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Staff reports: bench installs, kiosks, Sand Island access and Miller/Milton Creek site work
Summary
Parks staff reported bench and pad installations, kiosk planning and progress on Milton/Miller Creek site visits; commissioners discussed Sand Island Marine Park access, potential planting grants for invasive removal, and options for new pedestrian crossings over Milton Creek.
Staff updates and project reports occupied the commission’s later agenda. Ori Shelby, who introduced himself as the parks field supervisor, said crews installed a concrete pad and a bench, prepared a pad for a memorial bench at Knob Hill, and were repairing an information sign; he announced a ceremony at McCormick Park on the 19th at 10:30 a.m. and noted that kiosks and other concrete work are scheduled.
Commissioners reported a successful site visit to the Miller Creek Reserve with roughly 20 attendees and discussed planning another site visit in early- to mid-April to see camas blooming. They also discussed ongoing coordination with port staff and a council member who participated in the visit.
On Sand Island Marine Park, commissioners discussed limited public access under current lease arrangements, past shuttle operations and options to improve habitat through tree planting and invasive-species removal. A commissioner said the Soil and Water Conservation District has funds available for planting; the commission discussed partnering with that district or with campground operators to support access and habitat work.
Separately, commissioners raised possible additional pedestrian crossings over Milton Creek to improve trail connectivity, including a potential pedestrian structure or under-rail option near an existing railroad bridge. Commissioners noted grant programs (ODOT-related) and state park resources as potential funding pathways for some infrastructure work.
