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Keith, identified as the Planters Days president and a Woodland Chamber participant, gave a rundown of key activities: Thursday afternoon events include a children’s parade, pet parade and coronation; Thursday evening fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday events will feature a carnival, Bridal (bridal court) activities, a fun run (Saturday at 9:30 a.m.), a farmers market at 10 a.m., a main parade at 11 a.m., a barbecue and beer garden at noon, a live fire sprinkler demonstration, frog jumping at 1:30 p.m., a firemen’s muster in the mid-afternoon, a bed race at 4 p.m., a cruise-in at 7 p.m. and a main-stage concert. Sunday includes an all-day car show and a $5,000 grand-prize raffle drawing at 3 p.m.

Organizers said some events will raise funds for local causes, and volunteers were thanked for organizing the multi-day festival.

The council provided brief comments of appreciation and encouraged community attendance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 16 Jun 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Todd Deinhardt issued a proclamation recognizing the 103rd Planters Days celebration, and local organizers outlined the festival schedule, including coronation, a parade and a $5,000 raffle prize.","taxTitle","Woodland, Cowlitz County, Washington","taxId",72063,"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},6194423,"Council workshop on Horseshoe Lake Park weighs parking fees, lifeguards and liability",2315,4865000,7180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864339-42c916ca4a1f359eb167a01dbc3c4d94&start=4865&end=7180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864339-42c916ca4a1f359eb167a01dbc3c4d94/thumbnail_4865000.jpg","/articles/6194423/Woodland/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Council-workshop-on-Horseshoe-Lake-Park-weighs-parking-fees-lifeguards-and-liability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194423-804c4dabe1b1d5488f2293717277dbb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187263&Signature=aYtcFq3wV1H-soBSstQjJRCq6oSuVWf1uvILkvgcTTtuX4g-cDVWuGN6WsmJJIp3QpoEO0kiALL-A~~iekDp~1MEw9SQOHx7~2GaAQQZAov9Tqeb5IReEI6bT~LtOVWm5hf8qN8uWB~ynTO5tc3SRB5fzG6rZXJUVI26xk5OF1vNAMgivBPXRZIie6JwMXu1o~WjV9ME9rznOcBndBUBtybadSxnsLPzQqv8Kqcd64pkQYibPjqELaRJcsyrZ~hocCUhBCBNVhuq26xQRVtUBkoo4PP74e7uHIqAhzedqAum7b3xSpYhzb1AS~pVuwqZAfdBgnyWSs5u6SIbwv7aCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a June 16 workshop the Woodland City Council heard staff and community comment about parking management, restroom access and lifeguard staffing at Horseshoe Lake Park and received repeated cautions from staff about legal and budgetary risks.

City staff explained that Horseshoe Lake Park currently benefits from Washington’s recreational land-use immunity, which applies when a site is open to the public for recreation and no fee is charged. Staff said charging park or parking fees would likely remove that immunity, increase the city’s insurance requirements (staff estimated an initial additional insurance cost of at least $10,000 annually depending on coverage limits) and require upgrades and repairs to park infrastructure so the city could meet a higher maintenance standard. Staff estimated additional upfront and annual costs could be roughly $20,000–$25,000 depending on scope and insurer requirements.

Staff also warned that charging fees could make the city ineligible for some state grant programs (examples cited include RCO and CDBG-administered grants) and that establishing a charge that applied only to park visitors but not to other nearby users could be construed in court as a de facto park-use fee. Legal staff summarized the issue as fact-specific and said implementation details would determine whether a parking fee would preserve immunity or be treated as a park use charge.

Councilmembers and public commenters outlined competing community priorities. Several residents said they want Woodland taxpayers and city residents to have reasonable access to Horseshoe Lake when visitors from outside the area consume available parking. One resident, Meg, asked that city residents be prioritized and suggested a decal program for cars registered to local taxpayers. Mayor Todd Deinhardt repeatedly framed the issue as a balance between neighborhood impacts and tourism benefits, and emphasized enforcement changes: \"From now on, alcohol, we see alcohol. You're getting a citation,\" he said, describing stronger enforcement at Horseshoe Lake.

On lifeguards, staff and council said adding lifeguard staffing would increase the city’s exposure to liability and operational obligations. Staff noted the city would have to close the swim area whenever a scheduled lifeguard did not appear, and that lifeguard presence can change legal obligations if an incident occurs. Council members cited prior drownings and the city’s limited staffing as reasons to decline that commitment for now.

