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Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council Special Meeting  
Mayor Nancy Smith  
Vice-Mayor Vincent Manfredi  
Councilmember Eric Goettl  
Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr  
Councilmember Amber Liermann  
Councilmember Bob Marsh  
Councilmember Henry Wade  
Tuesday, July 14, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
1.  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 a.m. An invocation was given by Pastor Roger  
Thompson from Calvary Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by  
Councilmember Knorr.  
2.  
Roll Call  
7 -  
Present,  
Mayor Smith, Councilmember Goettl, Councilmember Knorr,  
Councilmember Liermann, Councilmember Marsh, Vice Mayor Manfredi,  
and Councilmember Wade  
3.  
4.  
Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations  
No proclamations, acknowledgements, or presentations were given.  
Report from the Mayor  
Councilmember Marsh reported attending an Arizona Department of Transportation  
open house held in the Maricopa City Hall Council Chambers on June 17th. Next, he  
reported participating in a June 18th lunch and learn on emergency management.  
Councilmember Marsh reported participating in a chamber candidate crawl at Central  
Arizona College on June 24th. Additionally, he reported attending a meeting at the  
Pinal County Board of Adjustments and Appeals on June 25th. Next, he reported  
having a meeting with the City Manager on June 29th. Councilmember Marsh reported  
participating in an Arizona Department of Water Resources meeting on June 30th. He  
added that the CAP canal may go dry within the next couple of years. Next, he reported  
attending the Arizona Water Banking Authority board meeting on July 7th. He reported  
that the authority was awaiting federal direction and funding from the Department of  
Interior. Additionally, Councilmember Marsh praised the Great American 4th of July  
celebration at Copper Sky, calling the drone show and fireworks the best. Lastly, he  
shared upcoming events including a lunch and learn on roads and highways on July  
16th, and a senior info expo at the library on September 26th focused on fall  
prevention.  
Councilmember Wade reported attending the retirement ceremony for Pastor Arnold  
Jackson of Mount Moriah AME Community Church. He added that Pastor Jackson  
served the Maricopa community for 14 years and was in ministry for nearly 30. He  
shared that Pastor Jackson would leave an indelible mark on the community.  
Councilmember Knorr shared her praise for the Great American 4th event. Next, she  
reported attending the flag raising ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the morning  
of July 4th and encouraged residents to attend future holiday flag raisings.  
Councilmember Knorr reported attending an Arizona State University Congressional  
Dialogue with Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari on health care affordability and  
access. Afterward, she personally invited health care leaders in attendance to consider  
bringing services to Maricopa. Councilmember Knorr also acknowledged two recently  
signed bills that strengthen protections for firefighters by reducing their exposure to  
dangerous chemicals. She announced two upcoming community events: the Maricopa  
Fire Foundation car wash on July 18th at Ace Hardware from 9:00 AM to noon, and the  
2nd Annual Water Safety Day at Copper Sky on July 25th, which would include a  
sensory-sensitive time at 10:00 AM, free open swim from 11:00 AM to noon, a  
drowning prevention demonstration, and raffles for safety equipment donated by  
Arizona Game and Fish and the Drowning Prevention Coalition. She concluded by  
expressing anticipation for the upcoming economic development strategic plan  
presentation, expected on a future agenda.  
Councilmember Liermann thanked the city's traffic safety strike force for lowering the  
speed limit on Porter Road to 35 miles per hour for its full length. She also praised  
staff for implementing the Maricopa Express Transit App. Councilmember Liermann  
added that the app enables residents to use a mobile application instead of calling to  
request routes and door-to-door service. Next, she announced upcoming community  
events: the July 16th lunch and learn on regional transportation, a Hawaiian petroglyph  
presentation at the library on July 23rd, and Broadway Maricopa's production of The  
Wizard of Oz running from July 31st through August 8th. Councilmember Liermann  
recognized the success of the Open Arms Vocational Living Center's fundraiser, which  
sold out and raised $18,900.01. She shared about the new leadership history  
photographs recently installed in the lobby of City Hall. Councilmember Liermann  
highlighted new Purple Heart City signage, with a formal proclamation to follow at next  
month's meeting. Lastly, she praised the 4th of July celebration and noted the military  
flyover as a personal highlight.  
Mayor Smith shared her appreciation for the Veterans Memorial flag raising, the Great  
American 4th celebration, which she estimated to have an attendance between 10,000  
and 15,000 based on information from the Police Chief. Next, she shared her  
appreciation for the Open Arms fundraiser. Mayor Smith provided an update on ongoing  
conversations regarding animal control, noting that meetings with Pinal County  
Supervisor Vitiello, relevant county staff, and Chief Goodman were underway. Lastly,  
she also recognized the work of the Ambassadors of Maricopa Program, whose  
members were visible at the 4th of July event.  
5.  
Report from the City Manager  
City Manager Ben Bitter presented a recent commercial vehicle enforcement operation  
conducted in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation and the  
Department of Public Safety. He shared that 98 trucks were weighed, 67 were  
screened, 19 were found to exceed their permissible weight, and 3 were found to  
exceed their declared registered weight. City Manager Bitter added that officers issued  
15 civil citations and 2 criminal citations. Lastly, City Manager Bitter added this  
enforcement improves road safety and extends the lifespan of city roads.  
Next, City Manager Bitter highlighted several visible signs of growth across the city,  
including the upcoming ribbon cutting for Alma Farrell Innovation Academy, the  
progression of the Field House, and new restaurants such as Starbucks and Buffalo  
Wild Wings under construction. He noted that State Route 347 improvements were  
progressing, with a smoother road surface already extending north of Riggs Road, with  
the third lane widening to follow. Next, City Manager Bitter shared about the newly  
activated LED underpass lighting, which displayed red, white, and blue colors for the  
4th of July. He described the project as contributing to a growing sense of place and  
community pride, particularly in combination with the public art installation in front of  
City Hall.  
6.  
Call to the Public  
Resident Ron Angerame addressed the Council regarding traffic safety at the  
intersection of Casablanca Road and State Route 347. He presented statistical  
analysis indicating that over the past 27 months there have been 44 accidents at that  
location, averaging approximately 1.63 accidents per month. He added that 25 percent  
of those crashes resulted in injuries requiring emergency response, and offered a  
probability analysis suggesting a 90 percent likelihood of a crash involving a child  
within 9 months at the current rate. He urged the Council to begin planning and  
budgeting now for a grade-separated intersection at Casablanca, stating that delays  
would increase both human and financial costs.  
Tena Dugan of the Glennwilde subdivision addressed the Council with questions  
regarding the financial structure of the Wild West Music Fest. She expressed concern  
that the $265,000 annual city investment in the three-day festival, which was  
comprising a $240,000 promoter payment and an additional $25,000 in public safety,  
marketing, and related costs and was not fully understood by residents. Ms. Dugan  
added that without the city's contribution, the event generated approximately $180,000  
in revenue against more than $411,000 in expenses. She also questioned the  
methodology behind the reported $2.84 million economic impact figure, noting that the  
full study, overnight visitor data, and resulting tax revenue were not included in financial  
reporting she received. She asked the Council to establish clearer metrics, goals, and  
comparative analysis before renewing the investment.  
Teniecka Drake addressed the Council to update the community on the Ignite  
Wellness Spark Your Shine event. She announced that the event had been relocated  
and rescheduled from October 24th at the library to October 3rd at Central Arizona  
College, with the same hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. She added that the event's focus  
on domestic violence awareness and its four mobile units remained unchanged.  
Tera Nelson, representing Heritage Academy Maricopa K–5, introduced herself and  
announced that the school would open on July 21st after five years of planning. She  
described the school's classical education focus and noted it would be Heritage  
Academy's ninth campus. She invited Council members to a ribbon cutting ceremony  
on July 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and expressed gratitude for the recent speed limit  
reduction on Porter Road.  
Peg Chapados announced an upcoming mini book sale on July 25th from 9:00 AM to  
1:00 PM at the library. Additionally, Ms. Chapados acknowledged the recent passing of  
two longtime supporters, including Oliver Anderson, who with his wife Hermina founded  
the Friends of the Library in 1984. The speaker also noted that library director Craig  
Ford would be departing to lead a library at Heritage Sequoia.  
Dana Williams addressed the Council regarding safety concerns at the intersection of  
Honeycutt Road and State Route 347, describing a pattern of vehicles failing to yield  
when entering the highway. She requested that signage or other traffic control  
measures be considered at that location. City Manager Bitter acknowledged the  
concern and noted it for follow-up.  
7.  
Consent Agenda  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Councilmember Liermann, seconded by  
Councilmember Marsh to Approve the Consent Agenda.  
7.5  
7.6  
MIN 26-40  
MIN 26-42  
Approval of Minutes from the June 10, 2026 City Council Special meeting, June 16,  
2026 City Council Special and Regular meetings. Discussion and Action.  
These Minutes were Approved.  
Acceptance of Minutes from the March 16, 2026 and May 18, 2026 Cultural Affairs and  
Arts Advisory Committee meetings, April 20, 2026 Senior Advisory Committee  
meeting and April 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Discussion and  
Action.  
These Minutes were Approved.  
8.  
Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearing  
7.1  
IGA 26-07  
The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve an  
Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chandler for the purpose of enabling the  
Maricopa Fire/Medical Department to participate in Fire Service trainings hosted by the  
Chandler Fire and Rescue Department. Discussion and Action.  
Councilmember Liermann asked for clarification on the types of training included in the  
IGA. Michael Grant, Assistant Fire Chief, explained that the agreement was  
specifically intended to allow the seven newly hired firefighters to attend Chandler Fire  
and Rescue's recruit fire academy, and was distinct from the regular continuing  
education partnership with Chandler Fire that already existed on a quarterly basis.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Liermann, seconded by  
Councilmember Wade, that this Intergovernmental Agreement be Approved.  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
7.2  
MOU 26-03  
The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on the proposed  
Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal partnership between the Maricopa  
Police Department (MPD) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and  
Explosives (ATF) to support the use of eTrace, ATF’s secure, web based system for  
firearm trace submissions and analysis at no financial impact to the city. Discussion  
and Action.  
Vice Mayor Manfredi shared that he had received public inquiries suggesting the  
agreement was related to a gun registry or tracking of privately owned firearms. He  
asked clarification from a department representative. Police Commander Kathleen  
Elliot confirmed that the eTrace system would be used exclusively for tracing firearms  
recovered in connection with crimes, which aids in identifying the manufacturer and  
first purchaser of a crime gun and would have no bearing on legally owned firearms  
held by residents. Vice Mayor Manfredi confirmed that the agreement would not require  
residents to report their firearms or subject their legal weapons to any form of review.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember  
Liermann, that this Memorandum of Understanding be Approved. The motion  
carried by a unanimous vote.  
7.3  
ORD 26-12  
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting  
the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2026 Amendments to Title 10:  
Vehicle and Traffic" by reference to add Section 10.20.100 regarding Obedience to  
Markings; double parking prohibited and vehicle type restrictions to the Maricopa City  
Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and  
Action.  
Mayor Smith asked for clarification after feedback received from a resident. Rick  
Williams, Planning and Zoning Manager and Wesley Moss, Code Compliance  
Supervisor, presented a memo clarifying language in the proposed ordinance. Mr.  
Williams shared that staff felt they had found the ordinance to contain some  
ambiguity, which led staff to make last minute corrections. Mr. Williams indicated the  
amended version would be posted to Legistar and the city website.  
Councilmember Knorr asked about the purpose of this ordinance. Mr. Moss shared  
that the ordinance's purpose was described as addressing the long-term storage or  
overnight parking of oversized commercial vehicles, such as tractor-trailers in  
commercial parking lots, which had generated complaints over many years and created  
blight conditions. Mr. Moss confirmed that the ordinance applied specifically to legal  
parking spaces in commercial districts and did not affect residential driveways or rural  
areas.  
