Park Advisory Commission
What is the Park Advisory Commission?
The University Place Park Advisory Commission is a group of seven citizens that advise the City Council on various parks issues, including capital improvement projects, land acquisition and park development.
Applications are currently being accepted from City residents interested in serving on the Park Advisory Commission. The current vacancy will remain open until filled.
Applications are to be submitted by email to, Debora Nicholas, deputy city clerk at DNicholas@CityofUP.com.
Park Advisory Commission Members
| Commissioner | Date Appointed | Term Expires |
| VACANT | ||
| Ian Ainoa | 12/07/2020 | 01/31/2025 |
| Julie Finnegan | 07/15/2013 | 01/31/2024 |
| Kelly Forsberg | 05/06/2019 | 01/31/2025 |
| Kimberlie Lell | 05/06/2019 | 01/31/2022 |
| Stacey McClain | 07/16/2018 | 01/31/2022 |
| VACANT (Youth) | ||
Meetings
Advisory commissions will not have standing monthly meetings but will meet to work on matters specifically assigned by the City Council, either as part of an annual work plan or by separate resolution. Meetings will be noticed in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, with agendas posted to the Event Calendar on the City's website, at the University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West and at City Hall.
For more information contact:
Gary Cooper, Public Works & Parks Director, 253.460.6494
