During the call to the public, resident Sue Manuel urged council to review the city's lease with Prescott Frontier Days, saying recent legal analysis suggests the agreement may not comply with state law requirements for leasing public property and may have failed to secure fair market value.

"The existing lease which has been in place for several years with only minor adjustments ... provides exceptionally favorable terms to Prescott Frontier Days," Manuel said, citing "ARS 30 seven-three 21" in her remarks and urging renegotiation and greater transparency.

Kim Lopez, president of Prescott Frontier Days, responded at the podium, noting the organization's volunteer contributions and recent awards (including a national "sowing good deeds" recognition and a donated $70,000 tractor for grounds maintenance). Lopez said the rodeo hopes to "mend some fences" and work constructively with the council.

The mayor acknowledged the concern and directed staff and legal to follow up on the citizen petition and lease questions; no legally binding change to the lease was made during the meeting.