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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, March 08, 2023 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.
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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
____ Keith Bevan, President ____ Mandi Roberts, Vice President
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Mike Medellin
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Jo Greer ____ Brandon Simpson
____ Elle Hood
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
Keith Bevan, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
3. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Parks Maintenance Division
Update
Roger Norberg, MPR Parks Maintenance Manager ~ 20 minutes
4. Proposed 2023 Meridian Pathways Map [Action Item]
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent ~ 10 minutes
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
5. MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
2023 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support the design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2, including the skate park
and bike park.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with
focus on developing projects for future construction.
3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
4. Finalize the development of the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan Update and
support ongoing implementation.
5. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and
identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways. Focus this year on Seasons
Park, Ten Mile Trailhub, and Discovery Park.
6. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including clubhouse/patio
improvements.
7. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
8. Provide feedback on the design for new playground at Tully Park.
9. Discuss and provide input on efforts to manage operations of the Meridian Pool.
10. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and
other outreach for partnership opportunities.
11. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events
whenever appropriate.