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Commission agrees to pursue rainbow pavement crosswalk but wants coordinated community process and funding plan
Summary
Commission staff confirmed previous work on a rainbow pavement exhibit is not being actively led by another commission; commissioners urged outreach to FlagPride and other groups and directed staff to identify a location and funding source before returning in January.
The commission discussed a proposed rainbow pavement exhibit and how to coordinate city and community partners.
Staff reported the project had been considered three years earlier and that no other city commission is actively leading it now. Councilwoman House and commissioners said they want FlagPride and other community groups kept involved. Staff said the next steps are to identify a suggested location and a funding source; commissioners and community members volunteered to help identify partners and contacts.
Commissioners discussed a social-media post from a community member (Ben Nicholas) and the need to avoid duplicate efforts or 'trampling' on groups that have worked on the project. House suggested coordinating a joint meeting of interested groups and council representation after the holidays; staff said the commission could either host a broad public agenda item in January or support a separate, informal meeting among interested nonprofits and community partners.
No formal vote was taken; commissioners indicated they want the item to remain on the January agenda with outreach and potential coordination to ensure FlagPride, the Flagstaff Queer Collective and other stakeholders are included.
