Jim Garing
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- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 2:02:02
- Avg per meeting
- 3:29
- Segments
- 2357
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Top issues during term (20)
Rodeo and Fairgrounds Master Plan Adoption
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West Granite Creek Park Parking and Open Space Balance
Option C's retaining wall and bump-out add cost; the coalition pegged the wall-related work near $500,000 versus under $30,000 for Option D — final design will settle the number.
State Route 89 Dells Widening and Wastewater Pipeline Project
Potential state funding for the $4 million 89/89A on-ramps and other road projects.
Transportation and Street Maintenance Capital Projects
Project implementation costs will depend on future grant funding and capital improvement allocations.
Regional stormwater cooperation and catchment policy
Future stormwater requirements could add costs for large commercial and residential developers.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
The plan itself doesn't commit money — projects will be funded through future budgets, the capital improvement program, and grants.
Workforce Housing Strategy Implementation
No fiscal impact was tied to the town hall itself; any future programs would come back to the council separately.
Possible donation of land and funds for a library
No city cost — the project is donor-funded; a letter of support was the only city action.
Rodeo and Fairgrounds Master Plan Modernization
The financial terms of the lease weren't disclosed since the discussion was closed to the public.
PFAS Water Treatment Roadmap and Estimated $70M Costs
About $70 million over two to three years, mostly falling on Prescott ratepayers.
Potential Charter Revisions and Policy Updates
None.
Hospital Ambulance Service and Heliport Compliance Review
Potential civil fines of up to $2,500 per day for ongoing non-compliance.
2026 Council Strategic Priorities and Water Resources
None directly associated with the plan itself, but priorities will guide future budget allocations and capital spending.
Airport Infrastructure and Construction Projects
Increased emplanements boost local travel demand and economic activity.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program & Infrastructure Funding
$3,897,342 total from FY27 water and street funds.
USVETS Housing and StandDown Coordination
None.
Police Substation and Property/Evidence Facility Site Selection
Trending $49-51 million plus the land purchase, funded by Prop 478 with possible offsets.
DestinationiQ Marketing Strategy and Campaign Rollout
The contract totals $306,500, funded through bed tax and economic development allocations.
IDDM, LLC Water Service Application (WSA26-037)
Involves hundreds of millions in private construction value and long-term city revenues estimated at over $80 million.
Multiple Fire Station Capital Projects Progress
Estimated $21.15-23.5 million (Station 76) and $18.08-21.1 million (Station 73), partially offset by flood control and utility funds.
Decisions during term (234)
Recorded while Garing was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 9.A and 9.C (Thomson Reuters/Westlaw legal research; Skywest Essential Air Services amendment)
Consent Agenda Item 9.B — Earth Resources parking lot improvement, $176,092
Letter of support for library land donation to Friends of the Prescott Public Library
West Granite Creek Park Parking Plan — Option C approved with conditions
Consent Agenda Items 10.A through 10.D
Table media production contract with Amoroma Productions (Item 10.E)
Close public hearing on Crunch Jam Lofts liquor license
Approve Series 6 Bar liquor license for Crunch Jam Lofts
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2010 on regional stormwater (with amendment)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2011 (Yavapai County parking IGA amendment)
Approve parking garage elevator replacement (Contract 2027-075)
Adopt rezoning and general plan amendment for Saint George Greek Orthodox Church (GPA26-002 & REZ26-002)
Approve Citywide Water Main Replacement Phase 2 contracts
Approve City Court building improvements up to $1.6 million
Approval of Meeting Minutes from the October 13, 2026 Executive Session, the October 13, 2026 Study Session, the October 13, 2026 Voting Meeting and the October 20, 2026 Special Study Session.
Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Art Donation Policy Revision Draft
Art Donation Policy Immediate Changes
Approval of August 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Voting record (27)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
West Granite Creek Park Parking Plan — Option C approved with conditions
Close Public Hearing on Rodeo Master Plan
Convene Executive Session
Approval of July 7, 2026 Minutes
Recommendation of Approval for WSA26-031 (Yavapai Community Hospital Association)
Table WSA26-037 (IDDM, LLC)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1998
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1998 (Dissolving the Charter Review Committee)
Convene Executive Session
Convene Executive Session
Property Tax Levy Approval
Recommendation of WSA26-007 (130 N. Cortez Street)
Approval of Development Agreement with Woda Cooper Development, Inc. for Lakeview Grove
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RUBY TO APPROVE THE WORKFORCE HOUSING STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Approval of Workforce Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan
Sought deeper cost-benefit analysis and focus on salary issues rather than development subsidies.
MOTION BY MEMBER FRUHWIRTH TO RECOMMEND FORWARDING WSA25-037 TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL
Water Service Application WSA25-037 (136, 138, and 140 Montezuma Street)
Potential Revisions to City Code Section 2-1-8 Regarding Sewer Requirements
Considered it a step in the right direction to resolve hardships while noting future regulations will be needed for wastewater recovery.
Approval of Rodeo/Fairgrounds Lease Amendment and Resolution
Expressed concern regarding the lack of a sunset clause and the adequacy of the proposed rent.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GAMBOGI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1974 WITH THE ADDITION OF LANGUAGE NOTING THAT IT ONLY APPLIES TO CITY CONTRACT NO. 2017-020A1 & ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1934
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GAMBOGI TO APPROVE CITY CONTRACT NO. 2025-066A2 WITH ALTERNATIVE #3B
Motion to Approve SR-89 Pipeline Design Amendment with Alternative 3B (Roadway Widening)
Agreed with preserving the two-lane corridor and noted unresolved financial and legal questions.