REDMOND, Ore — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene June 13 and 14 in Redmond, Oregon for their third meeting of the year. On June 13, commissioners will convene a work session from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sleep Inn & Suites, 1847 NW 6th St, Redmond to learn about ocean shore driving policy and property disposition. On June 14, commissioners will meet in executive session at 8:30 a.m. at Sleep Inn & Suites, 1847 NW 6th St, Redmond, to discuss real estate and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be open to the public. Anyone may attend or listen to the business meeting; instructions on how to listen will be posted on the commission web page prior to the meeting. The business meeting includes time for informal public comment related to any items not on the agenda. Registration is required to speak at the meeting if attending online, and is available online at bit.ly/registerjune2023commission. The deadline to register to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m., June 12. No advance registration is required to speak in person at the meeting. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. June 12 to chris.havel@oprd.oregon.gov. The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on the commission web page. Notable requests: Brain Booth State Park 55-acre acquisition; ATV grant recommendations; Smith Rock Master Plan approval; Request approval for construction contracts for Mayer State Park Boating Facility improvements and Beverly Beach State Park water and electrical improvements. Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: denise.warburton@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-779-9729. The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state.
