2012-901 Adopting MR Commission Pathways 2013 Priority Task ListRESOLUTION NO. 0I O k
CITY OF MERIDIAN ..-
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAOLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAR.EMBA
A RESOLU'T'ION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'T'Y OF
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RiDIAN ADOPTING THE 2013 PRIORITY TASK LIST FOR MERIDIAN
PATHWAYS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIDIAN PARKS .AND RECREATION
COMMISSION* AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-2(C)(7) charges the Parks and Recreation
Commission with setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth
and development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council;
and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2012, the Commission did unanimously Grote to recommend
to the Mayor and City Council that certain enumerated tasks be adopted as the City's priorities in
improving the community's pathway system in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health,
safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian to adopt such recommended priorities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section I. That the tasks and priorities assigned thereto enumerated in the Resolution of the
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, adopted by the Commission on December 12, 2012,
and attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Meridian.
Section 2. That the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is authorized
to carry out said tasks, in such manner and timeframe, and as allowed by the annual budget
appropriations for the Parks and Recreation Department, per the discretion of the Director.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 18th day of December,
2012.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 18th day of December,
2012.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN9 IDAH09 ESTABLISHING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that providing opportunities for safe, fun,
interconnected foot and bicycle travel is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of
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the people of Meridian;
WHEREAS Meridian City Code section 2-2-2(C)(7) charges the Commission with
setting p y priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth and
development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council;
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WHEREAS, the Commission has undertaken site visits to pathways systems throughout
the Cit and has studied the Pathways Master Plan and concluded that by assigning improvement
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and development priorities as set forth herein, the City can maximize connectivity between
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athwa s d arks within the City of Meridian and capitalize on opportunities to connect large
pathway segments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That as soon as resources and/or opportunities become available, the City
should undertake the following activities, listed in order of urgency and importance to
connectivity:
1. Goal: Construct Phase 1 of the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E,
Towerbridge Drive east to the Ustick/Linder intersection.
Purpose: Extend the Five Mile Creek Pathway to the west to connect to existing
neighborhoods and build on the success of the Bud Porter Pathway.
2. Goal: Secure easements, agreements, permits and design documents to extend the
portion of the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment Hl that will run between
Badley and Fairview Avenues.
Purpose: Complete the Five Mile Creek Pathway segment to the north to connect
existing neighborhoods and commercial centers building on the success of the Bud
Porter Pathway.
3. Goal: Assist with coordinating the Meridian Rail -With -Trail Action Plan. Support
and advance the efforts of the Meridian Planning and Public Works Departments to
create an east -west pathway connection using the existing rail corridor.
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Purpose: Create a major regional pathway connection using the existing railroad
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right-of-way ht-of-wa that connects downtown to the Eagle Road area, Ten Mile area, and
beyond to the edge of Meridian's area of Impact east and west.
4. Goal: Work with our Public Works Department and other agencies to facilitate
additional restorationJro'ects within the Five Mile Creek floodplain between Pine
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and Franklin Road.
Purpose: Build a partnership with other departments to incorporate pathway facilities
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into floodplain restoration projects.
5. Goal: Work with the Settlers Irrigation District to secure a Pathway Master
Agreement similar to current NMID agreement.
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Purpose: Build partnership with other irrigation districts to allow pathway facilities
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throughout City's Area of Impact.
6. Goal: Develop a comprehensive pathway network informational, directional and
interpretive package including signage, distance markings and a parks & pathways
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guide.
Purpose: Provide park and pathway user assistance with point specific information to
improve functionality and safety.
7. Goal: Explore opportunities to connect Kleiner Park to the City's existing pathway
network by partnering with the Packard Estates HOA to gain community support for
extending their existing pathway through private acreage property linking to River
Valley and Eagle Road.
Purpose: Create pathway linkage between newest City park property and downtown.
8. Goal: Work with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to install a HAWK
signal on Meridian Road at East James Court for Bud Porter Pathway users to cross
safely to connect to the Jackson Drain Pathway.
Purpose: Improve functionality and safety.
9. Goal: Investigate the feasibility of a pathway adjacent to the Nourse Lateral
connecting Linder Road to Meridian Road.
Purpose: Creating a one mile long pathway along existing irrigation maintenance
road providing an off-street connection between Linder and Meridian Roads where
development has already occurred.
10. Goal: Partner with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and Meridian
Development Corporation (MDC) to foster connection of the Five Mile Creek
Pathway to Downtown via Pine Avenue and other roadways.
Purpose: Provide pedestrian and bicycle connections between the City's pathway
network and the downtown core.
11. Goal: Update the Pathway Master Plan annually to reflect new information,
completed projects and changing conditions.
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Purpose: Provide an accurate reference to guide future pathway development
opportunities and illustrate current pathway conditions.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
12th day of December, 2012.
APPROVED:
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Phil Liddell, President
Parks and Recreation Commission
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