2007-04-11~~
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 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
X John Nesmith, Vice-President O Andee Stockton
O Vacant X Sara Steele, MYAC
I. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL: 7:1]pm
The President will call the meeting to order and will call roll.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: APPROVED
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
O Vacant
O Shelley Bartlett
X Creg Steele
- Approval of the minutes from the March 14, 2007 meeting. O APPROVED
Review March Commission Actions: ACKNOWLEDGED
Blackrock Neighborhood Park -Approved by Comm/move to C/C for Approval O
Master Pathway Plan -Approved by Comm/move to P/Z for approval. O
Park Naming Policy Change -Approved by Comm/move to C/C for Approval. O
MYB Complex & Field Name - Approved by Comm/move to C/C for Approval. O
Borup Property Naming -Approved by Comm/move to C/C for Approval. O
Skate Park Bike Rules - Approved by Comm/move to C/C for Approval. O
Parks and Recreation Fees -Approved by Comm/move to C/C for approval. O
After School Pilot Program -Approved by Comm/move to C/C for approval. O
IV. TREASURE VALLEY BMX PRESENTED -MOVE TO MAY 9TH MEETING
Representatives of the group will be proposing development of an outdoor dirt track at Story
Park. (Commission Recommendation Required)
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V. 2008 BUDGET ENHANCEMENTS O
The commission will establish the priority of both the general and impact fee enhancements
for the year 2008. (Commission Recommendation Required)
VI. REALIGNMENT/ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSION COMMITTEES PRESENTED
Bruce MacCoy will ask for commissioners to select committees to serve on for the remainder
or the year. (Commission Recommendation Required)
Vll. COMMITTEES:
Committee Meetings will be held monthly immediately following the week of our
commission meeting at the Parks & Recreation Department from 7-8pm.
A. Park Sign and Naming Committee: Provide naming options for future parks and
establish park signage standards,%r out park system. (Mtg Monday 7-8pm)
John Nesmith and Andee Stockton
B. Future Park Concept Planning Committee: Create park layout options that meet our
community needs for all types of'Juture parks the city will develop. Provide precise details
on scope and budgetary needs of park plans. (Mtg Tuesday 7-8pm)
Creg Steele, Sara Steele and John Nesmith
C. Parks Facilities and Amenities Committee: Research options on park facilities and
amenities hat can be included in existing and future parks. Provide precise details on
scope and budgetary needs ofparkplans. (Mtg Wednesday 7-8pm)
Jim Keller and Bruce MacCoy.
D. Community Liaison Committee: Determine which public groups, boards, organizations,
or commissions that parks and recreation commission should reach out to. Secure and
maintain relationships with those organizations. (Mtg Thursday 7-8pm)
Creg Steele and Sara Steele
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VI11. CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: ACKNOWLEDGED
•:• Director's Report written by Doug Strong: O
•: Recreation Superintendent's Report written by LeAnna Thomas: O
s Park Superintendent's Report written by Elroy Huff: O
• Updated Commissioners Address Information: O
Change meeting time on inlnrmation sheet to show 7:OOym - IO:OOpm
IX. FUTURE TOPICS:
• NONE
X. ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 pm
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DATE
O Indicates written report included in the agenda packet.
The Commission may consider removal and addition of items to the ConseniAgenda prior to voting on that item. All
items remaining on the ConsentAgenda may be approved in one motion. /terns removed from the Consent Agenda
will be taken up after the "Ducussion/Injormationalltems" unless the Commission reorders tke agenda.
The Parks and Recreation Commission packet is available for review at the Pazks 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 stettarid"crmeridiancity.ot~g.
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documerr[s and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office ffi 888-0433 ffi least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.