Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
July
20, 2016
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
gave a treasury report of $**,197.87 inclusive of all divisions.
Roselie
reported that Friends of North Mountain is purchasing a lightning arrester. A meeting was held with Mark Lovejoy on partnering
together in the Bicycle Park Project concerning trails close to the
lookout and keeping up the roads. The gate will be moved closer to the lookout and seasonal
closures will be coordinated between FNM and the trail project.
Martha
reported there are still seven washouts and at this time not repaired. Bedal Creek and
Grade Creek Roads took some roadbed damage due to wet weather
conditions. FFPU will need to work on these roads before winter.
Kevin
reported DARA is on break for the season and the Collaborative is
working on the Segelsen logging project. A feasibility study is
expected on paving the Mountain Loop Highway.
Steve
has suggested each division contribute a percentage of funds to the Darrington Strong budget.
Fund raising has also been suggested in the form of t-shirts with “I
Love Darrington”. Martha reported that the t-shirts awarded to the
recipients of awards on Darrington Day were very popular with
visitors and would make a nice choice. Discussion continued with the
suggestion of a 2-3% contribution from each division toward the
Darrington Strong budget.
Martha
reported walking Darrington Street for the future planting projects.
PUD will contribute 24 trees to compensate for the trees removed.
In Attendance"
Marla
reported the turnout for Bluegrass exceeded last years.
Martha
and Tom will be at Cabela's with a slide presentation on several projects and a display.
Martha
reported on the new webpage “Starting A Business” and working
with the library to offer classes. Judy offered her expertise on the
subject.
Marla
reported a group, organized with help from county tourism on lodging,
met at the Oso School House and discussed compiling a list of the
available B&B, camp sites, tiny homes and other forms of lodging
in the area including Camano Island, Granite Falls, Concrete and Lake
Stevens. Another meeting is planned in October at the Stillaguamish
Natural Resource Center.
Martha
spoke on the need for recreation and destination signage and where it
can be implemented successfully.
Steve
reported the motel in Darrington has new management. It was
discussed that speaking with the management on improving relations
with visitors.
Judy
reported there will be a memorial bicycle ride in 2017 and a logo for
t-shirts is needed. Also a consultant has been sequestered who will
be available to all Darrington area businesses and anyone interested
in starting a business to give expert advise. A mass mailing will be
sent out with information. Both of these projects are being included
in the ABC project.
Ashley reported on the various activities at the library including read the
book, watch the movie and take a hike.
Good of the Order:
Martha
reported that North Counties is moving in to the old Suak River Trading Post and will have offices upstairs and youth groups in the basement and an area for locally
crafted items featured on the main floor.
Gordy
reported that Hoobajoob will be on Aug. 20.
Nels Rasmussen Gordy Beil | Guest: Judy Pendergrass
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