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Community member and board question proposal for ad hoc committee to oversee Ely Regional Trailhead
Summary
At an informal Feb. 11 meeting, community member Ozie Reif said Ely City Council discussed forming an ad hoc committee to oversee the Ely Regional Trailhead; Council Rep. Adam Bisbee and Park and Recreation members present said oversight was intended for the Park and Recreation Board and questioned the idea. No formal action due to lack of quorum.
The Ely Park and Recreation Board convened informally on Feb. 11, 2026, but did not have a quorum, and therefore conducted no official business. Community member Ozie Reif said the Ely City Council recently discussed forming an ad hoc committee to oversee the Ely Regional Trailhead, a proposal that drew questions from board members and the council representative present.
Why it matters: Governance of the Trailhead building determines which body sets rules, schedules events and manages day-to-day operations. A new ad hoc committee appointed by the council could change oversight and operational responsibilities currently understood by the Park and Recreation Board.
What was said: Ozie Reif, a community member, reported that council members had discussed an ad hoc oversight committee and warned that it "could create issues" for existing trail and facility management. Council Rep. Adam Bisbee and members of the Park and Recreation Board present — including Chair Abby Dare — questioned the proposal, saying their understanding was that the Park and Recreation Board was to oversee the building. Because a quorum was not present, the board took no formal position; Dare noted that individual comments or opinions could be submitted to the Ely City Council.
Context and next steps: The discussion was informal; no motions or votes were taken. If the council proceeds with creating an ad hoc committee, any formal change to oversight would likely be reflected in future council or board agenda items and require formal action. The Park and Recreation Board will consider the topic when it has a quorum or members may submit comments directly to the council.
