NOTICE AND AGENDA
| OPEN SPACES COMMISSION MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026 |
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 Rep: 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 February 23, 2026 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.
Vice-Chair Appointment
Each year the commission votes on the chair and vice-chair appointments for the commission. In January 2026, the chair position was appointed. The Commission should now consider the appointment of the vice-chair position for the Open Spaces Commission.
Decision Item.
Decision Item.
B.
Rescheduling of the Open Spaces Commission May Meeting
The Commission's May meeting falls on the Memorial Day. The Commission should consider an alternative date.
Discussion Item.
Discussion Item.
C.
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events Division (PROSE) Master Plan Update and Discussion
The Commission will receive an informational update on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events Division (PROSE) Master Plan process, followed by time for group discussion on the Commission's future recommendation regarding plan elements.
Informational update and discussion item.
Informational update and discussion item.
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 (March 2026)
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 April 23, at 12 p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this 23rd day of April, 2026. Lori Reynolds __________________________________________ Lori Reynolds, Administrative Specialist |