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Public Notice: AGENDA FOR BUSINESS MEETING ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

September 9, 2024

Date September 11, 2024
Council Chambers – 6:00 PM
1175 E Main Street

CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- APRC Special Meeting May 1, 2024
- APRC Study Session June 5, 2024
- APRC Business Meeting June 12, 2024
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC FORUM
CONSENT AGENDA
- Acknowledgement of ASAC Minutes May 13, 2024
- Acknowledgement of RDAC Minutes March 21, 2024
- Acknowledgement of RDAC Minutes May 16, 2024
DIRECTORS REPORT
BUSINESS
- APRC Policy on Committees and Management Advisory Committees Draft Ordinance (Information)
- Trails Advisory Committee Formation (Action)
- City Council and APRC Operations and Culture: Recommended Framework (Information)
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS/STAFF
- Liaison Report
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
- RDAC Meeting September 19, in Person at Lithia Cabin, 4:00 PM
- APRC Study Session October 2, Electronic Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM
- APRC Business meeting October 9, in person at Council Chambers, 6:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number (800) 735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I). Parks Commission meetings are broadcast live on Channel 9, or on CHARTER CABLE CHANNEL 180. Visit the City of Ashland’s website www.ashlandoregon.gov

Public Participation Instructions

This meeting will be held in-person in Council Chambers 1175 E. Main St. Those who wish to provide oral testimony must attend the meeting and fill out a speaker request card. The public can view on Channel 9 or Channels 180 and 181 (for Charter Communications customers) or live stream via rvtv.sou.edu – select RVTV Prime. Written testimony will be accepted via email sent to nancy.mero@ashlandoregon.gov Please include “Public Testimony” in the subject line. Written testimony submitted the Tuesday before the meeting by 11:00 am will be made available to the Parks Commissioners before the meeting. All testimony will be included in the meeting minutes

Jordin

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