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Kunz and Green said the group sought $298.48 from the parks grant program and expected donations of plants and volunteer labor. “We are looking to add some mini libraries and mini gardens around the mini libraries to help with, number 1, take a book, leave a book education and food insecurities for families,” Kunz said. They told the board they had arrangements with Keizer Library staff and local volunteers to help maintain the book boxes and monitor the collections.

Board members and staff pressed for more detail. The application contained inconsistent cost figures and a large list of proposed purchases; the chair asked how the city would verify donated materials and account for the funds. Staff clarified that a sizable portion of the project cost would likely be soil and materials for the garden boxes, while plant material would come from donations.

Several board members raised durability and placement concerns. Staff and volunteers discussed construction materials and placement standards: the applicants listed thin plywood for the boxes, and staff told the applicants that quarter‑inch and similar thin plywood would not be a durable choice for outdoor garden boxes and book shelters in parks. Board members noted that high‑use parks such as Chalmers Jones and Claggett Creek are at higher risk for vandalism and recommended a conservative approach. “I want you to be successful with this. I’m gonna tell you right now, right now I’m a no vote. I don’t understand this. I think you need to tiptoe. Right now, you’re wanting to run with 5 in parks. I don’t think it makes a lot of sense,” one board member said.

Applicants provided some size guidance: they described garden boxes roughly 4 by 4 feet to 4 by 8 feet and said about 10 volunteers would rotate maintenance duties; exact plant lists were to be supplied by donors and were not yet finalized. Staff suggested the board and neighborhood group start with a single pilot installation, work with experienced volunteers who have completed similar projects in Keizer, and refine construction details and placement before expanding to additional parks. No grant award or formal vote took place; the board deferred action and recommended the applicants return with clarified plans and material specifications.

The board emphasized safety and consistency: staff asked applicants to avoid placing boxes where they could become trip hazards and to consult parks staff on locations that use irrigated turf or other maintained areas. Several board members offered to connect the applicants with experienced volunteers and with staff to develop a more detailed plan for a pilot unit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Keizer Parks Board 3/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of the Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association sought $298.48 from the Keizer parks grant program to install five mini libraries paired with garden boxes at neighborhood parks.","taxTitle","Keizer, Marion County, Oregon","taxId",54436,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639907,"Parks board approves $500 youth grant for KP Crew pollinator garden at Carlson Skate Park",653,2678000,3331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a&start=2678&end=3331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a/thumbnail_2678000.jpg","/articles/6639907/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Parks-board-approves-500-youth-grant-for-KP-Crew-pollinator-garden-at-Carlson-Skate-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639907-fabd2f005057264db43122df8673db07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141439&Signature=O9P5ELrWHaLQO37ZrLty0d0mJ5GCH98obUsQp4cEDydzVglG6xbu0p-fxITXvRLzkCYs~tsO6Be~V4JXCECf9xc6mJSRr3-RfBoXgSUIgdG3apr~GSbtNpe5x4FGVuPfcS64PnjNezsvM3~u6EAaEf-KVViMdbuoIdx9LLDb~MELNF0BL~5WwH~goi3vYNGr2Dg3-ZPbxNLPU~~7o04a44QEkzVn-jn~5CyiHOCK0fTlU8BvL0183nNkEJi6gsK9L9u3AmGSkG8Ssa2O8zuGB8eedIMbBxukWee7v7-hiiUK7Mtf-5mAqv53HRV0I9-HYHUM1cpWWfUBlCoZ08jRoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to award a $500 youth grant to the KP Crew to create a pollinator garden at Carlson Skate Park during its March 2025 meeting.

The grant will fund initial plant purchases and related materials. Paul, a co‑founder of the KP Crew, told the board the group planned to transform a patch of grass behind the skate park into a pollinator garden with native and regionally appropriate plants that provide blooms from spring through late fall. “I’m 1 of the cofounders of the KP Crew. We’re the guys who are in Sanding Skatepark, a group of volunteers that just really like the skatepark here,” Paul said. He said local nurseries had indicated some donations would be available and that R and R would donate wood chips for the site’s groundcover.

Board members and staff discussed project details and maintenance. Robert, parks staff, said the requested amount matched staff estimates for the planting area and noted the city could purchase plants directly through wholesale nursery contracts rather than reimbursing volunteers. “Sounds like he’s got the wood chips lined out for free,” Robert said, noting the city could also provide wholesale procurement to lower costs.

Board members asked about long‑term upkeep and public safety. Paul said the KP Crew and regular skate‑park volunteers would handle maintenance: “Me and my crew. I feel like I have more than enough guys who are passionate about this to kind of be able to take care of it.” Staff suggested that if the group pursued irrigation later, a small sprinkler or drip system could be added with minimal work.

A motion to approve the $500 youth grant for the KP Crew pollinator garden carried unanimously; the board recorded the motion as passing with two members absent.

