2018 04-04 Special
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – April 4, 2018 Page 1 of 2
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2
Near 841 E. Fairview Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 4:30 p.m.
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
___ Jo Greer, President ___ John Nesmith
___ Jessica West, Vice President ___ Mike Pepin
___ Keith Bevan ___ Creg Steele
___ Michelle Jensen ___ Hannah Sturtevant
___ Kayla McNay
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of Minutes
a. February 21, 2018 Special Meeting
b. March 14, 2018 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer
4 minutes
4. Announcements - NONE
5. Committee Meetings - NONE
7. New Business
a. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition
b. Spring Pathways Tour by Van and Bicycles
Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Seating
is full on the van; therefore, you are welcome to follow in
Steve Siddoway
Steve Siddoway
2 hours & 5
minutes:
5 minutes
2 hours
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – April 4, 2018 Page 2 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.
your own vehicle. Please also provide your own bicycle and
helmet. Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities,
please contact Rachel at 888-3579.
8. Old Business - NONE
9. Workshop – NONE
10. Staff Reports - NONE
11. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 9, 2018 ● 5:30 P.M.
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 2-21-18 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) 3-14-18 Regular Meeting Minutes
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 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.