Councilmember Knorr asked if this came as a result of residents submitting  
complaints. Mr. Moss responded that over the years, complaints had continuously  
been submitted to his office. Councilmember Wade raised the broader issue of  
commercial vehicles parked in front of residential homes, and Mr. Moss shared that  
existing provisions in Chapter 10 already address that situation. Vice Mayor Manfredi  
asked whether food trucks at grocery stores would be affected. Mr. Williams clarified  
they would not, as mobile food vendors are governed under a separate regulatory  
framework in Section 18.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Goettl, seconded by Councilmember  
Liermann, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried  
by a unanimous vote.  
7.4  
ORD 26-13  
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting  
the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2026 Amendments to Title 18:  
Zoning" by reference to add Section 18.76.125 regarding food truck courts in the  
Maricopa Station Overlay and to amend Sections 18.76.060, and 18.115.040 of the  
Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof.  
Discussion and Action.  
Councilmember Liermann asked about the food truck courts in the Maricopa Station  
Overlay district, which is the heritage district area near Mike Ingram Heritage Park.  
Rick Williams explained that the ordinance had originally been enacted in January of  
the current year to regulate food truck courts in the mixed-use heritage district, but  
that the Maricopa Station Overlay, which is a triangular portion of that district had been  
inadvertently omitted. He added that the current amendment was intended to correct  
that oversight and ensure consistent application of food truck court standards  
throughout the entire mixed-use heritage area.  
Resident Tena Dugan stepped forward to speak on the item. She raised several  
concerns about ambiguities in the ordinance, including the lack of a clear definition of  
what constitutes a food truck court, uncertainty about who fulfills the on-site  
management requirement, whether existing paved parking spaces qualify as developed  
stalls, and a perceived contradiction between the temporary use permit process and  
requirements for permanent electrical pedestals and shade structures. She requested  
that the ordinance more clearly distinguish between individual mobile vendors,  
occasional gatherings, rotating small groups, and permanent food truck courts, and  
that it allow reasonable alternatives for power supply.  
Mr. Williams responded that the ordinance was intentionally drafted with flexibility to  
accommodate a variety of site conditions, given that no two sites are identical. He  
added that permanent electrical pedestals would only be required where site-specific  
conditions made them appropriate, and that generators using Whisper technology  
could be permitted in other circumstances. Mr. Williams confirmed that existing paved  
surfaces would not require trenching for electrical installation. He also shared that the  
property owner signing the authorization agreement bears ultimate responsibility for the  
site, and that each application would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through  
the pre-application and permitting process.  
Councilmember Knorr asked whether the existing food truck operation at Central  
Arizona College would be affected. Mr. Williams confirmed it would not, as Central  
Arizona College is a public educational facility exempt from municipal zoning by state  
law and falls outside the Maricopa Station Overlay zone. City Manager Bitter also noted  
that the overlay zone pertains specifically to the historic downtown and redevelopment  
area.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember  
Marsh, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous  
vote.  
8.1  
PRES 26-10  
The Mayor and City Council shall hear the 2025 Maricopa Municipal Court Report  
Presentation from Hon. Stephen McCarville, Presiding Judge.  
Presiding Judge Stephen McCarville presented the annual Municipal Court report for  
the 2025 fiscal year. He described the court's jurisdiction over misdemeanors, civil  
traffic citations, protective orders, DUI cases, and city ordinance violations.  
Judge McCarville reported that overall case filings declined from 8,645 in fiscal year  
2024 to 6,632 in fiscal year 2025, which is an average of 552 filings per month and he  
attributed the decrease to a combination of factors including driver behavior responses  
to enforcement, prosecutorial decisions, internal court processes, and a reduction in  
officer activity due to two officers being out of service for extended periods. He added  
that despite the overall decline, protective order filings, which is including both  
injunctions against harassment and orders of protection have increased over the same  
period and appeared to be plateauing after three consecutive years of growth. Judge  
McCarville cautioned that the 2025 decline in filings appeared to be an anomaly. He  
shared that in the first six months of calendar year 2026, the court had already  
recorded 4,782 filings, averaging 797 per month. Judge McCarville added that if the  
trend continued through year-end, total filings would reach approximately 9,564, which  
would be the highest volume since the court began operations in 2023.  
