City Council
Regular MeetingLake Havasu City, AZ · September 23, 2025
Minutes
Mayor Cal Sheehy Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Michele Lin Council Chambers
Councilmember Nancy 92 Acoma Boulevard
Campbell Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Councilmember Jeni Coke 86403
Councilmember David Diaz www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Jim Dolan
Councilmember Cameron
Moses
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sheehy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Kay Zimmerman, City on a Hill International Church, gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Cory Castell, Havasu Vipers Baseball, led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Cal Sheehy, Councilmember Nancy Campbell,
Councilmember Jeni Coke, Councilmember Jim Dolan,
Councilmember David Diaz, Councilmember Cameron Moses
and Vice Mayor Michele Lin
*Councilmembers Jeni Coke and Nancy Campbell were present via remote conferencing.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 ID 25-4939 Action: Approve the September 9, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Kelly
Williams)
5.2 ID 25-4916 Action: Resolution No. 25-3870 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of
Fire Station #2 for the Mohave College Fire Academy (Chief Pilafas)
5.3 ID 25-4940 Action: Resolution No. 25-3871 Approving Amendment No.1 to Agreement with Arizona
State Parks Board for Occupancy and Use Certain Areas of the Water Safety Center to
Update Payment Information (Chief Pilafas)
5.4 ID 25-4942 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (Kelly Williams)
Councilmember Moses moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
seconded by Councilmember Dolan, and carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
6.1 ID 25-4928 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions (Kelly
Williams)
City Clerk Kelly Williams announced the current vacancies on various Lake Havasu City
Boards, Committees, and Commissions. She added that applications are available at City
Hall and on the City’s website.
6.2 ID 25-4941 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson)
City Manager Jess Knudson reported on the following:
• Announced various awards, ceremonies, events and proclamations.
• The next Open House for the 2026 General Plan Update will be held on
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday,
October 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mohave County
Library.
• A Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager will be held on Friday,
October 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Havasu City Council Chambers.
• Recognized National Parks Week and spotlighted Site 6.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 ID 25-4943 Discussion and Action: Resolution No. 25-3872 Designating Alley 20 as “Scott Brennan
Way” in Honor of Scott Brennan (Ron Foggin)
Public Works Director Ron Foggin advised that the City received an application to rename
Alley 20 to “Scott Brennan Way” in honor of the late Scott Brennan. He said Alley 20 is
a frontage road that runs north of Palo Verde Boulevard South to El Camino Drive. Mr.
Foggin explained the city’s renaming process and requirements. He said the Street
Renaming Committee reviewed the application and determined that all requirements were
met and recommended approval of renaming Alley 20 to “Scott Brennan Way”. He added
that the street name change does not have a negative impact on the businesses along Alley
20.
Ms. Jamie Brennan, applicant, and Ms. Savannah Brennan addressed the council and
expressed their appreciation of the Council’s consideration in designating Alley 20 as
“Scott Brennan Way” in honor of Scott Brennan.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
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hearing.
Councilmember Diaz moved to adopt Resolution No. 25-3872 designating Alley 20
north of South Palo Verde Boulevard to El Camino Drive as “Scott Brennan Way”
in honor of Scott Brennan and authorize City staff to take the appropriate actions
to accomplish this action, seconded by Councilmember Dolan, and carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
7.2 ID 25-4935 Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1369 Approving a Planned Development
Rezone and General Development Plan for 2015 Moyo Drive, Tract 100, Block 1, Lots 1
and 2, 0.82 Acres, from Residential-Commercial Health District (R-CHD) to
Residential-Commercial Health District/Planned Development (R-CHD/PD), to Decrease
the Minimum Density From 15 Dwelling Units Per Acre to 10 Dwelling Units Per Acre
(Chris Gilbert)
Planning Division Manager Chris Gilbert advised that the subject property is 0.82 acres
consisting of multiple parcels previously platted as a tiny home development located at
2015 Moyo Drive. The entire parcel is zoned Residential-Commercial Health District
(R-CHD) and is surrounded by the same zoning. He explained that the General Plan
designation for this property is High Density Residential which has a density range of 10 to
20 units per acre and the proposed project complies having a density of almost 11 units
per acre. Mr. Gilbert said the General Development Plan shows nine (9) barn cave style
two-story homes each with bottom floor garages and second floor living. He said a condo
association will maintain the common drive, pool, perimeter fencing, landscaping, and
interior walkways. Mr. Gilbert explained that the plan meets all R-CHD special design
standards and only needs exception to lower the minimum density from 15 to 10 units per
acre as the City Council changed the density standards for the R-CHD zone in 2022 to
remove the no minimum density requirement and replace it with the minimum of 15 units
per acre. Mr. Gilbert displayed the project façade renderings and façade election details.
