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PARKS Ft RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
Tour of Parks ~t Recreation Facilities
Heroes Park • 3064 W. Malta Drive, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 • 5:30 p.m.
*Please meet under the lame picnic shelter
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to 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.
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~_ __ _ _ Presenter _Time __
• : 1. Roll Call Attendance-------------------------------------------------.---Rachel Myers ---~----1 minute :
Michael Martin, President _ John Nesmith
Phillip Liddell, Vice President _ Creg Steele •
Treg Bernt _ Matt Stoll :
Tom LeClaire _ Shawn Testin
2. New Business
• a. Tour of Meridian Parks Ft Recreation Facilities Steve Siddoway • 2'/z - 3 hours •
Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Space is : : :
limited on the bus and available on a first-come, first-
: served basis. In addition, a boxed dinner will be served.
Please contact Rachel Myers at 888-3579 to inquire about
: seating/RSVP for the dinner by Friday, September 9, 2011. •
• If the bus is full, you are welcome to follow in your own
: vehicle.
3. Adjourn ;Michael Martin 1 minute
• NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 12, 2011 • 6:00 P.M.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda -September 14, 2011 Page 1 of 1
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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PARKS Ft RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • MINUTES
Meridian Parks Et Recreation Facilities Tour • Heroes Park, 3064 W.
Malta Drive, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 • 5:30 p.m.
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to 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.
1. Roll-Call Attendance
X Michael Martin, President X John Nesmith
X Phillip Liddell, Vice President X Creg Steele
X Treg Bernt X Matt Stoll
0 Tom LeClaire X Shawn Testin
Others present were: Mayor Tammy de Weerd; Council Members David Zaremba,
Keith Bird, and Liaison Charlie Rountree; MPR Department -Director Steve Siddoway,
Parks Superintendent Mike Barton, Recreation Coordinators Colin Moss, Allison
Kaptein, and Garrett White, Parks Maintenance Foreman Roger Norberg, Parks ~t
Pathways Project Manager Jay Gibbons, City Arborist Elroy Huff, Maintenance ~t
Construction Technician III Brad Day, Groundskeeper III Debbie Miller, Maintenance Ft
Construction Technician I Phillip Harris, Groundskeeper III Rick Heller, Groundskeeper
III Spence Chivers, Groundskeeper III Jeremy Aldrich, Groundskeeper II Kevin Gallivan,
Seasonal Groundskeepers Dan White, Jeff Nichols, Ricky Varela, Anthony Licari, and
Jeremy Anselmo, and Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers; Deputy City Attorney
Emily Kane; Public Works Department -Director Tom Barry and Environmental Division
Manager Mollie Mangerich; Meridian Planning ~t Zoning Commissioner Steven Yearsley;
Purchasing Manager Keith Watts (with Mrs. Watts); Parametrix Construction Manager
Steve Arnold; Kleiner Trust Construction Manager Orville Cheek; and Meridian Police
Activities League (MPAL) Executive Director Tom Roy.
2. New Business
a. Facilities Tour
Parks £t Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes -September 14, 2011 Page 1 of 4
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The group gathered under the large picnic shelter at Heroes Park for dinner at 5:30
p.m. Steve Siddoway welcomed everyone and recognized Lawn Co. for sponsoring
the dinner provided by The Honeybaked Ham Company. He introduced the Mayor,
City Council, MPR Commissioners, Planning Et Zoning Commissioner, and City staff
members who were all present. Steve Siddoway was the main tour guide and
speaker. Assistant tour guides and speakers from the MPR Department included
Mike Barton, Roger Norberg, Jeremy Aldrich, Jay Gibbons, Colin Moss, Debbie
Miller, Elroy Huff, Allison Kaptein, and Garrett White. Other special speakers
included Tom Roy, Steve Arnold, and Orville Cheek.
