Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission annually reviews the parks and recreation master plan, service delivery plan, capital improvements project’s budget and fee schedule as prepared by City staff and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission and/or City Council regarding the adoption of the plans; reviews any parks and recreation bond proposals and make recommendations in writing to the City Council prior to City Council taking final action on the matter.

The commission consists of seven members who serve three-year terms and meeting monthly.


Meetings


  • Meetings take place at the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
  • E.L. Hannah Community Center
    819 Abbot Road (unless otherwise noted)
    East Lansing, MI
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Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas and Minutes

Upcoming Public Hearings


Members


  • Pam Weil, Chair
    Term expires: 2022
  • John Novello
    Term expires: 2021
  • VACANCY
  • Alex Smith, Chair
    Term expires: 2023


  • Charles Overbey, Vice-Chair
    Term expires: 2020
  • EJ Buss
    Term expires: 2020
  • Merle Heidemann
    Term expires: 2020

City Staff


Apply for a Vacancy


Submit a Board / Commission Application (PDF) to apply for an appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission.