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Park & Recreation Advisory Board Agenda
THE PURPOSE OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD IS TO ADVISE AND ADVOCATE FOR
PARK AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR A GROWING TIGARD.
PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA – JANUARY 12, 2025
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MEETING DATE: January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Members: In-Person at Public Works Auditorium (8777 SW Burnham St.,
Tigard) / Virtual via MS Teams
Public: In-Person at Public Works Auditorium (8777 SW Burnham St.,
Tigard) / Virtual (listen only): (971) 256-0577, PIN: 13125#
6:00 PM 1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Chair will call the meeting to order. Recorder will conduct roll call.
6:02 PM 2. Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2025
6:05 PM 3. Public Comment
Call for comments from the public.
6:10 PM 4.PRAB Member Introductions
PRAB Chair to welcome new members to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and
share introductions of PRAB members and staff.
6:15 PM 5.Mayor Meet and Greet
Mayor Hu, City of Tigard Mayor, will introduce himself to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Board with a brief meet and greet.
6:25 PM 6. PRAB Officer Elections for 2026
PRAB Bylaws require that the Board shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at its first meeting
after January 1 of the new year (PRAB Bylaws Section V- Organization of the Board).
6:45 PM 7. Heritage Tree Program
PRAB will convene as the Tree Board and hear nominations/recommendations of
candidate Heritage Trees as presented by Lucy Jones, Natural Resources Coordinator.
7:05 PM 8. Public Works Department Communication Update
Public Works Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessica Love, will provide
information on upcoming Public Works programs and activities of interest to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Board.
7:15 PM 9.Parks and Recreation Manager Update
Parks, Recreation and Green Infrastructure Manager, Rick Gruen, will provide updates
on park related policies, programs, and projects of interest
7:25 PM 10. Recreation Update
Update, overview, and future Recreation offerings from Kaitlyn Leaf, Recreation Program
Coordinator and Justin More, Recreation Program Specialist.
7:35 PM 11. Park Updates
Projects and operations update from Parks Supervisors, Martin McKnight and Greg Stout.
7:45 PM 12. Advocacy Items
Parking lot from prior PRAB meetings for further discussion at a later date:
•Park policy/rules - trail safety; drone use
•Park policy - maintaining the integrity and existing footprint of parks; protect park
assets from being monetized to outside interest/uses
•Support for Trail System funding strategy
•Support for Park Ranger position
7:55 PM 13. Non-Agenda Items
8:00 PM 14. Call to Adjourn
Upcoming Meetings:
•PRAB Meeting – Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
•City Council/PRAB Annual Meeting – rescheduled for March 2026. Date TBD.
File location: I:\PW\1-PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN\Meetings (PRAB & IWB)\PRAB\2026\1-Jan\Agenda\PRAB Agenda 260112.docx
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PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY AGENDA – JANUARY 12, 2025
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