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Wildhorse Hospitality luxury RV resort — 21 acres on Malibu

Description

A presentation-only pitch for the Town to sell or contract 21 Town-owned acres for a luxury RV resort with about 150 RV spaces, 60 storage units, and park-model cabins. Staff will negotiate and bring terms back.

Impact summary

If it moves forward, the Town gains a tax-generating tourism amenity — but gives up a centrally located land asset some residents want preserved.

Applicant

Name: John Rittenour, Wildhorse Hospitality LLC
Address: Town-owned property on Malibu, Payson, Arizona

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Town Council

Discussed

Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 10, 2026

Payson Town Council - Regular - Jun 10, 2026

Related issues (1)

Malibu property sale for luxury RV and cabin resort

The town is weighing a sale or lease of two central town parcels to Wildhorse Hospitality for a luxury RV and cabin resort. Most speakers pushed back, favoring affordable housing, a rec center, or a competitive RFP process. No decision was made — the item went to executive session and stays open.

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