NCPRD Board of Directors Meeting - June 24, 2026

The North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) Board of Directors held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing heavily on the ongoing negotiations and financial challenges related to the development and maintenance of parks within the district, particularly Milwaukee Bay Park. The meeting included extensive public testimony expressing concerns about funding equity between Milwaukee and unincorporated areas, the need for more local parks, and the importance of completing Milwaukee Bay Park. Staff presented detailed financial analyses and proposed intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the city of Milwaukee, which would transfer maintenance responsibilities for Milwaukee Bay Park and the Milwaukee Community Center to the city, potentially reducing NCPRD's operating costs. However, issues such as increased utility fees charged by Milwaukee and the need for a new levy to address a $2 million annual funding gap were highlighted. The board discussed options for moving forward, including conditioning agreements on levy passage and annual financial true-ups. A motion was passed directing staff to assist the District Advisory Committee (DAC) in reviewing the complex agreements and providing recommendations by September 2026. Additionally, an update was given on the planned acquisition of parkland at the Jennings Lodge campus, securing it for community use. Overall, the meeting underscored the district's efforts to balance fiscal responsibility, equitable park development, and community engagement in its procurement and capital improvement planning.