The garden is expected to be planted with local native species chosen to support a range of pollinators and to bloom across seasons; final plant lists will be reviewed and approved by city staff before purchase. The board and staff indicated they will monitor the site and can revisit plans if maintenance or safety problems arise.","The Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a $500 youth grant to the KP Crew to install a pollinator garden at Carlson Skate Park. Volunteers will manage planting and initial maintenance; city staff will assist with plant procurement and possible irrigation improvements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639887,"Board proposes volunteer cleanup and 10th‑anniversary refresh of the Big Toy; memorial fundraising advances",1526,4649000,6175000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a&start=4649&end=6175","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a/thumbnail_4649000.jpg","/articles/6639887/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Board-proposes-volunteer-cleanup-and-10thanniversary-refresh-of-the-Big-Toy-memorial-fundraising-advances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639887-af3e687a7263b636085d4f389aebc0b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141439&Signature=UxOP7ugwuovkehjCbCU33xmKOlAbfm7WW2Icp51MWhY6ofC3vrDquZuOzExFnR-84eDfiTVDDCA2Pc~4TRhwKanOxjmcDAyKp-3hKy~BD2HOT7omPyTY7Wbmek6oVqhRUlrE47d2fqIKT6cl8m7KHQCN~HJVHGQek5hEZdLryGE7LADnodhSOrDhXjpiH2n~AR4DifA-yy5DpS2nKj-akr5pcD4b5E5HcRy-a2lvEmE67mZ59OMnw4U0cotAC-X7j-GZCP~dnzybayLmgf1zcdEiictm22UTqco0YxCS9KaNGCzk1Fh9mBI4HL-rB4riY2K1o76gs6GnlgBR-9fKWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed plans to stage volunteer cleanup and restoration weekends for the “Big Toy” play structure at Keizer Rapids Park and to mark the facility’s upcoming 10th anniversary.

Board members said the work would likely require two staggered weekends: an initial top‑to‑bottom cleaning using appropriate cleaners to remove algae and grime, followed by a week for surfaces to dry and a second weekend for artists and volunteers to touch up artwork and make aesthetic repairs. Councilor Parsons and board volunteers have been coordinating outreach to local artists and volunteers to preserve and restore the play structure’s painted features.

Staff cautioned that surface repairs are a prerequisite for some cosmetic work. “One of the biggest things that needs to be done really before we can do any of that work is the surface needs to be fixed. There’s holes in the surface,” a board member said; staff will evaluate whether repairs must occur before July 1 or can wait until the next fiscal year. The board asked staff to prepare a plan, timeline and budget and to solicit artists and volunteer teams; members suggested announcing the effort in April and conducting work around the June anniversary if surface repairs can be scheduled.

The board also reviewed a range of other volunteer projects and partners: an Eagle Scout interest in building park garbage receptacles, ongoing skate‑park volunteer maintenance, and the Civic Center cleanup event scheduled for the coming weekend. Staff noted a youth grant balance and encouraged applicable volunteer groups to apply for remaining funds for summer projects.

Separately, staff and board members updated the meeting on the Keizer Gold Star Family Memorial project. Councilor Parsons and the Keizer Elks contributed $5,000 toward the monument and the project has a guaranteed matching pledge (noted at the meeting as a $2,000 match). Staff said the city has applied for a grant to support the remainder of the cost; a fundraiser is scheduled for March 31 to help reach the fundraising goal. Staff anticipated ordering the monument on a timeline that could allow installation by September pending final funding and site work.

Board members asked staff to coordinate volunteer recruitment, materials and schedules and to return to the board with a detailed work plan and any budget requests needed to complete surface repairs ahead of volunteer cleanup.","Board members proposed two staged volunteer weekends to clean and restore the Big Toy at Keizer Rapids Park ahead of a 10th‑anniversary reopening; staff noted surface repairs may be required before cosmetic work. Separately, the Keizer Gold Star Family memorial project reported new fundraising progress and a March 31 fundraiser.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639892,"Resident raises vandalism and abandoned‑vehicle concerns at Miller Park; city police, staff say cameras being evaluated",145,4061000,4206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a&start=4061&end=4206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a/thumbnail_4061000.jpg","/articles/6639892/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Resident-raises-vandalism-and-abandonedvehicle-concerns-at-Miller-Park-city-police-staff-say-cameras-being-evaluated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639892-7c6672748efe41387f5c58f55d07c56a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141439&Signature=Ye~OOKXt3-1Epo2cZy4IXo6rBWHSU3B-8S4Qir-bo4XWZib5nGvwsV~Dv-BWcZRoPnjXt4emWflHBBVKxjE2MeGfewVRJFfw8cNhbpMoRbZpnD4L9zocxhyjv9xsS4OrL5d1CG7RNaxl7AcQ9ulskO6c1VeoZy3v2nRYrEfpXRjQX5gNqOeLQCAq0fXgpd7GJkRoQkXHOluu9X27NhJS0lYbXowWpXz8-euh8F1sRx9lasgJIV7xQjZE2RkUrtvoXAWVtyd6tRICuJXBN9qSk2gqeNHAEfVApaGy~zyHDM7NppQDijPuQ6VQ2EybRvAyiBlCupDiO3PVdGRGm4~ItA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Southeast Keizer resident told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that vandalism, theft, abandoned cars and unsafe parking around Miller Park (near Alder and Beebe/Arnold) have become a nightly problem, and she asked the city for help.

