NOTICE AND AGENDA
| OPEN SPACES COMMISSION MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 2025 |
HYBRID MEETING FLAGSTAFF AQUAPLEX AND MICROSOFT TEAMS 1702 N FOURTH STREET 4:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commissioners may be in attendance through other technological means. |
| Chair Jacqueline Thomas Co-Chair Bruce Fox Commissioner Mary Norton (P&Z Liaison) Commissioner William Kluwin |
Commissioner Molly Joyce Commissioner Lina Wallen Commissioner Nat White Councilmember Representative: David Spence |
3.
Land Acknowledgment
The Flagstaff Open Space Commission humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area's Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
The Flagstaff Open Space Commission humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area's Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
4.
Approval of October 27, 2025 Minutes
5.
Open Call to the Public
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject that is not scheduled before the Commission on this day. The Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on an item which is not listed on the prepared agenda. Commission members may, however, respond to criticism made by those addressing the Commission, ask staff to review a matter, or ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject that is not scheduled before the Commission on this day. The Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on an item which is not listed on the prepared agenda. Commission members may, however, respond to criticism made by those addressing the Commission, ask staff to review a matter, or ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
6.
Business Items
A.
Open Space Capital Improvement Project Priorities
Potential decision item. Staff recommends that the Commission review the current Open Space Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and determine whether they would like to provide new or additional recommendations to the Open Space Section regarding project priorities. Commissioners may choose to reaffirm the existing priorities or recommend revisions based on updated cost estimates, project needs, or other considerations.
B.
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events Division (PROSE) Master Plan Update
Informational update. Receive an informational update on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events Division (PROSE) Master Plan process.
C.
Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve Name Change Implementation Plan
Informational update. Staff will provide an overview of the implementation plan to officially change the name of the Observatory Mesa Natural Area to Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve, including required updates across City documents, signage, communications, and future planning efforts.
D.
Jack Welch Memorial Bridge Update
Receive an informational update on the Jack Welch Memorial Bridge. No action is required.
7.
Reports and Updates
A.
Council Representative Report, Council Representative David Spence
B.
Planning and Zoning Commission Representative Report, Representative Mary Norton
C.
Open Space Management Report, Robert Wallace and Sylvia Struss
D.
PROSE Monthly Newsletter, October 2025 and November 2025
8.
Informational Items To and From Commissioners and Staff
9.
Potential Future Agenda Items
10.
Adjournment
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 4 P.M. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2025. Lori Reynolds __________________________________________ Lori Reynolds, Administrative Specialist |