Provide an informational update to Mayor and Council on the Open Spaces Commission’s 2020/2021 focus areas, the Commission’s priorities for the new fiscal year, and offer insight on possibilities for working together to achieve Council goals connected to open space.

The City of Flagstaff established the Open Spaces Commission in 2003 to advise the City Council on the acquisition, preservation, and management of Open Space. The Open Spaces Commission envisions a connected system of open lands that supports the natural environment and sustains Flagstaff’s quality of life, cultural heritage, and ecosystem health. The Commission strives to provide meaningful recommendations and contributions to City Council and works to represent the community while ensuring that the City’s open spaces are preserved.

During this presentation, the Open Spaces Commission, Chair Mr. Wm. Mike Wilson and Vice-Chair Mr. Andy Bessler will provide City Council with some background on the Commission’s authority, mission, and goals. The report will include a brief update on the Commission’s current focus, accomplishments, and future possibilities to work together to achieve open space goals that benefit the community and achieve council priorities. The Commission looks forward to providing this update and welcomes the Council’s questions and ideas.