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Poyer said the Indian Canyon bunker renovation — a redesign that included reshaping, Better Billy bunker liners, drainage work and tournament‑grade sand — cost about $392,855 and that most bunkers are now open. The Qualchan pump house was fully replaced, added fertigation capability and cost roughly $850,000; that project was funded by the City of Spokane Water Department and did not draw on golf funds. Downriver’s phase‑1 cart‑path reconstruction and related landscape work cost about $426,000 and included widened paths, basalt retaining walls and curbing to protect turf and direct traffic.

Poyer reported operational and program highlights: April produced about $200,000 net gain for golf, year‑to‑date golf is roughly $500,000 positive (excluding a separate improvement fee), and rounds played and pass sales are ahead of 2024 (staff reported about a 12% increase year‑to‑date). Junior and access programs are expanding: Esmeralda instructed about 315 junior golfers in 2024 and projects 350–375 in 2025 with additional PGA junior league teams; three adapted golf carts were donated by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Northwest chapter to increase accessibility; women’s participation is growing and family programs such as Parents Play with Kids were noted.

Poyer listed 2025 capital needs if funding allows, including reroofing a downriver maintenance building and sewer/septic engineering at Esmeralda, and said the department would prioritize projects based on available funds. He thanked parks planning, operations and accounting staff for support on capital delivery and operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 8th, 2025 Spokane Park Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","CityGolf reported capital projects completed this spring — Indian Canyon bunker renovation, Qualchan pump house replacement (water‑department funded) and Downriver cart‑path reconstruction — and said rounds and revenue are ahead of 2024, with junior and accessibility programs expanding.","taxTitle","Spokane, Spokane County, Washington","taxId",2644,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241510,"Spokane youth and senior centers report quarterly participation, volunteer totals",433,111000,544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0&start=111&end=544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6241510/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Spokane-youth-and-senior-centers-report-quarterly-participation-volunteer-totals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241510-6412a6edb79ba73d460fb1cf4b949b23/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487571&Signature=kv7JEjkqhSswB3LXfKGUBZLuurSSnpbEoD~-of79VwDbAnlYIs77uAg8vBzZ1NhtywLrGwhP6UoTBvQQk4zHEiUpWNk~eSSKA87oT0AOfXFY3E0VD8otFjTu5fq0V4t19IDIvbhqKWd9qwieOrGV25aTCqOx-tImlnCq8ded5TMYhNB~RnbXMEGoVTcxqP~Xt2122wjGLgw4srurrmvJRGTprKXpAVPIbH7HsUDE6ahTV-3D1vQNSqGiYMzXBLhb8VV1ue4MNth~r902OW2teateS~f~U1Yx8pkE6wkEE39VkundKxsRi~cav8FkbD9xfVWFFpiAMsQsipt7Dpzapg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kim Ferraro, director at the West Central Community Center, presented the Spokane Youth and Senior Centers’ quarterly update to the Park Board.

Ferraro reported participation and volunteer figures for each center and summarized recent programming. Her slides showed participation totals and volunteer hours by center; for example, she reported 5,542 participants at Hilliard and said West Central had about 7,013 participants for the quarter. Ferraro also reported volunteer hours including 1,582 volunteer hours at Hilliard, 1,039 at Cinto and 4,118 reported for Project Joy. She said some centers rely more on staff‑run programs rather than volunteers, which accounts for discrepancies across centers.

Ferraro highlighted recent center activities: Hilliard hosted a rummage and bake sale, delivered Easter baskets to homebound seniors and reintroduced AARP driver‑safety and balance classes; the Northeast Youth Center received a Rotary grant to serve kids during winter break and fenced an area to build a school‑age playground; Mid City Concerns hosted celebrations and a presentation from Aging and Long Term Care; Project Joy provided about 90 performances in the quarter; Cinto upgraded lighting and elected a new board; West Central averaged 71 kids in before/after school programming and recognized staff and student achievements; Southside saw a 43% membership increase since last July and hosted a chili cook‑off and arts fair; MLK Center seniors enjoyed an Irish dance performance and a fencing demonstration.

