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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 • 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.
APProximate
Presenter i Time
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Sharon Borton, President Debbie Shaner
Jo Greer, Vice President Creg Steele
Kayla McNay Hannah Sturtevant
John Nesmith Jessica West
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 2016 Regular
Meeting
4. Announcements
a. Welcome Tyler Roberds: New Recreation Coordinator -
Sports
5. Committee Meetings
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee Reports
Rachel Myers ; 2 minutes
Jo Greer 2 minutes
Jo Greer 2 minutes
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Colin Moss 5 minutes
50 minutes
15 minutes:
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a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
7. New Business
a. Commissioner Creg Steele Recognition
b. Sports/Homecourt Update
c. South Meridian Regional Park Schematic Design
8. Old Business
a. Fire Station at Bear Creek Park Update
9. Workshop -NONE
10. Staff Reports
11. Adjourn
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 12-14-16 Regular Meeting Minutes
2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
8 Objectives, 12-14-16 Minutes,
1-11-17 Agenda
3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 12-14-16
Minutes, 1-11-17 Agenda
4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals 8 Objectives, 12-14-16
Minutes, 1-11-17Agendo
5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
6) Miscellaneous: Resolution 16-
1177 Adopting Meridian Park and
Facility Naming Policy and
Procedures
minutes ;
John Nesmith 5 minutes
Jo Greer 5 minutes
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55 minutes:
Steve Siddoway 5 minutes
Garrett White 20 minutes
Mike Barton 30 minutes
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Steve Siddoway 10 minutes
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MPR Staff 15 minutes
Jo Greer
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING: FEBRUARY 8, 2017 • 5:30 P.M.
2017 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. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space and/or amenities.
3. Participate in the design development of the future South
Meridian Regional Park.
4. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
5. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to communicate with
citizens and stakeholders.
6. Develop partnerships with the Meridian Fire Department for
future fire stations to be collocated with parks.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement in
community events through advanced notice and sign-up sheets.
8. Continue implementation of the updated MPR Master Plan.
9. Explore opportunities to build a pathway along Locust Grove
Road to Chinden, connecting to Eagle's pathway system and the
greenbelt.
10. Develop plans for a new, updated Memorial Program.
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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.