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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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.
All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation
for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Jo Greer, President ____ Keith Bevan, Vice President
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Autumn Short ____ Albert Kang
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West
____ Camden Hyde ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. January 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
MPR Marketing Coordinator Shelly Houston ~ 5 minutes
OLD BUSINESS
3. Lakeview Golf Course Master Plan Progress Update
National Golf Foundation Director of Consulting Services Ed Getherall ~ 30
minutes
4. Community Center Update
MPR Director Steve Siddoway ~ 10 minutes
NEW BUSINESS
5. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Adult Sports Update
MPR Recreation Coordinator Maggie Combs & Recreation Coordinator 1 Sports
Skyler Cook ~ 30 minutes
6. Arts & Culture Update
MPR Arts & Culture Coordinator Audrey Belnap ~ 30 minutes
7. Kleiner Park Pickleball Concept Discussion [Action Item]
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton ~ 15 minutes
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
8. MPR Staff ~ 20 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ March 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM
2021 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with a
focus on developing projects for future construction.
2. Support design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2.
3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center on the Civic Block.
4. Participate in the development of the Lakeview Golf Course Master Plan.
5. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
6. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other
outreach for partnership opportunities.
7. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and
identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways.
8. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events
whenever appropriate.
9. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues.