HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-12 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING
Parks Maintenance Shop, 1700 E. Lanark Street, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00 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
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Dom Gelsomino, Chair ____ Brienne Sandow, Vice Chair
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Alan Helms
____ Mandi Roberts ____ Toren Taylor
____ Jo Greer ____ (Vacant)
____ Terry Dennington
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA [Action Item]
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES [Action Item]
1. October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC Chair ~ 2 Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Welcome New MPRC Commissioner Toren Taylor
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC Chair ~ 3 minutes
3. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
4. MPRC Leadership Elections in December
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC Chair ~ 3 minutes
5. MPRC All-Commission Goals Brainstorming in December
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 3 minutes
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS [Action Items]
6. Nampa Parks & Recreation Update
Cody Swander, Director ~ 30 minutes
7. Lakeview Golf Course Update
Ryan Roberts, MPR LGC General Manager/Head Golf Professional ~ 30 minutes
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
8. MPR Staff ~ 20 minutes
ADJOURNMENT [Action Item]
NEXT MEETING ~ Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 4 PM
2025 All-Commission Goals:
1. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with a
focus on user experience amenities and improved connectivity.
3. Participate in the development of the Pathways Master Plan Update.
4. Continue to provide feedback for ongoing park improvements and enhancements.
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 Chateau
Park and the Arts Master Plan.
6. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including new on-course
restrooms.
7. Pursue a future park site in Northwest Meridian "Fields District."
8. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other
outreach for partnership opportunities.
9. Support ongoing operations of the Meridian Pool.
10. Pursue improved communication tools and opportunities to engage the community and
diverse interests.