Mr. Gilbert reviewed the code compliance conditions for the application as follows:
1. The development shall substantially match the General Development
Plan provided with the request.
2. Address comments from other agencies and reviewers during Design
Review Phase.
3. Building permits and Design Review for compliance with City Codes,
including any Lake Havasu City Public Works Department’s required off-site
improvements, will be required with development of the property.
Vice Mayor Lin expressed concerns regarding the configuration of the units and whether
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large vehicles would be able to navigate the garage spaces, to which Mr. Gilbert replied
that the width of the drive aisle meets the City’s Development Code standards.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Emiliano Torres, citizen, addressed the council concerning the second floor living
areas having proper emergency evacuation and whether the plan meets all codes.
Development Services Director Jeff Thuneman explained that the building code does not
allow a living residence to exit directly through a garage; therefore, the living residence
would have to have an exterior door secluded from the garage.
Ms. Pam Swenson, citizen, addressed the council and asked if the city had an engineer
review the garages as it relates to the turn radius of large vehicles.
Mr. Thuneman explained that the code reviews garages for covered parking of vehicles
and not the types of vehicles. He said the City Code requires 24-foot-wide minimum
access, which this plan meets.
There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Dolan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 25-1369 approving a Planned
Development Rezone and General Development Plan for 2015 Moyo Drive, Tract
100, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2, from Residential-Commercial Health District to
Residential-Commercial Health District/Planned Development, to decrease the
minimum density from 15 dwelling units per acre to 10 dwelling units per acre,
seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
7.3 ID 25-4929 Discussion and Action: Presentation of the 30% Second Bridge & Roadway Improvement
Project (Jason Hart)
Capital Program Manager Jason Hart said this item is to provide an update and
presentation on the 30 percent design status of the Second Bridge and Roadway
Improvement Project. He reviewed the project timeline as follows:
• Feasibility Study completed June 2024
• Design firm hired October 2024
• 20% Bridge design December 2024
• CMAR hired February 2025
• Environmental Assessment process started with the United
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States Coast Guard July 31, 2025 (one year or less to complete)
• 30% Bridge design submittal to City September 2025
Mr. Hart said the City has been working with several agencies on this project including:
• Arizona Department of Transportation
• Arizona State Lands
• Arizona State Parks
• Bureau of Land Management
• United States Coast Guard
Mr. Hart reviewed the items finalized up to this point including:
• Roadway alignment
• Bridge location and length
• Intersection layout
• ROW limits on South Side of Channel
• ROW limits on North Side of Channel
Mr. Hart outlined the project construction limits and two intersections, the first off London
Bridge Road that will have an access road to Arizona State Parks and the second off
McCulloch Boulevard that will connect to Beachcomber Boulevard.
Mr. Hart reviewed the timeline moving forward as follows:
• 60% Bridge design February 2026
• EA permit issued by USCG April 2026
• 100% Bridge design July 2026
• Bridge construction 1st Quarter of 2027
• Construction Phase is expected to last 18 to 24 months
Discussion ensued related to the bridge and roadway realignment.
Councilmember Diaz asked if the roundabouts were finalized, to which Mr. Knudson said
nothing had been finalized, adding that the conversations regarding the intersections and
roundabouts were brought forth early on to receive feedback from the Council and
citizens.
