Town Council

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 AT 6:00 PM In Person: Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St., Clarkdale AZ OR Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88268309680 Meeting ID: 882 6830 9680 Unless otherwise stated, the public will have physical access to the meeting place 15 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Town of Clarkdale Vision The Town of Clarkdale capitalizes on our unique history, proximity to the Verde River, and small-town charm. We cultivate an environment where residents and businesses can thrive. We sustainably enhance our infrastructure, support the arts and education, and develop recreational opportunities to create a bright future for our entire community. PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §38-431.02, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Common Council of the Town of Clarkdale and to the general public that the Town of Clarkdale Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting open to the public on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in a hybrid meeting via Zoom Video Conference or in person at 19 N. Ninth Street, Clarkdale, Arizona, Clark Memorial Clubhouse, Men’s Lounge. Members of the Clarkdale Common Council will attend either in person or by telephone, video or internet conferencing. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03, the Council may vote to recess the meeting and move into Executive Session on any item, which will be held immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public. Upon completion of Executive Session, the Council may resume the meeting, open to the public, to address the remaining items on the agenda. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished to the Council with this agenda are available for review on the Town website at www.clarkdale.az.gov and the Town Clerk’s Office. ALL ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE SCHEDULED FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC The Town Council invites the public to provide comments at this time. Members of the Town Council may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further  consideration and decision at a later date. Persons interested in making comments on a specific agenda item are asked to complete a brief form and submit it to the Clerk or liaison during the meeting. Each speaker is asked to limit their comments to three minutes unless a different amount of time is noted on the agenda or is determined by the Presiding Officer or by a majority vote of the Council, Commission or Committee. 4. REPORTS A. Current Events – (submitted electronically) A brief summary of current events. The Council will not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action on any matter in the summary. Reports submitted electronically: • Mayor’s Report • Vice-Mayor’s Report • Councilmembers’ Reports B. Organizational Reports – (submitted electronically) Reports regarding regional organizations submitted electronically: • VVTPO – Verde Valley Transportation Planning Organization • NACOG - Northern Arizona Council of Governments • NAMWUA - Northern Arizona Municipal Water Users Association • TPAC – Transportation Policy Advisory Council • VFLC – Verde Front Leadership Council • Sustaining Flows Committee • Yavapai Communities for Young Children • Vulnerable Road Users SHSP Emphasis Area Team • NACOG Community Action Board (CAB) • Yavapai County Water Resource/Open Space Committee 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the Town Council at a work session or during a New Business discussion. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately. A. Approval of Minutes Consider and act upon the draft minutes from the regular meeting held on June 23, 2026. B. Resolution No. 1765 - Making an Appointment to the Municipal Property Corporation Consider and act upon Resolution No. 1765, making an appointment to the Municipal Property Corporation. C. 10-12 Lounge Liquor License Application - Series 06 - Bar Consider and act upon an application submitted by Michael Kaffer Jr. on behalf of the 10-12 Lounge for a Series 06 Bar License. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance No. 457, A General Plan Text Amendment, Chapter 3 - Circulation Element The Town Council will hold a public hearing to take public comments on Ordinance No. 457, a General Plan text amendment to Chapter 3 - Circulation Element, related to Road Cross-Sections. B. Ordinance No. 457 - A General Plan Text Amendment, Chapter 3 - Circulation Element Discuss, consider and act upon Ordinance No. 457, a General Plan text amendment to Chapter 3 - Circulation Element, related to Road Cross-Sections. Attachments included with item 6a. C. PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance No. 458, A General Plan Text Amendment to Chapter 2 - Land Use Element The Town Council will hold a public hearing to take public comment on Ordinance No. 458, A General Plan Text Amendment to Chapter 2 - Land Use Element, including amendments to Section 2.2 Zoning Districts, Section 2.3 Land Use Designations with the addition of Subsection 2.3.1 Interpretation of Legacy Commercial Designations, and the addition of a Cross-Reference Note to the Future Land Use Map. D. Ordinance No. 458 - A General Plan Text Amendment to Chapter 2 - Land Use Element Discuss, consider and act upon Ordinance No. 458: A General Plan Text Amendment to Chapter 2 - Land Use Element, including amendments to Section 2.2 Zoning Districts, Section 2.3 Land Use Designations with the addition of Subsection 2.3.1 Interpretation of Legacy Commercial Designations, and the addition of a Cross- Reference Note to the Future Land Use Map. Attachments included with item 6c. E. PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance No. 460, Text Amendments to Article 17-8, Historic Preservation Commission of the Town Code The Town Council will hold a public hearing to take public comments on Ordinance No. 460, text amendments to Article 17-8, Historic Preservation Commission of the Town Code. F. Ordinance No. 460 - Text Amendments to Article 17-8, Historic Preservation Commission of the Town Code. Discuss, consider and act upon Ordinance No. 460, Text Amendments to Article 17-8, Historic Preservation Commission of the Town Code. Attachments included with item 6e. G. Ordinance No. 462 - Adoption of the Property Tax Levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Discuss, consider and act upon Ordinance 462, establishing the primary property tax levy in the amount of $.13981 per hundred of assessed valuation ($1.3981 per thousand of assessed valuation) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. H. Resolution No. 1764 - Updating the Town Fee Schedule - Sanitation, Parks and Community Development Discuss, consider and act upon Resolution No. 1764, updating the Town Fee Schedule by setting Sanitation, Parks and Community Development rates, amending Resolution No. 1754. I. 2025-2026 General Plan Annual Report  Discuss, consider, and act upon the 2025-2026 General Plan Annual Report. J. Human Resources Policy Updates Discuss, consider and act upon minor revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual. K. Bitter Creek Bridge Girders Discuss, consider, and act upon a proposal from Stinger Bridge and Iron in the amount of $128,129.60 for the Bitter Creek Bridge girders. L. Professional Services Contract to Provide Town Engineer Services Discuss, consider and act upon a Professional Services Contract with Ardurra to provide Town Engineer Services. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Town Council may propose items to be placed on a future agenda. This item is for discussion only. 8. ADJOURNMENT Values Values are the guiding principles that provide an organization with purpose and direction. The Town of Clarkdale’s organizational values are: COPPER Customer focused Open, transparent and equitable Preserving our history, charm, and environment Planning for a sustainable future Economic and social resiliency Resourceful and innovative Mission The Town of Clarkdale serves the community by providing amenities, infrastructure, services, and public safety to enhance quality of life. We are stewards of our history while we sustainably and resiliently plan for the future with an emphasis on community engagement and transparency. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Town Hall at (928) 639-2400 (TTY: 1- 800-367-8939) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.