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7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
03/17/2026
From:
Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments:  Open Spaces Commission.
 

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  1.  Vice Mayor Sweet to make one appointment. 
  2.  Councilmember Matthews to make one appointment. 
  3. Mayor Daggett to make one appointment. 

Executive Summary:

The Open Space Commission consists of six at-large members whom shall be appointed by the City Council and one designee from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission serves as an advisory body on the acquisition, management, use, restoration, enhancement, protection, and conservation of open space land.

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 six (6) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
  • Bruce Fox (current Commissioner)
  • Christopher Kuzdas (new applicant) 
  • Jacqueline Thomas (new applicant) 
  • Joel Fritzler (new applicant) 
  • Nat White (current Commissioner)
  • William Wilson (new applicant) 
To reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Sweet, Councilmember Matthews, and 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 Open Space Commission will be filled, and this allows 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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