Councilmember Moses asked about the timeline of the bridge and road network, to which
Mr. Hart said the goal is for the bridge and road network to be built in conjunction.
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Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Artie Collins, citizen, addressed the council and said he was not in favor of
roundabouts.
Mr. Don Wisdom, citizen, addressed the council and asked if the bridge foundation would
be constructed at ground level or on the sand. He added that he had a difficult time
understanding the concept of the roadway alignments and suggested the City show a map
with the various options.
Mr. Hart said the bridge abutments would be constructed on pile drives on spread
footings, which are industry standard and are also cost effective.
Mr. Kelly Lutz, citizen, addressed the council and said it was mentioned that the 30
percent design was finalized and asked if the City Council or a committee that finalizes the
phases and if more design work would be done on the intersections. He said he was also
not in favor of roundabouts without pedestrian crosswalks.
Mayor Sheehy said the City Council would make the final decision; however, it isn’t until
the 60 percent design that the City Council would have the numbers and options to make
any final decisions.
Mr. Harold Meeks, citizen, addressed the council and said he was not in favor of the
roundabouts as it poses a safety issue with pedestrians.
Ms. Swenson addressed the council and asked if the city had a traffic design engineer
involved in this project, to which Mr. Hart replied yes. Ms. Swenson asked if there would
be other roadway options other than the roundabouts for the citizens to consider.
Mayor Sheehy said when the project gets to that part of the discussion there will be other
options to consider and for the public to weigh-in on as well.
Mr. Derrick Jones, citizen, addressed the council and spoke on his experience with
roundabouts and concerns related to traffic safety and emergencies.
There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Dolan expressed concerns regarding the need for a second bridge and that
it would lead to an increase in development on the Island. He added that while he is
appreciative that the city was gifted $35 million for a second bridge, he does not think it is
fiscally conservative, and would like to see this project go to a referendum to allow the
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citizens to vote. Councilmember Dolan said if the City is going to continue with this, he
suggested they look at keeping the land on the Island as public use that cannot be changed.
7.4 ID 25-4927 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of Fire
Station Alerting Systems with Honeywell International Inc. through its US Digital Designs
Group (Chief Pilafas)
Fire Chief Pete Pilafas advised that this item is requesting approval of a Cooperative
Agreement for installation and maintenance of Fire Station Alerting Systems for all fire
stations with Honeywell International, Inc., in the amount of $760,077.30. Chief Pilafas
explained that the new alerting system offers upgrades including reliable communication,
improved response times, clear pre-communication, reduces cardiac stress and anxiety,
minimizes optical shock, maximizes fire fighter safety, compliance with the National Fire
Protection Association, expandable for future needs, cost-effective, and fire
fighter-friendly for nighttime operations.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Moses moved to approve the cooperative purchase, installation,
and maintenance G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems from Honeywell International
Inc. through US Digital Designs Group, seconded by Vice Mayor Lin, and carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
7.5 ID 25-4936 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase for the Refurbishment of One (1) 2014
Pierce Velocity Engine/Pumper from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus dba Firetrucks
Unlimited (Chief Pilafas)
Chief Pilafas advised that this item is requesting approval of a Cooperative Agreement
with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus dba Firetrucks Unlimited for the refurbishment of
one 2014 Pierce Velocity Engine/Pumper in the amount not to exceed $600,000. Chief
Pilafas explained that the five-year vehicle replacement/refurbishment program was
created to address the aging fleet, maintenance costs, and extend the fire apparatus
lifespan an additional 10 to 15 years.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Meeks addressed the council and asked what parts on the vehicles were needing
replacement, to which Chief Pilafas explained that many of the internal components
require replacement due to external factors such as the weather, heat, use, and hard water.
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Mr. Lutz addressed the council and expressed his appreciation for the City’s proactive
approach to refurbishing versus purchasing new equipment.
There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Diaz moved to approve the cooperative purchase for the
refurbishment of one (1) 2014 Pierce Velocity Engine/Pumper with Brindlee
Mountain Fire Apparatus dba Firetrucks Unlimited in the amount not to exceed
$600,000, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
7.6 ID 25-4932 Discussion and Action: Award of Main Street Commons Shade Canopies Project to
Merrill Development, Inc. (Jason Hart)
Mayor Sheehy requested Item 7.6 and Item 7.7 be presented together.
