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PARKS Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 • 6:00 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the Lity 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.
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1. Roll-Call Attendance Rachel Myers 2 minutes
C i _Treg Bernt, President _ Kent Goldthorpe
_ Matt Stoll, Vice President Phillip Liddell
_ Jack Borton John Nesmith
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Tiffany Coleman
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3. Approval of the Minutes of the July 10, 2013 Treg Bernt 2 minutes
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4. Announcements ~ 4 minutes:
a. 2013 MPR Facilities Tour -September ~ Steve Siddoway ~ 2 minutes
b. Fall Pathways Tour -October
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b. Parks Amenities ft Signage Committee
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Parks 8 Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda -August 21, 2013 Page 1 of 2
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b. Parks Amenities & Signage Con
c. Community Liaison Committee
7. New Business
a. YMCA Update
b. MPR Department
8. Old Business
FY14 Budget/CIP Update
a. Parks Code Update -Follow-Up
b. Partnership Policy -Follow-Up
9. Workshop -NONE
10. Staff Reports
Matt Stoll 5 minutes
Tiffany Coleman ~ 5 minutes
Scott Curtis
Steve Siddoway
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Emily Kane 30 minutes
Steve Siddoway 30 minutes
MPR Staff 15 minutes
11. Adjourn
Treg Bernt 1 minute
MPR FACILITIES TOUR: SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 • 5:30 P.M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 9, 2013 • G:OO P.M. (PATHWAYS TOUR
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 7-10-13 Regular Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation 8 Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goals 8
Objectives; 8-21-13 Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities & Si¢na¢e
Committee: Mission; Goals 8
Objectives; 7-9-13 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 7-10-13
Minutes; 8-20-13 Agenda
(Special Meeting); 8-21-13
Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 7-10-13 Minutes;
8-21-13 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, &
Recreation Divisions
(6) Draft MPR Administrative
Policy: Partnerships
2013 All-Commission Goals:
1. Pursue additions( funding sources for future pathway construction
opportunities.
2. Pathways plan implementation -Coordinate Safe Routes to Schools,
ACHD Community Programs, east/west bicycle connections, and rail
corridor.
3. Continue to engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and
agencies through workshops and other outreach.
4. Work with the City's Communication Manager to develop a Parks
and Recreation communication plan.
5. Refine and implement the Borup property concept plan. Continue
to work with the Dog Park Task Force (DPTF) to create benchmarks;
investigate any potential expansion opportunities; and investigate
the feasibility of a softball complex or rodeo facility.
6. Complete the production of an MPR Department community video.
7. Implement the park dedication signs at all parks.
8. Improve communication among Commission members through
combined workshops and other events; i. e. , party, barbecue, a((-
committee workshop, DPTF workshop, etc. engaging in this type of
setting; cross-committee participation. Hold an annual team-
building event, such as a softball game, bowling, ropes course, etc.
9. Create a partnership proposal process, application, and policy.
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Persons desiring accommodation far 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.