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Parks board outlines Doug Allen dog statue plan, notes multiple board terms expiring and approves November minutes
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Board reviewed a working project plan for a Doug Allen dog statue and heard that several board members' terms expire in 2025; the board unanimously approved the November minutes.
The City of Bothell Parks and Recreation Board reviewed a subcommittee project plan for a Doug Allen dog statue and discussed next steps with the Arts Commission at its December 2024 meeting. Board leadership also reminded members that several terms expire in 2025 and the board unanimously approved the November minutes.
Sheila, who is leading the subcommittee, summarized the plan developed with the Arts Commission: the subcommittee will seek artists, pursue additional fundraising and coordinate grant applications. The plan notes an existing $6,000 raised for updating the statue and says the Arts Commission will help tighten the project scope and timeline. Sheila cautioned the board about bronze statues being targeted for metal theft and said the committee will consider materials, weight and anti-theft measures when selecting design and fabrication options.
Whitney (board member) emphasized community involvement in the project's design, noting that West Hill Elementary School students had previously decorated the statue and that the subcommittee wants to preserve that opportunity for children. The project plan lists budget projections, materials, fundraising steps and installation and maintenance considerations; the subcommittee will return with refined timelines after consulting the Arts Commission.
Chair Whitney (board member) and other members also noted that multiple board members listed—Laura, Nick, Sheila, Barbie and Jace—have terms that expire in 2025 and will need to reapply through the city-clerk process if they wish to continue serving. The board discussed that the city clerk will publish the call for applicants and that interviews will follow.
The board approved the November meeting minutes by motion. The motion was moved by Barbie and seconded by Jace; roll call showed the board approved the minutes unanimously, with the member listed as absent in roll call (Manny) recorded as absent for the vote. The meeting later adjourned by unanimous consent.
