2007-06-13
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NNE 13, 2007 AT 7:OOPM
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
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 MacCog President 0 Jim Keller
X John Nesmith, Vice-President X Andee Stockton
X Phillip Liddell 0 Sara Steele, MYAC
I. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL: - 7:02PM
The President will call the meeting to order and will call roll.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: -APPROVED
III, CONSENT AGENDA:
- Approval of the minutes from the April 11, 2007 meeting.
X Gary Shelley
X Shelley Bartlett
X Creg Steele
O -APPROVED
- Review April Commission Actions: -ACKNOWLEDGED
Treasure Valley BMX -Moved to June meeting.
2008 Budget Enhancements -prioritized by commission.
RealignmenUAssignment of Comm Committees -volunteered to serve on committees.
IV. TREASURE VALLEY BMX - PRESENTED/APPROVED MOVE TO C/C
Representatives of the group will continue the discussion from the April 2007 commission
meeting on the proposed development of an outdoor dirt track at Story Park.
(Commission Recommendation Required)
V. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS - APPROVED
Bruce MacCoy will discuss proposed changes to the commission by-laws to include the
assigning of seat numbers. (Commission Recommendation Required)
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VI. SUBCOMMITTEE RE-ALIGNMENT -DISCUSSED
Bruce MacCoy will discuss the combining and realignment of subcommittees.
VII. SUBCOMMITTEE OBJECTIVES - DISCUSSED
Bruce MacCoy will discuss the subcommittee objectives and meeting times for the
subcommittees.
VIII. COMMISSIONIER SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS -DISCUSSED
Bruce MacCoy will assign commissioners to serve on the commissions subcommittees.
IX. COMMISSION'S ANNUAL PARK TOUR - APPROVED/SETTLER'S PARK
Bruce MacCoy will discuss the annual park tour to be held in August in place of our
regularly scheduled meeting.
X. 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 Si¢n and Naming Committee: Provide naming options for future parks crud
establish park signage standards, for out park system. (Mta Monday 7-8am)
John Nesmith, Shelley Bartlett, and Andee Stockton
B. Future Park Coneeot Plannin¢ Committee: Create park layout options that meet our
community needs for all types of future parks the city will develop. Provide precise details
on scope and budgetary needs of park plans. (Mta Tuesday 7-8oml
Phillip Liddell, .john Nesmith, Sara Steele, and Jim Keller
* * * * * COMBINED FUTURE PARK CONCEPT PLANNING & PARK
FACILITIES/AMENITIES COMMITTEES TOGETIIER * * * *
Parks Facilities and Amenities Committee: Research options on park facilities and
amenities that can be included in existing and future parks. Provide precise details on
scope and budgetary needs of proposed park plans.
C. Community Liaison Committee: Determine which public groups, boards, organizations,
or commissions that parks and recreation commission shaudd reach out to. Secure and
maintain relationships with those organizations. (MtE Wednesday 7-Soml
Creg Steele, Gary Shelley, Tom LeClaire, and Sara Steele
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D. Recreation Special Events Committee: (Mtg Thursday 7-8aml
Andee Stockton and Bruce MacCoy.
XL CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORrMATIONAL ITEMS: - NO DISCUSSION
• Director's Report written by Doug Strong: O
• Recreation Coordinators Report written by Colin Moss: O
• Park Superintendent's Report written by Eh•oy Huff: O
• Updated Commissioners Address Information: O
XII. FUTURE TOPICS: - NO DISCUSSION
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XHi. ADJOURNMENT: - 8:OOPM
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APPROVED
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UCBR E MACCOY SI ~T DATE
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SMITH, VICE PRESID T
O Indicates written report included in the agenda packet.
The Commission may consider removal and addition of items to the ConsentAgenda prior to voting on that item. All
items remaining on the Consent Agenda may be approved in one motion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
will be takers ap after tke "Discassion//nfontea[ional /terns" unless tke Commission reorders the agenda.
The Pazks 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 stewartd~ir!meridianciic.nra
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