2019 01-9 Regular Meeting Agenda-Amended
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – January 9, 2019 Page 1 of 2
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 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.
Presenter
Approximate
Time
1. Roll-Call Attendance
___ Jessica West, President ___ Jackson Jones
___ Dom Gelsomino, Vice President ___ John Nesmith
___ Keith Bevan ___ Mike Pepin
___ Jo Greer ___ Creg Steele
___ Michelle Jensen
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jessica West
2 minutes
3. Approval of the December 12, 2018 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Jessica West
2 minutes
4. Announcements
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
5. New Business
a. Jo Greer Recognition
b. Park Identity Art Proposals: Champion & Renaissance
Parks – Action Item
c. Meridian Library District Story Walk Partnership
d. MPR Department Classes & Camps Update
e. Alcohol Permits Discussion – Action Item
Steve Siddoway
Hillary
Blackstone
Megan Egbert
Jake Garro
Colin Moss
1 hour &
10 minutes:
10 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
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2019 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. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to connect to the
Boise River Greenbelt and with neighboring communities for
additional regional connections of our pathway systems.
3. Support construction and the grand opening of Discovery Park.
4. Support construction of a shade structure solution at the Kleiner
Park bandshell.
5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
6. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and
stakeholders.
7. Support the planned improvements for bay 5 of the Homecourt.
8. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
9. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in
community events.
10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current
issues.
11. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to
add theming and identity reinforcing art at Champion Park and
Renaissance Park.
12. Support the current efforts for ADA compliance repairs to ensure
accessibility of Meridian’s park system.
6. Old Business
a. Pathways Priority Task List Resolution – Action Item
Kim Warren
10 minutes
7. Workshop – NONE
8. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
9. Adjourn
Jessica West
1 minute
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: FEBRUARY 13, 2019 ● 5:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 12-12-18 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions