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Parks commission reappoints student representative; staff report Catalina Park funding and rec‑center RFP progress
Summary
The Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously reappointed student representative Kelly Boyer at its Aug. 11 meeting. Staff reported subcommittee activity, a possible $300,000 allocation for Catalina Park improvements, progress on a recreation‑center feasibility study RFP and pending hires for program specialist roles.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously reappointed Kelly Boyer as the student representative for the coming school year during its Aug. 11 meeting.
Commission Chair Carrie Stuckey moved to reappoint Boyer; a second was recorded and the motion passed with all present members voting in favor. The commission recorded the action as a formal reappointment to the commission roster.
Staff updates and subcommittee reports provided the bulk of the meeting. Key administrative takeaways: • Commission vacancies: two positions remain open; staff reported one application has been received and scheduling with council for interviews is underway. • Catalina Park funding: staff and the parks and playgrounds subcommittee reported an additional approximately $300,000 being made available for Catalina Park improvements, to be combined with existing renovation plans. • Recreation‑center feasibility study: the city completed scoring of proposals for the rec‑center feasibility and will meet with the review panel after the commission meeting; staff expect to bring a contract to council in the coming month if negotiations succeed. • Staffing: interviews for a “spark specialist” and a park specialist are scheduled with managers; staff said they aim to complete hiring promptly. • Events and programs: staff recapped summer events, including a July 4 debrief, the Whidbey Summer Classic regatta, a kids’ fishing derby, and planned “Harvest at the Harbor” at Catalina Park and the marina on Sept. 13. Staff are also coordinating heat‑safety protocols and temporary restroom/capacity plans after large events.
Why it matters: the Catalina Park funding and rec‑center feasibility work will shape near‑term capital priorities for parks and will inform grant applications. Staffing fills are intended to increase program capacity and event delivery.
Next steps: staff will return to council with contract recommendations tied to the rec‑center feasibility study, continue outreach on Catalina Park designs, and schedule interviews and candidate offers for open staff positions. The commission also agreed to have the facilities subcommittee present concrete pickleball/tennis options at the September meeting.
