Bend Metro Parks And Recreation District

The meeting included an executive session regarding employee performance, followed by presentations from the ORPA Leadership Academy and discussions on the Forest Health and Fire Fuels Program. The board addressed the custodial supply pricing agreement with Juniper Paper, authorized a technical assistance letter for the Trust for Public Land, and moved to adopt a revised System Development Charge fee schedule.

The board conducted a work session regarding the feasibility of developing a future indoor recreation center. The discussion centered on a preliminary feasibility study for a potential Westside Recreation Center, as well as alternative options including an indoor court facility and an indoor ice facility. The study analyzed potential capital costs, operational requirements, funding strategies, and long-term financial sustainability for these projects. Additionally, the board approved an updated Board Duties and Responsibilities Manual.

The board discussed vehicle fleet leasing options to address aging infrastructure and reviewed the North Shevlin Refined Trail Plan, which proposes new trail alignments and access improvements. The board approved the employee health insurance contract for the 2026-27 benefit year, finalized updates to the Annexation Policy and Procedures, and authorized a revised Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Bend regarding trail maintenance and coordinated planning for wayfinding signage.

The meeting focused on the naming of the Boyd Property. Key discussion topics included a staff presentation on the historical context of the Boyd family, an overview of the naming policy requirements, and a review of outreach results from surveys conducted with staff and the community to gather name suggestions for the site. The committee aimed to establish a preferred name recommendation to be presented to the board of directors.

The meeting will include the election of a committee chair. The primary objective of the session is to review the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and conduct a vote to approve both the budget and the associated tax levies.