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Eye on Sedona Commissions and State of the City Address

This article submitted by the City of Sedona

This article submitted by the City of Sedona

Sedona AZ (September 3, 2013) Sedona Mayor Rob Adams will present the 2013 State of the City Address on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sedona City Hall Council Chambers, 102 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona. A free public event open to all residents, this is the third annual State of the City address by Adams highlighting city government’s major accomplishments.

A reception with the Mayor and City Council prior to the speech begins at 5:00 p.m. with light refreshments available. For more information, contact the City Manager’s office at 928-204-7127.

In other news, the City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill three positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission, one of three City Commissions and Boards required by the State of Arizona. This voluntary body is comprised of seven citizens appointed by City Council.

Planning and Zoning Commission terms of service will be three years from November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2016. Applicants must be current residents residing in the Sedona city limits with an interest or experience or knowledge in land use or related fields including but not limited to architecture, construction, landscaping, and planning. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, September 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.

City of Sedona historic Madole House

City of Sedona historic Madole House

To learn more about Planning and Zoning Commission responsibilities, contact Kevin Snyder, Community Development Director, at (928) 203-5075 or email KSnyder@SedonaAZ.gov. Applications are available from the City Clerk’s office at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive, west Sedona, or by calling (928) 282-3113. Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office.

The City is also seeking volunteers to fill three positions on its Historic Preservation Commission. A seven member commission appointed by City Council, the HPC was established to promote the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of properties and areas of historic, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic significance. The commission’s service terms begin December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2016.

In 1998, the Arizona State Preservation Office designated the City of Sedona as a Certified Local Government. To satisfy the City’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office, the City seeks applicants who have demonstrated interest, experience or knowledge in at least one of the following: history, architectural history, architecture, historic interiors, historic architecture, planning archaeology, historic archaeology, real estate, historic preservation law or other historic preservation-related field.

Citizens can learn more about the Historic Preservation Commission by contacting Audree Juhlin, Community Development Department Assistant Director, at (928) 204-7107 or email AJuhlin@SedonaAZ.gov.

The deadline to submit applications to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission is Monday, September 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive, west Sedona, or by calling (928) 282-3113. Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office.

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6 Comments

  1. You are invited to:

    Community Open Houses for the Draft New Sedona Community Plan
    Learn, Question, and Comment on the Draft New Sedona Community Plan.
    The Sedona Community Plan is a long-range general plan that reflects the community’s vision and priorities and will guide future growth and development.
    We want to hear from you!

    Come to an open house at a time that is convenient to you.
    Review and comment on the Draft New Plan on-line at: http://www.sedonaaz.gov/planupdate
    Thursday, September 12, 2013:
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Ln.

    Friday, September 13, 2013:
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd.

    Saturday, September 14, 2013:
    9:00 am – 1:00 pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Piñon Dr.

    Visit the http://www.SedonaEye.com Calendar of Events for more information.

  2. Tom says:

    Went to the synagogue but disappointed in the people running the show. all was pro forma. Decisions made. Public zero. City zero. Same old same old.

  3. M.D. says:

    Tom I must disagree respectfully. My opinion is that effort was involved and comments were taken seriously. I respect your opinion of course.

  4. Sedona Sam says:

    Tom:

    Zero public input, are you kidding me????

    Over the past 2 years I went to 3 public meetings, some at the middle school some at the life center.

    While I didn’t make it to any of the open houses last week, one of my friends did attend. She said that the people at the meeting were very happy to discuss ANY questions that she had and she was told that over 1000 suggestions were gathered during the whole process. That doesn’t sound like zero input, it sounds like someone WAS doing what they were paid for, and quite well, I may add.

    It’s so easy to sit back and throw negative comments when you don’t know what you’re talking about or think that others aren’t listening. I read the community plan on line and it’s obvious that our City people went above and beyond trying to get as much input as they could.

    Also, the decision ISN’T MADE as you say, if you knew what you were talking about; you would realize that the plan still has a ways to go. It has to be discussed at open hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission AND THEN presented to City Council all of which, (I believe) that you can throw in your 2 cents. Educated or not.

  5. Susan L. says:

    No surprise with Tom’s comments. Have been there and done it and it’s always the same old same old. Also agree w/M.D. Bottom line #1: this will be on a ballot next March. Pay attention and know what it is you are approving or not approving (not that it much matters because too many future amendments will change the course of the program anyway.)
    Bottom line #2: my opinion: waste of time by the alleged elitists, visionaries, dreamers, etc. Out of touch w/reality.

  6. Larry says:

    See you at the P&Z meeting Tom? See you at City Council Tom?
    Did you comment on line Tom? Not yet? Here’s your chance. If you’d read without a preconceived opinion you would have seen that link a dozen places like the first comment here.

    Review and comment on the Draft New Plan on-line at: http://www.sedonaaz.gov/planupdate

    While I have your attention Tom let it be said that the best coverage of the community plan update is right here under your eyes. Every bit of community plan coverage can be read AGAIN if you will. Ask for community plan! I applaud the editors here. Damn fine work. Sirs let me apologize for some of your hot air readers that speak before thought.

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