Telecommunications Leases at Pronghorn Park and Public Works Yard
Summary
A proposal to replace a park light pole at Pronghorn Park with a cellular antenna pole serving AT&T. Most of the 38 residents at a community meeting opposed it, and five of six public speakers objected, citing views, property values, health, and noise. No vote was taken; alternative sites are being demanded.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 24, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
No town cost figures were given; residents worry about property-value impacts nearby.
AT&T customers in Pronghorn Ranch and areas east would get better cell coverage, including first responders.
Nearby homeowners say they'd lose premium views and worry about noise, health effects, and property values.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Council Regular Meeting — November 12, 2026
Two lease agreements would let AT&T wireless facilities use a Pronghorn Park light pole and the Public Works yard — improving cell coverage while generating lease revenue for the town.
Town Council Regular Meeting — October 8, 2026
A 100-foot disguised monopine near the StoneRidge golf course got approvals for a general plan amendment and rezoning. Residents there desperately want the service — one board member described an EMS call that couldn't go through — and the council heard no opposition.
Town Council Regular Meeting (Business) — September 24, 2026
The town struck a ten-year lease deal with Prescott Valley Broadcasting Company for the commercial tower on Glassford Hill, bringing in about $7,800 a year with no changes to the site.
Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting — September 8, 2026
A proposal to replace a park light pole at Pronghorn Park with a cellular antenna pole serving AT&T. Most of the 38 residents at a community meeting opposed it, and five of six public speakers objected, citing views, property values, health, and noise. No vote was taken; alternative sites are being demanded.
Related development
StoneRidge Cell Tower (ZMC26-002)
Better cell coverage for the growing StoneRidge area with room for two more carriers, softened by a tree disguise and landscaping, but a visible 100-foot structure near some homes.
Proposed Pronghorn Park Cellular Array
Would fill a significant cell coverage gap in Pronghorn Ranch and eastward, but neighbors object to the visual, noise, and health impacts near homes and ball fields.
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