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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING a AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers • 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 • 5:30 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks Et 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
Creg Steele, President
Sharon Borton, Vice President
Treg Bernt
Jo Greer
Phillip Liddell
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2.
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John Nesmith
_ Craig Robinson
Matt Stoll
Hannah Sturtevant
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Presenter
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3. Approval of Minutes of the December 9, 2015 Special Creg Steele
Meeting
4. Announcements - NONE
5. Committee Meetings
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
c. Community Liaison Committee
6. Committee Reports
a. Recreation Et Special Events Committee
b. Parks Amenities Et Signage Committee
c. Community Liaison Committee
2 minutes
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15 minutes:
John Nesmith 5 minutes
Phil Liddell 5 minutes
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Parks £t Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - January 13, 2016 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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7. New Business
40 minutes:
a. Commissioner Matt Stoll Recognition
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
b. Eagle Parks Et Recreation Trails Update
Steve Noyes
30 minutes
c. Kleiner Park Arboretum Update
Andrea Dorman
20 minutes
d. Meridian Parks Et Recreation Pathways Update
i Jay Gibbons i
45 minutes
8. Old Business -NONE
9. Workshop
a. Committee Function Et Structure
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10. Staff Reports
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11. Adjourn
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 12-9-15 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Recreation 8 Special Events
Committee: Mission; Goals 8
Objectives; 12-9-15 Minutes; 1-
13-16 Agenda
(3) Parks Amenities 8 Signage
Committee: Mission; Goals 8
Objectives; 12-9-15 Minutes; 1-
13-16 Agenda
(4) Community Liaison Committee:
Mission; Goals & Objectives; 12-9-
15 Minutes; 1-13-16 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
Creg Steele
i MPR Staff
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1 hour
15 minutes
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NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 10, 2016 • 5:30 P.M.
2016 All -Commission Goals:
1. Develop a connected pathway system across the City of
Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway as the top
priority.
2. Begin implementation of the updated MPR Master Plan.
3. Participate in the design development of Bellano
Creek/Huskey, Bainbridge, and the South Meridian 77 -Acre
properties.
4. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
a field house, an aquatics center, and/or additional park
space.
5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
6. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to communicate
with citizens and stakeholders.
7. Pursue opportunities to foster greater Commission
involvement in community events.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - January 13, 2016 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.