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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Meridian City Hall, Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 13, 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
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Jo Greer, President ____ Keith Bevan, Vice President
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West
____ Camden Hyde ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
____ Autumn Short
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. August 11, 2021 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
2. September 8, 2021 Special Meeting (MPR Facilities Tour)
Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. Welcome Returning MPR Commissioner Camden Hyde
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 1 minute
4. Farewell to MPR Commissioner Jessica West
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 3 minutes
5. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
NEW BUSINESS
6. MPR Master Plan/Community Center Needs Assessment Kickoff
Art Thatcher, GreenPlay, LLC Principal and Project Manager ~ 45 minutes
7. Meridian Homecourt Update
Jake Garro, MPR Homecourt Facility Manager ~ 30 minutes
8. MPR Facilities Tour Debrief
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 10 minutes
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
WORKSHOP ~NONE
STAFF REPORTS
9. MPR Staff ~ 20 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ November 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.