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PARKS Ek RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING e AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 6:30 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 parks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council.
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Creg Steele, President _ Kayla McNay
Sharon Borton, vice President _ John Nesmith
Jo Greer _ Craig Robinson
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes of the October 12, 2016 Regular
Meeting
4. Announcements
a. Welcome New Commissioners
b. FY2016 MPR Commission Annual Report
i c. Winter Lights Parade December 2 and Float
d. South Meridian YMCA Groundbreaking
e. 2017 Commissioner Elections in December
f. 2017 All -Commission Goals Brainstorming in December
g. Committee Changes
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5. Committee Meetings
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
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Approximate
Presenter
Time
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Rachel Myers
2 minutes
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Creg Steele
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2 minutes
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Creg Steele
2 minutes
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22 minutes:
Creg Steele
5 minutes
Creg Steele
3 minutes
Creg Steele
2 minutes
Steve Siddoway
3 minutes
Creg Steele
2 minutes
Creg Steele
2 minutes
Creg Steele
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5 minutes
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50 minutes
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c. Marketing Committee
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6. Committee Reports
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
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7. New Business
a. Bear Creek Park Update from Fire Department
b. South Meridian 77 -Acre Regional Park Theming Et
Identity Presentation from The Land Group
c. Bylaws/Open Meeting Law Presentation from Legal
Department
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8. Old Business -NONE
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9. Pathways Workshop
a. 2016 Commission Pathway Priority Accomplishments
D. Prioritize 2017 Pathway Priority Task List
c. Meridian Pathways Network Map Update
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10. Staff Reports
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11. Adjourn
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 10-12-16 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
& Objectives, 10-12-16 Minutes,
11-9-16 Agenda
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 10-12-16
Minutes, 11-9-16 Agenda
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 10-12-16
Minutes, 11-9-16 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
(6) Miscellaneous: Meridian Arts
Commission's A Call to Artists -
Request for Proposals: Park
Identity at Heroes Park
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15 minutes:
Sharon Borton
5 minutes
John Nesmith
5 minutes
Jo Greer
5 minutes
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1 hour:
Chief Niemeyer
15 minutes
Bob Schafer
30 minutes
Emily Kane
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15 minutes
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MPR Staff 15 minutes
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Creg Steele 1 minute
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING: DECEMBER 14, 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.
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.