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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007 AT 7:OOPM
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
33 East Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Statement of Purpose and Authority: The Parks and Recreation Commission for
the City of Meridian is a volunteer citizen's group that is created and empowered to
advise the city on issues relating to the 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.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
X Bruce MacCoy, President X Jim Keller Vacant
X John Nesmith, Vice -President X Andee Stockton 0 Shelley Bartlett
0 -Matthew Ellsworth 0 Stephanie Priess, MVAC X Creg Steele
L CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL: 7:07pm
The President will call the meeting to order and will call roll.
H. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: APPROVED
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
➢ Approval of the minutes from the January 10, 2007 meeting. O APPROVED
Review January Commission Actions: ACKNOWLEDGED
Surveillance Security Signs — Approved by Comm/staff to place signs in park.
Bainbridge Neighborhood Park — Approved by Comm/move to CIC for approval.
IV. ADVENTURE ISLAND PLAYGROUND PRESENTED
Angela Lindig will update the commission on the completion plans for the playground.
(Informational only)
V. BLACKROCK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK O APPROVED
Kent Brown will present the final draft plan for the neighborhood park located in the
Blackrock Subdivision. (Commission recommendation requested)
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VI. MASTER PATHWAY PLAN O APPROVED
Doug Strong and Matt Ellsworth, City Planning Department will present final draft of Master
Pathway Plan. (Commission recommendation requested)
VII. PARK NAMING POLICY CHANGE O APPROVED
John Nesmith will discuss with the commission the changes to the park naming policy.
(Commission recommendation requested)
VIII. MERIDIAN YOUTH BASEBALL SOFTBALL COMPLEX O APPROVED
John Nesmith will submit a recommendation for the naming of the MYB/S Complex and
main field. (Commission recommendation requested)
IX. BORUP PROPERTY O APPROVED
John Nesmith will submit a recommendation for the temporary naming of the undeveloped
park property currently known as the Borup Property on West Cherry Lane near McDermott
Road. (Commission recommendation requested)
X. SKATE PARK O APPROVED
Doug Strong will submit a recommendation to the commission to change the skate park rules
to allow bikes. (Commission recommendation requested)
XI. RECREATION FEES O APPROVED
Colin Moss, Recreation Coordinator will present to the commission the recreation fees and
changes for 2007 for approval by the commission. (Commission recommendation requested)
XH. RECREATION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM O ENDORSED BY COMM.
LeAnna Thomas will discuss with the commission the proposed after school program.
(Informational only)
XHL REALIGNMENT OF COMMISSION COMMITTEES O ACKNOWLEDGED
Bruce MacCoy will discuss with the commission the realignment of committees for the
coming year. (Informational only)
XIV. COMMITTEES:
A. Park Sign and Naming Committee: REPORT BY JOHN NESMITH
Matt Ellsworth, John Nesmith, and Andee Stockton
B. Future Park Concept Planning Committee: NEW COMMITTEE
C. Parks Facilities and Amenities Committee: NEW COMMITTEE
D. Community Liaison Committee: NEW COMMITTEE
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XV. CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: ACKNOWLEDGED
❖ Director's Report written by Doug Strong: O
❖ Recreation Superintendent's Report written by LeAnna Thomas: O
❖ Park Superintendent's Report written by Elroy Huff: O
❖ President Bruce MacCoy's annual report to Mayor de Weerd. O
XVI. FUTURE TOPICS: NONE
XVII. ADJOURNMENT: 9:37pm
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APPROVED:
BRUCE MACCOY—PRESIDENT_ DATE
JOHN NESMITH, VICE PRESIDENT
O Indicates written report included in the agenda packet.
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The Commission may consider removal and addition of items to the ConsentAgenda prior to voting on that item. AU
items remaining on the Consent Agenda may he approved in one motion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
will he taken up after the "Discussion/Informational Items" unless the Commission reorders the agenda.
The Parks and Recreation Commission packet is available for review at the Parks Recreation
Department Offices, 11 West Bower Street, Meridian, Idaho during their normal business hours.
Questions can be directed to the Commission's Administrative Secretary, Diane Stewart, who can
be reached at 888-3579 or by email at stesrartd a meridiancit..org
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All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridiaa Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to
documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.