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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission — June 18, 2025: Comprehensive Plan update; Arts Hub funding sustained

VancouverJun 18, 20252 min read

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Meeting held June 18, 2025 at Vancouver City Hall (Aspen Room). Commissioners approved the April 16, 2025 minutes, received an Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan update and draft EIS public comment information, and noted that the City updated its supplemental budget allocation to sustain Arts Hub funding after public testimony. Chair announced upcoming Pollinator Festival; recreation registration and private pool pricing were discussed.

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Approved meeting minutes from April 16, 2025 by consensus with no changes.
City updated supplemental budget allocation to sustain funding for the Arts Hub after public testimony (decision reversed from prior recommendation).

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - June Meeting

Jun 18, 2025, 4:30 PM415 W 6th St, Vancouver, Washington 98660completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Roll Call - 4:30pm
2. Approval of Minutes - 4:35pm
a. Approval of the minutes from the 4/16/25 PRAC meeting
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Decision: Approval of Minutes - 4:35pm
3. Community Forum - 4:37pm
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4. Workshop - 4:40pm
a. Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update
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Decision: Workshop - 4:40pm
b. Charter for Countywide Sustainable Parks Funding
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Decision: Workshop - 4:40pm
c. Recreation Summer Registration Updates
Decision: Workshop - 4:40pm
5. Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
a. Department Director
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
b. Commission Chair
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
c. Evergreen School District
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
d. Vancouver Public School
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
e. Parks Foundation
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports - 5:52pm
6. Open Discussion & New Business - 5:57pm
7. Adjournment - 6:00pm