2012-07-18 Special MinutesEN
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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 * 6:00 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks £t 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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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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Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
Phillip Liddell, President _ John Nesmith
Treg Bernt, Vice President _ Creg Steele
Sharon Borton _ Matt Stoll
Tiffany Morrin
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Adoption of the Agenda
Phillip Liddell
2 minutes
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Approval of the June 13, 2012 Regular Meeting
Phillip Liddell
2 minutes
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Announcements
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a. Commissioner Shawn Testin
Phillip Liddell
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Committee Meetings
50 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
c. Community Liaison Committee
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Committee Reports
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15 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
John Nesmith
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
Creg Steele
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c. Community Liaison Committee i Treg Bernt
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8. New Business
a. City of Boise Pathways Master Plan Presentation
Boise Parks Et
30 minutes
Recreation
9. Workshop - (Conference Room A)
a. Cities of Boise/Meridian Pathways
Jay Gibbons
1 hour
10. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
11. Adjourn
Phillip Liddell
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 6-13-12 Regular Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation Et Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goal; Et
7-18-12 Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities ft Signage
Committee: Mission; Goals Et
Objectives; 6-12-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 6-13-12
Minutes; Et 7-18-12 Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee: Mission; Goals Et
Objectives; 6-13-12 Minutes; £t
7-18-12 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, Et
Recreation Divisions
NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 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.
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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.