Mr. Hart advised that Item 7.6 is for the award of the Main Street Commons Shade
Canopies Project to construct an additional eight canopies at Main Street Commons
located on the corner of McCulloch Boulevard and Querio Drive. Mr. Hart said the
project is expected to take nine months with an anticipated completion date in February
2026. He noted that the City received two bids with the low bidder being Merrill
Development, Inc., in the amount of $346,807 (including base bid plus force account).
Mr. Hart reviewed the overall funding for the Main Street Commons Project as follows:
• 11% (General Funds) = $335,840
• 21% (Water Conservation Grant Fund (WIFA) = $610,140
• 34% (Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) = $1,000,000
• 34% (America’s Best Community (ABC) Funding) = $1,000,000
As requested by Mayor Sheehy, Mr. Hart presented Item 7.7.
Mr. Hart advised that Item 7.7 is to award the Main Street Commons Bathroom Building
and Concessions Building Project to Merrill Development. He said the bathroom building
would be located at the southeast corner of Main Steet Commons, with the proposed
concession building directly across the park. Mr. Hart said the project schedule is
anticipated to take six months with an expected completion date in May 2026. He said the
city received eight bids with the low bidder being Merrill Development, Inc., in the amount
of $1,059,423 (including base bid plus force account).
Mr. Hart reviewed the overall funding for the Main Street Commons Bathroom Building
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and Concessions Building Project as follows:
• 38% (Community Donations) = $400,000
• 62% (General Funds) = $659,423
Mayor Sheehy provided a brief history on the America’s Best Communities (ABC)
competition and Vision 20/20 Revitalization Program which set aside $1 million for the
Downtown Catalyst Project (now Main Street Commons), $500,000 for Nomadic, and
$500,000 for the Environmental Learning Center Feasibility Study. Mayor Sheehy noted
that this item was in the budget last year; however, due to costs, the City Council chose
not to move forward and was budgeted this fiscal year.
Vice Mayor Lin expressed concerns that the original shade structures were constructed by
a different company and asked how the city is able to guarantee that the additional shade
structures would be built the same, to which Mr. Hart explained that the engineer that
designed the original shade canopies would be reviewing the submittals and added that the
specification plans are clear that they are to be the exact similar structure.
Vice Mayor Lin spoke concerning the design of the shade structures and lack of shade.
Mayor Sheehy noted that a representative from Dig Studios provided a presentation to the
council regarding the different angles and pitches of the structures. Mr. Hart said it was his
understanding that the goal was to shade the walkway.
Vice Mayor Lin expressed concern that the original bid was for a bathroom and this bid is
for a bathroom and concession stand. She said she did not understand why both buildings
were being lumped together in one bid and asked for more information on the grants the
City received for this project, specifically what the grants were written for and what they
were used for.
Councilmember Diaz said he was in favor of a gathering spot but thought the project had
not been done properly from the beginning and was not in favor of building a concession
stand.
Councilmember Dolan said he did not like the design of the shade structures; however, he
agrees that the project needs to be completed as it is a heavily used area. He said he was
also not in favor of the bathrooms but feels they are needed and the cost to do them later
would likely increase. He added that in the future he would like to see project designs
done like a planned development.
Councilmember Campbell said she had concerns early on with the design, parking,
irrigation, and grading. She asked what the total cost was for the current shade structures,
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to which Mayor Sheehy said the current shade structures were constructed by a
subcontractor which staff did not have those numbers but could get them and provide
them to the council. Councilmember Campbell spoke concerning the bids received to build
eight additional shade structures and a bathroom building. She said the City Council and
Parks and Recreation initially asked for bathrooms and a bridge connecting the parking lot.