The council did not adopt a fee policy or authorize lifeguard staffing at the meeting. Directions and next steps recorded in the workshop included:
- Staff will open the Civic Center restrooms for Planters Days events and evaluate usage; Public Works Director Riley will report back at the July 1 council meeting on restroom operations after the event.
- Staff will continue to explore options (e.g., timers, programmed door codes, decals) and return with more detailed legal and cost analysis if the council wishes to pursue a fee program.

The workshop ended without a formal vote to impose parking fees or to provide lifeguards; several council members expressed skepticism about charges that could expose the city to litigation or loss of grant eligibility.","City staff told the council charging for Horseshoe Lake Park or staffing lifeguards would increase city liability, reduce grant eligibility and add at least tens of thousands of dollars in recurring costs; council directed staff to open restrooms for Planters Days and report back after the event.",{"_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},6194429,"Woodland council approves ordinances, vouchers and drought-plan draft; agenda retained 4-3",367,4468000,4835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864339-42c916ca4a1f359eb167a01dbc3c4d94&start=4468&end=4835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864339-42c916ca4a1f359eb167a01dbc3c4d94/thumbnail_4468000.jpg","/articles/6194429/Woodland/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Woodland-council-approves-ordinances-vouchers-and-drought-plan-draft-agenda-retained-4-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194429-6a03ff7ba6e9b34a096838d77455a7dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187263&Signature=J8~eMKnX8PrwAy4Y-iWz46sxgoTLkdq2mNGviZRqmfSwEOaDq4Iw~faMNAIOUySyg0yxEewnkY0eMpxdsvibQEPAbfYvwmzaRobuiAIA-GoXbbxUCdAtelo9CzYQU99MWqKoTTA~TLBzvStnJ8dUZ16y3z2mOGVcCM2sQhDqemxGA3NDTVyl-zCoJW5rp8x-q1oahoNWrW1efKsOCWLCIRtAC4~u-i5~bvYsxKiXmC3NejuTj4vTdE~CKCRCZyAXNma22KDSp4L5-xEwM2mdRtkQspJi~6tSN-fHqgO~46kKm7ujSMDc1H77SjVLqES~ViEX9cWZJSlRueKiGUOZQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland City Council on June 16 approved a package of routine and ordinance items and authorized submission of a draft drought plan to the Washington State Department of Commerce.

A motion to approve the meeting agenda as published survived a 4-3 vote after an attempt to amend the agenda failed. The council then approved the minutes from the June 2 regular meeting and accepted city vouchers for May and early June.

Two ordinances on second and final reading passed. Ordinance No. 1573, an amendment described as relating to WMC 13.04.0.23 (consumer complaint meter test), passed on its second reading. Ordinance No. 1574, amending WMC 9.52.0.15 (acts prohibited in the parks) to permit an early closure of certain park facilities on July 4, passed on second reading by a 5-2 vote. The council also voted to authorize submission of the City of Woodland 2025 Drought Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 806) to the Washington State Department of Commerce; staff said the submittal is of a draft and a final plan will return for adoption later in the year.

No additional policy votes or contract awards were taken during the meeting. Several items discussed at length—including Horseshoe Lake Park parking, public restroom access, and lifeguards—were handled in a workshop and did not result in final votes.

Votes at a glance
- Agenda approval: kept as published; result reported as 4 yes, 3 no (names not fully recorded in transcript).
- Consent minutes (06/02/2025): approved (ayes recorded).
- Vouchers (May 2025 first half; June 2025 first half additional): approved (ayes recorded).
- Ordinance No. 1573 (amend WMC 13.04.0.23 — consumer complaint meter test): adopted on second reading (ayes recorded).
- Ordinance No. 1574 (amend WMC 9.52.0.15 — acts prohibited in parks; close park July 4 at 5 p.m.): adopted on second reading, vote recorded 5–2 in favor.
- Resolution 806 (authorize submittal of Woodland Drought 2025 comprehensive plan — draft): approved (ayes recorded).

Council leaders said routine financial transparency items (vouchers and check details) are available via links on the meeting agenda. The council moved into a workshop on Horseshoe Lake Park policies after the votes and then adjourned.","At its June 16 meeting the Woodland City Council voted to keep its agenda as published (4-3), approved consent minutes and vouchers, adopted two ordinances on second reading and authorized submittal of a draft 2025 drought plan to the Washington State Department of Commerce.","actionData","errors"]

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Mayor proclaims 103rd Planters Days in Woodland; schedule highlighted

Council workshop on Horseshoe Lake Park weighs parking fees, lifeguards and liability

Woodland council approves ordinances, vouchers and drought-plan draft; agenda retained 4-3