The Dealmaker: 6/5/2018

Land auction in Eloy. The public auction of surplus property will be held on Friday, June 15 at the Eloy City Council Chambers located at 628 N. Main St. Registration starts at 9:00 AM. For details on each of the 14 parcels along with other auction info from the Public Notice, tap to Rose Law Group Reporter. http://bit.ly/2JlYWlD 

Mandalay adopts grid-optimized solar-and-battery systems. Every one of the 323 homes at Mandalay’s Mountain View development will come with “a solar array” and a “power-storage battery bank” — a “setup” that “will help the power company solve its own difficulties with managing Arizona’s sharp daily swings in energy supply and demand.” JLC Online via Builder. http://bit.ly/2szUfy5 

Four-story, 249-unit apartment complex plan in NE Gilbert draws ire from residents. “The residents [‘around Higley and Baseline’] are wrestling with developers over a use permit for a multifamily property complex in a commercial zoning district. While the developer [Barclays Group] says the apartment is a natural fit, neighbors disagree, raising concerns over privacy and traffic.” AZCentral. http://bit.ly/2JytvIg  

What types of homes are needed in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon? “Although the [housing] options are good and getting better, local officials contend there is room for improvement.” And what they’re hoping for are “a lot of single-residence smaller homes” along with “ ‘Live-work-play’ buildings.” Apache Junction Independent. http://bit.ly/2JmDuwY

Maricopa home sales. Sales data for homes sold February 2016 through May 2018, from Acacia Crossings to Villages at Rancho El Dorado, in Rose Law Group Reporter (courtesy InMaricopa). http://bit.ly/2xRtDho

Plans revised for apartment project next to iconic Tucson monastery.“The developer of the Benedictine Monastery site has agreed to lower the height of the tallest proposed apartment buildings…” Arizona Daily Star reports, however, that the “gesture may not be enough for some who want the entire site — orchards, walking paths and quiet spaces — spared from development…” http://bit.ly/2kSznOq

Mesa City Council votes to authorize downtown ASU campus. The council voted 5-2 Monday night in favor of the resolution to authorize a downtown campus, KTAR reports. Mesa Mayor John Giles on the decision to move forward with the “multi-story,” “118,000-square-foot facility”: “This is an opportunity that our city gets only rarely and it’s an opportunity to develop high-wage jobs and to give a shot in the arm to our economy…” http://bit.ly/2sOwYrN

What’s next after IKEA cancels Glendale store? “City staff is assisting the site’s owner, the Seldin family, in pursuing a new buyer. City manager Kevin Phelps said Glendale will be looking to bring in businesses that will complement the Sports and Entertainment District next door.” Meaning? Developments “like retail, offices, dining, entertainment or residences” — but NOT “distribution warehouses,” reports YourValley. http://bit.ly/2HkbvMs

Phoenix neighbors sue volunteer city board over medical marijuana dispensary. “Zoning battles over medical-marijuana facilities in Phoenix have raised questions about a group’s tactics — and about the city board that weighed in.” AZCentral reports that “[t]wo neighbors who live near a recently-approved medical marijuana dispensary are suing the Phoenix volunteer board that cleared the way for the facility to open.” http://bit.ly/2xMFop8 

Casa Grande mayor notes 150% increase in home-building permits at update breakfast. And CG Mayor Craig McFarland also had a wee bit of update info on “The ‘Big 4’ projects — Lucid Motors, PhoenixMart, Dreamport Villages and the Attesa motorsports park.” PinalCentral. http://bit.ly/2sxvMcM

Maricopa to consider new authorities for city manager. “The city council will vote Tuesday whether to approve new powers and duties for its city manager.” The ordinance “would amend city code to allow the city manager the ability to ‘create, consolidate or eliminate’ employees, offices, divisions and departments.” And that’s not all. inMaricopa. http://bit.ly/2sEFSc7

ADOT to hire consultant to lobby tribe on widening I-10. “The project long has been held up by a lack of funding and the need to acquire additional right of way from the Gila River Indian Community.” Casa Grande Dispatch reports that “ADOT has launched a request for proposals to hire a program manager to study the widening…” http://bit.ly/2JcRGwk

Pollack: Economy moving on all cylinders. Calling current economic conditions a “great picture” with “all sectors participating,” The Monday Morning Quarterback backs up this “opportunities for almost everyone” assessment with upbeat data for these ‘Snapshots’ – US: Employment, Consumer Confidence, Construction Spending, Cash Flow, Personal Income & Consumption, Savings, Manufacturing. AZ: Home Prices – Greater Phoenix, Enplanements & Deplanements. http://bit.ly/2Jxhe6L 

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As a supplement to the Dealmaker, we thought you might enjoy these articles!

Troy Roberts, Rose Law Group chairman of cybersecurity, privacy and emerging technologies co-authors “Arizona Civil Verdicts: 2017.” Troy Roberts’ in-depth piece in Arizona Attorney focuses on verdicts given in civil cases by Arizona juries and judges — how juries and judges decided these cases, and what they awarded. http://bit.ly/2xLjv9F 

Take this job and love it. Senior Reporter/Writer Phil Riske chose journalism as a career. Does he regret it? Find out in Rose Law Group Reporter; plus access this RELATED item from Money: “Best-Paying Company In Every State.” http://bit.ly/2LZfnG8

Feds question proposed sale of Navajo Generating Station. “A plan by the operators of the Central Arizona Project to look for new sources of power beyond the coal-fired — and possibly soon-to-close — Navajo Generating Station near Page is raising questions from [the Department of Interior].” A Capitol Media Services/Howard Fischer report in Arizona Capitol Times. (RELATED: “Trump appointee could help keep Navajo Generating Station open.”) http://bit.ly/2JhadYA

In wake of #RedForEd, first-time candidates flood races for Arizona Legislature. “Political observers say the enthusiasm… is a result of an unprecedented swell this year in progressive-leaning activism at the Arizona Capitol, particularly surrounding the #RedForEd movement…” MEANWHILE: “Republican political strategists have sought to downplay the newfound progressive energy…” AZCentral. http://bit.ly/2LnSTNS 

Settlement removes hurdles to voter registration. “[Arizona Sec. of State Michele Reagan] has agreed to remove a series of hurdles now in the path of those who want to register to vote.” Howard Fischer reports, however, that the “deal… still leaves intact laws which say that those who cannot provide citizenship proof are unable to vote…” Arizona Capitol Times. http://bit.ly/2JmL76B