2000-02-28
MAY - ~ 2000
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission February 28, 2000
The regular meeting of The Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairman David Moe at 7:37 p.m.
Present were David Moe, Sheri Baker, Ed Fong, Tammy deWeerd, Trace
Leighton, Kristin Lundgren, Joe Da Rosa and Tom Kuntz.
Agenda: Sheri Baker made motion to adopt the agenda, seconded by Kristin
Lundgren. All ayes, motion passed.
Minutes: Ed Fong made a motion to pass the January minutes with the
changes in "Comprehensive Plan" that it is the Commissions intention not just
David Moe's intention, and under "Other Business" the name is Jabil not Jay Bell.
This was seconded by Jim Keller. All ayes, motion passed.
Public Introductions/Comments: David welcomed Angie Bilbow from Idaho
Athletic Club, Debbie Watkins and Keith Bird was also present.
Keith Bird requested a few minutes of the Commissions time to go over a
proposal to name the legion field Elmore "Moe" Brooks Field.
Correspondence/Announcements: Kristin asked that her name be changed on
all documents to Lundgren instead of Smagula.
Tami Smith went over the letter she sent to those who attended the 56 acre-
Chateau Park workshop informing them that we would be finishing up the
comprehensive plan for the entire parks system before planning those two parks.
Tom went over the invitation that was received by the Parks office regarding the
planning of the new high school. Tom also showed a letter from Lowe's ready
Mix to show that they had donated concrete to the legion field.
Old Business:
Comprehensive Plan: Tom went over the packet that included correspondences
form Norm Landerman-Moore as well as himself. One of those from norm was
'Key Person Interviews'. Tom asked the Commission to go through the key
person list and add to it any names they felt needed to be added for Norm to
interview or mail a questionnaire to as well as any questions that we feel need to
be addressed. Tom then addressed the letter he sent in response to the past
due notice Norm had sent and explained to the Commission how we felt we
actually had a credit coming instead of owing him money.
Donation Recognition/Naming Process: Sheri Baker addressed the hand out
she had sent out with the minutes. Her recommended guidelines are as follows:
Park naming should be based on historic, geographic or natural back ground.
Recognition of donations up to $2500 will receive a letter of appreciation and an
invitation to a special park event, above $2500 will receive a plaque mounted
near a donated improvement or facility. A bench program would have a list of
available sites and a set design and price. The Commission discussed a gift
catalog and asked if we could order one from Boise. When the tree program was
discussed, Tom informed the Commission that we had a tree program in place
but we could add to it in the future. Tom also said that his staff was very limited
due to its current size and that it would help if he knew what type of priority was
so he wanted to leave it on the agenda for the next meeting unless a sub-
committee was willing to work with him Joe da Rosa said that it did not need
further review. With Toms guidance, and the Boise Handbook we should be able
to get this going.
Park Representation: At the last meeting, David asked that each Commissioner
pick a park and they can work with the department on issues regarding the park
for problems and budgetary items. The assignments are as follows: Jim Keller-
Storey Park, Kristin Lundgren-Chateau, Sheri Baker-Fothergil, Ed Fong- Tull~r,
Trace Leighton-N. Curve, Generations Plaza, and Bear Creek, David Moe-8`
Street and Bear Creek. David asked that each commissioner contact Tom and
do a walk through.
New Business
Review dog ordinance: Tom informed the commission that after watching the
patrons at Tully Park, and considering the pathway, he thought the dog
ordinance should be brought up and possibly reconsider allowing dogs on a
leash at Tully Park. The Commission wanted to know who would be responsible
for cleaning up after them. Tom said the dog owner would be responsible to
clean up after them. The Commission felt that it would be easier to not allow
dogs for now and possibly change it later since the ordinance had already been
passed.
Park shelter fees: Tom went over last years fees and the proposed fees for this
year. The proposal is fora $5.00 increase for Storey shelters making them
$30.00 and the Tully shelter would be $60.00. The fees are fora 5-hour block of
time. The Storey shelter can hold 50 people inside with a max surrounding of
200 people. The Tully shelter can hold 150 people with a max surrounding of
300 people in and around the shelter. There will be an increase to the liquor
permit to $20.00 and the ball fields can be rented for $8.00 per hour, and
additional tables can be brought in for $3.00 each. The park staff will be cleaning
the shelters every morning, emptying the garbage cans, and cleaning the
bathrooms. There will be additional fees if the shelters have been left a mess by
any reservation party that requires extensive clean up by parks staff.
Jim Keller also suggested off peak time at Tully, which would consist of Monday
through Thursday, during the first time slot and excluding holidays. The fee
would be $45.00 and all other rules would apply. There was also a discussion of
time restriction for astro jumps on the turf with a maximum of 4 hours and the
vendor must supply their own electricity and provide their own insurance form.
Jim Keller made a motion that we offer off peak hours at Tully Park on Monday
through Thursday excluding holidays, for $45.00. This was seconded by Joe da
Rosa. All ayes motion carried.
Park signage: Tom request there be asub-committee who would work who
would work with him on a park signage plan to come up with a consistent
signage policy. For instance all in stone, or plastic, etc. The sub-committee will
consist of David Moe and Trace Leighton.
Directors Informational Items-
2000 Goals: The 2000 goals consists of goals the parks department would like to
achieve at each park. These can be gone over with each Commissioner when
they visit their park.
Parks/Recreation Superintendent: Tom told the Commission that he would be
interviewing for the Recreation Superintendent on Wednesday, and asked if a
Commissioner would volunteer to sit on the interview panel. Joe da Rosa
volunteered. The Parks Superintendentjob has been re-posted in the paper to
see if we get any more qualified applicants.
Generations Plaza Phase II Tom met with Dave Koga and Gary Benoit, and
there is still a possibility of a land swap though we are not interested in swapping
for the alley. Tom wants to get the design phase in the works, even though they
are not ready to start construction. Sheri Baker asked if the design would include
a patio. And Tom said yes and he also wanted a place where small music groups
could come and play at night and more brick walls for plaques.
Other Business
March for Parks: Kristin Lundgren went over what the funds will be going toward
this year. First will be going toward an amphitheater, second is a sprinkling
system at the middle school, and the third is yet to be determined. Kristin went
over the march route which is from Tully down Linder, to Ustick past the 56
acres, back up Meridian and across the 5-mile Creek Pathway back to Tully.
There was a heated discussion about where the funds should go.
Adjournment at 9:45