She said those two items were listed in the original options; but then the City turned
around and spent $1 million on shade structures. She said a concession stand was never a
discussion or direction of the City Council and expressed concern that the concession
stand was being lumped together with the bathrooms.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the council and spoke on the Main Street Commons
Shade Canopies Project and/or Main Street Commons Bathroom Building and
Concessions Building Project:
• Mr. Steve Ticknor, DSM Events
• Mr. Jim Russell, DSM Events
• Mr. John Parrott, citizen
• Ms. Gianna Kraft, citizen
• Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen
• Mr. Harrold Meeks, citizen
• Mr. Kelly Lutz, citizen
• Mr. James Gray, Partnership for Economic Development
• Mr. Don Wisdom, citizen
• Ms. Lisa Krueger, citizen
• Ms. Cindy Ridder, citizen
• Mr. Brian Springberg, citizen
• Mr. Shawn Buckley, Go Lake Havasu
• Mr. Derrick Jones, citizen
• Mr. Taylor Harrison, citizen
• Mr. Emiliano Torres, citizen
• Mr. JP Thornton, Downtown Association
• Mr. Dan Roddy, citizen
There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Moses stated that the purpose of the Downtown Catalyst Project was to
spur economic growth, and this project is supposed to be a community asset that makes it
easier to hold events downtown that benefit promoters, businesses, and the city. He said
what he is hearing is that the space needs shade, bathrooms, and a concession/storage
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space to be a successful event center and create a vibrant community. Councilmember
Moses said he shares the same concerns regarding the costs but was in favor of
completing the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the project costs and financial impact.
Councilmember Dolan moved to award the base bid for the Main Street Commons
Shade Canopies Project to Merrill Development, Inc., in the amount of $346,807,
seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan
and Councilmember Moses
Nay: 3 - Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Diaz and Vice
Mayor Lin
7.7 ID 25-4931 Discussion and Action: Award of Main Street Commons Bathroom Building and
Concessions Building Project to Merrill Development, Inc. (Jason Hart)
Mayor Sheehy asked that this item be presented again for the viewers watching the
meeting video.
Mr. Hart advised that this item is to award the Main Street Commons Bathroom Building
and Concessions Building Project to Merrill Development. He said the bathroom building
would be located at the southeast corner of Main Steet Commons, with the proposed
concession building directly across the park in the northwest corner. Mr. Hart said the
project schedule is anticipated to take six months with an expected completion date in May
2026. He said the city received eight bids with the low bidder being Merrill Development,
Inc., in the amount of $1,059,423 (base bid plus force account).
Mr. Hart presented the overall funding for the Main Street Commons Bathroom Building
and Concessions Building Project as follows:
• 38% (Community Donations) = $400,000
• 62% (General Funds) = $659,423
Mayor Sheehy clarified that this item is specifically for the bathroom and concession
buildings. He noted that back when the council heard this item the prices were much
different and higher; however, at that time, the council was only considering a bathroom
and not a concession area. Mayor Sheehy added that there has been a lot of discussion
about the concession area; however, the building will also have a storage area allowing for
operational efficiencies and versatility of the building and area.
Vice Mayor Lin thought that adding additional shade structures, a bathroom, and a
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concession building would not complete the project as there still isn’t a bridge or stage.
She said she would like to see the grant funding that the City received, what was asked for
in the grant, and whether the City fulfilled it. She explained that the $400,000 in
community donations that is identified for this project is money from the Partnership for
Economic Development (PED) that the City gave to the PED, and asked when the City
Council ever discussed or gave direction to go out to bid for a concession stand. She
suggested the $400,000 in community donations be spent on a bridge connecting the
parking lot to Main Street Commons.
Mayor Sheehy stated that he was a huge proponent of the bridge last year; however, due
to the topography of the land now it does not make sense to have a bridge.
Councilmember Campbell said she agreed with Vice Mayor Lin’s comments regarding the
concession stand, and Councilmember Dolan’s concerns that the visual the City Council
received originally is not what the project is today. She said she was in favor of building a
bathroom, but did not support building a concession stand.
Councilmember Diaz said it is not immoral to be fiscally responsible and while he is not
against the gathering space, he feels the tax dollars need to be spent wisely.
