The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene April 23 and 24 in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
On April 23, commissioners will hold a work session on recreational grants and authorities of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission 1 to 4 p.m.
On April 24, commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. at Tolovana Inn, 3400 S Hemlock Street, to discuss acquisition priorities and opportunities and potential litigation. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the same location and will be open to the public.
Anyone may attend or listen to the business meeting; instructions on how to listen will be posted on the commission web page prior to the meeting. The business meeting includes time for informal public comment related to any items not on the agenda. Registration is required to speak at the meeting if attending online, and is available online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webina.... The deadline to register to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m. April 19. No advance registration is required to speak in person at the meeting. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. April 19 to chris.havel@oprd.oregon.gov.
The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on the commission web page. Notable requests:
- Request to approve legislative concepts: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-3a.pdf
- ATV Committee Member Appointment: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6a.pdf
- Request to approve grant recommendations for Recreational Trails Program and Land and Water Conservation Fund (federal grant programs administered by OPRD): https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6b.pdf and https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6c.pdf
- Request to approve Recreation Hub contract: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6d.pdf
- Request to open rule making on technical correction of Maupin scenic waterway boundary description: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-9a.pdf
Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: denise.warburton@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-779-9729.
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state.
