FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…
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2019 Flagstaff Street Maintenance project
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council approved the 2019 Street Maintenance overlay project at their May 7, 209 meeting. This project consists of 22 street asphalt overlays as well as associated concrete repairs for a construction cost of $4.6 million. This…
Dan Folke named Community Development Director
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Dan Folke as the new Community Development Director. Folke participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted nearly 60 candidates. Folke has worked as a professional planner for 22 years, most recently…
June 6 — Deputy City Manager candidate meet and greet opportunities
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Deputy City Manager. The City Manager’s Office received 58 applications for the position and have narrowed it…
June 18 — Truth in Taxation hearing – Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the city of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the city’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The city is proposing an increase in primary…
June 20 — Rio de Flag Flood Control Project public meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is finalizing design plans for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. A public meeting is scheduled for community members to learn more about the project…
Flagstaff announces Innovate Waste Challenge finalists
FLAGSTAFF — The Innovate Waste Challenge has identified three finalist teams to participate in the Challenge’s Final Pitch presentation. The teams will pitch their innovative ideas for turning Flagstaff’s waste into a viable local business on April 6, 2019 from 1…
Cheshire Park playground construction
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation department will replace the playground structure at Cheshire Park next month. The park will be closed from April 1 – 29 for this work. Beginning April 1, Parks and Recreation will remove…
Flagstaff interviews four candidates for City Manager vacancy
City Manager candidate meet and greet opportunities March 13, 14 FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has invited four candidates to Flagstaff to participate in the in-person interview portion of the search for a new City Manager. The final candidate…
Coconino County, Flagstaff declare State of Emergency for record setting storm. See related regional snow storm information here
Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…
City of Flagstaff Snow Operations. See related regional snow storm information here
FLAGSTAFF — With significant snow forecast for northern Arizona in the coming days, the city of Flagstaff would like to remind the public of our snow delay or cancellation notifications and a few snow operations updates. In the event of…
Registration open for City of Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is launching a Climate Ambassador program, in which interested individuals are trained to foster discussion about climate change and climate actions within their communities. The Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training will be from 5:30 p.m.…
Coconino County, City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Presidents Day
COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open…
Flagstaff joins the Global Covenant of Mayors in commitment to climate action
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council adopted Resolution 2019-04, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Pledge at the City Council meeting on Feb. 5, 2019. By joining the Covenant, Flagstaff pledges to…
March 30 — Flagstaff to host public open house for Southside Community Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host a public open house for the community evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on March 30 at…
City of Flagstaff to hold building, fire codes update open houses on Feb. 5, 7
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is conducting regulary planned updates to its building and fire codes. This effort allows the city to update the 2012 codes that are currently used to the recommended 2018 code. There will be two public…
Siler Homes repairs completed
FLAGSTAFF — The underground gas leaks that were identified as part of a routine inspection at the Siler Homes public housing development have been successfully repaired and all required inspections have been completed. All residents who were temporarily relocated during the…
Temporary Siler Homes resident relocation in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city’s Siler Homes public housing development will be temporarily relocated effective immediately due to issues with the development’s underground gas lines. The issues were discovered during a routine inspection. The city and its contractors will work…
City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 22 with regular hours of…
City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…
Flagstaff, Coconino County announce office closure for winter holidays
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan.…
Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission has three open positions and seeks applicants to fill them. The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to the growth and…
Pieces of Wheeler Park pedestrian bridge available for residents
FLAGSTAFF — Pieces of the Wheeler Park pedestrian bridge will be available for interested residents to pick-up after Jan. 2, 2018 in two-foot sections. Pick-up must be arranged by appointment and the quantity available will depend on the number of interested…
