# Real Briefings - Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Summary --- ## Module 1: Meeting Metadata **File:** BEL-CON-PRC-2025-08-11-Meeting-Metadata **Meeting Information:** - Meeting ID: BEL-CON-PRC-2025-08-11 - Date: August 11, 2025 - Duration: 30m 42s - Committee: Parks and Recreation Committee - Chair: Edwin H. "Skip" Williams (Fourth Ward) - Location: City Council Chambers, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA **Attendance:** - Committee Chair Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Fourth Ward - Committee Member Hannah Stone, First Ward - Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large - Nicole Oliver, Parks & Recreation Director - Gina Austin, Parks Project Engineer - Steve Janiszewski, Parks Operations Manager - Mike Fosnick, Director of Operations, Troon/Premier Golf Centers **Meeting Type:** Committee meeting (open to public, no public comment period) --- ## Module 2: Agenda Overview **File:** BEL-CON-PRC-2025-08-11-Agenda-Overview **Agenda Items:** 1. **AB 24620** - Boulevard Park Shoreline and Public Access Enhancement Noise Variance 2. **AB 24621** - Resolution to Increase the Facility Reinvestment and Water Conservation Surcharge Rate at Lake Padden Golf Course **Meeting Structure:** - Call to Order (10:55 AM) - Two substantive agenda items with presentations and committee discussion - Motions and votes on both items - Adjournment (11:25 AM) **Administrative Context:** - Committee recommendations forwarded to evening regular council meeting - Agenda packets available Wednesday prior to meeting - Meetings streamed live via city website and broadcast on BTV --- ## Module 3: Key Decisions and Votes **File:** BEL-CON-PRC-2025-08-11-Key-Decisions **Decision 1: Boulevard Park Noise Variance** - **Motion:** Approve noise variance for Boulevard Park Shoreline Enhancement Project - **Moved by:** Councilmember Jace Cotton - **Vote:** 3-0 (Unanimous approval) - **Effective Period:** October 1, 2025 throug…