About the commission
The Parks, Recreation, and Tree Advisory Commission advises City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department on park, trail, and facility improvements; prioritization and updates to the park master plan; policies for planting, removal, and care of public trees in Albany's urban forest; and support maintaining Albany's status as a Tree City USA since 1994.
Upcoming meetings
The Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Commission usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m..
October 4, 2023, 6:00pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
November 1, 2023, 6:00pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
Staff liaison
Kim Lyddane
Parks & Recreation Director
541-917-7769
kim.lyddane@cityofalbany.net
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Vaughn | 1/30/2023 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Sherrie Payne | 1/30/2023 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Anna Roller VC | 1/11/2023 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Bill Stoneroad | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Aaron Falotico | 1/11/2023 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Jill Van Buren | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Sharon Konopa C | 1/30/2023 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): AMC 2.21
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
