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PARKS Ft RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 • 6:00 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks fi 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 i
Time
1. Roll-Call Attendance i Rachel Myers ~ 2 minutes
Phillip Liddell, President _ Tiffany Morrin
Treg Bernt, Vice President John Nesmith
Sharon Borton _ Creg Steele
Kent Goldthorpe _ Matt Stoll
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Adoption of the Agenda
~ Phillip Liddell ~ i
2 minutes
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3. Approval of the Minutes ~ Phillip Liddell ~ 2 minutes
a. August 8, 2012 Regular Meeting
b. September 12, 2012 Special Meeting
4. Announcements ~ ~ 4 minutes:
a. Commission Annual Summary Reports ~ Phillip Liddell ~ 2 minutes
b. Welcome New Commissioner Goldthorpe ;' Phillip Liddell 2 minutes ;'
5. Committee Meetings -NONE
6. Committee Reports -NONE
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7. Old Business -NONE
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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 (east 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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8. New Business ~ Steve Siddoway ~ 2 hours
a. Pathways Tour
Members of the public are invited to join the tour.
Space is limited on the van; please contact Rachel at
888-3579 to inquire. If the van is full, you are welcome ~ ;'
to follow in your own vehicle.
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9. Workshop -NONE
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;' 10. Staff Reports -NONE
11. Adjourn Phillip Liddell 1 minute
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING: NOVEMBER 14, 2012 • 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 8-8-12 Regular Meeting
~° Minutes
(2) 9-12-12 Special Meeting
Minutes
(3) Recreation & Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; & 8-8-12 Minutes
(4) Parks Amenities £t SiQnaQe
Committee: Mission; Goals Ft
Objectives; 8-7-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 8-8-12
Minutes; & 9-11-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting)
(5) Community Liaison
CommitteelDOQ Park Task
Force: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 8-8-12 Minutes; 8-
22-12 Minutes (DPTF Special
Meeting); 9-5-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 9-19-12
Minutes (DPTF Special
Meeting); & 10-24-12 Agenda
(DPTF Special Meeting)
(6) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, Fr
Recreation Divisions
2012 Al(-Commission Goals:
1. Pathways plan implementation -Coordinate Safe Routes to
Schools, ACRD 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 al( 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.