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A board speaker briefed new members, saying the city decided to replace separate board bylaws with a single ordinance covering all boards and committees and that the principal change affecting Parks Board members was the move to two-year terms. The speaker said the ordinance was adopted May 27 and that some current appointment listings on the city website still show three-year terms; the board said it will follow up to confirm how the change applies to members appointed under the previous terms.

Why it matters: The ordinance affects appointment length, membership cycles and how the city manages board membership renewals across committees. Board members asked staff to confirm whether current three-year appointments will be converted automatically or will remain until their original terms expire.

Action status and next steps: No formal action was taken at the July 9 meeting; the board asked staff to check the appointments list and report back. One member said they would \"check into that\" to reconcile the website and the ordinance language.

Ending: The board removed the bylaws item from the meeting agenda after noting the ordinance adoption and will follow up with city staff to clarify term implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07 09 2025 Parks Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Parks Board members discussed Ordinance No. 1138, adopted May 27, which standardizes board and committee terms citywide and changes Parks Board member terms to two years; members said some current appointments still show three-year terms on the city website and they will seek clarification.","taxTitle","Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington","taxId",72061,"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},6168194,"Emerson Park courts resurfaced; four new pickleball courts added and community lending proposed",1270,606000,1876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2&start=606&end=1876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6168194/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Emerson-Park-courts-resurfaced-four-new-pickleball-courts-added-and-community-lending-proposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168194-0521dd79c2ae9ca47594678dec3827dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157063&Signature=fZte~J~hts7jr1xFxF2MRi6mdoUOj3X1KgAaisxQgGbyi1eRZgkjle1pcjLOTCkrYaTsbnhcotwQ~6C1ezwc0WNkPaI06xdoK4BJTXwSB7I15VeGb0R8BpuT7QKDmD7CvFXO~jjbfFf7F9qar~em-k3LQLuOkatbnf3vav2h3v94mPQASU5tfjbcaeO7fEELWdZ0hT2IMyhH1nby17j9CQT8F4WlvVuA~BC6ooqnzbPhUZ~huM~KT3iQP8c5TljW97SUPEtO3jfhEdMr6Tx186~UI8RNtTlOQZyiqq8Ez4S6ueK1LonuFrpFML3QubUPHLV6jvJMkiFjkbq2Q6e6eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ocean Shores Parks Board members reported on July 9 that Emerson Park’s courts were resurfaced and re-striped to add four pickleball courts while retaining a single dedicated tennis court.

A board speaker said the resurfacing contractor advised against painting both tennis and multiple pickleball court lines on a single court because the result would be confusing, so the board chose one tennis court and four pickleball courts. Board members said early user feedback has been positive.

Why it matters: Community members and board members told the meeting that pickleball play is already underway and well received. The board discussed a proposal for the Parks Foundation to work with the public library to create an equipment-lending program so beginners can check out paddles and balls.

Action status and next steps: The courts are complete and nets are installed. The board said it will ask the Parks Foundation to follow up with the library and with Public Works about storage and equipment checkout logistics. Board members also noted council-approved items for Emerson — a water fountain and benches — are awaiting mayoral approval for final procurement and installation.

Ending: Board members encouraged residents to try the new courts and said they will work with the Parks Foundation and library to explore an equipment-lending program.","Parks Board members said Emerson Park was resurfaced and re-striped to add four pickleball courts (reducing tennis to one court), and the Parks Foundation is discussing making paddles and balls available for public checkout through the library.",{"_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},6168199,"Parks board delays volunteer walking-path work while considering French drain and engineered wood chips for flooded dog park",92,309000,401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2&start=309&end=401","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2/thumbnail_309000.jpg","/articles/6168199/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Parks-board-delays-volunteer-walking-path-work-while-considering-French-drain-and-engineered-wood-chips-for-flooded-dog-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168199-f8d134f6d175d6afa14a05c0db6df62d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157063&Signature=AzaN1mD7LPk6CjaLXHJdU87WiUH9BgF~C-wn60yNbBA3XIJVSsgmO4NXUAhHjXsPx1JlE7QMmANsUWS96vcMlK6XdBTjSaEnm2jGIo6YeCWSOrJru363xL4rQqJe1VBOCzIpvCKXHEmvHztTR9BLNaGD7pq9Gd0Na0-8g5Heg6VSTTgSUFwK0NXqlLydEqzLCqs8Tytnke6OI23Eg4iLXrMjafQjExLKUY9u3RxgNg0mKsZcqNRZl7GW8pZtYTNccyMeay23DyX~LMspyfL6ecKurp5RnR~nzOmnW1bMZCEjAhLoaBFTlkE6l0nPvfVg1l1i2TCAJXqabMjEONpnpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ocean Shores Parks Board members on July 9 said a planned volunteer-built walking path that could incorporate a French drain and engineered wood chips for the dog park will remain on hold until the mayor signs off on the full scope.