MPR Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers distributed packets each containing
documents, including a tour booklet featuring Meridian's parks and pathways, the
Meridian Community Center, MPR Staff, MPR Commission, etc.; a tour route map;
the Meridian Pathways Network Map; a handout on the MPAL Basketball Program; a
handout on the Heroes Park Reclaimed Water Interpretive Plaza; a fact sheet on
Heroes Park Class A Reclaimed Water; an aerial map of the Fivemile Creek
Pathway Segment E Bridgetower Connection; a site map of Settlers Park; a flyer
advertising the 2"d Annual Meridian Community Block Party; slide handouts on the
Pilot Recycling Program at Settlers Park; aSmoke-Free Parks sign graphic; three
informational sheets on Smoke-Free Parks; a Fun Facts handout on Adult Sports
Programs -Softball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Flag Football, and Basketball; the
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Master Site Plan and Key Amenities Map; photos
and graphics of the construction progress at Kleiner Park; the Dog Park Task Force
fundraising/volunteering brochure; the MPR brochure; the Kleiner Park gifting
brochure; the 2011 Fall Activity Guide; and the Meridian Senior Center's Build the
Brick Road to Center at the Park form.
Tour Route and Key Topics:
• Heroes Park -The group viewed various equipment demonstrations by the MPR
Maintenance Division crew, such as mowers, slicers, mule, edger, irrigation
controller.
Security camera demonstrations were also made available on a laptop
computer for viewing.
The group walked to the basketball courts. Steve Siddoway highlighted the
newly constructed basketball courts and discussed the City's partnership with
MPAL. Tom Roy provided some history on MPAL and highlighted the MPAL
Basketball Program.
The group walked to and around the reclaimed water feature, which, earlier on
that day, received new fencing improvements around it.
Participants boarded the charter bus and were transported to the next
destination.
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• While leaving the park, Jay Gibbons provided pathway updates on Heroes Park,
the Jackson Drain/Fothergill, and Fivemile Creek Pathway Segment H1.
Participants drove by the Fivemile Creek Segment E BridQetower Connection
pathway project site as Jay was providing an update.
• Meridian Settlers Park -The bus driver pulled into the property, but passengers
stayed on board. Colin Moss highlighted the pond, which received new benches
and boulders surrounding it, and volunteer projects. He also talked about
CableONE Movie Night and the upcoming Meridian Community Block Party.
Steve Siddoway discussed Smoke-Free Parks.
Mike Barton talked about Recycling in Parks.
Debbie Miller described Maintenance at Settlers, including shelter
reservations/park usage, special events, and Temporary Use Permits.
• Downtown Trees- Attendees drove by the downtown area while Elroy Huff
talked about Downtown Tree Maintenance.
Meridian Community Center -The bus pulled into the parking lot, and the group
disembarked from the bus walking to the Community Center. Touring inside
the building, Allison Kaptein highlighted the ADA upgrades, the Teen Camp,
Classes/Activities, and the Teen Activities Council Ignite Youth event.
The group boarded the bus and drove to their next stop.
• Storey Park -Attendees unloaded the bus and walked to Mo Brooks Field.
Mike Barton highlighted the new Bleachers and Renovations.
Jeremy Aldrich talked about Volunteer Projects.
Garrett White provided an overview of the Sports Program and reviewed some
league statistics.
The group boarded the bus and traveled to their next destination.
• Fivemile Creek Restoration -While driving by the site, Roger Norberg talked
about the Fivemile Creek Restoration project.
• New Maintenance Facility -Passengers on board were able to see the future
site of the new Parks Maintenance Facility while Roger Norberg was speaking.
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Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park -Before touring the park, Steve Arnold and
Orville Cheek joined the group. Orville provided some history on Mr. Kleiner.
Steve gave a brief update on construction progress.
Passengers exited the bus for a walking tour of the park.
Steve Siddoway highlighted the Meridian Senior Center, Grand Promenade, and
Active Recreation Complex.
Roger Norberg highlighted the Pump Station.
Attendees loaded the bus and were transported back to Heroes Park.
• Heroes Park -The group returned to this park to conclude the tour.
3. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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MICHA L MA TIN, PRESID NT DATE
PHILLIP LIDDELL, VICE PRESIDENT
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Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.