2007-07-11.'
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ~ _ ~ ' ~ ~` ~ "~,! ' ~~
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007 AT 7:OOPM Qi;r, In )
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
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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 Tim Keller
X John Nesmith, Vice-President X Tom LeClaire
X Phillip Liddell X Sara Steele, MYAC
L CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL: 7:03 pm
The President will call the meeting to order and will call roll.
X Gary Shelley
O Shelley Bartlett
X Creg Steele
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: APPROVED
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
- Approval of the minutes from the June 13, 2007 meeting. O APPROVED
- Review Juue Commission Actions: ACKNOWLEDGED
Treasure Valley BMX -Approved -Moved to C/C for approval.
Park & Recreation Commission By-Laws -Approved
August Mtg -Annual Park Tour Meridian Settler's ParkBBQ -Approved
IV. ANTIQUE MARKET EVENT O APPROVED-ALEE TO WORK W/STAFF
Alee Mazsters from Hailey, Idaho will present a proposed event which she would like to start
and promote in Storey Park from September 7-9, 2007. (Commission
Recommendation Required)
V.
Committee Meetings will be held monthly immediately following the week of our
commission meeting at the Parks & Recreation Department from 7-8pm.
A. Park Sian and NaminE Committee: Provide naming options for future parlor and
establish park signage standards for out park system. (Mtg Monday 7-8pm)
John Nesmith and Tom LeClaire DISCUSSED
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B. Park Amenities & Future Parks: O Create park layout opfions that meet our community
needs far all t}pes of future parks the city will develop. Research options on park facilities
& amenities that can be included existing and future parks. Provide precise details on
scope and budgetary needs of purkplans.(Mtg Tuesday 7-8pm)
Phillip Liddel>? Sara Steele, Jim Keller and John Nesmith DISCUSSED
C. Community Liaison Committce: 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 Wednesday 7-8pm)
Creg Steele, Sara Steele, Gary Shelley and Tom LeClaire DISCUSSED
D. Recreation Saceial Events Committce: (Mtg Thursday 7-8pm)
Andee Stockton, Bruce MacCoy, and the assistance from Allison Kaptein and Colin
Moss from the recreation department. NO REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: ACKNOWLEDGED
• Director's Report written by Doug Strong: O
•: Recreation Coordinators Report written by Colin Moss: O
• Park Superintendent's Report Not Available: SUBMITTED AT MTG.
• Commissioner's Addresses and Phone Numbers: O
• Commissioner's Seat Eapiration Dates: O
VII. FUTURE TOPICS: NO FUTURE TOPICS DISCUSSED
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: DISCUSSED CITY PICNIC, BUDGET UPDATE, DOUGS
DEPARTURE FROM DEPARTMENT, ANNUAL PARK TOUR ADJOURNED
MEETING AT 7:SOPM.
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APPROVED:
BRUC ACCO ~ SID ~ DATE
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~I1V T VICE PRESIDEN~
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 tke Consent Agenda may be approved in onemotion. /terns removed from the ConsentAgenda
will betaken ap after the "Dascnssion//nformationa[ /terns" artless the Commission reorders the agenda
The Parks and Recreation Commission packet is available for review at the Parks Recreation
Department Offices, I I 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 stetcartd"iilncridiancit~.orQ.
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documents andlor hearing, please coact the City Clerk's Otrice at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.