KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman City Council had its first meeting of the month Tuesday. Much of the time was spent talking about the cleanup of Hangar A at Kingman Airport and a 20-minute executive session to discuss the FAA land lease.
Only four items were pulled for discussion from the consent agenda.
The first item dealt with creating a right turn lane at Eastern at Hualapai Mountain Road by the new Circle K. City Manager Tim Walsh stated that Circle K had paid $147,000 toward the project, plus provided funding for a traffic signal at that intersection.
Councilman Jim Dykens asked about two ways in and out of the RV Park; both will be on Eastern. Walsh said there would be a main entrance for residents and one for emergency services. The item was approved.
A new 16’x30’ addition to an existing hangar at 4560 Flight Line Dr at the airport was approved. Councilman Walker did not vote.
The biggest discussion of the evening was about Attorney Gust Rosenfeld, legal representative and mediator for the hazardous waste cleanup of Hangar A at 9900 Flight Line Dr, asking for an additional $50,000 from the airport fund, taking the amount to $100,000 to complete the project.
Councilman Dykens said it’s almost finished and the city had only spent $38,000 for the attorney.
“To exceed $50,000 is excessive. I have a hard time believing we’ll go over the $50,000,” Dykens said.
Councilman Savage agreed because they have just completed a secondary cleanup of the hangar.
“I’d rather come back, but going more than double is just out of line,” Savage said. “I’m good for the $60,000 and come back if more is needed.” Dykens made a motion to approve with an amendment for the amount not to exceed $60,000. Motion was seconded and approved.
Unisource Electric Services was approved for two additional utility easements at the Kingman Municipal Airport to provide service to existing and new customers. Walker excused himself from voting because of conflict of interest.
Savage requested financial records from the Kathryn Heidenreich Senior Center (KHAC) from July 2025 to July 2026 and said he would like the KHAC board to appear before council at the first meeting in October.
September declared as Literacy Month in Kingman
City of Kingman Vice Mayor Cherish Sammeli read a proclamation at the city council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, declaring the month of September to be National Literacy Month.
Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) Director Erin Roper was there to accept the proclamation.
“We tutor all ages and it’s free,” Roper stated. “One of our students was a 63-year-old who said he was tired of going to the grocery store and not being able to read the labels. Now, I don’t know how many books he’s read. We have 12 volunteers, 18 students and 47 on the waiting list of all ages.”
“We need volunteers,” Roper said. “Anyone can help. You don’t have to be a teacher. Even teenagers can do it.”
If interested in volunteering, to become a student or for more information, call Roper at 928-421-2367 or email her at KingmanReads@gmail.com.
