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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission — November 19, 2025 Minutes

VancouverNov 19, 20253 min read

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The commission met in person and online. Members approved the October 15, 2025 minutes. Workshops included an introduction to Deputy City Manager Jeff Towery, a Parks Foundation update on the Renaissance Pointe fundraising campaign (approximately $30,000 remaining; $1,000 bench sponsorships), and an update on the Vancouver Innovation Center (14-acre site) acquisition and upcoming master planning. Director’s reports covered Heritage Park playground improvements (closed through Dec. 8), consolidation of Firstenburg and Marshall community center memberships beginning January 2026, Naturespaces plantings at Oakbrook Park, and recognition for the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival. No public comment was presented. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

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Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus.
Commissioners were asked to promote the Parks Foundation’s Renaissance Pointe fundraising campaign (approximately $30,000 remaining); bench sponsorships confirmed at $1,000 each and a 12/2 McMenamin’s event announced.
Director announced consolidation of Firstenburg and Marshall community center memberships into a single membership option effective January 2026.
Heritage Park playground closed through December 8 for improvements including three new play features and replacement of deteriorating rubber tile with artificial turf.
Vancouver Innovation Center (14-acre site) acquisition nearing closing; master plan design and outreach expected to begin around/after January following consultant selection.
Commissioner appreciation gathering scheduled for December 11 announced.

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission November Meeting

Nov 19, 2025, 4:30 PM415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Roll Call - 4:30pm
2. Approval of Minutes - 4:35pm
a. Approval of the October 15 PRAC Minutes
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Decision: Approval of Minutes - 4:35pm
3. Community Forum - 4:37pm
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4. Workshop - 4:40pm
a. Introduction to Deputy City Manager, Jeff Towery
Decision: Workshop - 4:40pm
b. Parks Foundation Update on Renaissance Point
Decision: Workshop - 4:40pm
c. VIC Update
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 - 5:58pm
7. Adjournment - 6:00pm
a. PUBLIC NOTICE: Commissioners from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and the Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission are invited to attend an optional holiday social gathering to acknowledge offboarding members on December 11th. In accordance with Section 42.30.070 of the Open Public Meetings Act, no action as defined in the Act will be taken during this social event
Decision: Adjournment - 6:00pm