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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING a AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 6:30 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.
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1. Roll -Call Attendance
Sharon Borton, President
Jo Greer, Vice President
Kayla McNay
John Nesmith
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2. Adoption of the Agenda
Debbie Shaner
Creg Steele
Hannah Sturtevant
Jessica West
3. Approval of Minutes of the January 11, 2017 Regular
Meeting
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4. Announcements
a. Hillsdale Park Groundbreaking
5. Committee Meetings - NONE
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee Reports -NONE
a. Parks Committee
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Rachel Myers 2 minutes
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Sharon Borton 2 minutes
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Mike Barton 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.
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b. Pathways Committee ;
c. Marketing Committee
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7. New Business 45 minutes:
a. South Meridian YMCA Update Scott Curtis 30 minutes
b. Five Mile Creek Pathway - Ten Mile Road Trailhead Jay Gibbons 15 minutes
Discussion ;
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8. Old Business ;
a. Bainbridge Neighborhood Park Update Mike Barton 10 minutes
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9. Workshop - NONE '
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10. Staff Reports MPR Staff 15 minutes
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11. Adjourn
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 1-11-17 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
8 Objectives, 1-11-17 Minutes
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 1-11-17
Minutes
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals £t Objectives, 1-11-17
Minutes
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
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Sharon Borton 1 minute
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MARCH 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.