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2018 04-04CeQ/rE IDIAN�-- PARKS Et 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 Sr 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. 1. Roll -Call Attendance Jo Greer, President Jessica West, Vice President _ Keith Bevan Michelle Jensen Kayla McNay 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes a. February 21, 2018 Special Meeting b. March 14, 2018 Regular Meeting 4. Announcements - NONE 5. Committee Meetings - NONE John Nesmith Mike Pepin Creg Steele Hannah Sturtevant 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 -------- isfullon the van; -therefore, you are welcome to follow in Approximate PresenterTime ------------------•-•-•;--------- - - - - - Rachel Myers 2 minutes I 1 .-.-.-------.-.-.-.-.-.J-------------------- Jo .-----•----------- Jo Greer 2 minutes ----------------------I Jo Greer 4 minutes •-•-•_•_•-----------.-.�. .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.--- I I • -•-•-•-•_•_•----------J-------------------- minutes: Steve Siddoway 5 minutes Steve Siddoway 2 hours Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - April 4, 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. 4 iiii4 _your own vehicle. Please provide your own bicycle and._.;._._.-_________________'__._._._.-._._._._.-. helmet. Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities, please contact Rachel at 888-3579. ------------------------------------------a..---•-•---•---------�---------- i � 8. Old Business -NONE .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-._.J_____________________ 9. Workshop -NONE 10. -Staff Reports - NONE - - - 11. Adjourn ---------------------------------------- ATTACHMENTS: (1) 2-21-18 Special Meeting Minutes (2) 3-14-18 Regular Meeting Minutes --------------------._._...._._._ -------------------- ------------ Jo Greer 1 minute NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 9, 2018 . 5:30 P.M. 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. 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. EIDIAN.-,--., �J PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING • MINUTES Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2 Near 841 E. Fairview Avenue, Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, April 4, 2018 • 4:30 p.m. 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. 1. Roll -Call Attendance Commission President Jo Greer called the meeting to order at approximately 4:35 p.m. MPR Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers took roll -call attendance as follows: X Jo Greer, President X John Nesmith 7 Jessica West, Vice President 7 Mike Pepin 0 Keith Bevan X Creg Steele X Michelle Jensen X Hannah Sturtevant X Kayla McNay Others present were: MPR Department staff—Director Steve Siddoway, Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren, Parks Superintendent Mike Barton, Et Recreation Manager Colin Moss. 2. Adoption of the Agenda Commission President Jo Greer entertained a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hannah Sturtevant seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. 3. Approval of Minutes a. February 21, 2018 Special Meeting b. March 14, 2018 Regular Meeting Commission President Jo Greer entertained a motion to approve the two sets of minutes as presented. Commissioner Hannah Sturtevant moved to adopt the minutes as presented. Commissioner Creg Steele seconded. All were in favor of the motion. Parks 8 Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2018 Page 1 of 3 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. 4. Announcements - NONE 5. New Business a. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition - Steve Siddoway In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month for April, MPR Director Steve Siddoway expressed his gratitude to the MPR Commissioners for their service and presented each with a certificate and small gift. b. Spring Pathways Tour by Bicycles - Kim Warren With MPR Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren as the tour guide, participants visited the following pathway segments and points of interest by bicycle: 9) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2 from Badley to Fairview • This segment was dedicated on the same day in which a ribbon cutting was held just prior to the tour. 2) Proposed Improvements - Fairview Avenue • They stopped on Fairview Avenue to discuss proposed improvements along this stretch which might include: o A ten -foot -wide concrete pathway, relocation of power poles and other utilities, a curb -with -fence type barrier for pedestrian separation and safety. • A budget enhancement has been requested for engineering and design, plus utility relocation. • There was discussion as to whether this project should extend from the H2 Pathway to Lakes Place, or start where the extruded curb ends and continue east from there. 3) James Court Sidewalk Widening • They discussed the remaining three easements/rights-of-way the Department has yet to procure. • Plans are 90% complete and ready to go as soon as MPR staff has permissions. 4) Linder Sidewalk Widening • Construction to start any time. • MPR has coordinated with existing neighborhood HOAs and ordered a construction information sign. • MPR expects completion this summer. 5) Five Mile Creek Pathway at Reta Huskey Park • This segment has been newly paved since the last tour. 6) Five Mile Creek Pathway Crossing It Proposed Trailhead at Ten Mile Road • They discussed the proposed trailhead project (located across Five Mile Creek to the south) and a pedestrian crossing of Ten Mile Road. • The proposed crossing alignment is with the McNelis Pathway. • The Ten Mile Road widening and pedestrian crossing of Five Mile Creek would be integrated with a bridge. 7) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment D - Proposed Alignment • After a crossing of Ten Mile Road, participants stopped just east of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to talk about options for alignment of this pathway. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2018 Page 2 of 3 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. • A southern alignment necessitates crossing of the Nine Mile Drain and could be thwarted by existing structures near the creek and difficulty with easements. • The Nampa Et Meridian Irrigation District would rather the pathway not be on the north side (where their existing access road sits currently), though easements would be easier to obtain for this scenario and/or not required. 8) Lemp/Larkwood Pathway Project • After a pickup by MPR van, the group drove by the Lemp/Larkwood Pathway, recently under construction, as of March 2018. • Some trees have been removed and some initial grading completed. • Completion is expected this summer. 6. Old Business - NONE 7. Workshop - NONE 8. Staff Reports - NONE 9.Adjourn Commissioner John Nesmith moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hannah Sturtevant seconded. The vote was unanimous and in favor of the motion. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:29 p.m. APPROVED: ( '4K "I J'l �l JO` REER, PRESIDENT DATE Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2018 Page 3 of 3 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. (AUDIO AND VISUAL ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) APPROVED: n14,00M JO GREIK, PR IDENT rem Lf / / l DATE Attachments: 1) Flyer: Meridian Upcoming Events (1 page) 2) Invitation: March 15 2018 Public Art Dedication of Journey of Heroes 3) PowerPoint Presentation: 2017 Meridian Co -Op Gardeners Annual Report (17 pages) 4) PowerPoint Presentation: Homecourt Bay 5 (4 pages) 5) Design Concept: Homecourt Bay 5 Option Ca 6) PowerPoint Presentation: Meridian Parks Et Recreation Adults Sports (6 pages) 7) PowerPoint Presentation: South Meridian Regional Park Naming (14 pages) Parks rr Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1018 Page 6 of 6 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. APPROVED: JO GREE ESIDE / rem DATE I Attachments: 1) Flyer: Meridian Upcoming Events (1 page) 2) PowerPoint Presentation: Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade Update (4 pages) 3) PowerPoint Presentation: Kleiner Park Memorial Plaza Fees Et Policy (6 pages) 4) PowerPoint Presentation: Urban Forestry 2018 (10 pages) 5) PowerPoint Presentation: Neighborhood Park Theming Discussion (5 pages) 6) PowerPoint Presentation: Pathways Update 2017 Priorities Status Report (5 pages) 7) PowerPoint Presentation: Pathway Priorities 2018 - Proposed (9 pages) 8) Map: 2018 Pathways Tour Proposed Route (1 page) Parks a Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2018 Page 7 of 7 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.