Public Notice: AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING 

April 26, 2024

ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 
May 1, 2024 
Council Chambers – 6:00 PM 
1175 E Main Street 

To attend the meeting or to provide public input, see public participation instructions on page 2. 

I. CALL TO ORDER 
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

  • APRC Special Meeting – March 6, 2024 

    III. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 
    IV. PUBLIC FORUM 
    V. CONSENT AGENDA 
    VI. DIRECTORS REPORT 
    VII. BUSINESS 

    • Ice Rink Facility Review (Information) 
    • Lithia Park: Winburn Way/ADA Parking (Action) 
    • Miscellaneous Fees and Charges (Action) 

    VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS/STAFF 

    • Liaison Report 

    IX. LOOKAHEAD REVIEW 
    X. UPCOMING MEETING DATES 

    • Ashland Senior Advisory Committee May 13, Electronic Meeting 3:30 PM 
    • Recreation Division Advisory Committee May 16, in Person at the Lithia Park Cabin 4:00 PM 
    • APRC Study Session June 5, Electronic Meeting 6:00 PM 
    • APRC Business Meeting June 12, in Person at Council Chambers 6:00 PM 

    XI. 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 at www.ashland.or.us. 

    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@ashland.or.us. 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. 

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