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City and county officials outline East Flagstaff Library plans after $100 million CCC bond
Summary
City and county representatives said the Coconino Community College bond that passed in November will fund campus renovations and spur planning for a new or relocated East Flagstaff Library; staff said alternate space should be identified beginning May 2027 while design work proceeds.
Joanne Keane, Flagstaff city manager, told the library board that the Coconino Community College bond passed "pretty significantly in November" and totals $100,000,000 to cover renovations, additions and FF&E for campus facilities. She said CCC has narrowed bids for an architect and construction manager at risk and is recruiting a project manager in the president's office to lead design and delivery.
Keane said the city has nominated two local representatives — Deputy Library Director Jennifer Stasanopoulos and city engineer Paul Mood — to join the design team. "We put forward 2 names to be part of that team. Jennifer is 1 and then our city engineer, Paul Mood," she said, adding that the college has been "pretty open" to including local staff on planning teams. Keane said the East Flagstaff Library should be looking for alternate space starting May 2027 and through 2029 while construction and campus changes proceed.
City staff described options under discussion including potential long-term leases, land swaps, or building a city-owned facility if a suitable lease or partnership cannot be arranged. Keane noted the city is budgeting for temporary lease costs and preparing for either outcome. Linda Tilson, library director, warned that a two-story design would increase staffing needs and costs, and said the city and county must plan for staffing and operations as part of any expansion.
Next steps: staff will continue discussions with CCC about site, lease terms and team selection; a design team is expected to be assembled after architect/CM selection and further updates will be provided to the board as negotiations proceed.
