2019 09-11 MPRC Meeting AgendaPARK S & RECRE ATION COMM ISSION
S P E C IAL M E E T I NG ~ AG E ND A
Tour of P arks & Recreation Facilities, Starting L ocation: D iscovery Park, 2121 E . L ake
Hazel Road, M eridian, Idaho *Please M eet at the Green P icnic Shelter
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 5:15 P M
M ission:
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-C all Attendance
_____ J essica West, P resident _____ Abbey Hutchins
_____ Dom Gelsomino, Vice President _____ Michelle J ensen
_____ Keith B evan _____ J ohn Nesmith
_____ J ennif er B obo _____ Creg S teele
_____ J o Greer
2.Adoption of the Agenda
3.Approval of the M inutes - NO NE
4.Announcements - NO NE
5.Old B usiness - NO NE
6.New Business
a.Tour of M er idian P arks & Recreation F acilities
Members of the publ ic are invited to join the tour. Space is li mi ted on
the bus and avail able on a first-come, first-served basis. In addi tion,
a boxed dinner sponsored by Bri Con, Inc. will be served. Please
contact Rachel Myers at 208-888-3579 to inquire about seating and to
RSVP for the dinner by Monday, September 9, 2019. If the bus i s full,
you are welcome to foll ow in your own vehicle.
S teve Siddoway, MP R Director 3.75 Hours
7.Workshop - NO NE
8.Staff Reports - NO NE
9.Adjourn
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Next Regular M eeting: October 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
2019 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with the F ive
Mile C reek P athway and the Rail-W ith-Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
2. Encourage coordination with the City of E agle to connect to the B oise River G reenbelt and with
neighboring communities f or additional regional connections of our pathway systems.
3. Support construction and the grand opening of D iscovery Park.
4. Support construction of a shade structure solution at the Kleiner P ark 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. D iscuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MP R Master P lan.
9. C ontinue to foster greater C ommission involvement/presence in community events.
10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues.
11. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian A rts Commission to add theming and identity
reinf orcing art at Champion P ark and Renaissance P ark.
12. Support the current efforts for A D A compliance repairs to ensure accessibility of Meridian's
park system.
All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring
accommodation for disabilities related to doc uments and/or hearing, please c ontac t the City Clerk's Office at 888-
4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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