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ARKS 8t RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 a 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to park facilities and recreation programs of the City.
Their mission is to gather input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues relating to the
creation and design of public parks and open spaces; to listen to public input; and to provide advice
and recommendations on parks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council,
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - August 8, 2018 Page 1 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-,4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Approximate
Presenter
Time
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
_ Jo Greer, President _ Kayla McNay
_ Jessica West, Vice President _ John Nesmith
Keith Bevan Mike Pepin
—Michelle Jensen ^ Creg Steele
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of the June 13, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
Jo Greer
2 minutes
4. Announcements
15 minutes:
a. Commissioner Hannah Sturtevant
Jo Greer
5 minutes
b. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
c. July Team -Building Activity Debrief
Jo Greer
5 minutes
5. Old Business
a. Discovery Park Update
Mike Barton
15 minutes
1 hour 05
b. New Business
minutes:
a. Homecourt Update
Garrett White
20 minutes
b. 2018 MPR Facilities Tour Route
Steve Siddoway
15 minutes
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c. Commercial Uses in Parks - Action Item
Colin Moss
30 minutes
7. Workshop - NONE
8. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
9. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 6-13.18 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Remrts: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions
2018 MPR RACILITIEs TOUR: SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
NExT REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 10, 2018 • 5:30 PM
2018 All -Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City
of Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway and the Rail -With -
Trait Pathway as the top priorities,
2.. Support construction of the South Meridian Regional Park
(Exploration Park).
3. Provide feedback on plans for a shade structure solution at the
Kleiner Park bandshell,
4. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to plan for
connections of our pathway systems.
5, Recommend preferred options for space planning at bay 5 of the
Homecourt.
6. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space andlor amenities,
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in
community events.
B. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
9. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
10. Participate and support Meridian Parks It Recreation Month to help
foster community engagement.
11. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and
stakeholders.
12. Continue discussions with the Meridian Fire Department regarding
feasibility of future fire stations to be collocated with future parks.
13. Support the current efforts for ADA compliance repairs to ensure
accessibility of Meridian's park system.
Parks Er Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - August 8, 2018 Page Z of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888.4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.