HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-14 Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Dom Gelsomino, Chair ____ Jo Greer, Vice Chair
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Helen Muscolo
____ Mandi Roberts ____ Toren Taylor
____ Terry Dennington ____ VACANT
____ Alan Helms
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. December 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC Chair ~ 2 Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Farewell to MPR Commissioner Brienne Sandow
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC Chair ~ 2 minutes
3. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Kuna Parks & Recreation Update
Chris Regli, KPR Director ~ 20 minutes
5. Meridian Parks & Recreation Arts & Culture Update
Cassandra Schiffler, MPR Arts & Culture Coordinator ~ 20 minutes
6. Tammy Street Park Naming
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent ~ 10 minutes
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
7. Meridian Parks & Recreation Community Center Update
Garrett White, MPR Recreation Superintendent ~ 20 minutes
WORKSHOP [ACTION ITEM] ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
8. MPR Staff ~ 20 minutes
ADJOURNMENT [ACTION ITEM]
NEXT MEETING ~ Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4 PM
2026 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support construction of the new Community Center and the expansion of Settlers Park.
2. Complete the Pathways Master Plan Update.
3. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with a
focus on user experience amenities and improved connectivity. Meet with the rest of our
neighboring cities to coordinate continuous pathway planning beyond our boundary.
4. Add a new playground to Tammy Street Park and give the park an official new name as a
City park.
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
completion of the Public Art Master Plan and art for the new Community Center.
6. Continue to provide feedback for ongoing park improvements and enhancements.
7. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including new signage for the
course, fencing, and improvements to the irrigation pond area.
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.