Consideration of Appointments:  Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven (7) citizen 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. There are currently two seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.

There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:

Margaret "Marney" Babbitt (new applicant)
Brett Caldwell (new applicant)
Ardis Easton (current commissioner)
Jennifer Grogan (new applicant)

COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Councilmember Putzova and Councilmember Brewster.

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

There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.

The City Council recently took action to reduce the number of commissioners on the Parks and Recreation Commission from nine members to seven.

 

1) Appoint two Commissioners: By appointing a member at this time, the commission will be at full membership and able to continue to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.

2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.

INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.