Next, he reported on the volume of court visitors, noting approximately 12,000  
individuals coming through the front door annually, which is a figure exceeding total  
case filings due to victims, family members, and individuals addressing payment plans  
or compliance hearings associated with previously closed cases.  
Among the court's achievements, Judge McCarville shared the streamlined case  
management, continued efforts to meet Arizona Supreme Court time standards for  
case resolution, collection of nearly $59,483 for the Court Enhancement Fund, and  
strong stakeholder relationships with the prosecutor's office, public defender, and  
police department. He added that all court staff averaged 41.5 hours of training  
annually, well exceeding the 16-hour Supreme Court mandate.  
Next, Judge McCarville shared that the court also participated in mock trials, career  
day events, and statewide judicial leadership conferences, and Judge McCarville was  
appointed by the Presiding Judge of Pinal County to assist the City of San Tan in  
establishing a new municipal court.  
Resident Peg Chapados stepped forward and asked whether the increase in protective  
orders reflected anything out of the ordinary or was simply a function of population  
growth. Judge McCarville acknowledged the complexity of the issue, referencing a  
Supreme Court committee on domestic violence in the courts and noting that  
contributing factors include financial stress, mental health, substance abuse, and  
cultural norms. He stated that no single factor could be identified as the driver of the  
increase.  
Councilmember Liermann noted that the civil traffic category represented the largest  
share of filings and observed that the data demonstrated the city was actively  
addressing unsafe driving, even when enforcement may not feel visible to residents.  
Judge McCarville confirmed that all cases in the court's jurisdiction originate from  
within the city's limits.  
Vice Mayor Manfredi asked whether the 2026 filing increase correlated with the addition  
of new police officers. Judge McCarville confirmed that the addition of line officers  
typically results in more citations filed in municipal court, noting a lag of approximately  
one year between hiring and visible impact on case volumes. City Manager Bitter  
corroborated this, explaining that new officers go through academy and field training  
before actively writing citations.  
Councilmember Wade inquired about the student mock trial program, and Judge  
McCarville confirmed that the court would accommodate any school requesting such a  
program and provided information on the high school mock trial competition held  
annually at the Pinal County Superior Court.  
Mayor Smith thanked Judge McCarville for his transparent reporting and noted that the  
absence of public complaints about the court since his appointment was itself a  
meaningful measure of performance. She also inquired about whether the anticipated  
staffing increase for the court's higher workload had been accounted for in the  
approved budget; City Manager Bitter confirmed that staffing would be analyzed as part  
of the annual budget process, accounting for the lag between officer hiring and  
caseload impact.  
The Presentation was heard.  
8.2  
PRES 26-13  
The Mayor and City Council will receive a presentation on the City's event strategy and  
an update on Community Events, Signature Events, and Event Tourism initiatives.  
Presentation and Discussion only.  
Quinn Konold, Director of Community Enrichment, presented an update on the city's  
events strategy, organizing the discussion around the department's three budget  
categories: signature events, community events, and event tourism.  
Mr. Konold noted that the current signature events lineup includes the Great American  
4th, Stagecoach Days, and Maricopa. He announced that a Salsa Festival component  
would be incorporated into Stagecoach Days on or around October 24th, including  
competitions, prizes, and vendors. He credited sustained community feedback and  
Vice Mayor Manfredi's repeated advocacy as the impetus for bringing back the beloved  
event.  
Next, Mr. Konold explained that Copa Cultural would not be held as a standalone  
signature event this year. He shared that the budget for Copa Cultural would be  
redistributed to support cultural and arts programming throughout the year in  
connection with the community-led First Fridays initiative at Mike Ingram Heritage  
Park. He added that the city intended to align its existing concerts in the park and  
movies in the park programming with First Fridays, spreading cultural celebration more  
broadly across the calendar. He acknowledged that this was a pilot approach and that  
feedback would be solicited. Lastly, Mr. Konold shared that other community events  
on the calendar included the Pecan and Pumpkin Walk, the State of the City address,  
groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, the Senior Info Expo, and potentially a celebration  
tied to the commencement of the State Route 347 widening and the opening of the  
Field House.  
