Empire Pass historic mine preservation agreement
Memorandum of agreement with the Empire Pass Master Owners Association and developers on funding preservation of Flagstaff-area historic mine structures, about $1.405 million over 20 years.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Development agreement
Every hearing and vote
March 5, 2020 · City Council
Memorandum of agreement with the Empire Pass Master Owners Association
Approved · 5-0
The council authorized the mayor to sign the agreement on historic mine preservation funding. Sally Elliott opposed it; Don Roll supported it but wanted a seat at the table.
December 18, 2025 · City Council
Consent: annual financial report, trail maintenance, Sundance licenses, duplex renovation and Empire Pass MOA amendment
Approved · 5-0
Received the annual comprehensive financial report for FY2025; approved an agreement with Mountain Trails Foundation (up to $290,000 over two years) for trail maintenance and winter grooming; approved Sundance temporary alcoholic beverage and Type 2 convention sales licenses; approved a contract with Big Horn Contractors (up to $147,350) to renovate two city-owned duplexes in the employee housing rental program; and approved the first amendment to the Empire Pass memorandum of agreement.