FLAGSTAFF — In November the City of Flagstaff is hosting two open houses (Nov. 14, 17) to discuss the High Occupancy Housing (HOH) Plan. High occupancy housing is generally buildings that house more than 75 persons per acre or have more…
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City of Flagstaff announces new library hours
FLAGSTAFF – The main Downtown Library announces new Sunday hours starting October 16, 2016. The Downtown Library will open on Sundays from 10am-2pm and the East Flagstaff Community Library will continue their current Sunday hours of 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Refer to schedule and…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Click here for the final agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: New Issue of Flagstaff’s CityScape Proposition 412: The Municipal Court…
City of Flagstaff to present open house schedule Nov. 4 for Prop. 411 and Prop. 412
Flagstaff, AZ (October 5, 2016) – Attend an upcoming open house and learn more about the Mountain Line Continuation Proposition 411 and Municipal Courthouse Proposition 412. Friday, November 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. During First Friday Artwalk at the Flagstaff Municipal…
City of Flagstaff seeking nominations for City Manager’s employee Excellence Awards
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is accepting nominations for the City Manager’s Excellence Awards until Oct. 1, 2016. While every employee strives to provide high-quality customer service, there are some employees who exceed the expectation in service delivery and customer…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Click here for the final work session agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Nominate Someone Today for the City Manager…
Flowtography® Partnership with Salt River Project Allows Flagstaff to Capture Watershed Changes on Camera for the First Time
FLAGSTAFF — In Flagstaff, our water supplies are integrally linked to forest conditions. Healthy forests support healthy watersheds and allow our reservoir and aquifers to be “recharged” through rainfall and snowmelt. The City’s Utilities Division understands the importance of the forest–watershed…
City and Northern Arizona University Announce Neighborhood Liaison
FLAGSTAFF — After a competitive national recruitment, the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University have selected Karissa Morgan as the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs. Karissa currently works for Arizona State University as a Senior…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 30. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Click here for the final work session agenda. Click here for the final Special Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m., Tuesday,…
Flagstaff Mayor Nabours Elected GAMA Chair
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours has been elected chair of the Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA.) GAMA consists of 17 cities north of Phoenix from Holbrook to Lake Havasu City and includes Verde Valley, Prescott and Page. The stated…
City of Flagstaff reports Hopi Tribe Lawsuit dismissed
FLAGSTAFF — The lawsuit involving snowmaking filed by the Hopi Tribe against the City of Flagstaff was dismissed by the Coconino County Superior Court on Friday, August 12, 2016. Originally filed in 2011, all three claims in the Hopi Tribe’s…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, Aug.16. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Click here for the final agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Sign Code Revisions
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — August 10, 2016 is the deadline to submit for and against arguments to the proposed election questions on propositions 411, 412, 413 and 414. Prior to the November 8, 2016 Election, each household with a registered voter will receive…
Community Invited to Meet the Final Candidates for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs on Aug. 4
FLAGSTAFF — Meet the finalists for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs, also known as the “Neighborhood Liaison,” on August 4, 2016. The meet and greet will be held at the High Country Conference Center (201…
City of Flagstaff announces maintenance project through Aug. 5
FLAGSTAFF — All major construction activities for the chip seal portion of the 2016 Street Maintenance project (phase 2) have been completed. Sweeping, striping and general cleanup will continue for all of the chip seal roadways for the following two…
New Sign Code Revisions: Campaign Signs Regulated as Portable Signs
FLAGSTAFF — Campaign signs are now classified and regulated as portable signs. A portable sign is defined as any sign not permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other immovable object. This includes A-frames, post signs, feather banners and similar…
Flagstaff Fire Chief Receives Chief Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Award
FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff Fire Chief Mark Gaillard accepted the 2016 Chief Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) leadership conference on July 12, 2016. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their life to…
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the November 8, 2016 Election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. Any person interested in submitting an argument is…
City Sales Tax Payments Continue to Remit Through the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff continues to process City sales tax returns and tax licenses until further notice. This notification affects businesses covered by the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licensing and reporting through the City of Flagstaff. In June 2016,…
City of Flagstaff Maintains High Credit Rating and Set to Issue Bonds for City Projects. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has received updated credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody’s Investor Services. Our General Obligation Debt which is backed by secondary property tax collections received an AA-rating with an outlook of Stable from S&P and…
City of Flagstaff: Open Space Program Receives Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission Award
