City Council Study Session

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 7:30 AM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The City Council held a study session to review the Arizona Museum of Natural History Economic Redevelopment Project, receiving a presentation on its design, community engagement plans, economic impact, and funding strategy. The council also discussed a nomination for City Magistrate during a closed executive session and handled routine scheduling matters.

Key Decisions

  • Arizona Museum of Natural History Economic Redevelopment Project Direction provided to staff (specific direction not detailed in agenda)
  • City Magistrate Nomination Discussed in executive session; outcome not specified in public agenda
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Presentations/Action Items:
  3. 1-a Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Arizona Museum of Natural History (AZMNH) Economic Redevelopment Project, including the design concept, community engagement, economic impact, and funding strategy.
    Presentation
  4. Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
  5. Scheduling of meetings.
  6. Convene an Executive Session.
  7. Resume the public meeting, discuss, and provide direction on the nomination for the position of City Magistrate.
  8. Adjournment.¹
  9. ¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.
  10. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.