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PARKS Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING 9 AGENDA
Meridian Community Center - 201 E. Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 5:30 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks St 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 _ John Nesmith
Sharon Borton, vice President _ Craig Robinson
Jo Greer _ Matt Stoll
_ Phillip Liddell _ Hannah Sturtevant
_ Spencer Meinburg
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2. Adoption of the Agenda
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3. Approval of Minutes of the March 9, 2016 Regular
Meeting
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4. Announcements
a. Welcome New Commissioner Spencer Meinburg
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5. Committee Meetings - NONE
Presenter
Rachel Myers
Approximate
Time
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2 minutes
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Creg Steele 2 minutes
Creg Steele 2 minutes
Creg Steele 3 minutes
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6. Committee Reports -NONE
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7. New Business minutes:
a. volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition Steve Siddoway i 5 minutes
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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.
b. Spring Pathways Tour by Van and Bicycles
Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Seating
is full on the van; therefore, you are welcome to follow in
your own vehicle. Please also provide your own bicycle and
helmet. Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities,
please contact Rachel at 888-3579.
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8. Old Business -NONE
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9. Workshop -NONE
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10. Staff Reports - NONE
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11. Adjourn
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 3-9-16 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission; Goals
8 Objectives; 3-9-16 Minutes
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission;
Goals & Objectives; 3-9-16
Minutes
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission;
Goals Et Objectives; 3-9-16
Minutes
Jay Gibbons 2 hours
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Creg Steele 1 minute
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 11, 2016 • 6:00 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.
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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.