PAB meeting 04/15/2026

The Kitsap County Park Advisory Board held a meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on park management issues, public comments, and administrative matters. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a $112,000 contract awarded to the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for trail repairs at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, funded from the parks capital fund. Concerns were raised by public commenters about the environmental impact of trail maintenance and the prioritization of mountain biking activities. The board also discussed the recording and summarization of public comments in meeting minutes, ultimately deciding to include brief bullet points with links to full video recordings for transparency. Additionally, the Parks Director reported on ongoing projects, including a synthetic turf replacement at a soccer field and a grant application for South Kitsap Regional Park improvements, highlighting the need for matching capital funds. The meeting concluded with approval of previous meeting minutes and a motion to adjourn.