Flagstaff renews Silver “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s designation as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community (BCF) was recently renewed by the League of American Bicyclists. Flagstaff was recognized along with 61 towns and cities in 27 states for their leadership and investment…
Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation Department, Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance hosting annual Winter Wonderland on Dec. 1
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance are hosting the annual Winter Wonderland event on Dec. 1, 2018 in Heritage Square. Crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and live music will be available from…
Flagstaff, Coconino County announce Thanksgiving holiday closures
FLAGSTAFF — City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Nov. 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. City Hall offices will reopen on Nov. 26 with regular hours of 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. City of Flagstaff…
Registration open for 2019 spring Master Recycler course
FLAGSTAFF — Registration is open for the spring 2019 Master Recycler course with the city of Flagstaff. Participants will receive in-depth training by industry experts in the fields of sustainable building, composting, reuse and repair, recycling and more. The course also…
Flagstaff Winter parking restrictions start Nov. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Winter parking restrictions begin Nov 1 and are in effect until Apr 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. The parking restriction allows the city to thoroughly plow the…
City of Flagstaff announce proposed residency requirement changes meeting on Nov. 6
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council will consider a change to the city’s employee handbook at the Nov. 6, 2018 meeting at 4:30 p.m. The proposed changes would include moving away from the current prescribed area for residency to the Arizona state…
Daily year-round service announced between Flagstaff and Dallas
FLAGSTAFF — Starting April 2, 2019, the Flagstaff Airport (FLG) will provide daily year-round service to Dallas – Ft. Worth, Texas (DFW) on American Airlines. This route will fly seven days a week, with two flights per day. The new route…
City of Flagstaff: Sandbag distribution locations
FLAGSTAFF — Due to expected rainfall from Hurricane Rose, sandbags are available for residents to fill and take away at the following locations in Flagstaff: The east and west ends of East Elder Drive in Siler Homes 1701 Ponderosa Parkway (past…
Oct. 31 — City of Flagstaff to celebrate Halloween Harvest
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation department and the Downtown Business Alliance are hosting the annual Halloween Harvest on Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Square. Halloween Harvest was voted “Most Outstanding Community Event”…
Nov. 16 — City of Flagstaff to hold Solid waste fee open houses
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council will consider an increase in fees for solid waste collection and disposal services at their Nov. 20, 2018 meeting at 6 p.m. Revenue generated from the increase in fees will be used to fund multiple…
City launches campaign to reduce vehicle idling in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is launching a campaign to reduce vehicle idling in the city. The Sustainability Section recently received a grant from the Urban Sustainability Director’s Network to promote sustainable behavior change. The section is utilizing these funds…
Oct. 17 — City of Flagstaff hosting Election Open Houses
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is hosting five Election Open Houses to provide information to the public and answer questions regarding ballot items 419, 420, 421 and 422 in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 election. The public is encouraged…
Oct. 23 — Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaption Plan meetings
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff published a draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Plan) for community review. The Plan is a strategic roadmap to guide the Flagstaff community in preparing for climate risks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting…
City of Flagstaff to re-advertise city manager position this fall
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has worked to recruit the next City Manager since March 2018. The Council received 106 letters of interest and selected eight of those applicants for further consideration. After an initial phone screening and before the community…
City of Flagstaff, Coconino County Labor Day Closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Sept. 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall offices will reopen Sept. 4, 2018. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Labor Day include: East…
City of Flagstaff to hold regular council meeting on Sept. 4
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold its regular council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. This meeting is open to the public. See agendas below: September 4, 2018 agenda…
New Community Welcome event on Aug. 27 connects NAU students with their Flagstaff Neighbors
The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for a “Community Welcome” event to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff residents living near campus. Click on image for…
Sept. 8 — Fix-it Clinic to be held in Flagstaff
Location: Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave, Flagstaff, Ariz. Date: Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Details: The Sustainability Program holds semiannual Fix-it Clinics to help residents learn basic repair skills, save money and keep items out of our landfill.…
City of Flagstaff declares State of Emergency for monsoon flooding of July 15 through 20
FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans declared a State of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff due to the monsoon event(s) that occurred July 15 through July 20, 2018. The monsoon events caused extensive damage to public infrastructure as…
City of Flagstaff requests arguments for and against November 2018 election questions
FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the November 6, 2018 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…
City of Flagstaff/Coconino County: Monsoon season precautions
FLAGSTAFF — The monsoon has started and Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff would like to provide the following reminders and precautions to stay safe for the duration. Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little as…
City of Flagstaff seeks input on storm damage
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff seeks public input to capture the full extent of the damages from the storm event on July 15, 2018. The city is interested gathering information on damages to private and commercial property as well as…
Sandbags available for Flagstaff residents
FLAGSTAFF — Due to heavy monsoon moisture, sandbags are available for residents to fill and take away at the following locations in Flagstaff: The east and west ends of East Elder Drive in Siler Homes 1701 Ponderosa Parkway (past Fire Station…
City of Flagstaff lifts fire restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — In coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff has lifted all fire restrictions. Fire restrictions have been lifted because the region received significant moisture over the past week and due to continued…
Core Services Maintenance Facility Grand Opening to be held June 29
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce the completion of the Core Services Maintenance Facility. The new Core Services Maintenance Facility will house various Public Works Sections including the Street Maintenance Section, Solid Waste and Recycling Section, and…
City of Flagstaff cancels Fourth of July fireworks display
FLAGSTAFF — Due to extreme fire danger the City of Flagstaff will not be hosting a firework display on July 4, 2018. The City of Flagstaff is currently under Stage 3 Fire Restrictions which prohibits the use and sale of…
Coconino County, City of Flagstaff 4th of July closures
COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, records will remain open from 8 a.m.…
July 24, 26 — City to host public meetings on Southside transportation, flooding, character and culture
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host public meetings on July 24 and 26 to discuss needs and solutions in the Southside neighborhood. These discussions will inform the upcoming Southside Neighborhood Specific Plan. The meetings will be held at the…
New adaptive playground equipment to be installed at Guadalupe Park
FLAGSTAFF — New adaptive playground equipment and rubberized surfacing will be installed at Guadalupe Park beginning May 31. The new equipment and surfacing will replace the 18-year-old play structure. The use of rubberized surfacing will improve accessibility while complying with fall…
Changes to plastic recycling in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Curbside plastic recycling in Flagstaff is changing. Beginning June 1, 2018, only plastic bottles and jugs, numbers 1 and 2, will be accepted for recycling. Previously, residents have been able to recycle all types of plastic, numbers 1…
City of Flagstaff formally opens search for new city manager
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has formally opened the search for a new City Manager. This position will remain open until filled with the first review of resumes on June 6, 2018. The next Flagstaff City Manager will be responsible for…
June 18 — Process of formally designating McMillan Mesa Natural Area begins
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house on June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the NACET Accelerator (2225 N. Gemini Dr.) to answer questions about a proposed major plan amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan. The…
June 19 — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing…
City of Flagstaff enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective April 27, 2018 at 8 a.m. Stage One restrictions include the following: No permits are issued for open burning within the city. Use of charcoal barbecue grills…
City of Flagstaff notified of cancellation of Greentree hotel airport development
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was notified by Greentree Hospitality Group, Inc. that they are cancelling the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 32 acres of Highway Commercial property at the corner of Pulliam Drive and John Wesley Powell Boulevard. The…
Flagstaff Mayor’s Water Challenge
FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans is asking YOU to take the pledge to conserve water at MyWaterPledge.com. Last year Flagstaff WON the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Help us defend our title and celebrate Water Awareness month at mywaterpledge.com More Water Awareness Month…
Reminder of City of Flagstaff ordinance banning texting while driving and biking
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Police Department want to remind the community of City Ordinance 9-01-001-0013 that was approved in July 2014 and prohibits texting or typing while driving a car or riding a bike. Ordinance 9-01-001-0013…