Councilmember Dolan expressed concerns regarding the process and design. He added
that he was in favor of the concession building as it would provide additional shade and
suggested planting more trees in the area as well.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the Main Street Commons
Bathroom Building and Concessions Building Project:
• Mr. Don Wisdom, citizen
• Mr. Harrold Meeks, citizen
• Mr. Kelly Lutz, citizen
• Ms. Pam Swenson, citizen
• Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen
• Mr. Emiliano Torres, citizen
• Mr. James Gray, Partnership for Economic Development
• Mr. Derrick Jones, citizen
Discussion ensued regarding extending the side of the concession building to offer more
shade.
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There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Mayor Sheehy noted that all public spaces in Lake Havasu City have grown in different
iterations throughout the years and said there may be different iterations and elements for
this space that come forward in the future.
Councilmember Campbell expressed concern that the area for the concession building was
originally proposed to be a private-public partnership that was to be leased or sold to a
private entity to boost tax revenues. She said she liked the look of the concession stand
but thought it could be mobile, and thought the City was undervaluing the property by
building bathrooms and a concession stand.
Discussion ensued regarding the project bid. Mr. Knudson noted that the City combined
both items to get the best price; however, the contract could be negotiated if that is the
direction of the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the equipment that would be donated by the PED to Main
Street Commons and stored in the concession building.
Councilmember Lin said she was concerned with the City building a concession stand for
the PED to store their equipment. Mayor Sheehy stated that the items would be donated
to Lake Havasu City by the PED to be used by anyone using the event space.
Councilmember Campbell asked if the PED was still looking into obtaining a liquor license
for Nomadic, to which Mr. Gray replied no. She asked if the City was looking into a liquor
license for Main Street Commons, to which Mr. Knudson said the City does not have any
intention of purchasing a liquor license at this location. He said the venue would be hosted
for special events; therefore, promotors and event organizers would handle special event
liquor licenses with non-profits.
Councilmember Dolan moved to award the base bid for the Main Street Commons
Bathroom Building and Concessions Building Project to Merrill Development, Inc.,
in the amount of $1,059,423, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan
and Councilmember Moses
Nay: 3 - Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Diaz and Vice
Mayor Lin
7.8 ID 25-4930 Discussion and Action: Purchase of UV Disinfection System Replacement Equipment for
the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant from Trojan Technologies Corp (Jason Hart)
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Mr. Hart advised that this item is requesting approval to purchase UV disinfection system
replacement equipment for the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant with Trojan
Technologies in the amount of $705,350. He reviewed the disinfection system process,
and said if approved the equipment would take approximately 14 to 16 weeks to arrive,
with a project completion date in February 2026.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Diaz moved to approve the purchase of the UV Disinfection System
Replacement Equipment for the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant from Trojan
Technologies Corp, in the amount of $705,350, seconded by Councilmember Dolan,
and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember
Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz,
Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin
8. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms. Toy addressed the council concerning the need for more pedestrian crosswalks.
9. CURRENT EVENTS
There were no Council committee reports.
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no requests from Council for future discussion items.
12. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and true copy of the Regular Meeting Minutes
of the Lake Havasu City Council held on the 23rd day of September, 2025. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and posted, and that a quorum was present.
____________________________________
Kelly Williams, City Clerk/MMC
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Agenda
Mayor Cal Sheehy Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Michele Lin Council Chambers
Councilmember Nancy Campbell 92 Acoma Boulevard South
Councilmember Jeni Coke Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Councilmember David Diaz www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Jim Dolan
Councilmember Cameron Moses
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 5:30 PM
One or more councilmembers may be participating and voting via remote conferencing.
In accordance with A.R.S. § 38-431.02, the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15)
minutes prior to the start time as noticed on the meeting agenda.
Lake Havasu City endeavors to ensure the accessibility of all of its programs, facilities, and services to all persons
with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation for a
meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 453-4142 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that an
accommodation can be arranged.
Anyone wishing to address the council on an item not shown on the agenda should fill out a “Request to Speak”
form, which will be found on the desk located at the entrance to the meeting room, and hand it to the City Clerk.
Action as a result of public comment on an item not on the agenda will be limited to directing staff to study the
matter or rescheduling the matter to a later date.
The City Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the City’s
attorney on any matter listed on the agenda under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
A voluntary invocation may be offered by a private citizen to and for the benefit of the City Council. The
views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved, and
the City Council does not endorse the beliefs or views of the speaker. No person in attendance at this
meeting is required to participate in the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be considered as one item by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion
with no separate discussion unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed.
5.1 ID 25-4939 Action: Approve the September 9, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
(Kelly Williams)
5.2 ID 25-4916 Action: Resolution No. 25-3870 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use
of Fire Station #2 for the Mohave College Fire Academy (Chief Pilafas)
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5.3 ID 25-4940 Action: Resolution No. 25-3871 Approving Amendment No.1 to Agreement with
Arizona State Parks Board for Occupancy and Use Certain Areas of the Water
Safety Center to Update Payment Information (Chief Pilafas)
5.4 ID 25-4942 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (Kelly Williams)
6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
6.1 ID 25-4928 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
(Kelly Williams)
6.2 ID 25-4941 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 ID 25-4943 Discussion and Action: Resolution No. 25-3872 Designating Alley 20 as “Scott
Brennan Way” in Honor of Scott Brennan (Ron Foggin)
7.2 ID 25-4935 Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1369 Approving a Planned Development
Rezone and General Development Plan for 2015 Moyo Drive, Tract 100, Block 1,
Lots 1 and 2, 0.82 Acres, from Residential-Commercial Health District (R-CHD) to
Residential-Commercial Health District/Planned Development (R-CHD/PD), to
Decrease the Minimum Density From 15 Dwelling Units Per Acre to 10 Dwelling
Units Per Acre (Chris Gilbert)
7.3 ID 25-4929 Discussion and Action: Presentation of the 30% Second Bridge & Roadway
Improvement Project (Jason Hart)
7.4 ID 25-4927 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of Fire
Station Alerting Systems with Honeywell International Inc. through its US Digital
Designs Group (Chief Pilafas)
7.5 ID 25-4936 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase for the Refurbishment of One (1) 2014
Pierce Velocity Engine/Pumper from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus dba
Firetrucks Unlimited (Chief Pilafas)
7.6 ID 25-4932 Discussion and Action: Award of Main Street Commons Shade Canopies Project to
Merrill Development, Inc. (Jason Hart)
7.7 ID 25-4931 Discussion and Action: Award of Main Street Commons Bathroom Building and
Concessions Building Project to Merrill Development, Inc. (Jason Hart)
7.8 ID 25-4930 Discussion and Action: Purchase of UV Disinfection System Replacement Equipment
for the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant from Trojan Technologies Corp
(Jason Hart)
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8. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
We will now have an open call to the public for citizens wishing to address the council on issues within the
jurisdiction of the city. Your comments must be limited to three (3) minutes or less. If you wish to address
an item already on tonight’s agenda, you should wait until that item is announced for a public hearing. At the
conclusion of the open call to the public, individual members of the council may respond to criticism made
by those who have addressed the council, may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be put
on a future agenda. However, members of the council cannot discuss or take legal action on matters not
already on the agenda.
9. CURRENT EVENTS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K), a public body shall not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action
on any Current Event item
Council Committee Reports:
Clean Colorado River Sustainability Coalition (CCRSCo) - Mayor Sheehy
Havasu Youth Advisory Council - Vice Mayor Lin & Councilmember Coke
Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce - Councilmember Campbell
Go Lake Havasu - Councilmember Diaz
Lake Havasu Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) -
Mayor Sheehy & Councilmembers Campbell/Coke/Diaz (Alternate)
Mohave County Water Authority - Mayor Sheehy
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Councilmember Moses
Partnership for Economic Development (PED) - Vice Mayor Lin
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Fire Board - Councilmember Coke
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Police Board - Councilmember Coke
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - Councilmember Dolan
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. ADJOURN
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