HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB 2-5-26 Minutes DRAFTJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes
THURSDAY February 5, 2026, 3:05 pm to 4:52 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 #2;
Marianne Walters #2; Susie Marshall #3; Jon Cooke #3;
Members Absent
Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour #2; Taylor McCormack #2
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Staff Present
Matt Tyler, Parks & Rec Manager
Chelsie Kilmer, Public Works Administrative Staff
Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director
Guests
Laura Pollock, guest
Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette
Jeff Chapman, Jefferson County Assessor
Lauralee Kiesel, Jefferson County Assessor Tech
Friends of Irondale Beach, Susie Learned & Nickie
Call to Order (0:00)
Bob called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm.
Public Comment (2:04)
None
Minutes approved (2:35)
Moved by Diana, seconded by Jon, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from December 5,
2025 & Special Meeting of January 12, 2026
BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:45)
None
NEW BUSINESS (3:52)
Discussion with Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette regarding the fundraising initiative for the
Port Townsend Rec Center.
Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nolette updated the board regarding the Port Townsend Recreation
Center funding for 2026. After a background review, she clarified the fundraising requirements, the
community’s involvement in the decision, and the Commissioner’s approach moving forward.
(15:20) Questions and discussion occurred; including fund possibilities, clarification on where the
fundraising will be used and a “fund advisor’s” role, fundraising amounts and deadlines, Jefferson
Community Foundation’s cost for hosting the fundraising, fundraising options, community outreach, and
the fund advisor agreement.
Discussion with Assessor Jeff Chapman regarding new revenue for parks and recreation. (42:23)
Jeff Chapman presented revenue options with the board including past proposals history, other
examples, and an example Lid Lift projection.
Discussion occurred regarding favored options and timeframe for process.
(1:22:22 Karen left. Quorum maintained)
The board discussed marketing strategies regarding fundraising.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (1:25:58)
Volunteering/Outreach Update (Susie, Marianne, Heidi, and Vern)
None
Trails (Bob, Susie, Karin, & Vern)
None
PROS Plan
None. Susie requested time at next meeting for survey review.
OLD BUSINESS (1:27:40)
PROs Capital Improvement Plan Ranking Criteria review and possible action to recommend.
Postponed for next meeting.
MANAGER’S REPORT (1:28:25)
Matt shared a quick review of Parks & Rec updates including current projects, rec programs, Rec Center
use, Gibbs Lake update (new Warner Beach!), and volunteers review including guests, Friends of
Irondale Beach.
CORRESPONDENCE (1:39:50)
None
Last Discussion (1:40:00)
Bob requested members consider where they would like to schedule the Annual Park Tour.
Jeff Chapman shared with the board the Dosewallips Recreation Planning Process which is working
toward sustainable recreation in south county, including destination bike trails.
Commissioner Heather shared a Jefferson County Fairgrounds update regarding the PT Pump Track
project.
ADJOURNMENT (1:47:00)
Bob adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p.m.