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OHV advisory council survey finds mixed satisfaction; staff to publish rubrics, motion templates and onboarding materials
Summary
Division of Outdoor Recreation presented survey results showing 3.8/5 satisfaction among council members and lower marks for perceived fairness and clarity among applicants; staff described near-term changes including a scoring rubric, motion templates, prescreening and expanded onboarding resources.
The Division of Outdoor Recreation presented survey results to the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Advisory Council on Aug. 6, 2025, showing overall council satisfaction of 3.8 out of 5 and lower confidence from applicants in fairness and clarity.
Why it matters: The division said published rubrics and standardized motions should make reviews more transparent and reduce complaints about favoritism and rush decisions, steps that affect which projects receive grants and how quickly contracts are issued.
Division grant administrator Rachel Toker told the council she and staff ran matched surveys of council members and applicants and found differences in perceptions. "Only 44% felt that the method was fair and comprehensive," she said, and she described other common applicant concerns as "budgeting bottleneck, budget creation,…
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