Darrington
Strong Minutes
September 19/2015
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
gave a treasurer report:
- A total of $*,***.48.
- $*,***.55 for Darrington Strong General Fund
- $***.65 Friends For Public Use
- $*,***.28 for Friends of North
Mountain.
Roselie
reported a meeting for Friends of North Mountain will be held at
Ricks' house to discuss plans and fund raising. The Boy Scouts will
be helping at the lookout with small projects such as cleaning up construction debris.
Martha
reported Friends for Public Use worked during a storm on the Clear
Creek ford project. The worked included diverting a creek and in the end they needed to reschedule the project and try again.
Walt
reported DARA continued the advocacy of paving the last 14 miles of
the Mountain Loop Highway, reconstruction and reopening of the Circle
Peak Road and a stewardship project on the Mountain Loop Hwy. DARA
continues to work with the Darrington Collaborative. DARA is waiting
for the Forest Service to respond to what has been submitted.
Judy
reported the ABC project continues with natural resources, tourism,
downtown revitalization, youth initiative, and broadband being the
topics of discussion. Oct. 5 is the deadline for submitting ideas. Darrington and Arlington continue to work together.
Marree reported that the old Skidders building will be torn down and eventually replaced with a new building for North Counties and youth center.
Nels reported the Destination Darrington Washington website is still on the web. Information can be linked to the town owned site and the Darrington Strong site of the same name. Martha will establish two new sites for waterfalls and one for wildflowers.
Marree reported that the old Skidders building will be torn down and eventually replaced with a new building for North Counties and youth center.
Lavinia
reported new street lights have been proposed and Darrington Street
will undergo repairs. Talk continues to refurbish buildings along
Darrington Street, place historical signs and green space. She spoke of the importance of adding new ideas to the economic
development plan the city of Darrington is working on. Updates are
needed for the Comprehensive Plan which lasts for 20 years.
Plans continue on inviting new businesses to town. Martha said the Serve U will house a hot rod car shop. Linda said Senior Center will open a thrift store in the future.
Mark Everett spoke about a future bicycle ride between Arlington and Darrington is planned. Martha suggested using the livery stable at the end of the Whitehorse Trail for this event. She also reported the Rodeo Grounds will build a trail to connect to the Whitehorse Trail. Mark Everett stated DNR has been open to the development of trail systems throughout the area and Darrington would be wise to pursue funding available.
Plans continue on inviting new businesses to town. Martha said the Serve U will house a hot rod car shop. Linda said Senior Center will open a thrift store in the future.
Mark Everett spoke about a future bicycle ride between Arlington and Darrington is planned. Martha suggested using the livery stable at the end of the Whitehorse Trail for this event. She also reported the Rodeo Grounds will build a trail to connect to the Whitehorse Trail. Mark Everett stated DNR has been open to the development of trail systems throughout the area and Darrington would be wise to pursue funding available.
Martha
requested assistance in planting bulbs in areas around town. Marree youth groups and Jeb Bolten will try to get the Denny Youth Center.
Nels reported the Destination Darrington Washington website is still on the web. Information can be linked to the town owned site and the Darrington Strong site of the same name. Martha will establish two new sites for waterfalls and one for wildflowers.
Rick
spoke on his plans for organizing a marathon run for next year
starting in Haller Park in Arlington and finishing in Darrington. He
proposes a Whitehorse Trail Foundation be started.
He
would like to incorporate the arrival of the train as part of
Darrington Day. He would like to find a bump car to show.
Larry
Boyd reported the school district will install a biomass boiler to
heat and cool the schools including the Community Center.
Nels
adjourned the meeting.
In Attendance:
Members: Sylvia StaufferRoselie Rasmussen Tim JohnsonMartha Rasmussen Rick Knight | Guest: Jerry
Sellers
Marree
Perault
Jeb Bolton Judy Pendergrass
Larry Boyd
Mark
Everett |