Flagstaff Water Commission Meeting - April 16, 2026

The City of Flagstaff Water Commission held a meeting on April 16, 2026, focusing on water resource management, conservation efforts, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the update of the Flagstaff landscape plant list through a contract with the local arboretum for expert review, aiming to refine plant species used in new developments based on water use, fire risk, and invasiveness. The commission also reviewed ongoing and planned capital projects such as the Wildcat Interceptor sewer upsizing, Switzer phase five water trunk line, Lake Mary Rawwater pipeline upgrades, and Fort Tutill wellhouse construction, with updates on design, bidding, and construction status. The commission discussed improving project tracking formats, including separating consulting and infrastructure projects and potentially linking to detailed project management databases. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the commission approved amended minutes and provided feedback on plant list criteria and project tracking. Additionally, the commission highlighted community outreach events and upcoming presentations related to water conservation and regional water supply planning.