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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 • 6:00 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks Ft 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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Parks
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Roll -Call Attendance Rachel Myers
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Phillip Liddell, President John Nesmith
— Treg Bernt, Vice President _ Creg Steele
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Adoption of the Agenda Phillip Liddell
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Approval of the December 14, 2011 Regular Meeting Phillip Liddell
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Announcements
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a. 2012 Committee Goals i Phillip Liddell
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50 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
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L. Community Liaison Committee
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- Dog Park Task Force
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Committee Reports
10 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events CommitteeJohn -Nesmith _ -----------------------
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b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
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7. Old Business
a. Pathways Master Plan Update Resolution
Jay Gibbons
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8. New Business
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a. Michael Martin Recognition
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
b. Dog Park Task Force Update
Brian Draper
30 minutes
c. MPR Department Classes Et Camps Update
Allison Kaptein
30 minutes
d. Open Meeting Law Refresher
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Emily Kane
20 minutes
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9. Workshop - NONE (Conference Room A)
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10. Staff Reports MPR Staff 10 minutes
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 12-14-11 Regular Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation & Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goal;
12-14-11 Minutes; & 1-11-12
Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities & Signage
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 12-13-11 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 12-14-11
Minutes; & 1-11-12 Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee/Dog Park Task
Force: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 12-14-11 Minutes;
12-20-11 Minutes (Special
Meeting); 1-11-12 Agenda; &
1-11-12 Agenda (Special
Meeting)
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, &
Recreation Divisions
(6) MPR Commission Resolution:
Amend Pathways Master Plan
NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 8, 2012 • 6:00 PM
2012 All -Commission Goals:
1. Pathways plan implementation - Coordinate Safe Routes to Schools,
ACHD Community Programs, east/west bicycle connections, and rail
corridor.
2. Work with the Kleiner Park Trust to develop the memorial park to get
it built and open to the public, keeping the Commission updated on
activities.
3. Create a partnership proposal process, application, and policy.
4. Start the production of an MPR Department community video.
5. Refine and implement the Borup property concept plan. Continue to
work with the Dog Park Task Force (DPTF) to create benchmarks;
investigate any potential expansion opportunities; and investigate the
feasibility of a softball complex or rodeo facility.
6. Improve communication among Commission members through combined
workshops and other events; i.e., party, barbecue, all -committee
workshop, DPTF workshop, etc. engaging in this type of setting; cross -
committee participation.
7. Engage other task forces, commissions, and agencies through workshops
and other outreach.
8. Hold an annual team -building event, such as a softball game, bowling,
ropes course, etc.
9. Implement the park dedication signs at all parks.
10. Improve external communication with the public by streaming and
archiving Commission meetings on the internet, updating publications,
and using Facebook more effectively.
Parks Et Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - January 11, 2012 Page 2 of 2
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.