2016 12-14El IDIAN
PARKS Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 5:30 p.m.
Mission:
The Meridian Parks ft 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
Sharon Borton, Vice President
Jo Greer
Kayla McNay
2. Adoption of the Agenda
APProximate -.
Presenter Time
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Steve Siddoway
Rachel Myers 2 minutes
John Nesmith
Steve Siddoway
Debbie Shaner
Hannah Sturtevant
50 minutes
Jessica West
Creg Steele 2 minutes
3. Approval of Minutes of the November 9, 2016 Special Creg Steele 2 minutes
Meeting
4. Announcements
a. Commissioner Craig Robinson
b. Christmas Presentation
c. MPR Commission Group Photo
d. Christmas in Meridian Debrief
5. Committee Meetings
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
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17 minutes:
Creg Steele 3 minutes
Steve Siddoway 5 minutes
Shelly Houston 5 minutes
Steve Siddoway 5 minutes
50 minutes
Parks 8 Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - December 14, 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.
6. Committee Reports
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
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7. New Business
a. Fiscal Year 2016 MPR Commission Annual Report
b. South Meridian 77 -Acre Regional Park Schematic Design
c. MPR Department Classes £t Camps Update
d. 2017 MPR Commission Elections
e. Brainstorm 2017 MPR All -Commission Goals
8. Old Business
a. Resolution Adopting 2017 MPR Commission Pathway
Priority Task List
b. MPR Commission Resolution Adopting Amended
Meridian Pathways Network Map for 2017
9. Workshop -NONE
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 11-9-16 Special Meeting Minutes
2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
Objectives, 11-9-16 Minutes,
12-14-16 Agenda
3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 11-9-16
Minutes, 12-14-16 Agenda
4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 11-9-16
Minutes, 12-14-16 Agenda
5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
Sharon Borton
John Nesmith
Jo Greer
Creg Steele
Mike Barton
Jake Garro
Creg Steele
Creg Steele
Jay Gibbons
Jay Gibbons
MPR Staff
Creg Steele
15 minutes:
5 minutes
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30 minutes:
5 minutes
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15 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes:
10 minutes
10 minutes
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15 minutes
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JANUARY 11, 2017 • 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 - December 14, 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.