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program accepted the 2016 Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission (GAAC) Award on June 10, 2016. The Award in Public Archaeology, categorized in Government Agency, praises the program for the work done to protect,…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for work session on Tuesday, June 28. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Click here for the work session agenda. Click here for the City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. Other…
City of Flagstaff reports on monsoon awareness, city services
FLAGSTAFF —The monsoon will soon be upon us and the City of Flagstaff Stormwater Management Section would like to make the public aware of precautions and services provided by the City. Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little…
City of Flagstaff to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will implement Stage 1 Fire Restriction on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the City of Flagstaff include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for work session on Tuesday, June 14. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 Click here for the work session agenda. Click here for the City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) Other City of…
City of Flagstaff Issues Sunnyside Phase V-C Improvement Project Construction Notice
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has started construction on the Sunnyside Phase V-C Improvement Project on Third Avenue, Second Avenue, and First Avenue, between Izabel Street and East Street in Sunnyside. Work will include: New asphalt roadway New ADA-accessible sidewalks/ramps…
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends new Regional Plan procedures
FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday, May 25, the City of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve changes to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030. The proposal would modify Chapter 3 of the Regional Plan to change the criteria…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, June 7. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Click here for the draft agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Concerts in the Park Roadshow Road Repair and Street Safety…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting on Tuesday, May 17
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session). Other City of Flagstaff news: Municipal…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting on Tuesday, May 10
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the 4 p.m. City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session). Other City…
Flagstaff Community College Signing Day set for May 4
Dear Students and Families, City of Flagstaff and the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a College Signing Day to celebrate the senior class of 2016 making the important decision to pursue their post-secondary dreams. On May 4th, our seniors will…
Citizens invited to collaborate on Regional Plan Amendment
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff’s Comprehensive Planning program has opened a public review of proposed changes to the chapter of the Flagstaff Regional Plan that describes process for amendments. In addition to sending comments to the City through traditional methods, the City…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings on Tuesday, March 29
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the 4 p.m. City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session).
Suda accepts finance director position at the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Brandi Suda has accepted the position Finance Director for the City of Flagstaff after filling the position as an interim since August 2015. Suda has worked for the City of Flagstaff for eight years. During this time, she…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings on Tuesday, March 8
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council combined special meeting / work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the 4 p.m. City Council Special Meeting…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings at 3, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the 3 p.m. City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session).
Bertelsen accepts public works division director position at the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Andy Bertelsen has accepted the position of Public Works Director and will begin working for the City of Flagstaff on March 28, 2016. Bertelsen was selected following a two-day interview process with three other candidates earlier this month. In…
Heritage Grant Awarded to Collaborative Frances Short Pond Project
FLAGSTAFF — Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the City of Flagstaff are pleased to announce that we are being offered a grant award of $33,960 for our successful Heritage Grant application titled “Frances Short Pond Wildlife Project”. Funds from…
City of Flagstaff hires Shane Dille as new deputy city manager
FLAGSTAFF — City Manager Josh Copley selected Shane Dille as the new deputy city manager following national recruitment effort and a very rigorous interview process. The screening of 106 applications resulted in four finalists being invited to participate in a series of…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Click here for the agenda.
City of Flagstaff: Explanation of the Public Hearing Process for The Hub
FLAGSTAFF — The Hub, a proposed student housing project on Mike’s Pike, has received a recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will now come before the Flagstaff City Council. The Hub will be on the Council agenda…
City of Flagstaff Selects Final Candidates for Public Works Division Director
FLAGSTAFF — After screening 29 applications and conducting 11 telephone interviews the City of Flagstaff has narrowed the candidates for the Public Works Division Director position to five finalists: Andrew Bertelsen is currently the Public Works Director for Coconino County. Bertelsen has…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Click here for the agenda.
Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing set for Oct. 13, 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan is up for review by various City Commissions and Advisory Committees and public hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council this Fall. Several City Commissions have offered feedback on the La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan, which…
City of Flagstaff reports on traffic delays on Clay, Butler avenues
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff on Tuesday reported the city’s contractor is scheduled to start the chip seal portion of the contract on Wednesday, May 27. The work will start on Clay Ave. and Butler Ave. Parking restrictions will be enforced during…
Funeral set for Friday, Jan. 2 for fallen Flagstaff Police Officer Tyler Jacob Stewart
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff reported that a donation account has been set up for the family of fallen Police Officer Tyler Jacob Stewart. City officials also thanked the hundreds who attended the candlelight vigil for the officer. Officer…
City of Flagstaff selects Chief Treadway as the ‘Mary Jo Jenkins Outstanding Director of the Year’
FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff Police Chief Kevin Treadway has been selected as the “Mary Jo Jenkins Outstanding Director of the Year.” Treadway has provided exemplary leadership this year as he tackled numerous high profile and challenging law enforcement and community…
City of Flagstaff provides tips on flying from Flagstaff’s Airport during the holidays
FLAGSTAFF — The holidays often mean travel and air travel could mean longer lines, and crowds. The staff at Flagstaff’s Airport would like to make your travel plans as easy as possible with a few helpful tips, the City of Flagstaff…
City of Flagstaff to hold Telephone Town Hall on road repair, safety at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27
FLAGSTAFF — On Monday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. nearly 10,000 registered Flagstaff voters will receive a call inviting them to participate in a live telephone town hall meeting with Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke and NAIPTA General Manager Jeff Meilbeck,…
Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission to meet Oct. 22 to discuss zoning code change regarding relocation of residents of properties facing redevelopment
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’ Zoning and Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 to review and discuss sample language for a zoning code that would affect the relocation of residents of properties facing redevelopment, Friends…
La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan public meeting on Nov. 12 to address redevelopment concerns
FLAGSTAFF — The La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan update will kick off at a public meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Agassiz room in the High Country Conference Center in place of La Plaza Vieja…
City of Flagstaff to host open houses through 29 on Prop. 406
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house to provide information about Proposition 406, a proposed sales tax increase to address city road repairs and street safety, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. Residents…
Community Open House on Sept. 25 to feature information on local issues
FLAGSTAFF — On Nov. 4, voters will decide on three local ballot measures: Question 1, from the Flagstaff Unified School District, seeks to continue a budget override. Question 403, from Coconino County, seeks a sales tax increase for future county…
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The Hispanic / Latino population of Northern Arizona University grew by 10 percent during the fall of 2014 compared to a year ago, university officials reported in a media release. According to unofficial enrollment figures released during the last week of…
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Northern Arizona University has been awarded a three-year research grant to promote academic success among young Spanish-speaking English learners, university officials reported in a media release. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Sciences, will…
Bilingual report: Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss ‘The Standard’ student housing development on June 11
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 to hold a public hearing on a zoning map change for the proposed “The Standard,” a controversial student housing development on the site of…
Public turns out in mass — in red — for talk on resident displacement ordinance
Hover over each image above to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to address future issues like the proposed multi-story student housing development at the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park, more than…
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The City of Flagstaff reports that the Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $1.6 million for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. “We have worked tirelessly to secure funding for the Rio de Flag flood control project. Part of…
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The City of Flagstaff has released results of its “2013 Citizen Survey,” which addressed issues from quality of life and community, shopping and transportation, to city government satisfaction of services, city officials reported in a media release. Quality of City…
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Coconino County Community Services will present its “Basic Business Empowerment” class from Jan. 11 through March 11 at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff. The classes will provide information on creating a business feasibility…