City Council Study Session - June 23rd 2026

The City of Prescott held a City Council Study Session on June 23, 2026, focused on the Rodeo Fairgrounds Master Plan. Representatives from GH2 Architects presented the ongoing master planning process, which began in October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in September 2026. The plan aims to modernize and expand the fairgrounds while balancing community, environmental, and historical considerations. Key procurement-related topics included proposed infrastructure improvements such as new buildings, parking expansions totaling approximately 1,400 spaces, traffic flow enhancements with removable bollards, and phased construction aligned with available funding. The plan also includes a two-story Cooperative Extension office building and a multi-use pavilion, though details on the pavilion's size, use, and management remain under development. Council members and community stakeholders raised questions about traffic studies, parking adequacy, environmental protections, archaeological surveys, and the management of manure composting. Public comments emphasized the importance of preserving the rodeo and fairgrounds as community assets, the need for clear policy on event management and funding responsibilities, and concerns about space limitations for the county fair. The session concluded with plans for further community engagement and refinement of the master plan before final council consideration in September.