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Richland staff report on Columbia Park West meal distribution, propose relocation and signage
Summary
City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that a volunteer meal program (‘Camo Dave’) at Columbia Park West prompted user complaints; after consulting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the city proposed relocating the meal distribution to a paved, accessible spot within Columbia Park West, to post day‑use signage and to coach the operator toward nonprofit status.
Deputy City Manager Schissel updated the commission April 11 on a resident complaint that her use of a Columbia Park West shelter had been disrupted by a volunteer-run meal distribution organized by an individual known online as “Camo Dave.” Schissel said the city consulted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — which owns Columbia Park West and leases it to the city — and offered a nearby paved, accessible parking area in Columbia Park West as an alternative location for the meal service to reduce conflicts between park users.
Schissel said the Corps is comfortable…
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