Next, Mr. Konold reviewed the three-year history of the Wild West Music Fest, the  
city's sole event tourism offering. He cited the strategic objective guiding this category,  
which was to attract visitors from across the region and nation using bed tax funds,  
minimize impact on local taxpayers, boost local businesses, and enhance Maricopa's  
regional profile.  
He shared that estimated attendance figures over three years showed approximately  
15,000 in year one, 9,500 in year two, and 10,000 in year three. Mr. Konold noted that  
the reduction in investment between years one and two was intentional and anticipated  
a proportional attendance drop; the fact that attendance did not fall by the same  
percentage as expenses was viewed as a positive outcome. Lastly, he reported that  
the event producer turned a modest profit in year two and approximately $8,900 in year  
three.  
Mr. Konold introduced Steve Levine of Steve Levine Entertainment and Public  
Relations, the event producer. Mr. Levine described his personal investment of  
approximately $250,000 of his own funds in year one, and characterized the event's  
financial trajectory as a significant turnaround. He shared that his goal was not  
primarily profit but to build a lasting, community-rooted legacy event with accessible  
ticket prices. He noted that free parking was maintained at an estimated cost of  
$28,000–$30,000 in foregone revenue, and that complimentary tickets were distributed  
primarily to residents and through VetTix, a veterans' benefit organization. He  
described the vendor ecosystem, noting discounts for Maricopa-based businesses and  
13 local and regional sponsors. He also noted an approximate $10,000 annual donation  
to the Maricopa Community Foundation from a portion of bar proceeds. Lastly, Mr.  
Levine acknowledged that adverse weather, which included a cold, rainy day in year two  
and 107-degree heat in year three significantly impacted attendance and vendor  
revenue, and expressed confidence that attendance could reach 25,000 in two to three  
years as the event continued to grow organically.  
Councilmember Knorr asked for more detailed financial reporting in the future, noting  
that the Excel spreadsheet format provided to Council did not give sufficient visibility  
into expense and revenue line items. Mr. Levine explained that some cost figures,  
which are particularly artist fees are contractually protected from public disclosure to  
preserve negotiating leverage, but stated that city staff had been given full access to  
receipts and documentation in his office.  
Councilmember Knorr also flagged that a scheduling conflict between Wild West  
Music Fest and the Boys and Girls Club's annual fundraiser on Saturday of the festival  
weekend likely contributed to lower Saturday attendance, and requested that future  
planning avoid such conflicts. Mr. Konold acknowledged the point, confirmed that  
communication with the Boys and Girls Club had already begun for the following year,  
and noted that the window of available dates, which are constrained by school  
calendars, Easter weekend, and ride operator availability was narrow but that every  
effort would be made to avoid the conflict.  
Councilmember Wade asked why Copa Cultural, which he described as having been  
successful from its inception, was the event chosen for discontinuation rather than  
another. Mr. Konold explained that Copa Cultural's intent, which is celebrating culture  
and arts without being tied to a specific holiday aligned closely with what First Fridays  
would accomplish across multiple evenings throughout the year, and that the Copa  
Cultural budget was approximately equivalent to the investment needed for the First  
Fridays programming partnership, eliminating the need for any new budget request.  
Mayor Smith highlighted for the public record that the $240,000 payment to the event  
producer was drawn primarily from bed tax revenues, which is collected from hotel  
guests rather than local residents and with only a modest difference coming from the  
general fund. She also asked Mr. Levine to elaborate on improvements to the local  
vendor experience over the three-year period. Mr. Levine noted that the mandatory  
point-of-sale system required in year one had been replaced with a more flexible  
approach in years two and three, allowing vendors to accept cash and their own  
payment methods, which was better received by Maricopa-area businesses. He  
acknowledged that the vendor experience could continue to improve and cited  
post-event interest from vendors wanting to participate in future years as a positive  
indicator.  
The Presentation was heard.  
9.  
Executive Session  
No executive session was held.  
10.  
Adjournment  
This meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.  
Certification of Minutes  
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the  
minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Maricopa, Arizona, held  
on the 14th day of July, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called  
and held and that a quorum was present.  
Dated this 4th day of August 2026.  
__________________________  
Vanessa Bueras  
City Clerk