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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, November 14, 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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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 October 10, 2018 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer
2 minutes
Minutes
4. Announcements
20 minutes:
a. Commissioner Elections in December
Jo Greer
5 minutes
b. Identify All -Commission Goals in December
Jo Greer
5 minutes
c. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
d. Winter Lights Parade Float Theme
Jessica West
5 minutes
5. Old Business
a. Discovery Park Sign Update
Stephanie Inman
20 minutes
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6. New Business
50 minutes:
a. Meridian Homecourt Update
Garrett White
20 minutes
b. Pathways Presentation - Action Item
Kim Warren
30 minutes
7. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
8. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 10-10-18 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions
NExT REGULAR MEETING: DECEMBER 12, 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 involvementlpresence 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 MPR Master Plan.
10. Participate and support Meridian Parks & 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.