Clarkdale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clarkdale council to weigh $784,469.50 bridge contract; recent meetings saw no published decisions

Clarkdale's Town Council and advisory boards held several scheduled meetings over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published yet, so no official decisions are on the record. The most consequential item on the horizon is a proposed $784,469.50 contract for bridge construction administration, set for a vote at the Aug. 25 council meeting.

Town Council work session (Aug. 10)

The council met for a discussion-only work session covering three items:

• Progress toward Certified Local Government (CLG) designation, including a request from the Historic Preservation Commission.
• A draft ordinance updating Article 14-2, Section 14-2-4 to regulate e-bike use.
• Initial feedback on draft Design Standards covering building orientation, transparency, facade articulation, materials, pedestrian connectivity, screening, and site design.

No final votes were expected on these items.

Town Council regular meeting (Aug. 11)

The council's regular meeting agenda included several items for discussion and possible action, though no minutes have been published:

• A $248,690 quote from Southwest Tank and Steel for safety upgrades and recoating of the Haskell Spring South Welded Steel Tank.
• Resolution No. 1767 adopting the official Yavapai County canvass for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election.
• A professional services contract with Ardurra for Town Engineer Services.
• A Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) policy addition to the HR Policy Manual, per Executive Order 2025-09.
• Renewal of an intergovernmental agreement with the Clarkdale-Jerome School District for a School Resource Officer.

The consent agenda included approval of minutes, a liquor license application, and the school resource officer renewal.

Parks and Recreation Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission's agenda included updates on water conservation guidelines at town parks, an award for Selna Mongini S.T.E.A.M. Park from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, the 2026 Concerts in the Park series, and Copper Penny Park pickleball and basketball courts. Action items included approving the February minutes, the 2026 Halloween Safe Trick or Treat event plan, and Town Park Historic Gazebo signage. The 2026 Fourth of July event was listed for discussion only.

Planning Commission (Aug. 18)

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 18 was canceled. No items were discussed or acted upon.

Coming up

Town Council regular meeting — Aug. 25, 2026

The council will consider:

• A proposal from Ardurra Group for Bitter Creek Bridge Construction Administration and Inspections, in the amount of $784,469.50.
• An updated intergovernmental agreement with the Verde Valley Fire District.
• A proclamation declaring September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
• Approval of minutes from the Aug. 11 regular meeting.
• A call to the public for comments (3-minute limit per speaker).

This is the only meeting currently scheduled in the next two weeks. Residents interested in the bridge contract or fire district agreement may want to attend or watch the meeting.

No decisions in Clarkdale meetings; council to weigh $248,690 water tank contract

No decisions were made at Clarkdale government meetings in the past two weeks. All recent meetings were agenda-only or canceled, and minutes have not yet been published. The Town Council's next regular meeting, scheduled for Aug. 11, includes a $248,690 contract for water tank safety upgrades and recoating.

Recent meetings

July 28 – Town Council

The council met with an agenda that included a second addendum to the residential solid waste collection agreement with Waste Management, a rescission of the professional services contract with Ardurra for town engineer services, an agricultural water agreement with Yavapai College, an intergovernmental agreement with Arizona DPS for the GIITEM gang task force, and Resolution No. 1766 confirming the town as personal representative of the Teri Liebforth estate. No votes were taken; the meeting was agenda-only.

Aug. 4 – Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police)

The board met to consider accepting Police Officer Lori Carver and Police Officer Timothy Hinrichs into the pension system and to review the 2025 Arizona PSPRS Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2025. No action was recorded.

Aug. 4 – Historic Preservation Commission

The commission's regular meeting was canceled. A separate work session that same day discussed proposed improvements and updates to historic markers, covering design, content, prioritization, and assignments. No decisions were made.

Upcoming meetings

Aug. 10 – Town Council work session

The council will hold a discussion-only session on three items: pursuing Certified Local Government designation, a draft ordinance updating e-bike regulations (Article 14-2, Section 14-2-4), and initial feedback on draft Design Standards covering building orientation, transparency, facade articulation, materials, pedestrian connectivity, screening, and site design. No final votes are expected.

Aug. 11 – Town Council regular meeting

The council will consider a $248,690 quote from Southwest Tank and Steel for Haskell Spring South Welded Steel Tank Safety Upgrades and Recoating. Other items include Resolution No. 1767 adopting the official Yavapai County canvass for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election, a professional services contract with Ardurra for town engineer services, a Heat Illness Prevention Program policy addition to the HR Policy Manual per Executive Order 2025-09, and renewal of the intergovernmental agreement with Clarkdale-Jerome School District for a School Resource Officer. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a liquor license application.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10** – Town Council work session (discussion only)
• **Aug. 11** – Town Council regular meeting (possible action on water tank contract and other items)

Clarkdale Town Council to weigh property tax levy, bridge contract, and General Plan amendments

Clarkdale's July 14 Town Council meeting carries the heaviest agenda of the past two weeks, with public hearings and proposed votes on the property tax levy, a bridge infrastructure contract, and three ordinances amending the General Plan and Town Code. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the record.

Town Council — July 14

The Council was scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on several items:

• **Ordinance 462** — A property tax levy of $.13981 per hundred of assessed valuation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
• **Bitter Creek Bridge girders** — A proposal from Stinger Bridge and Iron for $128,129.60 to supply bridge girders.
• **Ordinances 457 and 458** — General Plan text amendments regarding Road Cross-Sections and Land Use.
• **Ordinance 460** — Text amendments to Article 17-8 regarding the Historic Preservation Commission.
• **Resolution 1764** — Fee schedule updates for Sanitation, Parks, and Community Development.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, the record does not show whether each item was approved, amended, or tabled.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 7

The Commission's agenda included approval of minutes from its June 2, 2026 regular meeting, a recap of the 2026 Fourth of July event, and an update on the Certified Local Government program. Members were scheduled to review and possibly act on the Historic Preservation Commission Strategic Plan. A discussion-only item covered revitalization of Clarkdale's thirteen historic markers. Minutes have not yet been published.

Municipal Property Corporation — July 15

The Municipal Property Corporation was scheduled to consider authorizing Town Attorney Stephen Polk to file the Arizona Corporation Commission Annual Report. The agenda also listed approval of draft minutes from the July 8, 2025 annual meeting and a discussion regarding terms of office for board members. Minutes are not yet published.

Parks and Recreation Commission — July 8

The July 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or action.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — July 21, 2026:** This meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or acted upon.

No other public meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 14 Town Council meeting should watch for the published minutes, which will record the official votes.