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..
February 5, 2025, 6:00pm
March 5, 2025, 6:00pm
Staff liaison
Kim Lyddane
Parks & Recreation Director
541-917-7769
City Council's annual advisory group recruitment is open now!
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Full Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stoneroad | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Anna Roller VC | 1/11/2023 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Jill Van Buren | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Aaron Falotico | 1/11/2023 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Sharon Konopa C | 1/30/2023 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Joyce Thompson Graham | 3/13/2024 | Mayor | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
| Nick Anderson | 2/14/2024 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2026 | 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 Review 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.
Meeting materials
| Date | AgendaA | MinutesM* | A/VA/V |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | |||
| August 7, 2024 (Meeting canceled) | n/a | n/a | |
| June 5, 2024 | |||
| May 1, 2024 | |||
| April 3, 2024 (Meeting canceled) | n/a | n/a | |
| March 6, 2024 | |||
| February 7, 2024 |
*Minutes are posted when they are approved by the body at a subsequent meeting.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to
