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PARKS Ft RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING 9 AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • 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.
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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 — Jackson Jones
— Jessica West, Vice President _ John Nesmith
—. Keith Bevan _ Mike Pepin
Dom Gelsomino _ Creg Steele
Michelle Jensen
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of the Minutes
Jo Greer
2 minutes
a. June 13, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
b. September 12, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
(MPR Facilities Tour)
4. Announcements
30 minutes:
a. Farewell to Commissioners - Hannah Sturtevant ft Kayla
Jo Greer
5 minutes
McNay
b. Welcome New Commissioners - Dom Gelsomino a
Jo Greer
5 minutes
Jackson Jones
c. Commissioner Reappointments - Jo Greer, Jessica West,
Jo Greer
5 minutes
It Keith Bevan
d. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
e. July Team -Building Activity Debrief
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
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f. September Facilities Tour Debrief
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
1 hour &
5. New Business
5 minutes:
a. Meridian Arts Commission Partnership Update -
Hillary
30 minutes
Action Item
Blackstone
b. Western Ada Recreation District (WARD)/Fuller Park
Steve Siddoway
15 minutes
Update
c. Volunteer Program Update
Barbara Hatch
20 minutes
6. Old Business
a. Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhead at Ten Mile Road
Kim Warren
10 minutes
Update
7. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
9. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 6-13-18 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) 9-12-18 Special Meeting Minutes
(3) Staff Reports: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: NOVEMBER 14, 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 -
Trail 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 and/or amenities.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in
community events.
8. 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 MAR Master Plan.
10. Participate and support Meridian Parks ii 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.
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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.