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Parks Advisory Board
About the Board
The Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board assists the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate in Parks events and assist in promoting parks facilities, events and programs.
The board is composed of eleven members. Five members are appointed from each of the County Council districts and must reside in those districts. Six members serve at-large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members can serve up to three four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
Regular Meetings
- 3:00 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
- Parks Administration Offices (or virtual as needed during COVID-19): 6705 Puget Park Drive Snohomish, WA 98296
Council District Representatives
- Council District 1: Rob Putnam
- Council District 2: Mary Rollins
- Council District 3: John Dewhirst
- Council District 4: Steve Yandl
- Council District 5: Bob McCarty
Staff Contact: Email Sharon Swan
Officers
- Chair: Robert McCarty
- Vice Chair: Mike Farrell
- Recording Secretary: Steve Yandl
At-Large Representatives
- John Tam
- John Ewald
- Dave Divoky
- Mike Farrell
- Darrell Olson
- Shawn Tobin
Park Board Opening (At Large)
- This position is open for any applicant living in Snohomish County
- Closing Date: Open until filled
- Type of Board: Regular
- Contact: Sharon Swan at 425-388-6616
General Description of Board Duties
SCC 2.16.030 established the Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board to assist the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate at parks events and assist in the promotion of parks facilities, events and programs. The board is composed of 11 members. Five members represent and are appointed from each of the County Council Districts and shall reside in those districts. Six members serve at-large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members represent a broad range of interest and can serve for up to three four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council pursuant to SCC 2.03.040. Contact 425-388-6602 for more information.
Qualifications and Restrictions
Criteria used to evaluate potential nomination for a position of the Parks Advisory Board include:
- Community experience
- Working with or membership in one or more community-based non-profit groups
- Experience with a public agency operating public parks
- Participation in Snohomish County Parks including the Evergreen State Fair Park
- History of volunteerism
- Experience in marketing and promotion of parks
- Extra skills that can be applied to assisting parks
Additional Information
- Length of Term: Four years
- Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed: Three terms
- Total Board Members: 11 members
2020 Agendas
- January 14 - canceled due to snow
- February 11
- March 10 - canceled due to COVID-19
- April - canceled due to COVID-19
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 8
- September 8
- October 13 - Field trip meeting
- November 10
- December - No meeting
2020 Minutes
Posted once approved:
- January 14 - canceled due to snow
- February 11
- March 10 - canceled due to COVID-19
- April - canceled due to COVID-19
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 8
- September 8
- October 13 - Field trip meeting
- November 10 (pending approval)
- December - No meeting
Agendas
- December 2020 - No meeting
- December 2020 - No meeting
Agendas
2018
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda January 9, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda February 13, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda March 13, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda April 10, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda May 8, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda June 12, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board Agenda July 10, 2018 (PDF)
- PA Board Agenda 9-11-18
- PA Board Agenda 10-9-18
- PA Board Agenda Nov 2018 - Agenda
Minutes
2018
- Parks Advisory Board Minutes January 9, 2018 (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board February 2018 - Minutes (DOC)
- Parks Advisory Board March 2018 - Minutes (DOC)
- Parks Advisory Board April 2018 - Minutes (DOC)
- Parks Advisory Board May 2018 - Minutes (PDF)
- Parks Advisory Board June 2018 - Minutes (PDF)
- PA Minutes 7-10-18
- PA Minutes Sept 2018
- PA Minutes Oct. 2018
- PA Minutes Nov 2018
Agendas (2015-2017)
Agendas are available prior to the meetings:
2017:
December No Meeting
August - no meeting
2016:
December - no meeting
August - No meeting
2015:
August - No meeting
December - No meeting
Minutes (2015-2017)
Minutes are available following approval:
2017:
December No Meeting
August - no meeting
June 13, 2017
2016:
August - no meeting
2015:
August - No meeting
December - No meeting