Watch the Latest City Council Meeting (10-13-26)

Lake Havasu City Council meeting, October 13, 2026: The council approved a $1,913,000 construction award to Northstar Plumbing and Engineering Inc. for the North End Wastewater System Expansion, Canterbury Lift Station, and IPS odor-control project. The project is funded in the current fiscal year, with construction expected to begin in November and finish in early August 2027. The city manager also reported the groundbreaking for the Freedom Bridge and roadway project; construction was scheduled to begin the following Monday, with an estimated 18-month timeline. The council approved two related Arizona State Parks and Trails right-of-way actions, resolutions 26-3955 and 26-3956, each by a 6–1 vote. Staff said 100% plans had been received and referenced an existing contract with Ames, but no contract amount was stated.

The council unanimously adopted a fee-setting approach under which service costs are recalculated in year one, CPI adjustments are applied in years two and three, and the process is reset in year four; staff will incorporate it into the fiscal sustainability policy. Staff also presented a proposed $750,000 CDBG application for accessibility improvements at the Aquatic and Community Center, with no city match proposed, though the transcript does not capture a decision on that item. The council approved a services agreement with Lake Havasu Unified School District for the Mission 3 swim-safety program; no amount was stated. Other actions included liquor-license recommendations, code amendments, and development approvals, with no additional procurement awards identified.