Parks & Recreation Board approves PROS Plan amendment to add Lake Sacajawea performance shelter | Recreation B | The Common News

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Parks & Recreation Board approves PROS Plan amendment to add Lake Sacajawea performance shelter

LongviewMar 23, 20262 min read

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The Parks & Recreation Board met March 23, 2026. Members approved the February 23, 2026 minutes, received annual reports from the Recreation and Parks & Urban Forestry divisions (information only), and unanimously recommended adding “Performance & Gathering Shelter” to the Lake Sacajawea Enhancements section of the PROS Plan.

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Approved minutes of the February 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous: Oskey, Black, Johnson, Pond, Kaufman).
Unanimously recommended adding “Performance & Gathering Shelter” to the Lake Sacajawea Enhancements section of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan to allow the process to move forward as appropriate.

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Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 PM2920 Douglas Street, Longview, Washington 98632completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
26-00176 PRAB Draft Meeting Minutes 02.23.2026
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
6. CONSTITUENT/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
26-00262 A. Recreation Division Annual Report 2025 SUMMARY: Recreation Division staff will present their annual report, highlighting key programs, events, participation levels, and operational accomplishments from the past year. The presentation will provide an overview of services delivered to the community, including youth and adult programming, special events, and partnerships. Staff will also share notable trends, successes, and areas of growth within the division. RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for information only. No action is required. STAFF CONTACT: Justin Brown, Parks & Recreation Director
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
26-00267 B . Parks & Urban Forestry Division Annual Report 2025 SUMMARY:Parks & Urban Forestry Division staff will present their annual report, highlighting maintenance activities, capital improvement projects, and urban forestry efforts completed over the past year. The presentation will provide an overview of park system upkeep, facility improvements, and ongoing tree management programs, as well as notable accomplishments, challenges, and emerging priorities within the division. RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for information only. No action is required. STAFF CONTACT: Justin Brown, Parks & Recreation Director
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
26-00268 C. Amendment to the Lake Sacajawea H-C (PROS Plan) — Enhancement Addition Attachment SUMMARY: Staff is requesting a recommendation to amend the Lake Sacajawea section of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan to include additional enhancement language supporting the development of a performance and gathering shelter within the park. This amendment will ensure alignment with current and future community-driven improvement projects and maintain consistency with adopted planning documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the Lake Sacajawea Park H-C page within the PROS Plan. STAFF CONTACT: Justin Brown, Parks & Recreation Director
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
9. REPORTS (10 Minutes)
26-00269 A. Parks Maintenence/Urban Forestry Division Report (Embedded) B. Recreation Division Report (Embedded) C. Director's Report (Verbal)
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Decision: REPORTS (10 Minutes)
10. ADJOURNMENT

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Agendahttps://longviewwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8441,plainText=false)
Minuteshttps://longviewwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8570,plainText=false)

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