Parks and Arts Commission

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Positions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 2 adjunct positions terms will be expiring at the end of 2019.  If you are interested in applying for one of these positions please click here to fill out an application.  Positions are reviewed and recommended by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

Commissioner Photo 2019

UTILITY BOX SPONSORSHIP FORM

2019 Utility Box Sponsorship form FINAL_Page_1

 

PARKS AND ARTS COMMISSION 2018-2023 STRATEGIC PLAN

2018 PAC Strategic Plan 20181001 FINAL_Page_1

ARTWORK IN LIBERTY LAKE~

The Parks, Art and Recreation Commission is an eight or more member citizen volunteer commission that serves in an advisory capacity to the City of Liberty Lake City Council. The primary functions of the Commission are to:

  • Review and make recommendations concerning recreation program offerings of the City. 
  • Oversee the City’s art decisions and any future comprehensive arts program.
  • Provide recommendations regarding the acquisition and development of park areas.
  • Serve as the City Forestry Board and oversee the Urban Forestry Program.
  • Review and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
  • Review art, recreation and park related proposals.
  • Act as an advisory board for the Tree City, USA and Bicycle Communities Programs.
  • Complete regular reviews of fees and charges for services.
  • To explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, state and federal funds for special projects in the City's parks, trails and open space.
  • To advocate for healthy and active life styles and promote the quality of life that is provided through the City's parks, trails and open space.

MEETINGS 

Parks and Arts Commission regular meetings are scheduled for the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall (22710 E Country Vista Dr.). Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. and generally last one hour. View Agenda packets and meeting minutes. 

ORDINANCE 245A 

To view Ordinance 245A click here.

COMMISSION MEMBERS 

Members of the commission are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. They are selected from as evenly dispersed geographic areas in the City as possible and have interests in parks, recreation, visual, literary and performing arts. They do not receive compensation for their services.  Positions 1, 3, 5 and 7 shall serve two year terms and Positions 2, 4, and 6 shall serve three year terms (refer to ordinance for more detail). Positions will be held for a student member who is/are residents of the City of Liberty Lake for a term of one year.  Current Commissioners are:  

POSITION
NAME
TERM EXPIRATION
PARK REPRESENTING
Position 1
Bridgette Harris
12/31/2019
Orchard Park
Position 2
Tom Sahlberg
12/31/2020
Orchard Park
Position 3
David Himebaugh, Vice Chair
12/31/2019
Pavillion Park
Position 4
Tom Stanley12/31/2020
Pavillion Park
Position 5
Laura Frank
12/31/2019
Rocky Hill Park
Position 6
Tom Chamberlain
12/31/2020
Rocky Hill Park
Position 7
Laina Schutz, Chair
12/31/2019
At Large
Adjunct #1
Bob Schneidmiller
12/31/2019
Community Wide
Adjunct #2Kate Laven12/31/2019Community Wide
Student


Community Wide
Student


Community Wide

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact Jennifer Camp, staff liaison to the Commission by emailing Jennifer Camp or 509-755-6714.

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