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Parks & Recreation updates and public speakers highlight housing supports and humane society needs
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Summary
Parks staff previewed spring and summer recreation programs and a parks survey; public comments included a resident thanking staff for prompt repairs, Youth Connection's plans for 12 transitional housing units, and the Humane Society's 2025 impact report.
Parks & Recreation staff told the council on March 17 that winter programs have ended and spring offerings are starting, including spring yoga and a double pickleball league that already reached capacity. Staff reported about 117 responses to the parks planning survey and set a goal of 200 responses by March 31; they also announced an in-person open house on May 11 at the Civic Center and that an interlocal skate park agreement will be brought back in April (SEG 212'; SEG 250'; SEG 261').
During general public comment, Mary Eagleson thanked city staff (specifically Mark) for addressing a dangerous condition behind her senior apartment complex that had persisted for more than a year (SEG 571'). Susan Kerchoff, executive director and founder of Youth Connection, described a CHIP-funded project to create 12 transitional housing units for people ages 18 to 24 and a community youth center with services including showers, laundry and life-skill classes; she reported program outcomes and invited council to a May event (SEG 613'; SEG 658'). Katherine Johnson, executive director of the Mason County Humane Society, presented the organization's 2025 impact report, highlighted emergency response work and ongoing needs for accessible animal services (SEG 669'; SEG 712').
Council thanked speakers; staff said parks and recreation programs are filling quickly and emphasized outreach to increase survey responses before the March 31 deadline.