A board speaker described the situation: the dog park \"floods,\" the mayor approved using engineered wood chips similar to playground footing, and the board is considering digging a drain to route runoff away from the large-dog side. The speaker said the board preferred to wait for mayoral approval of the combined work to avoid redoing volunteer efforts.

Why it matters: Board members said the large-dog portion of the dog park floods quickly, prompting large dogs to cross to the small-dog side and creating safety and space issues. The planned work — a walking path that would allow volunteers to excavate, install a French drain, and place about six inches of engineered wood chips — is intended to improve drainage and surface conditions.

Discussion and constraints: The board noted that if volunteers first placed chips and later the drain was dug, crews would have to re-dig and replace materials. Board members referenced a previous volunteer presentation by a board member with construction and playground experience who supported the combined approach. The mayor’s full approval for the drainage work remained outstanding at the meeting.

Action status and next steps: No formal motion to proceed with construction was made; the board instructed staff to await mayoral sign-off so volunteer work and any excavation can be completed together. Public Works and the mayor’s office were cited as decision points for authorizing the drain and associated work.

Ending: The board said it will coordinate with the mayor and Public Works and notify volunteers when a combined plan is approved.","Board members said they will hold off on volunteer-built walking-path work until the mayor approves installing engineered wood chips and a drainage solution intended to reduce frequent flooding in the dog park.",{"_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},6168204,"City to install cameras and lights at Chinook and North Bay; board links measures to vandalism at skate and restroom sites",1217,515000,1732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2&start=515&end=1732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2/thumbnail_515000.jpg","/articles/6168204/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/City-to-install-cameras-and-lights-at-Chinook-and-North-Bay-board-links-measures-to-vandalism-at-skate-and-restroom-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168204-3c370e20d52bcf81e7561b2eed57e204/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157063&Signature=k6KiQAfghq~LCf2JjC-0V7RP3BBGjSuTVzUv0egj2fi2LiUps48k~6fJ7fuCie0A4O-htFVolwIZK4C9m~xrjRKcYJ5R-KnjVSbwwzNK1n0yj2duKfqa1P-yoJqzpxUN0oDCqGVyqwfkA6pZrNvyCIbc6usNG7keD48v9MH3JgRzSjngK11cl0elUcC0FpCtxkVBpnJTc4cqUishm8-wjeTrrw87gQU5Cd3brYHVBzVipi0B8B2V1M-66dvfi62BoH92eJkX00rZdVL7UGhhi0NyrhD7kciX29swwUEOuTb51aB1YA8J-mi4AuFoEfJtS95ah4T4vv1kNU3Buu8Q4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ocean Shores Parks Board members on July 9 said the mayor approved installing safety cameras and night lights at Chinook and North Bay parks and at the skateboard park, and that city council had approved the spending.

A board speaker said they \"got a call this morning from Becky Leach saying that the mayor approved the installing of them.\" The board expects crews to be scheduled to perform installation.

Why it matters: Board members tied the security upgrades to recent vandalism and cleaning needs. During site inspections members reported that a porta-potty at the skateboard park had been severely damaged — \"all the walls were shattered and falling apart\" — and that Chinook restrooms had paper products pulled out and scattered, creating unsanitary conditions.

Board members said they hope cameras and lights will reduce vandalism and nighttime misuse. One member asked whether there would be signage to indicate camera monitoring; the board confirmed signs will be used once cameras are in place.

Action status: The parks board did not itself vote to fund the cameras at the July 9 meeting; members said council approved the spending and the mayor had signed off on moving forward. Parks staff and public works will coordinate scheduling and installation.