Ferraro and board members noted Corbin’s report was unavailable because the director is on leave and that missing or inconsistent volunteer reporting can undercount total hours. The board thanked Ferraro and the centers for their programming and attendance figures.","A quarterly update from Spokane Youth and Senior Centers reported attendance and volunteer hours across neighborhood centers and highlighted programs, grants and recent events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241515,"City parks report April finances improved by Riverfront Park revenue; golf posts strong month",275,467000,742000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0&start=467&end=742","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6241515/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/City-parks-report-April-finances-improved-by-Riverfront-Park-revenue-golf-posts-strong-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241515-0bc4abd88e29b8ed52ad86b42bc4587c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487571&Signature=P8nqC6EqiFPYm6mamoTPRkOJqSFy74Jw~Y4fDpndCZiIkTMU3YgRuY0y17Cx9bDfOTEjdLT7lPCyCe5Fg0262KWurjw~DaRYfPBv88za2Jw4869tKajME0puwuk4Jh4~gv2XxumQXBISGDHiJN4zPJvVIPXCS2h4JQnGvUgV34NdYQ3K1xaJr6Lue8kLs42tijJGu7arzjM5YlP24a9nE-Zz1IpR9T9Yi03wfaN8B70U1MqLMQnkf~CnbL9mNeX-045-siJaR6X~Khy~3Zf3rQxeJR3CtL4y05uKtepeJhl5c-yN2Of4Ii3wNgJ~~G0DRCqrVr9ePSLNs4ubKebiDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spokane parks staff told the Park Board that April financials were better than forecast and that year‑to‑date revenues exceed expenses overall.

City finance staff reported an April net loss of about $1,700, far better than an earlier forecasted $300,000 deficit. The difference, staff said, was largely covered by strong Riverfront Park revenue from naming rights, sponsorships, concessions, parking and merchandise. Year‑to‑date park revenues exceeded expenses by about $1.2 million, though staff cautioned seasonal cash‑flow shifts are expected through summer and into the fall.

On golf, staff reported a net gain of about $200,000 for April. Year‑to‑date golf operations were roughly $500,000 positive (not counting a separate improvement fee), and rounds played in April were slightly ahead of 2024. Finance staff said golf revenues are currently about 12% above the same point last year and that pass sales have increased.

Staff noted some interfund charges were posted in April (larger than last year’s timing) and that those charges should decrease in May and June. The board discussed the cyclical nature of park revenues and the importance of Riverfront Park as a revenue center that can cover seasonal shortfalls elsewhere in the parks budget.

The finance committee will next meet in June and will continue monitoring revenues, interfund charges and the effects of large one‑time receipts such as naming rights.","City parks reported a small net loss in April but are beating a previously forecasted shortfall thanks to higher Riverfront Park sales and naming‑rights proceeds; golf posted a $200,000 net gain and rounds played are ahead of 2024.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241520,"Riverfront staff brief board on zipline permitting, conditional approvals and contract timeline",370,2296000,2666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0&start=2296&end=2666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0/thumbnail_2296000.jpg","/articles/6241520/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Riverfront-staff-brief-board-on-zipline-permitting-conditional-approvals-and-contract-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241520-8978448889cd6f7d6de5919c589234e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487571&Signature=FRZs7OAZk54p5IA8kTGBOZHz2pXZ-mwtQZtfhhZcezLuSZFrjAsQ7Lod5xh3-Pr7dUJN0-NvRGfniym1LBk6wALZwG1UcJoQl8DXaKiw~wMN8wNo0GZmRu5GHC6EqBxJmkRmGK3VOp6qySMfcw4GM5QU6eMIPTwf~~xroMYcpttMcNc80gC34eibQ~pxvFuJCl2zzOLozakcUwz4H1HRg5GxcPPMze7zujnP5-HliphASrFxWInKq1k8S2bhYedyS~Uwr-gzFwwhf-6FkHOZOVisQ2YK963ekivW1eoE72zHC5k1UUs3MgU8t7IGZYWi3dLgySLu3kAcNgEfUh80jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverfront Park staff told the Spokane Park Board the proposed downtown zipline project remains contingent on land‑use permits and agency reviews and that the city contract process is proceeding in parallel.

Staff said they had held a hearing with the city hearing examiner on the conditional‑use permit required for shoreline work and expected the examiner’s decision within 10 days. The Department of Ecology review will follow; staff said Ecology has a 30‑day decision window with an additional 20‑day appeal period. If those permits are not approved the project’s contract would be void, staff said.

