approved 7–0.

Budgetary and oversight notes
Staff said several of these actions relied on previously budgeted items or donor funds. For organizations receiving city funds, staff reiterated agreement terms requiring quarterly reports and that the city has access to financial records for audits. Council members asked for continued transparency and suggested making audit information more accessible to the public.

What happens next: staff will execute contract amendments, transfer funds where authorized, and continue oversight of grant recipients and donated-project installation timelines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bullhead City - Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Bullhead City Council unanimously approved a series of routine licensing, grant and donation items Aug. 18, including a liquor‑license recommendation for a new microbrewery, a contract increase for police recording equipment and funding and naming for a new animal‑shelter play area.","taxTitle","Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona","taxId",54694,"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},6788614,"Bullhead City council leaves Yale Drive river access open after hourslong public debate",2768,2768045,-1,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596030-002bc142280cf028db631554253803a2&start=2768&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596030-002bc142280cf028db631554253803a2/thumbnail_2768045.jpg","/articles/6788614/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-council-leaves-Yale-Drive-river-access-open-after-hourslong-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6788614-b12fe5c6396f8c7651bdd3da5b6423a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017186&Signature=nhfqymFHVibZhOtstXIQbd6~O1L1yrAgq~kKTAflcAFoG92RLF-o1b6P-NJmmCbxx2kh1ghn2S8Vxozy2INBQV95dovofPeNsfRuUr-nrz3AUnegSJ3yZML0S7n9e5bIGUHK7mhudDtyzM-vz9NJ1qFl3vsGnBvFHw9W4zApMFNT53nJP2Oh~zq-21GBi8G-ViyxhYukFKJvBqM8GVkQ-C-hCAac40jptu8Q3zuJkhxxLZBhiIV4SBipYc53jmwvo3y9SyWmra~Fs63YRu2nF7X7s8f0GCcAUGqOEMi6HJbYAHrpbx2WBxxA6ujLzTbgCSchS42xYdGAQSOWLI~eHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A divided but ultimately indecisive council left the storm-drain corridor at Yale Drive open after hearing hours of public comment on Aug. 18.

Assistant City Manager Travis Pruitt presented the item to the council, saying residents reported competing concerns: some described homeless encampments, drug use and vandalism at the corridor adjacent to 577 Riverfront Drive, while others said the easements have historically provided public river access and recreation. Pruitt said the council could keep the access open, close it and require fencing, or table the matter for further study.

Dozens of residents spoke during the public-comment period. Richard Gaunt, who said he was speaking for his family that owns 577 Riverfront Drive, described repeated vandalism and theft at his property and asked the council either to close the wash or provide a gated option for residents. He said: “We’ve had vandalism done, graffiti. We’ve had our doors broken in. We’ve had lights ripped off the walls.”

Homeowner Roger Keith, who urged closure, warned of liability and repeated trespassing: “The insurance and liability and potential lawsuits from these trespasses far exceed any expectation that this drainage corridor … should remain open to the public.”

By contrast, Rebecca Jones, who lives on Terrace Drive, said the easement was advertised as river access when the subdivisions were sold decades ago and told council: “You cannot close this river access for us.” Other speakers urged improvements instead of closure—lighting, ADA ramps, trash receptacles and targeted enforcement so families and people with disabilities can continue to use the river.

Council members reported visiting the site. Several said they found the drainage corridor narrower than other closed sites and believed the problems described were real but could be addressed through increased maintenance, signs and police patrols rather than a full closure. Council members noted that, under current practice, taking no action preserves the status quo and requires no formal motion.

After deliberation the council took no action on closing the Yale Drive access, effectively keeping it open while directing staff to continue working on maintenance and enforcement options. Mayor: “If you own property there, if something’s going on … call [police] now,” and several members reiterated that residents should continue reporting incidents to aid enforcement.

What happens next: the council did not direct an immediate change; staff and councilmembers said they will pursue maintenance, signage and enforcement steps and could revisit the item if conditions warrant further action.","After nearly three hours of public testimony, the Bullhead City Council declined to close the Yale Drive river access, leaving access unchanged and directing staff to explore maintenance and enforcement measures.","actionData","errors"]

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Bullhead City Council approves liquor-license recommendation, grants and shelter funding; Stansell contract increased

Bullhead City council leaves Yale Drive river access open after hourslong public debate