Apache Junction City Council Meeting- 10/6/26

The Apache Junction City Council meeting on October 6, 2026 (the transcript identifies the meeting as October 5) approved its consent agenda, which included two road-resurfacing projects: Old West Highway between Idaho and Tomahawk and Lost Dutchman Boulevard between Ironwood Drive and Meridian. The mayor said each project costs taxpayers a little over $1.3 million. Council also unanimously approved Parks and Recreation fee-schedule changes after a five-year review, including a 10% increase to Multi-Generational Center memberships and new rental and use fees for amenities at the Rodeo and Event Center; the changes are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027. No vendor or contract award was identified. Council unanimously directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance revising the city code’s procurement procedures; the ordinance itself was not adopted at this meeting.

Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing rules for automated license plate readers, including audit and oversight provisions and penalties for misuse. Police staff stated the existing system costs about $80,000, compared with an estimated $120,000 for one police officer; public comments raised privacy and data-sharing concerns. Separately, council recommended approval of a Walgreens liquor-license transfer, and continued a development hearing concerning Idaho Road to January 19, 2027, pending progress on the road’s right-of-way agreement with ADOT.