Staff outlined the council and committee schedule should permitting proceed: a briefing to the Urban Experience Committee, a Riverfront Park Committee action item on June 9, a Park Board action briefing on June 12, and a final council vote scheduled for June 16. They also noted that an ordinance is required if the proposed duration of use on city land exceeds three years; the ordinance would travel alongside the contract.

The presentation covered other preparation steps: draft contract review within city processes, parallel permit and contract timelines, and the risk that permitting denials would nullify the contract. Staff said they would return with an action item for the park board and then to council if required permits clear.

Staff also described Riverfront Park’s recent event season kickoff, venue grant awards aimed at encouraging new events, and ongoing behind‑the‑scenes maintenance projects; these items were presented as context for the park’s broader event schedule but did not require board action.","Riverfront Park staff updated the Spokane Park Board on the zipline project’s permitting path: a hearing examiner decision on a conditional‑use permit, a Department of Ecology review and a required city ordinance if the zipline use exceeds three years; staff will brief committees and council ahead of potential contract action in June.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241524,"Park board approves two‑year extension for Papillon pedestrian‑corridor easement",1055,851000,1906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0&start=851&end=1906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255691-7ca677223ade38b474427b726618cca0/thumbnail_851000.jpg","/articles/6241524/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Park-board-approves-twoyear-extension-for-Papillon-pedestriancorridor-easement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241524-f678b9108543bed2f893ce022d2e1348/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487571&Signature=lUNfIrYY-bQNuuKpDG7p9EQuMjeaU3SmSAXPSOZvaY~9gWnytdRwsCElPQ~gpVas~PvgTftO2qZsTw56VSnemcrnIJk6VMDU7UYHwgUxTArcGxGDZPkLCkw~FRlmAFmwBGVP~79LaCSr~RCm0aKtPPj7CI3YRS4gW7SEsoMn0mx698IPuei6sQgqBPCwq9K5xPIIk6zAdukTi2w5ZVxTJWkG6LtJ0FCLdO9LQAgKxkjIXxAhPQm08BWqF81wt6D21KhBO0XEvTnvqQEk5EQ6M-PUO9RVBhpYlS63s70z546axT5Po67LgkbQYjPK5R486ol3UDGvWoSb0eQb5xqWrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spokane Park Board voted to extend the timeline in a reciprocal pedestrian‑corridor easement with Papillon Building LLC and the Spokane Public Facilities District through May 1, 2027.

The motion — to amend the 2020 reciprocal easement agreement to allow additional time for construction completion and warranty closeout without cost to the park — was moved from the board (mover not specified in the transcript) and seconded by Kevin (Park board member). The board approved the extension by voice vote; no individual tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The easement allows public access through parts of the Papillon property and requires Papillon to design, build and maintain a plaza, patio and public restrooms to city and Riverfront Park standards while the agreement remains in effect. Park staff described the change on the table as solely a time extension for completion and warranty work, not a reapproval of design or other substantive terms of the original agreement.

Park staff said construction is actively underway on the Papillon site and that the extension would give the developer and the Spokane Public Facilities District time to finish construction, address punch‑list and warranty items, close out state contracts, and fully open the site to the public. Staff described maintenance of the plaza and winter care (ice and snow) as a material benefit to the park.

The board discussion repeated that the motion only changed the timeframe, not other terms of the agreement. Board members asked for clarity that public pedestrian access and restroom availability would continue under the agreement; staff answered those elements remain part of the easement. The motion as approved instructs staff to finalize a written extension consistent with that timeline and file the amendment with the county as part of the recorded easement documents.

Park staff said the expansion of Riverfront Park’s North Gateway and the Papillon plaza are expected to open to the public this summer once construction and punch‑list items are resolved.

Documents reviewed in the meeting include plan exhibits and the originally recorded 2020 reciprocal easement; staff offered to meet individually with board members who wanted further detail on property lines or design exhibits.","The Spokane Park Board voted to extend the construction and warranty timeline in a 2020 reciprocal easement with Papillon Building LLC and the Spokane Public Facilities District through May 1, 2027; the extension covers only time and contains no new cost to the park.","actionData","errors"]

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