Staff and partners will review the Greater Observatory Mesa Area (GOMA) Trail Plan planning process and will recap the Open Space Commission’s discussion from their April meeting. Following this update, staff will work with the commission to refine potential recommendations from the commission to the Open Space Section regarding considerations for the final GOMA Trail Plan draft.
 

The City of Flagstaff Open Space Section, has been working with the community to develop and review a draft of the Greater Observatory Mesa Area Trail Plan. The Trail Plan’s purpose is to design a trail system for implementation in the Greater Observatory Mesa Area. The final plan will include recommendations for restoration and define appropriate uses for a trail system. The City of Flagstaff will use the final plan to direct future management and trail implementation.
 
The Open Space Commission will be discussing and considering recommendations on the Trail Plan as a whole, with additional focus on:

• Trail Development: Providing appropriate mountain biking alignments
• Appropriate Use Considerations: E-bikes

 
Community notice and participation opportunities summary:

• Phase 1 public survey: June - July, 2022
• Phase 2 public meeting: Wednesday, June 29th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm virtually (via Microsoft Teams) and in-person on the second-floor staff room of Flagstaff City Hall
• Phase 2 public survey: June 13 and July 15, 2022
• Phase 2 stake holder meetings offered to neighborhoods surrounding Observatory Mesa
• Phase 2 public meeting: June 14, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm in-person at the Flagstaff Aquaplex
• Each phase included:
  • Press Release
  • Community Forum announcement
  • Public survey – Community Forum
  • Public meeting
  • Facebook event
  • Social media posts on PROSE and City Accounts
  • Community Calendar postings: AZ Daily Sun, Flag 365, KNAU
  • Flyers posted around Flagstaff
  • Flyers posted at main entry points into the Natural Area
  • Mass email notice
  • Requested Commission meeting presentations