Parks & Recreation

The Planning Department shares the responsibility of staffing the Parks & Recreation Commission with Public Works. This Commission works to implement projects listed in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and to indentify and address existing and expected gaps in our city park system. Highlights from some of our projects are listed below.

To view past meeting packets, videos, and current projects, please visit our Google Drive page.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven members. Membership is open to residents and nonresidents, however, the majority of the membership shall be residents of the city. The primary function of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to plan for both long-range and immediate improvements and development of city parks and recreation programs. Such plans shall be submitted yearly to the city council for review and consideration for the following fiscal year.

The Commission is also responsible for plans to develop new parks and recreation programs.

Public Tree Permits

Overview

A private property owner (or the City) may request permission from the Parks and Recreation Commission to remove a tree(s) or do major pruning in the city right-of-way. In addition, a private property owner may request permission from City Staff to do minor pruning.

Criteria for Pruning and Removal

The criteria for both pruning and removal are as follows:

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Parks & Recreation

Upcoming Events

Contact Information

Staff

Dana Nichols, Planning Director

Jason Kral, Vegetation Management Coordinator

Nicolette Cline, Planning Assistant