This committee plays a central role in the planning process in two important ways. First, it acts as an advisory board to the City Council on all parks, trails and open space issues, including the development and maintenance of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. Second, the commission assures that the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan is implemented by reviewing development applications on a case-by-case basis. Just as a building is built one brick at a time, a community vision is built one project at a time.
The commission reviews and recommends actions on matters related to recreational areas. It also listens to testimony from citizens and other interested parties. However, the Parks Commission does not have the final word on these issues. Any action can be appealed to the City Council, which can uphold the commission's decision, overturn it, modify it or send it back for further study.
Current Parks Committee Members:
- Gail Arne
- Diane Williams
- Megan Zierden
- Deanne Trottier
- Kimberly Slipy