CITY OF KINGMAN
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
310 N. 4th Street Kingman, AZ 86401

Invocation will be given by Pastor Ken Miller of Grace Lutheran Church

The Planning & Zoning Commission currently has one vacancy due to the resignation of Commissioner Kevin Sarkisian. This is a partial-term appointment with a term starting December 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. Staff have received applications from the following interested individuals: Harry Alenik, Hannah Corkins, John Molitor, Chris Parks, Paul Shuffler, and Gilbert Smaby. Residency and voter registration have been confirmed.

Per A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)1 the City Council may enter into an Executive Session to review the Commission applications. 

Kaleb Wilson, Project Manager with The Retail Coach, will give a presentation regarding retail in Kingman. 

As required by ARS 9-481, the City's audit team (Rachel Ormsby and Tiffany Montalvo of Forvis Mazars) will present the FY2024-25 financial audit's results to the City Council.

Those wishing to address the Council should fill out request forms in advance. Comments from the Public will be restricted to items not on the agenda with the exception of those on the Consent Agenda. There will be no comments allowed that advertise for a particular person or group. Comments should be limited to no longer than 3 minutes. The Council may not respond to speakers during the call to the public. The Council may direct the City Manager to study the matter or request that the matter be placed on a future agenda.

All matters listed here are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA and will be considered separately.

In November 2020, Wecom, Inc. (Wecom) and the City of Kingman entered into a 5-year agreement whereby Wecom was provided a non-exclusive license to erect, maintain, and operate its radio communication facilities and equipment at the City's Hualapai Mountain Water Tank site.  The term of the agreement was for a period of five (5) years but could be extended for an additional five (5) year term upon both parties' mutual agreement. Wecom representatives have expressed interest in extending the agreement for an additional one (1) year term.  The attached addendum extends the agreement for an additional one (1) year term, with an expiration date of November 24, 2026, and updates the company's name from Wecom, Inc. to Wecom, LLC.  All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged.  Staff recommends approval.

This item is to approve the installation of a shade structure over the ZipKrooz play area at Centennial Park at a total cost of $85,489.66. At the November meeting of the Parks, Aquatics, Recreation & Trails Commission, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend use of Capital Project Funds for this project. Funding for playground improvements with a revised budget of $90,000 was included in the FY26 Adopted Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Staff recommends approval.

At their February 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council approved the Infill Incentive District (Resolution No. 5129). This was amended on September 3, 2019 (Resolution No. 5239) and again on June 1, 2021 (Resolution No. 5352). The most recent amendment is set to expire on December 31, 2025. The proposed resolution, Resolution No. 5590 will extend the expiration date of the city's Infill Incentive District program through June 30, 2026 to coincide with the current Fiscal Year. The FY 26 Budget anticipated the program continuing through the fiscal year. Staff recommends approval.

The City's insurance (property, vehicle, liability, and excess) costs have increased by 10%-15% annually over the last few years.  These increases can be attributed to industry trends as well as the City's actual experience, such as a larger number of insurable property, equipment, vehicles and claims.  In order to cover the cost of the increase, a transfer of $75,000 in contingency appropriations within the Insurance Services Fund is necessary.  Staff recommends approval.

Resolution No. 5592 allows for the partial release of the property escrow agreement for Lots 5 through 8 of Block 38, Lots 1 through 5 of Block 39, and Lots 2 through 8 of Block 43, and approval of a replacement Property Escrow Trust Agreement for the remaining lots. City Engineering and Public Works Inspectors have determined that all required improvements for the requested portion of the subdivision have been completed and have been done so in compliance with the terms of the final plat, improvement plan, and the requirements of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance; with the exception of the sidewalks which will be completed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy associated with the 16 lots. Staff recommends approval.

ADOT has approved $900,000 in compensation to the City of Kingman for the removal of the City-owned 14’×40’ two-faced billboard along the US 68/93 corridor. The structure was removed as part of the West Kingman Traffic Interchange Project (ADOT H7993), and no suitable location existed to relocate a comparable sign with equivalent exposure. Staff recommends approval.

This item is for consideration and approval of a Job Order Contract to place reclaimed asphalt millings in the interior parking area of the MAGNET Facility. The improvement will address maintenance needs and enhance usability with a durable, cost-effective surface. The work will be procured through the Kingman Job Order Contract ENG21-0084. The project cost is $85,000, approved in the FY26 budget and funded through the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has implemented new project reporting requirements for all current and future grants.  This Amendment will update the Grant Assurances to include quarterly reporting for E3M4K 01D , Taxiway D design. Staff recommends approval.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has implemented new project reporting requirements for all current and future grants.  This Amendment will update the Grant Assurances to include quarterly reporting for E2S5A 01C, Taxiway B reconstruction project. Staff recommends approval.

The City has received two grant amendments to ADOT Grant E2S4U 01C, PAPI replacement project. Amendment 1 will extend the deadline of  E2S4U 01C, PAPI replacement from February 2026 to February 2027. Amendment 2 will amend the grant assurance to require quarterly reporting of the progress of the project. Staff recommends approval.

Ordinance 1987 shall provide a mechanism by which the City or developers may be repaid the reimbursement amount of the cost of accelerated public improvements by each benefited party who has received a benefit from the accelerated pubic improvements. Staff recommends approval.

At their November 18, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council directed staff to revise the boundary of the proposed annexation (AN25-0001). Staff has revised the boundary as directed with the revised acreage at of approximately 1,169 acres. Generally located south of Southern Avenue, east of Cherokee Street and north of Hualapai Mountain Road. Staff recommends approval.

On November 3, 2025, the City of Kingman re-launched its Kingman Initiative Grant Program, which provides funding to Kingman-based non-profit organizations to support building repairs and structural upgrades that foster tourism and economic development activity. During the application window, City staff received one proposal from Beale St Theatre, requesting $24,937.50 and will contribute a match of $24,937.50 for a total project cost of $49,875.00 to install a digital marquee sign on the front of the building. This program is budgeted in the Powerhouse Fund. Staff recommends approval.

Limited to announcements, board and commission liaison reports, availability/attendance at conferences and seminars.

Staff is requesting that Council go into executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(4) to discuss the KX Ventures contract for the Kingman Crossing Development.   Discussion and/or action.

Staff is requesting that Council go into executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(4) to discuss the Davcon/Atlas- Lease Agreement.   Discussion and/or action.