HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB 3-19-26 Minutes Special Meeting DRAFTJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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MEETING MINUTES
OPENING BUSINESS (Timestamp 00:00)
Members Present
Bob Hoyle, Chair #2; Karin Nyrop, Vice Chair #3; Diana Grunow, District #1; Vern Bessey, District #1;
Taylor McCormick #2; Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour #2; Susie Marshall #3; Jon Cooke #3
Members Absent
Marianne Walters District #2;
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Staff Present
Matt Tyler, Parks and Recreation Manager
Chelsie Kilmer, Admin
Chris Macklin, Asst Rec Manager
Samantha Miller, Lead Rec Supervisor
Guests
Jeff Chapman, County Assessor
Call to Order (0:00)
Bob Hoyle called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Public Comment (01:20)
Comment 1: Reviewed experience with the Rec program, the importance of keeping the programs, and
expressed interest in the fundraiser update.
Comment 2: Provided their experience with rec programs and shared concern regarding the
disappearance of those programs and is interested in the update as well.
(06:22) Matt and Karin replied to the public comments, reviewing the fundraiser effort.
Parks and Rec Funding Service Options (11:10)
Matt shared his presentation: summarized the budget issues, reviewed current services provided and
Park staff’s scope of work, and resources used for an ever-growing population. The presentation
included 3 short term budget reduction options: A, B, & C. Each option included impacts to staff and
programs and their budget impact if implemented. It ended with a pros & cons review of each.
(52:00) Discussion with the board followed. The board shared their concerns, priorities, and discussed
their role and how they can assist staff. With the help of Jeff Chapman, County Assessor, the board
reviewed how they could implement a Parks & Rec levy lid lift, including the timeline for
implementation, proposal requirements, and agreed to research and try to implement this option.
(1:27:40) Moved by Karin, seconded by Susie, and carried all in favor: to tell Matt and BOCC supportive
of option A, but leave it in their capable hands to amend as needed as more information comes in.
ADJOURNMENT (1:29:15)
Bob adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.