Karina Navarro, representing the Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association and a resident near the park, described repeated incidents including vehicle repairs and parts left on park property, graffiti, and what she said were repeated parking violations that make the area unsafe for children and pets. “We have had a lot of problems. Vandalism, theft, abandoned cars, parking, blocking driveways,” Navarro said, adding that neighbors were documenting incidents with photos and reports to police.

Board members asked whether the park had been reported to other city departments. Navarro said neighbors had made multiple reports and provided photos; staff confirmed reports to police and public works. Robert, parks staff, said he met with Keizer Police and that the city and police were actively identifying appropriate locations for surveillance cameras to add to the security already in place at other parks. “They’re actively looking at the best location to put surveillance cameras in there,” Robert said.

The discussion also covered environmental concerns: Navarro said people working on cars in the park had left vehicle fluids and parts in turf and near a creek and a wetland mitigation area behind the park. Board members recommended photo‑documenting incidents and forwarding them to the appropriate city contacts; staff said increased patrols during peak problem hours could be considered if complaints rise and that cameras should help deter recurring problems.

No formal board action was taken; the board said it would continue coordinating with police, public works and traffic safety staff and urged residents to continue reporting incidents with photos and times so staff can investigate and prioritize enforcement and remediation.","A neighborhood resident told the board that vandalism, vehicle work and parking issues near Miller Park have increased nightly; parks staff said Keizer Police were evaluating camera placement and that staff will continue to monitor and coordinate with traffic and public works.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639897,"Advisory board reviews pickleball court rules; no immediate changes or reservation system adopted",513,3369000,3882000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a&start=3369&end=3882","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556870-dbde74386f184acc571895544ecf775a/thumbnail_3369000.jpg","/articles/6639897/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Advisory-board-reviews-pickleball-court-rules-no-immediate-changes-or-reservation-system-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639897-8c8eecdfb0a3cf69b78e466b3414ecb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141439&Signature=kqJCYMqicCmoPuixItU~GPoCJ6pTKAVd1SBdVyrEvEKbV5es6V4J0JYXNVbDXh07wO0AUjN5C22mbe~hTbem6Bswa4BYeTm3uDPL4DFKiL9-sLx78AVFwsZ8~uJ1F3hLn9oc7kHqwg3Pa-Mku9lGBSnhYfeKBsgQL~msFYWALUS9391yQWPLhm2-9eqY7prsIUONSr76qaISa~kUysrxxoqp7GSDoL2xILW3rAqAYX0dxBecjUoWn9NScXo7LlqWmG7Oz0V1UlENZ88kMrmCzv5D~Xjpso0u1nDVfFI2woJbCcMwcE98jZ1lyERInLZDZfFsc0dvboPmDqcyfpk6Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the rules and signage for the city’s six new pickleball courts at its March 2025 meeting and decided not to change current operations for the coming season.

Staff explained courts are labeled 1–6 and that court No. 1 was designated as a beginner court while courts 2–6 are intended for players with more experience. Robert, parks staff, told the board the signage is posted and the rules were discussed with community stakeholders when the courts opened.

Board members discussed whether the courts should be reservable for tournaments or events. Staff said the courts are not reservable now and that a reservation system would require additional staff bandwidth and planning; staff suggested implementing a reservation or event policy after ironing out operational “bugs” and only after gathering input from regular court users. Robert said reservations were possible in the future but likely not for the coming summer and added that any event would need coordination to avoid conflicts with other City events, such as Keizer Fest.

Board members reported hearing little official complaint and said they had observed largely positive usage. The board directed staff to continue monitoring use and to return to the board if complaints or new operational issues arise. No formal changes to the posted rules were made at the March meeting.","The Parks Board reviewed the courts’ posted rules and discussed whether to allow reservations or tournaments. Staff reported few complaints; courts remain non‑reservable for now and the board will revisit if use or conflicts increase.","actionData","errors"]

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Neighborhood group proposes five mini libraries with adjacent garden boxes; board urges pilot and design revisions

Parks board approves $500 youth grant for KP Crew pollinator garden at Carlson Skate Park

Board proposes volunteer cleanup and 10th‑anniversary refresh of the Big Toy; memorial fundraising advances

Resident raises vandalism and abandoned‑vehicle concerns at Miller Park; city police, staff say cameras being evaluated

Advisory board reviews pickleball court rules; no immediate changes or reservation system adopted