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Commission splits on Girl Scout building; defers recommendation to City Council

2985728 · April 15, 2025
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Summary

The advisory commission reviewed a staff report and public comments about the Girl Scout building at Veil Park, discussed costs and options (donation, purchase or removal), but declined to make a formal recommendation and referred the matter to city council.

The Oak Harbor Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission discussed a staff briefing on the future of the Girl Scout building at Veil Park and declined to make a formal recommendation, leaving the decision to the City Council.

Parks staff said the Girl Scouts of Western Washington have asked to relinquish the building and that the city owns the land while the Girl Scouts own the structure under a 2019 lease agreement. Staff reported the building has two roughly 800-square-foot usable spaces, limited rental history, and deferred capital needs. Staff estimated carpet replacement at about…

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