City Council Study Session - Aug 3, 2026

The City Council of Casa Grande held a study session on August 3, 2026, focusing primarily on proposed improvements to the intersection of Mission Parkway and Cottonwood Lane. The discussion centered on evaluating traffic control options, including an all-way stop, traffic signal, and roundabout, with the roundabout emerging as the preferred alternative due to safety benefits, reduced severe and fatal crashes, and longer effective traffic flow management. Staff presented survey results showing a slight public preference for a traffic signal, but engineering analysis favored the roundabout. The council was updated on maintenance concerns, right-of-way requirements, and future expansion possibilities. Staff is currently working on selecting a design firm to proceed with detailed planning, with no final decision made at this session. The meeting also addressed concerns about lighting, tree removal, and community education regarding roundabout navigation. No contract awards or budget approvals were made, but the council was asked to recommend moving forward with design firm selection for the project.