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PARKS Ek RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
City Nall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 a 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 pocks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council.
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1. Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
Phillip Liddell, President _ Tiffany Morrin
— Treg Bernt, Vice President John Nesmith
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_. Sharon Borton Creg Steele
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— Kent Goldthorpe Matt Stoll
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2. Adoption of the Agenda
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3. Approval of the July 18, 2012 Special Meeting
Phillip Liddell
2 minutes
' Minutes
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4. Announcements
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a. Welcome New Commissioner Kent Goldthorpe
Phillip Liddell
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b. 2012 MPR Facilities Tour in September
Steve Siddoway
2 minutes
c. Pathways Tour in October
Steve Siddoway
2 minutes
d. End of Year Committee Reports Due in October
Phillip Liddell
2 minutes
e 5. Committee Meetings
50 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
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13 minutes
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
John Nesmith
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b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
Creg Steele r
c. Community Liaison Committee
Treg Bernt
7. Old Business - NONE
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1_hour:
a. MPR Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget/Capital
Steve Siddoway
30 minutes
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b. City of Kuna Pathways Plan Presentation
Troy Behunin
30 minutes
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9. Workshop - (Conference Room A)
a. Cities of Kuna/Meridian Pathways
Roundtable
1 hour
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10. Staff Reports -
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MPR Staff
15 minutes ;
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11.Adjourn
Phillip Liddell
1 minute
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 7-18-12 Special Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation & Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 7-18-12 Minutes; &
8-8-12 Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities & Signage
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 7-17-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 7-18-12
Minutes; & 8-8-12 Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee/Dog Park Task
Force: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 7-18-12 Minutes; &
8-8-12 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, &
Recreation Divisions
MPR FACILITiEs TOUR: SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 - 6:00 PM
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 10, 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.