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Prescott City Council Study Session — Virtual Attendance Policy & Transfer Station Master Plan (Mar 10, 2026)

PrescottMar 10, 20263 min read

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Council discussed a draft virtual attendance policy and reached consensus to allow remote participation with limits and notification requirements. Staff presented the 90% design for the Sundog Ranch Road Transfer Station Master Plan, reviewed costs and capacity projections, and received direction to complete the master plan narrative and coordinate with Yavapai County; no formal actions were taken.

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Council consensus to allow remote participation for Council members.
Council consensus to limit remote participation to three total meeting days per calendar year.
Council consensus that notification of remote participation should be provided to the City Clerk and the presiding officer, with a preference for at least two days' advance notice unless unforeseen circumstances.
Council consensus that remote participants should be displayed on the chamber screen when participating.
Staff directed to incorporate emergency-situation language and to refine allowable occurrences in the draft virtual attendance policy; item was for discussion only and no formal action was taken.
Council reviewed the Transfer Station Master Plan (90% design) and provided feedback; item was for discussion only and no formal action was taken.
Next steps for the Transfer Station: complete the master plan narrative, initiate conversations with Yavapai County regarding the existing IGA, and return a proposed design for Council approval in FY31.
Cost information presented: design/build breakdown totaling $18,435,550 and an estimated $62 million if relocating to a new site; staff indicated funding would be considered in the next Solid Waste rate study.

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City Council Study Session

Mar 10, 2026, 1:00 PM201 N Montezuma Street, City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Prescott AZ 86301completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. DISCUSSION
A. Presentation & Discussion Regarding a Virtual Attendance Policy for the Members of City Council.
This item is for discussion only. Pending discussion, Council should provide direction to staff regarding bringing forward a virtual attendance policy for future adoption and inclusion in the Council Rules of Procedure. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION
B. Presentation & Discussion Regarding the City Transfer Station Master Plan 90% Design Council Presentation.
This item is for discussion only. No formal action will be taken. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION
4. ADJOURNMENT