Members
There are seven Parks and Recreation Commission members, a majority of which must be City residents. Commission members serve three-year terms. The current Commission members are:
- Shari Smith, term expires May 31, 2021
- Laci Harrison, term expires May 31, 2021
- Joelle Dickerson, term expires May 31, 2022
- Jack Frost, term expires May 31, 2021
- Dan Witkowski, term expires May 31, 2022
- VACANT, term expires May 31, 2023
- Phyllis (PJ) MacPhaiden, term expires May 31, 2023
Responsibilities
The Parks and Recreation Commission operates under the authority of Chapter 1.16 of the City Code and is responsible for:
- Making recommendations to the City Council pertaining to recreation programs and parks development and operation
- Encouraging and promoting all forms of recreation programs and activities that employ residents’ leisure time in a constructive and wholesome manner
- Periodically reviewing and making recommendations for revisions to the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan