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6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
09/17/2024
From:
Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Parks and Recreation Commission
 

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  1. Make one appointment for a term expiring August 2026.
  2. Make two appointments for terms expiring August 2027.

Executive Summary:

The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven (7) resident members. The Parks and Recreation Commission makes recommendations to the Council regarding City parks and recreational programs, the annual budget, and capital improvements for the Parks and Recreation Divisions.

The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.

There are four (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
  • Jill Christensen (new applicant)
  • Josh Stackhouse (current commissioner seeking reappointment)
  • Mark Lyons (new applicant)
  • Neil Frazier (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information, the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Harris, Councilmember McCarthy, Mayor Daggett

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Policy Impact:

None

Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:

None

Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:

  1. Appoint three Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
  2. Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:

Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.

Connection to Regional Plan:

None

Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:

None

Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:

None

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