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Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission June 19, 2000
The regular meeting of The Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order by David Moe at 7:37 p.m.
Present were David Moe, Sheri Baker, Ed Fong, Tammy deWeerd, Jim Keller
and Tom Kuntz.
Agenda: David Moe said he would like to move old business in front of new
business, letting our visitors go first and putting the budget last.
Minutes: David Moe asked that under the heading of Pathways Project, the sub
committee will meet through Ed Fong, not to Ed Fong. Jim Keller
Public Introductions/Comments: Present were Lisa Strickland, Michelle &Terry
Whipple, John Wardel and Kelly Garrick.
Correspondence/Announcements: The neighbors around Tully Park sent a
letter about the proposed basketball tri-court behind their homes. They are here
this evening to go over it. We will go over it in Directors Informational items,
which we can go over first.
Tom reviewed with the Commission the discussion from a couple of months back
regarding the need for additional basketball standards at Tully Park since the
court now is used quite a bit. A letter was sent to all of the neighbors whose
property bordered the proposed site. Lisa Strickland stated that she is
concerned about the profanity being used so close to the homes. She also stated
that as is, there are lights that shine in her windows at 11:30 at night, from people
who drive their cars up on the lawn and turn on their lights for a late game. She
is sick of calling the police on them, and feels the park should be closed at
sunset. Terry Whipple said that he felt another bsketball court is necessary, but
not in this area._ The neighbors agreed that this is a high picnic area since this is
the only shade area in the park. David Moe asked why we don't put it near the
other court. Tom said this would cut into the soccer area. Sheri asked if closing
time was really midnight. Tom said he found this out from the City Attorney.
Sheri suggested that we close and gate the park. Jim said that not all of the kids
in the park late are there to cause problems, but to have a barbecue or just play
basketball. Sheri made a motion that Tom looks into reviewing the ordinance to
change the park hours, seconded by Ed Fong. All ayes, motion passes. Sheri
asked if this could be done on a park by park basis, since Tully is surrounded by
homes, where Storey is not. Maybe Storey can be open later. This can be
worded into the amendment. Tom said that with all of the other amenities in
Tully, another basketball area is not a good idea right now. Lets see where we
can put it at in another park. Tom stated that the Police Department needs to get
on board and patrol at a high level, and that we approach the Mayor in asking
that the police be responsible for locking up the restrooms. This would make
them highly visible, and they may catch anything going on in the bathroom when
they lock up. We need the police in this for awin/win situation.
Old Business:
Legion Field: The information on this was never given to David, so this is going
to be taken off the agenda.
Naming of Chateau Park: Tom wanted the Commission to know that the
naming of Chateau Park process was formally completed.
Generation's Plaza: The compromise with the developer is that they will pay for
our 8 feet of alley way, the landscaping around their building, the area around
their patio. We are responsible for our portion of the sidewalk. This was
approved by the Council. Tom thanked Commissioners for their professional help
in aiding this through.
Comp Plan: Tom spoke to Norm Landerman Moore today, he says we will have
a draft of the Comprehensive plan by June 30`n
Directors Informational Items:
Chateau/56 Acre Master Plan: Tom went over phase I at 56 acres. It consists
of parking-400 cars, central restroom, 5 soccer fields, all utilities- including tiling
the ditch, sewer/ electric and water, green up soccer fields and grass, and trails.
Phase II include 2 basketball courts, 2 tennis courts, water amenities, 2nd
entrance with parking lot, scattered shelters, and askate/roller blade park. The
Farmers Market and a 5 plex with little league size fields are in phase III. Tammy
asked why the little league fields are in phase 3 not in phase 2 since it seems like
that is what we need most. Sheri reminded Tom about the comments we sent out
to Bob Droll about what we wanted in phases. There is also an enormous cost for
the 5-plex so Bob put it in phase 3, but we can change any of them.
Chateau Phase I will have rough grading, parking, a gravel pathway, seeding,
irrigation, bathrooms and trees. Phase II will have Basket ball court, shelter, and
playground. Total cost of approximately $450,000. Tammy asked why the
parking lot is going on existing grass. Tom said the entire site will be graded and
all the grass will be scraped off. There is also a drain ditch that will separate
houses from the parking lot so the cars won't disturb houses as much.
Replacing Jim Carberry: Jim Carberry has left the Meridian School District to
go to Boise. Tom asked the Commissions feelings on replacing him. Sheri asked
if we need to have someone from the district since Jim never came to meetings.
David said he would like someone who will take an interest in the Commission,
especially since there is talk of putting in a skate park at the middle school. Tom
said that he met with the superintendent of schools, David Moser, and they are
all in favor of moving ahead with this. Tom said that he is working with them
already as is part of his job. Tom also said that he would keep the Commission
better informed on the implementation plan in the future.
Generation's Plaza Historical Plaques: Tom went over the historical plaques
that were ordered by Lila Hill and Terry Smith. The plaque ended up costing
$17,000 instead of the $10,000 that was originally quoted to us. Tom
recommends that we take the money from the current Generations Plaza
construction budget. Sheri made a motion that we hold off for 45 days until we
can discuss this further at the next meeting. There were no ayes or nays; there
will be no action from the Commission at this time.
Other Business:
Tammy went to a meeting to discuss the need for a countywide recreation
district. This would include W. Ada, Kuna, Eagle, and Meridian. The
Commission feels that we have put to much work into our department to hand
over to the county, we are not interested, but hope they will keep us informed.
Pathway: Joe Simonich is now deeding the property that we have been trying to
get to the City. It will be a long process with state regulators.
New Business:
2000-2001 Budget: Tom went over the budget with the Commission. There was
a long discussion regarding helpful presentation ideas, justification, where
priorities should be, and how they should be presented to the Council. Both the
parks and the recreation superintendents went over their budget and justification
as well.
Adjournment
Jim Keller made a motion to adjourn at 11:03, seconded by Ed Fong.
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