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Parks commission renames Arts in the Park to Young Makers Fair, nominates Steven as chair; discusses wayfinding, concerts and next year budget
Summary
The Estacada Parks and Recreation Commission voted to rename its youth arts event 'Young Makers Fair,' unanimously nominated Steven as chair, reviewed a wayfinding sign plan to return in April, and discussed a draft parks budget centered on concerts and events with a proposed $12,000 request to city council.
The Estacada Parks and Recreation Commission voted to rename the program formerly called Arts in the Park to Young Makers Fair and took a separate vote to nominate Commissioner Steven (last name not specified) as the commission’s new chair.
Commissioner Shibrill moved to name the event Young Makers Fair; a voice vote followed and the motion carried with commissioners answering “Aye.” The commission also carried a motion to nominate Steven as chair; the nomination was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The commission received an overview of an initial wayfinding signage plan from Melanie (last name not specified), who said the plan — prepared by economic development consultant John Legarza of Healthy Sustainable Communities — will be provided in the packet for the commission’s next meeting in April. Melanie described two sign types: larger map-and-info kiosks showing “you are here” and smaller directional blade signs with distances to nearby destinations such as the public library, Wake Creek Park and City Hall. She noted that construction may need to be phased and that signs on highways would require ODOT coordination.
Commissioners also reviewed planning for the summer concerts and other events. Staff and commissioners said five concert dates have been confirmed, with several dates still open. Commissioners discussed costs: band fees previously ranged from about $800 to $1,500, sound costs were roughly $500 per date, and the Sprint-in-the-Spring event was estimated at $1,500 (presenter expected it to break even). The commission discussed budgeting a buffer for incidental expenses and suggested a city budget request of about $12,000 for the parks program next fiscal year to cover concerts, supplies, reimbursements and a small contingency.
On logistics, Commissioner Steven volunteered to follow up with music-booking contact Rob to confirm bands and to support the person who had been coordinating the concerts before stepping down. Commissioners said they would finalize line items but expect to submit a total request to the city council in April.
No ordinances or contracts were approved at the meeting; the recorded actions were the naming vote and the chair nomination and the commission’s direction to draft a parks budget and to review wayfinding materials at its next meeting.
