OPRD Commission meets in Eastern Oregon, Sept. 19

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its fourth meeting of the year September 19-20, participating in a field tour and training on the first day, and conducting executive and business meetings the second day. On September 19, Commissioners will gather at 8 a.m. in Baker City to begin a tour of parks and historic sites stretching from Sumpter to John Day, followed by a 1 p.m. training workshop at the Grant County Regional Airport, 720 Airport Rd, John Day, OR 97845. On September 20, Commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:15 a.m. at the Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814, to discuss real estate and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A public business meeting will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m. at the same location. The agenda includes several information and action items from agency staff, including requests to: >> Approve $1 million in Lottery-funded outdoor recreation grants to Oregon communities. >> Acquire 19 acres adjacent to Beaver Creek at Brian Booth State Park for $85,000, as a buffer between private land and natural areas of the park. Other matters are listed on a draft agenda online at http://bit.ly/september2017agenda. The full meeting packet will be available online by 5 p.m. Friday, September 8. People who plan to present testimony are requested to provide 15 copies of their statement to Commission Assistant Denise Warburton at Denise.Warburton@oregon.gov for distribution to the Commissioners before the meeting. Those needing special accommodations to attend should also contact Warburton by email, or by calling 503-986-0719, at least three days in advance.