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ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Recreation Division Advisory Committee (R-DAC)
Sept. 19, 2024; 4– 5:30pm
In-person Meeting at 340 S. Pioneer St. Ashland, OR 97520
Present:
Commissioners: Jim Lewis and Jim Bachman.
RDAC Advisory Committee Members: Risa Buck, Cori Grimm, Sopia Blanton
Recreation Manager; Lonny Flora, Deputy Director; Rachel Dials, Parks and Recreation Director; Rocky
Houston, Admin Assistant Amber Shroy
Absent: Michael Dotson
4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chair Grimm at 4:07 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes from July 18th, 2024, Meeting. Cori Grimm moved to approve. Buck 2. All yes.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
o No public residents were in attendance.
STANDING REPORTS
Recreation Manager Lonny Flora spoke about the following;
o Pool closed for the season; preliminary numbers shared for June-August 2024.
o Survey updates were given:
Pool Survey (187 responses, closes Oct. 1)
Pickleball Survey (87 responses, closes Nov. 1)
o Ice Rink: Opens Nov. 23. A new chiller is to be installed by next season.
o School Field Trips: New online registration process introduced (2 registrations so
far).
Marketing & Program Updates done by Deputy Director Rachel Dials:
o Social media efforts to boost program registrations.
o Salmon Festival Announcement: Festival upcoming, marketing/advertising
efforts underway.
o Grants: Received $750K for Hunter Park Tennis Court and $1M for E. Main Park.
o Staffing: Recruitment underway for Environmental Education Program Manager.
o Events: Moon Gazing event drew 325 attendees.
OLD BUSINESS
Term Limits for Standing advisory committees: 2-year terms, max 8 years total;
chairs/vice chairs max 4 years. Liaisons and elected officials cannot chair committees.
Exemptions: Planning and Budget committees.
NEW BUSINESS
System Plan Presentation: Rocky Houston, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the
concept of a 10-year strategic plan for park facilities and services, discussing various park
categories and grading standards.
David's Chair: Lonny, Recreation Manager, explained its use in Lithia Park, and when it will be
available for reservations.
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Next Meeting November 21 2024
Meeting adjourned at 5:23 pm