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Home My WebLink About11-776 Adopting MPRC 2011 Pathway Development PrioritiesCITY OF MERIDIAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO. I I " -� -7w BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADOPTING THE 2011 PRIORITY TASK LIST FOR MERIDIAN PATHWAYS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(7) charges the Parks and Recreation Commission with setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth and development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2011, the Commission did unanimously vote to recommend to the Mayor and City Council that certain enumerated tasks be adopted as the City's priorities in improving the community's pathway system in 2011; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian to adopt such recommended priorities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the tasks and priorities assigned thereto enumerated in the Resolution of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, adopted by the Commission on March 9, 2011, and attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian. Section 2. That the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to carry out said tasks, in such manner and timeframe, and as allowed by the annual budget appropriations for the Parks and Recreation Department, per the discretion of the Director. Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. 2011. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of March, APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of March, 2011. ' OS APPROVED: �'A, TEST: P ERipiq Mayo a my de Weerd = SEA L c olma , City Clerk cOilNT`� • ,��.. RESOLUTION ADOPTING MPR COMMISSION PATHWAYS 2011 PRIORITY TASK LIST Page 1 of I EXHIBIT A C �� WIE IDIAN-- if�,; Flti PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES. WHEREAS, the Commission finds that providing opportunities for safe, fun, interconnected foot and bicycle travel is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian; WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(7) charges the Commission with setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth and development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council; WHEREAS, the Commission has undertaken site visits to pathways systems throughout the City and has studied the Pathways Master Plan and concluded that by assigning improvement and development priorities as set forth herein, the City can maximize connectivity between pathways and parks within the City of Meridian and capitalize on opportunities to connect large pathway segments; and WHEREAS, the Commission has identified and prioritized potential pathway projects that will: • Improve, connect to, and/or expand upon the Five Mile Creek Pathway as the spine of the City's pathway system; • Fill gaps between existing pathway segments that connect much larger pathway loops or tie to important destinations; • Provide the greatest benefit for the least cost; • Connect to schools, services, or commercial centers; • Qualify for grant -related funding versus capital funding; • Provide viable connections between major pathways; • Increase pedestrian safety or security; and/or • Be located in areas where pathways would not likely be constructed by development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That as soon as resources and/or opportunities become available, the City should undertake the following activities, listed in order of urgency and importance to connectivity: Goal: Improve that section of Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment G that runs between the Bud Porter Pathway output where it crosses Meridian Road and connects to the existing Jackson Drain pathway in Destiny Cove and continues south to the RESOLUTION OF PARKS & REc. COMMISSION - 2011 PATHWAY PRIORITY TASK LIST PAGE I OF 3 Fairview Lakes development, by adding signage indicating that it is a pathway, by widening the existing pathway to ten feet wide in the common area along East James Court Drive, and by working with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to implement on -street crosswalk striping and solar in -pavement flashers or a HAWK signal. Purpose: Clarify pathway status of a large, existing pathway segment; improve functionality and safety. 2. Goal: Connect Settlers Creek Pathway Segment A at Destiny Cove to the Fothergill Pathway. Purpose: Connect two large, existing pathway segments by adding a relatively short segment. 3. Goal: Work with homeowners' associations and/or subdivisions to construct the portion of the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment H1 that will run between Pine and Fairview. Purpose: Extend the Five Mile Creek Pathway to the east to connect to existing neighborhoods and build on the success of the Bud Porter Pathway. 4. Goal: Assist with coordinating the Meridian Rail -With -Trail Action Plan. Support and advance the efforts of the Meridian Planning and Public Works Departments to create an east -west pathway connection using the existing rail corridor. Purpose: Create a major regional pathway connection using the existing railroad right-of-way that connects downtown to the Eagle Road area, Ten Mile area, and beyond to the edge of Meridian's area of Impact east and west. 5. Goal: Work with ACHD and the Bridgetower Homeowner's Association to design the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E, 1.06 miles of pathway on the north side of Five Mile Creek near the Bridgetower Subdivision. Purpose: Extend the Five Mile Creek Pathway to the west to connect to existing neighborhoods and build on the success of the Bud Porter Pathway. 6. Goal: Improve the Ridenbaugh Canal Pathway Segment F where it crosses Eagle Road near Victory, by adding signage indicating that it is a pathway and by working with ACHD to implement on -street crosswalk striping and solar in -pavement flashers or a HAWK signal. Purpose: Clarify pathway status; improve functionality and safety. 7. Goal: Provide a Bridgetower Subdivision/Sawtooth Middle School Connection Purpose: Closes gap between existing pathway segments across undeveloped 40 acre property along Nourse Lateral between existing Bridgetower pathway, Linder Road and Sawtooth Middle School. Provides short-term solution pre -development. S. Goal: Extend the Ten Mile Creek Pathway at Tuscany Lakes Purpose: Partner with Public Works to complete a pathway connection between Tuscany Lakes common area pathway and Locust Grove Road. RESOLUTION OF PARKS & REc. COMMISSION - 2011 PATHWAY PRIORITY TASK LIST PAGE 2 OF 3 9. Goal: Extend Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E by providing a paved pathway around the ACHD storm drainage pond at Ustick and Linder Purpose: Partner with ACHD to utilize an existing maintenance access road to connect the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E to the intersection of Ustick/Linder. 10. Goal: Provide a South Slough Pathway connection to the Bud Porter Pathway Purpose: Extend an existing pathway in Vallin Courts Subdivision south across the South Slough and south to Fivemile Creek, providing a link between neighborhoods and building on the success of the Bud Porter Pathway. 11. Goal: Install a HAWK signal at Franklin/E. 3rd (Storey Park) and stripe a bike lane/route on both sides of E. 3rd and Ada Street to Main. This will be a part of the bicycle route for downtown. Purpose: Clarify pathway status; improve functionality and safety. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 9th day of March, 2011. APPROVED: Michael Ma in, President Parks and Recreation Commission RESOLUTION OF PARKS & REc. COMMISSION -2011 PATHWAY PRIORITY TASK LIST PAGE 3 OF 3