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Commissioners give direction to plan employee appreciation day at Blue Lake Park
Summary
Board members directed staff to proceed with planning an employee appreciation event at Blue Lake Park, estimated catering cost under $1,000, and to offer staff the afternoon off starting at 2 p.m.
Washington County commissioners directed staff to develop plans for an employee appreciation event at Blue Lake Park and discuss implementation details ahead of a future event.
A staff presenter outlined a proposed employee appreciation day to be held the week after Easter at Blue Lake Park, with lunch catered by a local church and activities from noon to 2 p.m. The plan would allow employees the option to leave the afternoon paid at 2 p.m. or remain on duty. "We're looking at probably less than a thousand dollars to cater a meal," the presenter said and noted a local church had offered to serve and clean up.
Commissioners expressed general support and staff said the item did not need to be placed on the consent agenda. The board asked staff to proceed with arranging the event and to identify any required special approvals.
Why it matters: The event is a limited-cost personnel morale activity; staff described a modest budget and volunteer support from a local church, reducing administrative burden.
Next steps: Staff will continue planning, confirm vendors and logistics, and bring any items requiring formal approval back to the board if necessary.
