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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 • 6:00 p.m.
Mission:
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 i
2 minutes
Phillip Liddell, President _ John Nesmith
Treg Bernt, Vice President _ Creg Steele
Sharon Borton _ Matt Stoll
Tiffany Morrin _ Shawn Testin
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2.__Adoption
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Phillip_ Liddell
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3.
Approval of the January 11, 2012 Regular Meeting
Phillip Liddell
2 minutes
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Minutes
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4.
Announcements
15 minutes
a. Commissioner Michael MartinSteve
Siddoway
b. Welcome Commissioner Tiffany Morrin
Steve Siddoway
c. Welcome MPR Recreation Coordinator Patrick Dilley
Steve Siddoway i
d. Pathways Master Plan UpdateJay
Gibbons
e. Presentation at 2/14/12 City Council Meeting on
Phillip Liddell
Commission's 2011 Accomplishments Et 2012 Goals
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5.
Committee Meetings
50 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities £t Signage Committee
c. Community Liaison Committee
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- Dog Park Task Force
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Committee Reports15
minutes
Parks 8 Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 8, 2012 Page 1 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.
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a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee i John Nesmith
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
Creg Steele
c. Community Liaison Committee
Treg Bernt
- Dog Park Task Force
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7. Old Business
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35 minutes:
a. Kleiner Park Dedication Plaque
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
b_._- Maintenance_Shop_ Site_ Planning/Field House Update
! Barton
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8. New Business
a. Settlers Park Tennis Partnership
Mike Barton /
45 minutes
Jim Meldrum i
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9. _Workshop - NONE (Conference Room A) _
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10. Staff Reports
MPR Staff i
10 minutes
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11. Adjourn
Phillip Liddell
1 minute
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 1-11-12 Regular Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation Et Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goal; 1-
11-12 Minutes; Et 2-8-12
Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities £t Signage
Committee: Mission; Goals Et
Objectives; 1-10-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 1-11-12
Minutes; Et 2-8-12 Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee/Dog Park Task
Force: Mission; Goals Et
Objectives; 1-11-12 Minutes;
1-11-12 Minutes (Special
Meeting); 2-8-12 Agenda; Et 2-
8-12 Agenda (Special Meeting)
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, Et
Recreation Divisions
(6) 1-17-12 Letter to Mayor
Regarding Accomplishments Et
Goals
NEXT MEETING: MARCH 14, 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 - February 8, 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.