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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
City Hall Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, November 14, 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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1. Roll-Call Attendance Rachel Myers 2 minutes
Phillip Liddell, President _ Tiffany Morrin ~ i i
Treg Bernt, Vice President _ John Nesmith
Jack Borton Creg Steele
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Kent Goldthorpe
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2. Adoption of the Agenda
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3. Approval of the Minutes of the October 10, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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a. Welcome New Commissioner Jack Borton Phillip Liddell 2 minutes
b. 2013 All-Commission Goals i Phillip Liddell I 2 minutes
c. 2013 Commissioner Elections
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a. Recreation ~ Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda -November 14, 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 it Special Events Committee John Nesmith 5 minutes
b. Parks Amenities £~ Signage Committee ~ Creg Steele 5 minutes
c. Community Liaison Committee ~ Treg Bernt ~ 5 minutes
, -Dog Park Task Force ,
d. Discussion on Potential Committee Chair/Member ~ Phillip Liddell '; 10 minutes
Rotations
7. Old Business 25 minutes:
a. Kleiner Park Community Garden Update Katie Gonzalez 15 minutes
j b. Kleiner Off-Leash Dog Hours ~ Steve Siddoway ~ 10 minutes
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8. New Business
a. 2012 MPR Commission Report of Achievements ~ Phillip Liddell ~ 10 minutes
9. Workshop -Conference Room A ~ Roundtable ~ 1 1 /2 hours
a. October 10, 2012 Pathways Tour Debrief
b. 2012 Pathway Accomplishments ',
c. Prioritize Pathways for 2013 Pathways Priority Task List
10. Staff Reports ~ MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
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11. Adjourn Phillip Liddell 1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 10-10-12 Regular Meeting
Minutes
(2) Recreation & Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; £t 11-14-12 Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities & Si¢naQe
Committee: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 10-9-12 Minutes
(Special Meeting); 8 11-14-12
Agenda
(4) Community Liaison
Committee/DOQ Park Task
Force: Mission; Goals &
Objectives; 11-1-12 Minutes
(DPTF Special Meeting); 11-14-
12 Agenda; & 11-15-12 Agenda
(DPTF Special Meeting)
(5) Staff Reports:
Administration, Parks, &
Recreation Divisions
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: DECEMBER 12, 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 Ft Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda -November 14, 2012 Page Z 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.