City of Flagstaff City Council Work Session - November 10, 2026

The City of Flagstaff Council work session on November 10, 2026, included a discussion of relocating and reusing the May Hicks Curtis House. Staff presented two remaining city-site options: 311 West Cherry for housing or office use, and 11 West Cherry for a potential bar or café. Estimated rehabilitation and relocation costs varied by use; housing was estimated at about $406,000, and council members cited an approximately $481,000 cost while questioning the expense and public benefit. Potential funding included $116,000 in insurance proceeds, $25,000 from the Arizona 250 Commission, heritage grants, and a possible state appropriation of $300,000–$500,000 with a city match. No site or use was selected and no spending was approved. Council generally supported staff exploring funding options, continuing discussions with Theatrikos about the 11 West Cherry option, and assessing a possible Southside Park use, including event-related rental opportunities.

Staff also presented a proposed privacy review process for future technology procurements and contract renewals. Flagged technologies would receive review by a citizen privacy task force, with its input and staff mitigations attached to items presented to council; all procurements would continue through legal and IT security review, including checks on data ownership, AI training, encryption, and access controls. Council supported rolling out the process and requested continued public-facing information and a future update after staff has tested it. No contract award or technology purchase was approved. The meeting also included public concerns about e-bike use and a brief indication that code amendments are being considered, but no action was taken on that matter.