Ending: Board members asked staff to notify public-works crews about damaged facilities discovered during inspections and to confirm installation timelines for cameras and lights.","Ocean Shores Parks Board members said the mayor approved installation of surveillance cameras and lights at Chinook and North Bay parks; the decision followed reports of vandalism, porta-potty damage at the skateboard site and scattered waste in Chinook restrooms.",{"_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},6168207,"Parks board eyes $1.5 million state grant to overhaul North Bay Park; $450,000 local match discussed",492,944000,1436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2&start=944&end=1436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408585-132d9b96efa40961ccd5fed050ff54f2/thumbnail_944000.jpg","/articles/6168207/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Parks-board-eyes-15-million-state-grant-to-overhaul-North-Bay-Park-450000-local-match-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168207-078f34906787cd6321b97093bedcfb82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157063&Signature=IZqhpldnBNAY5RYZ6RBVcBhX-iA7VxECIU7nq3z4yQrNIKvehBym2FFMXyTNpsjgRxI2LSwXlELENqMjOIzPLv0bHDyHqi8ygGH4lZ5Yjh8WErUj3OjhotYvcEl4rk8dEXmSlwrrgoQR9oPCnDWqvsPzeiBaTduhNKPC3mvsLqNV-EduKcdn8Y0PqPZwUifwbkqMOnaTBclduw7aYqJKAFu4JrjvKGUr4Uyb3hee2Mz3CcdklBuLuIjt1-yyUFgIquZChaExrE7Ab6JwASVEG1Byn6Bwq~pGMuzL-Eg7aRyeFKq29YYS9yhuEjUfX6zKi9gjJp-d80cAkJPTU-RIhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ocean Shores Parks Board members on July 9 discussed pursuing a $1.5 million Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) youth recreation facilities grant to overhaul North Bay Park, noting the state grant program requires a local match and that the city would need to authorize money before applying.

The board’s lead speaker said the grant amount is \"1 and a half million dollars\" and that the program has a 50% match requirement, though the city could qualify for a 30% match tier that would require about $450,000 from local sources. The speaker added the board might not qualify for the deeper 10% match tier because of local income brackets.

Why it matters: If awarded and matched, the RCO grant would fund major outdoor-youth-facility upgrades at North Bay Park — a site the board identified as hosting aging playground equipment and field areas used by the high school baseball team.

Board members described the RCO process as a multi-step application that pre-screens projects; the next funding opportunity was described as opening in April. The board did not take a formal vote or adopt a funding commitment at the July 9 meeting.

Separately, board members reported the city recently received a $5,000 grant from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation to make small improvements to the baseball field — repaint foul poles, add distance markers, clean weeds, and add bleachers and a manual scoreboard. Board members said the $5,000 grant will be used for those near-term repairs and that the city is considering applying for an additional $30,000 grant round in October for related work.

Discussion and constraints: Members stressed maintenance obligations if larger upgrades proceed, noting the city or public-works staff would have to maintain turf and weeds and that ballfield improvements would require coordination with the school athletic director and volunteers. The board also discussed fundraising and partnerships — including possible involvement of a booster club and the Parks Foundation — to help provide the local match.

Action status and next steps: No formal authorization to commit matching funds was recorded during the meeting. A board member said, \"Would need to authorize $450,000 if that's the 30% match requirement,\" but no motion or vote followed. Members said they planned to pursue the RCO pre-application process and to seek other grant opportunities while clarifying match availability.

Ending: Board members said they will continue planning and outreach to identify funding partners and will revisit the matter before the next RCO application cycle.","Ocean Shores Parks Board discussed applying for a Recreation and Conservation Office grant worth $1.5 million to replace playground equipment and upgrade fields at North Bay Park; board members said the city would likely need to commit about $450,000 for a 30% match tier and pursued smaller grants for near-term baseball-field repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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City ordinance adopted changing board term lengths to two years; parks board to verify appointments

Emerson Park courts resurfaced; four new pickleball courts added and community lending proposed

Parks board delays volunteer walking-path work while considering French drain and engineered wood chips for flooded dog park

City to install cameras and lights at Chinook and North Bay; board links measures to vandalism at skate and restroom sites

Parks board eyes $1.5 million state grant to overhaul North Bay Park; $450,000 local match discussed