Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Agendas and Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members


  • Eric Johnson, Chair, District 1
    Term Length: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
  • David Schaub, District 2
    Term Length: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
  • Melissa Fowler, District 3
    Term Length: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
  • Doug Kelley, District 1
    Term Length: January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
  • Tom MacKenzie, District 2
    Term Length: January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
  • Eric Sawyer, Vice-Chair, District 3
    Term Length: January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
  • Vacant, Youth-at-Large Member
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Purpose


The purpose of the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) is to make recommendations to and advise the Parks and Recreation Director on matters concerning the operation and maintenance of the Spokane County park system.

Mission Statement


As representatives of the public, we are committed to supporting the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department by providing advice and recommendations to the Director.

Background


The Board of County Commissioners created the Parks Advisory Committee in December of 1987. In February of 1988, the first informal meeting was held. The Committee consists of nine members. In February 2001, the Committee was expanded to include a non-voting youth member. In 2004, a resolution (#20040172) was established to include terms of 4 years with fixed start and finish dates and authorizing each commissioner to appoint 3 members. In 2005 term limits were adopted by resolution No. 2005-0076 stating that “No person shall be appointed to the same board or commission by the Board of County Commissioners or any individual board member if fulfilling the appointment will extend the person’s total appointment on the board or commission to more than eight consecutive years.”

The Park Advisory Committee was formed to make recommendations and to advise the Parks and Recreation Director on matters concerning the operation, maintenance and enhancement of the Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department. Parks Advisory Committee members have formed two subcommittees: The Land Evaluation Committee (LEC) and “Sponsorship” subcommittee. Land Evaluation Committee members advise Parks Department staff on Conservation Futures Program policies, the evaluation (and subsequent ranking) of potential properties to be acquired by the Program. LEC members may also advise Staff from time to time during the land acquisition phase of individual properties. Sponsorship sub-committee members assist with Spokane County Sponsorship program (under development).

The Park Advisory Members are appointed for a four-year term with a maximum of two terms. The Youth At-Large position is a one-year term.