City of Flagstaff Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City of Flagstaff Council held a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, which included extensive discussions on zoning amendments, development agreements, and financial audits. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a development agreement and zoning map amendment for the Milltown multi-family housing project, which incorporates affordable housing units and sustainability features. The council also approved a contract with the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association for $55,134 to implement the Lived Black Experience Program. Additionally, the council authorized a construction manager at risk contract with Banicki Construction Inc. for $892,834.98 related to the John Wesley Powell Boulevard extension project. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an informational session on data centers, covering their potential economic benefits, environmental impacts (notably water and energy usage), and zoning considerations. The council was briefed on the complexities of data center development, including the trade-offs between economic gains and resource consumption, and was informed about upcoming zoning code amendments to address data center siting and regulation. No final votes on data center policies were taken, but the council was encouraged to consider community values and impacts in future decisions.